When you walk into Baked By Amy’s, the happy smells of baked goods automatically put you in a good mood. Then you spot their big glass case of beautiful cupcakes, cookies, macarons, and pies, and you wonder if you’ve won the lottery.

I gathered some of my sweetest blogger gals for a party at Baked By Amy’s. The bakery makes some of the best cupcakes in town, and when I heard about their “big kid parties,” I was all in.

Their decorating parties are for kids AND big kids. They prefer to host big kid parties at night since guests will be imbibing alcohol (BYOB) and these parties are longer than the kid parties. Bringing savory treats is a good idea since there will be lots of sugar.

The big table in their store is a great setting for creating our masterpieces. With our cute aprons and individual stations all set up, we were ready to start. Our Baked By Amy’s hostess taught us how to fill and cut our piping bags and showed us different piping techniques and decorating ideas.

We joked that our cookies needed a little more practice but it was fun trying out the different designs. One way to make it flawless? Cover it in sprinkles!

Photo by me

We also decorated mini cakes and tried the watercolor technique. This is done by spreading a base color and then blending in streaks of another color.

These turned out much better than the cookies, in my opinion. Look how cute they are!

Photo by me

All that hard work deserves some snacks, right? We enjoyed some tres leches cake, cupcakes, and macarons.

Photo by me

If you were wondering, yes, Baked By Amy’s is related to Amy’s Ice Cream, one of Austin’s favorite ice cream shops.

Even though we left hopped up on sugar, we enjoyed learning how to decorate cookies and cakes, all while snacking on those addictive gummy bears!  Thank you for the fun time, Baked By Amy’s!

Unless noted, all photos were taken by the awesome Yvan!

P.S. Here are a couple of links you might like:

• Want to see more options for culinary classes in Austin? This post is for you!
• I really like cake. If you’ve been following me for a while, you might remember the cake potluck I threw for my birthday a few years ago.

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My friend Dan told me about these miracle berries that temporarily affect your taste buds. The miracle berry looks like a cherry tomato and originated in West Africa. Its nickname is miracle fruit or miracle berry because it makes sour and bitter things taste sweet!

I bought Mberry tablets on Amazon ($25 for 20 tablets) for our flavor tripping party. The tablet is made from the real fruit, and the flavor trip lasts about 20-30 minutes. We tasted a few things before the tablet to get a reference. We let the tablet sit and swirl on our tongues to melt and coat. After it melted, we slowly tried different things. Some of us needed two tablets.

Here’s what we tasted:

• Dill pickles
• IPA beer
• Granny Smith apples
• Pineapple
• Blackberries
• Grapefruit
• Strawberries
• Limes
• Carrots
• Onion
• Sour Patch Kids
• Salt and vinegar chips
• Apple cider vinegar
• Rice vinegar
• Guinness beer
• Goat cheese
• Brussels sprouts

The taste change was subtle. Most items were less sour and sweeter. The biggest taste reaction came from limes. There was no pucker and it tasted like sweet limeade. The rice vinegar was also a bigger shock than the other bites. Surprisingly, the IPA, Brussels sprouts, and Guinness were still bitter. (Guinness was supposed to taste like a chocolate milkshake.) Maybe those flavors are so strong they two tablets. Overall, anything sour and tart lost its pucker and sweet things were sweeter.

If you try this at home, remember to moderate the amount you consume because while it might taste good, too much acid is bad for your stomach.

What are these tablets for other than flavor tripping parties? Some people take the berry if they have diabetes or are dieting. This satisfies the sweet cravings and makes less sweet foods more palatable. It’s also been popular with cancer patients. Flavor tripping parties had a resurgence after this 2008 New York Times article was published.

For clarification, this “flavor trip” does not have any mental/psychedelic effects. It’s a temporary change in your taste buds.

Want to throw your own flavor tripping party? Buy some tablets and ask friends to bring over sour and bitter items to taste. It will definitely test what you think you know about flavors.

Have you tried these miracle berries before? What did you think? What other foodie parties would you recommend?

P.S. Have you seen these foodie party posts?

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While I would argue that any season is the right time for a party, summer seems the most laid-back season. Pool parties and boat parties at the lake are ideal to survive the heat but be bold and mix it up with some of these summer party ideas.

