Apple Party Menu Ideas and Free Printable Apple a Day Sign

Free Printable An Apple a Day Recipe Sign by B.Nute productions

There's no shortage of menu ideas for an Apple Party! Have you ever thought of all the different recipes there are that are made with apples? Once you start looking it's pretty overwhelming. To help plan your Apple Party - Baby Shower, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, or Celebration of the Season, below is a list of a variety of apple recipes perfect for those different occasions.

Be sure to also print out my playful "An Apple a Day" 8"x10" sign. A perfect addition to your party's buffet table or just a great way to brighten up your kitchen.

Apple Party Menu Ideas with Recipes

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Baby Shower Brunch
Baked Apple Streusel Pancake Bars
Shelby's Shredded Apple Muesli
Cinnamon Sweet Rolls with Apple Mash from Rachael Ray
Homemade Apple Juice from the Thrifty Mama
Hostess Gift: Homemade Apple Butter on Simply Recipes

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Bridal Shower Afternoon
Waldorf Salad with Apples
Farmer's Lunch Sandwich Recipe on The Kitchn
Mini Apple Pies from Knit and Bake
Hostess Gift: A small basket of a variety of seasonal apples with various recipes

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Birthday Celebration
Turkey, Cheddar and Green Apple Sandwiches on Martha Stewart
Apple Slices for Dipping (Dip into Peanut Butter, Nutella, Chocolate Sauce, Carmel Sauce)
Carmel Apple Buffet on Country Woman Magazine
German Apple Cake on Martha Stewart
Super Easy Homemade Applesauce on Elephantine
Hostess Gift: Krispy Apple Treats (Rice Cereal Treats Shaped Like Apples) on Gourmet Mom on the Go

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Fall Celebration
Autumn Double Apple Salad from Rachael Ray
Roast Pork Loin with Apples on Food Network
Apple Chutney on Simply Recipes
Sausage and Apple Stuffing on Epicurious
Homemade Apple Cider on GimmeSomeOven
Hostess Gift: Bag of Homemade Apple Chips

Free Printable "An Apple a Day" Sign
Below is a printable "An Apple a Day" 8"x10" sign. The background is filled with a variety of apple recipes, to add to the theme. It's the perfect printable to spice up your kitchen this fall, or to put on your buffet table at your Apple Party.

Free Printable An Apple a Day 8"x10" Sign by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Apple 8"x10" Signs
1. Select the link above at the bottom of the image, and print out the sign on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Use white card stock to add some weight to the sign.
2. Cut out the sign and put in an festive 8"x10" frame. Put in your kitchen for decoration, or use at an Apple Party for fun!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

Free Printable Apple of my Eye Tags

Free Printable "You're the Apple of My Eye" Tags from B.Nute productions

Who is the apple of your eye, that one person you cherish above all others? Shower that special one with a little gift topped with these playful free printable "You're the apple of my eye!" tags! A juicy red apple, polka dots and fun text on these tags will be bright and cheerful on top of a thoughtful birthday gift, hostess gift, or present - just because! So print some up and keep on hand for that special someone.

Free Printable Apple of My Eye Tags

Free Printable Apple of My Eye Tags from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Apple Tags
1. Select the link above at the bottom of the image, and print out the tags on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Use white card stock to add some weight to the tags.
2. Cut out the tags and punch a hole in the top. String with a ribbon and tie on a gift for the apple of your eye!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

An Apple Themed Celebration: Perfect for the Apple of Your Eye!

Apple Tree / Apple Invitations for All Occasions by B.Nute productions on Zazzle

Here's the perfect invitation for the apple of your eye, or your new little apple on the way-- an apple themed celebration! With fall just around the corner, and the kids heading back to school tomorrow, I just had to feature my Apple Tree invitation. Although it's hard to say goodbye to summer, there is something quite wonderful about a crisp fall day, with some hot apple cider!

I've designed variations of this invitation to fit just your occasion, whether it be a baby shower, bridal shower, birthday party or fall/harvest celebration. This week I'll be featuring more apple party ideas, so stay tuned!

A Grand Adventure

Eiffel Tower at Dusk by Wanderlust Designer

How could I ever sum up one of the most incredible trips I've ever taken in one blog post? Very hard I must say! My family and I have just returned from a 4 week grand tour of Europe (at least that's what I'm calling it.) It's the after college backpacking trip my husband and I never took, with a few more luxuries (i.e., no backpack and no hostels) plus 2 kids. My husband and I have a lofty mission to explore all 6 continents (excluding Antarctica at this point, but who knows!) with my kids before they head off to college. Not only does this goal satisfy our own wanderlust, but we hope to instill the joys of travel to our kids and show them what an amazing, diverse world we live in. Last year we dabbled in South America, so this summer we decided to tackle Europe. Here are just a few highlights below.