Themed Party
Break out your leis! Summer brings colorful luaus filled with tiki drinks and all things pineapple. We threw a birthday luau this summer to celebrate Boyfriend’s birthday. We had plenty of luau food: fresh tropical fruit, rum punch, coconut fried shrimp, and chicken kebabs. We loved making everyone come in Hawaiian shirts! Don’t forget the tiny umbrellas for your drinks and flamingo decorations.

Another themed party could involve watermelon – from fresh juice and watermelon-flavored everything to a seed-spitting contest. Last but not least, summer reminds me of the popsicle party I threw a few years ago where the “theme” was to eat popsicles.

Grill and Chill or Cookout
While you’re lounging by the pool, fire up the grill! Burgers and hot dogs are popular entrees for a summer cookout. Add in vegetables or kebabs to mix it up. We have been loving grilling huge portabella mushrooms as an entrée.

Ice Cream Social
Keep cool this summer with an ice cream social! Make an ice cream bar or ice cream sandwich bar with an array of toppings. You could include different kinds of cookies for your ice cream sandwich and different kinds of candy for your sundaes. Another fun idea would be to have all guests bring a different brand of ice cream and taste test them all.

Game Night
A great interactive party is game night! We’re a big fan of KanJam over here as you’ve seen from our seafood–themed parties. This Frisbee lawn game brings out everyone’s competitive side. Enjoyful, a new company in Austin that aims to provide fun and memorable experiences, let us try their Weekend Warrior Package that includes three giant games. Bucketball is similar to Beer Pong but includes large buckets and tennis balls. My favorite game was Connect Four, and you can’t beat the classic giant Jenga. It’s always more thrilling when the Jenga stack gets taller than your head! It was a tad hot to play outside but the games fit well in the living room.

Cocktail Tasting
I love refreshing summer cocktails! Do you have any go-to “fancy” cocktails? Encourage your friends to teach each other how to prepare a cocktail or create your own concoctions. Learning about classic cocktails also gives you a leg up when you’re ordering at a craft cocktail bar or restaurant. Make a cocktail seasonal by trying drinks with mint or peach.


What kind of parties are you throwing this summer?

Disclosure: Enjoyful, a new company in Austin that aims to provide fun and memorable experiences at an affordable price, provided complimentary rental of their Weekend Warrior Package. They have a variety of experiences, including a paddleboard set or margarita maker, available, and they provide free delivery and pick-up with the rental. Thank you, Enjoyful, for letting us try the package!

P.S. Need a good party appetizer? Check out this post for some favorites!
P.S.S. Check out all the parties I’ve thrown this year here.

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One of my favorite party ideas is a potluck, so when my friend Kaylin suggested we try some matcha cookies, I saw the potential in taking my matcha love up a notch. Kaylin, Jessica, and I had a matcha potluck party to try a bunch of snacks.

What is matcha?

Matcha is a finely ground powder from specially grown green tea leaves. Usually bright green in color, matcha is rich in antioxidants that prevent high blood pressure, heart disease, and inflammatory issues. It contains three times the amount of caffeine that’s in green tea!

While matcha is a health and flavor trend these days, it’s been around for years. Nowadays, you’ll find matcha lattes on coffee shop menus and matcha-flavored cookies in grocery stores.

Where can I get matcha powder?

When buying matcha powder, you’ll see descriptions like “ceremonial-grade” or “culinary grade.” I got my matcha powder from the bulk section at Central Market. I scooped 0.1 lbs for $5.25. Most recipes ask for a few teaspoons so this is more than enough. You can also try a specialty tea store like Zhi Tea in Austin or Teavana around the country. Of course, if all else fails, Amazon has options also.

Where can I buy matcha snacks?

You can find packaged snacks in grocery stores, especially Asian supermarkets. In Austin, be sure to check out Hana World Market or MT Supermarket for a bunch of options. Matcha Kit Kats and Green Tea Pocky are my favorites!

You can also find many matcha products in Trader Joe’s, from green tea mochi ice cream to 99 cent cans of matcha tea. Matcha Joe Joe’s are like Golden Oreos with matcha cream in the middle.

Grab fresh pastries to go from one of my favorite pastry shops – Tous Les Jours. They have green tea cake rolls and green tea macarons.

Want made-to-order matcha drinks and desserts? Check out the matcha latte from The Factory and matcha cocktail from Kemuri. You can find matcha options all over Austin. Check out this post from Eater Austin.

What kind of matcha recipes are there?

Incorporating matcha into recipes is easy! Just use a bit of matcha powder. I am obsessed with the Lemon Olive Oil Cake at Flower Child, a healthier restaurant here in Austin. I found the recipe (WOOHOO!) and used a bit of matcha powder in the glaze to make these Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Matcha Glaze. They disappeared within two days!

I also made these matcha shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate. They were very strong, so if you make them, add half the recommended matcha powder.

My friend Jessica has a wealth of healthy matcha dessert recipes on her blog Desserts With Benefits. Check out the matcha recipes here.

Kaylin brought these delicious Coconut Matcha Green Tea Popsicles to our potluck party.

It was a tasty get-together for sure!

Have any favorite matcha recipes or have you tried any great matcha dishes? Let me know below!

P.S. Curious what other parties I’ve thrown this year? See them all here!

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You might have seen these sweet potato crostinis featured in my Holiday Brunch and our New Years’ Day Brunch. They have been such a crowd-pleaser that I brought them back for our food blogger appetizer party.

I’ve met so many talented and kind food bloggers in Austin this past year, so I wanted to host a get-together to eat their food get to know them better. We all prepared appetizers to share with each other and today, with all our readers!

I’ve enjoyed making this sweet potato crostini recipe for friends. This recipe requires a watchful eye but once you become consistent with your sweet potato slices and learn the temperament of your oven, you’ll find this is a versatile appetizer recipe perfect for any gathering.

The trickiest and best part of this recipe is the sweet potato. I love sweet potatoes. They are better for you than regular potatoes, and they taste good! While crostinis are usually topped bread or cracker, using sweet potato as your crostini adds flavor and depth to your bite-size appetizer. The sweet potato slices are tricky because the thickness of the slices dictates your cook time. I prefer a crispy and firm crostini, so I recommend 1/8 of an inch. It also ensures the crostini doesn’t overpower the flavors of your toppings.

Speaking of toppings, you can do this so many ways! It first depends on what kind of cheese you prefer, and soft goat cheese, feta, and blue cheese are my recommendations. Pictured in this post I have:

• Herb Goat cheese with smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion, fresh dill, black pepper, and squeeze of lemon
• Goat cheese with honey toasted pecans, bacon, fresh thyme, and black pepper
• Feta with cherry tomato, curly parsley, mint, olive oil, red onion, squeeze of lemon, and salt

My recommended essential toppings would be a sticky bottom (spreadable cheese), fresh herbs, and a crack of black pepper.

You could also try these topping combinations:

• Goat cheese with smoked salmon, red onion, fresh dill, black pepper, and capers
• Blue cheese with walnuts, fresh rosemary leaves, and honey
• Goat cheese with pear, honey, and fresh thyme
• Feta with cranberries, red pepper flakes, sage, and honey
• Goat cheese with prosciutto, honey, caramelized fig, and fresh basil

Doesn’t the appetizer spread from our blogger party look delicious?

Be sure to check out the recipes and features from my food blogger friends!

• Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms by Sharon of DelishPlan
• Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes Potatoes with Lemon Yogurt Sauce by Kaylin of Enticing Healthy Eating
• Strawberry Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Vinegar and Berry Mint skewers with Whipped Cream by Amy of Sushi in the ATX

I also want to tell you all about a.k.a mixology, an Austin company created by my friend Alicia. She mixed these delicious Strawberry Lemonade cocktails for us and they were incredibly refreshing and beautiful! Alicia creates clarified juices and kinds of vinegar that are perfect as drink mixers or in cooking. For our cocktail, she used her clarified strawberry and clarified lemon juices. You can find a.k.a mixology at the farmers’ market in Austin. Visit at Lakeline on Saturdays from 9am-1pm and Mueller on Sundays from 10am-2pm.