Notre Dame at Dusk by Wanderlust Designer

Paris, France - Sharing the joie de vivre that is Paris with my kids.

Jammin' in the Streets of Zurich by Wanderlust Designer

Zurich, Switzerland - Seeing street musicians jammin' along the shores of Lake Zurich with all enjoying the show.

Liechtenstein by Wanderlust Designer

Liechtenstein - Loving our day trip to Liechtenstein to check off one more country on our list and see wanderlust grow in my kids' eyes!

Augustine Keller Beer Garden, Munich by Wanderlust Designer

Munich, Germany - The thrill of a pretzel that is bigger than you head-- it's the little things while traveling that are so memorable!

Prague Rooflines by Wanderlust Designer

Prague, Czech Republic - Exploring a new city where every turn is a feast for your eyes!

Johann Strauss Statue, Vienna, Austria by Wanderlust Designer

Vienna, Austria - Hearing classical music playing in the streets of Vienna and waiting to see Mozart walk around the corner at any minute!

The Grand Canal at Sunset by Wanderlust Designer

Venice, Italy - Over bridges, down alley ways, and into small squares... getting lost in the streets of Venice and enjoying every minute of it!

Aya Sofya Overlooking the Golden Horn, Istanbul, Turkey by Wanderlust Designer

Istanbul, Turkey - The call to prayer... a new experience for my kids and a moment for us all to reflect on what an incredible world we live in!

Note: Photos are credited to my other business and blog, Wanderlust Designer. For more details of my travels and photo essays of my trip, be sure to head over to my other blog and follow along!

Free Printable Travel Game - Paris Scavenger Hunt

Free Printable Travel Game: Paris Scavenger Hunt by B.Nute productions

The countdown is on for my family's big European summer vacation! First stop... Paris. I just can't wait. To get the kids engaged and ready for exploring, I thought it would be fun to create a scavenger hunt game just for Paris. I listed out some items that are "très typique" of Paris. I hope they can find them all!

If you're off to Paris this summer, or anytime, be sure to print this out and get the kids exploring!

Free Printable Travel Game - Paris Scavenger Hunt

Free Printable Travel Game: Paris Scavenger Hunt by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Travel Game
1. Select the links above at the bottom of the image, and print out the scavenger hunt on an 8.5"x11" piece of paper.
2. After printing fold up and put in your suitcase. Once in Paris, begin to hunt!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions. Map image of Paris copyright stamen.com from maps.stamen.com.

Summertime is... Simple Strawberry Jam

Red and Ripe Summertime Strawberries

Summertime is all about eating berries! I love all types. I remember a couple outings with my mom and sisters growing up when we went to local farms to pick. We'd spend the morning in the blazing sun and come home ready to make jam. Little did we know, making proper preserves can be a long process. Inevitably we'd get impatient and head outside to the pool for fun, leaving my mom with much of the jam-making process left. Not exactly the summertime activity my mom wanted to do solo!

So, this year, when we put jam-making on our bucket list, the goal was definitely to find a quick and easy recipe, so the kids could experience the fun, but not spend too much time in the details. We decided to go with a recipe from Sure-Jell-- it had few ingredients, and did not involve sterilizing and canning. It was a great choice... within 45 minutes, we had made the jam, and the kids were diving in the pool for fun!

Making Simple Strawberry Jam by B.Nute productions

Here's the recipe: 

Homemade Strawberry Freezer Jam (from Sure-Jell)

and the simple steps we followed:

1. The kids removed the stems and diced up the strawberries.

2. With the strawberries in a bowl, they used a potato masher to crush the strawberries.

3. They mixed the sugar with the strawberries, and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.

4. We heated 3/4c water with a Sure-Jell package to a boil.

5. After boiling for 1 minute, we removed the water/jell mixture and stirred it into crushed strawberries and sugar.

6. For "canning", we simple used small reusable containers, and filled them up. 

7. After 24 hours at room temperature, we now have a couple jars in our fridge for use, and the rest in our freezer (for up to a year.) Yum, summertime strawberries all year long!

Strawberry Jam! 

I'd definitely recommend this recipe if you're looking for a little jam making fun this summer- it was simple and didn't take too long, and sure tasted delicious on our toast the next morning!

Have an Outdoor Adventure Party: Camping Invitations

Camp Out, Bear Hunt and Outdoor Adventure Party Invitations by B.Nute productions on Zazzle

There's nothing like a camp out under the stars in your backyard, or a party at a park with hiking and adventure! I love a good camp party-- so much so, that 13 years ago, my wedding weekend was a camping theme. The wooden textures and mountain motifs of the Adirondacks, Lake Tahoe and the Great Lodges of America were definite inspiration for my wedding and these playful camp-themed invitations. A little rustic flannel, some pine cones and a playful bear make the perfect look for adventure!

So, head over to my shop and order up some outdoor fun for your next party, and stay tuned for more camp-themed party ideas to come.