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Topping Combinations:

• Herb Goat cheese with smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion, fresh dill, black pepper, and squeeze of lemon
• Goat cheese with honey toasted pecans, bacon, fresh thyme, and black pepper
• Feta with cherry tomato, curly parsley, mint, olive oil, red onion, squeeze of lemon, and salt
• Goat cheese with smoked salmon, red onion, fresh dill, black pepper, and capers
• Blue cheese with walnuts, fresh rosemary leaves, and honey
• Goat cheese with pear, honey, and fresh thyme
• Feta with cranberries, red pepper flakes, sage, and honey
• Goat cheese with prosciutto, honey, caramelized fig, and fresh basil

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Looking for a bold and sassy activity for a bachelorette party in Austin or a unique workout with your girlfriends? Try pole dancing! Before you knock it, read on to see what the experience is like.

I hosted a party at VAMPS in Austin, and my blogger gals and I were so excited to try pole dancing!

(Update: VAMPS closed in 2020. Check out Brass Ovaries and Inner Diva Studios to book a bachelorette party.)

Austin Bachelorette Pole Dancing

VAMPS, which stands for Vertical Aerial Movement and Pole Studio, has all the ingredients for a fun afternoon. No experience is necessary, though it helps to have strong legs and core. The ideal size of a party is six people, and they can accommodate groups of up to 14.

Preparing for Class

Wear workout clothes, preferably shorts. Do not put on any moisturizer before class! This will give you a better grip on the pole. You may also want to bring a water bottle.

Pole Dancing Class

The owner Amber instructed our class, and I love how personalized and encouraging she was. Parties are 75 minutes long and the time flew by! We first started with light stretching, then we learned a couple of moves to put into a routine. We learned techniques for walking, connecting moves, moving our bodies, and doing spins. We went through the dance routine as we learned each new move, and then we put it all together at the end!

I had done one pole dancing class before and was nervous that this class would be awkward, but my sassy friends exuded confidence and Amber encouraged us to have fun.

What’s not pictured here is when the lights are off and the spotlights are spinning. So fun!

Since you’ll be using muscles you might not usually use, you may be sore the next day, but it’s nothing strenuous. A pole dancing class is a great idea for a bachelorette party or girls’ get-together!

Book Your Event

Weekends will book up quickly depending on the date, so you should make plans early.

Since Vamps is now closed, check out Brass Ovaries or Inner Diva Studios in Austin for a bachelorette party.

P.S. Want to see more ideas for a bachelorette party or girls weekend? Check out these posts:

• Ultimate Austin Bachelorette Party or Girls Weekend Guide
• Best Austin Restaurants for a Bachelorette Party
• 10 Fun Austin Bachelorette Party Activities
• Ultimate Austin Bachelorette Party Itinerary

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A crawfish boil is one experience you need to have in your lifetime. It’s possibly the best spring party that includes food, drinks, and fun. Since our friends were so enthusiastic about our first crawfish boil last year and we love crawfish, we went bigger at our 2nd Annual Crawfish Boil!

Check out all the details and the 10 things you need to host an epic crawfish boil.

1. Location
My backyard was the setting for this big shindig. We spent most of the time outside because crawfish is messy! We had plenty of space to boil the crawfish, eat the crawfish, and play games.

2. Equipment
We borrowed a tent, big boiler, table, benches, big trash cans, and a drink trough. We had extra tables and chairs, and we asked friends to bring their own lawn chairs and coolers also. We had a big cooler for storing the crawfish as it was ready to eat. We wrapped trays in foil and had a pitcher to scoop the crawfish. The size of the boiler will depend on how much crawfish you’re cooking. The bigger the boiler, the bigger the crawfish batch, which means less time spent cooking! We had a pot for crawfish and another for veggies.

3. Crawfish
Ah, yes, the star of the show! We got our fresh crawfish from a local restaurant and picked it up the day of the event. ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE POUNDS. Yes, we ate all of it. They were boiled with a crawfish boil seasoning in the pot, and butter and cilantro was added afterwards.

4. Sides
Crawfish boil sides are like the whipped cream on top of a sundae. We had batches of mushrooms, potatoes, green beans, and corn on the cob boiled separately from the crawfish. I suggest getting more sides than you think you’ll need. We definitely could have doubled (or even tripled?!) what we had. (We had two large containers of whole mushrooms, six ears of corn, two five-pound bags of potatoes, and one bag of green beans.)

5. Drinks
While beer is the typical drink that goes with crawfish, we also had plenty of ingredients for mixed drinks. Margaritas, Moscow Mules, spiked Arnold Palmers, jello shots, and almost every flavor of Deep Eddy Vodka showed up.

6. Dessert
My rice krispies have become the expected dessert at parties. I made two pans last time and they disappeared in a minute, so I went for four pans this time around. Four pans of rice krispies makes for a gigantic tower. They still disappeared too early! Why are they so good? It’s the Smitten Kitchen recipe and the secret is the brown butter. You’re welcome and enjoy.

7. Music
Of course a party has to have music! We owe it all to Spotify.

8. Yard Games
What do we do when we’re full on crawfish and need to take a break for a bit? Yard games! KanJam, cornhole, and flip cup kept us occupied.

9. Unique Touches
You can have all the above but the unique touches are what help you go the extra mile. Since the party was in the backyard, a sign on our front door led the way. Dessert is always a necessity in my opinion! In the past, we’ve gotten these crawfish bibs and I almost got these cute crawfish beads. If you want to set up a photobooth, this crawfish tablecloth can serve as a step-and-repeat backdrop.

10. Friends Who Love Crawfish
And possibly the most important ingredient for an epic crawfish boil and the reason for the event in the first place are friends who love crawfish! We had 135 pounds of crawfish, which was roughly four pounds per person, though some ate more or less. Thankfully, we had nearly 40 people there to help us eat all of it!

If a nine-hour crawfish boil isn’t epic, I’m not sure what is! Thank you to all our awesome friends! We couldn’t have done it without friends volunteering to help and friends celebrating a beautiful Saturday and crawfish season with us.

Where are you indulging in crawfish this season?

P.S. Want to see all the other parties I’ve been hosting lately? —> Celebrations

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Disclosure: Sky Candy provided a complimentary aerial class party for us. Yippee! All opinions are my own.

Have you ever been mesmerized by the performers at the circus or Cirque du Soleil show? You watch them with equal parts fear, anticipation, and amazement at the daring and graceful acrobatic stunts. If you’re like me, you leave wanting to join the circus immediately.

The skills of the performers aren’t acquired overnight, of course, but taking classes at Sky Candy can put you in the right direction or at least, put a little adventure in your life. I gathered some of my blogger friends for an aerials party to see what Sky Candy is all about!

Aerial Class for Bachelorette Party

Sky Candy is an aerial and circus arts studio open since 2010. For ladies or bachelorette parties looking for a unique group activity, I recommend checking out Sky Candy. No experience is necessary and don’t worry, you won’t be doing anything dangerous during your first class! The ideal size of a private party is six people but they can accommodate larger groups by having additional instructors on hand.

Sky Candy is located at Springdale General in East Austin. The complex has a sushi restaurant, coffee shop, bar, and multiple gift shops. It’s also a short distance from additional restaurants and bars.

Preparing for Class

The most important part of preparing for class is to wear the appropriate outfit. Wear workout leggings and close-fitting tops that cover your underarms. The backs of your knees and your underarms will be rubbing the equipment, so you want to dress comfortably. Do not wear any jewelry. You may also want to bring a water bottle for during class.

What to Expect in an Aerial Class

For our class, we started with stretching exercises to prepare for the moves we would do. Then, our fabulous instructor showed us each skill and we took turns trying it out. We tried the silks and the lyra (hoop). All of the skills weren’t necessarily hard, but we did use muscles we usually don’t use. We got to do spins, flip upside down, and learn about balance.

Book Your Event

To book your party, see the party options on the website, and email frontdesk@skycandyaustin.com with your details on date, time, and group size.

Address: 1023 Springdale Road Bldg 8A, Austin, TX 78721

Available for: private events and parties, classes, private classes, workshops, shows

Website: https://www.skycandyaustin.com

All photos thanks to Yvan! Thank you to my friends Kelsey, Caitlin, Kate, Amy, and Nicole for joining me in the class!

P.S. Looking for more suggestions for a bachelorette party or girls weekend? Check out these posts:

• Ultimate Austin Bachelorette Party or Girls Weekend Guide
• Best Austin Restaurants for a Bachelorette Party
• Ultimate Austin Bachelorette Party Itinerary
• 10 Fun Austin Bachelorette Party Activities

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Infinite Monkey Theorem

Infinite Monkey Theorem prides itself on doing things a little differently than the traditional winery and they are finding success with being out of the box. Their untraditional methods include a focus on making wine more approachable.

First, their name. The infinite monkey theorem states that “a monkey hitting keys at random on a typewriter keyboard for an infinite amount of time will almost surely type a given text, such as the complete works of William Shakespeare.” Thus, from chaos comes masterpieces. This illustrates the wine-making process well since a lot of it is like a chemistry experiment.

This winery is originally from Denver (their HQ winery is still there), and they opened in Austin in late 2015. While they first started selling wines imported from their Denver location, they are continually increasing their production in Austin. They don’t have a vineyard but they source their grapes from Lubbock, Texas, and produce their Mediterranean-style wine in-house.

Location + Tap Room

Infinite Monkey Theorem is located in East Austin and is one of the first urban wineries in town. That means you don’t need to travel far into the Hill Country for wine! While their taproom is open to the public, you can schedule private tours and tastings for your group. They do all events, from bachelorette parties to corporate events, and you can reserve private areas to the whole winery.

I love the funky vibes, cool art, and light-filled tap room that echoes their untraditional methods. In building their tap room, they asked local artists to help with the art and design. You’ll find cool murals on the walls and unique chairs and tables. They also have a patio with picnic tables, which is perfect on a nice day!

Wine

Yes, you can get their wine in cans and bottles at the grocery store and on tap around town! They focus on kegging instead of bottles for better quality and to be more sustainable. (Kegs can be cleaned out and refilled.) You’ll also find special wines only available in the taproom.

During our tasting, we tried five wines: sparkling, Trebbiano, rose, Tempranillo Austin, and Tempranillo Denver. The rose seemed to be the favorite among the group but the whites were also at the top.

Tour

Our fun tour was about 45-60 minutes and led by Cat, the winery manager. She told us about each wine we tasted and led the tour to their back production area. We learned all about how they produce, what they produce, and how a winery works.

Thank you to Infinite Monkey Theorem for hosting us, and I hope you all get the chance to visit them soon!

All photos by Yvan Nguyen.

Looking for more Austin bachelorette ideas?

• See this Ultimate Austin Bachelorette guide
• See this post about throwing axes
• See this post about a whiskey tour and tasting

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My friend Sarah and I threw our 2nd Annual Galentine’s Party this past weekend! Sarah got this Fika cookbook for Christmas and it was the perfect starting point to planning the party.

Fika is a Swedish social tradition, meaning “to have coffee.” The daily event allows people to take a break from work to enjoy baked goods and coffee and tea. While I’m sure fika is more a 15-minute break to get up, refresh coffee, and get a snack in the office break room, I like to imagine it as a whimsical, happy time to go down the street to the cute neighborhood café to grab a warm croissant.

Our Galentine’s Party was all about small, mostly sweet treats and taking a break in our lives to relax, catch up, and celebrate friendship.

Sarah made Chokladbollar (chocolate, oat, and coconut balls) and a cardamom cake. Both are from the cookbook and were delicious!

We also had cheese (Swedish and brie) and crackers, carrot cake balls made by Sarah’s sister, chocolate cake, and cream-filled churros.

Sarah also made rhubarb cordial to mix with champagne or sparkling water.

For the DIY, we decorated mini succulent valentines.

We wrapped them in tissue paper, dressed them with washi tape, and made a punny tag. We started with “Life would SUCC without you” and others included “You don’t SUCC” and “You Succulent!”

This DIY craft was SUPER easy, not messy, and customizable. And how cute are the mini succulents?! Do you know any other succulent puns?

How are you celebrating Valentine’s this year? Let me know in a comment below!

P.S. Check out our first Valentine’s Party here!

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