STRAWBERRY COCONUT SMOOTHIE

I cannot think of anything more refreshing on a hot summer day than a fresh cold smoothie! Strawberry season is in full force and I have been loving it so far. For some reason the last few years have been “meh” on the strawberry selection in stores but this year I have already had a few amazing bunches! Can’t wait for more.

I have been wanting to do this flavour combination for a long time and now that summer has arrived, I can’t wait to have this smoothie on rotation. In my pursuit to engage in more dairy free meals, I found a perfect substitute for the regular yogurt I added in parfaits – Yoso Vanilla Coconut Yogurt. It is on the sweeter side of things which makes it a perfect smoothie add in. The mix between strawberries and coconut is the perfect summer blend! PS – how adorable are these owl glasses below ?!

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PARTY DECOR: DIY GLITTER BIRTHDAY CANDLES

When it comes to birthday party decor, I feel that balloons and glitter are two main components of a great time! Last week I shared an easy DIY Confetti Balloon Tutorial and in the spirit of just celebrating my birthday I am sharing another fun party trick.

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♥ JMS HEARTS ♥ ISSUE 3

Summer has arrived in full force and I am so excited to start enjoying our patio! Summer entertaining is always the best – the feel is more casual and the food is amazingly fresh. People seem to be more relaxed and enjoy just sitting outside together for hours. My favourite thing is to gather everyone in the backyard and host an amazing BBQ – people can enjoy themselves in the fresh air and cleanup is a breeze! Our current house does not have a backyard option but we will be moving in 2019 and I am so excited to plan our summer parties. Chilled Sangria anyone? All the items below have really caught my eye for the summer and I can see them in various entertaining options.

If you are new here – JMS HEARTS is a feature that I have created which showcases all my entertaining favourite finds for the season….aka everything that I heart ♥!

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TIPS FOR WORKING WITH FOOD ALLERGIES & FOOD PREFERENCES

Today we are chatting about allergies and food preferences coming into play when you are hosting an event! As an Event Coordinator I have definitely seen the increase of food preferences and allergies over the past few years. Overall people have shifted their outlook on eating and health which has become more prevalent when planning meals for groups at event.

After receiving everyone’s food requirements it can get overwhelming very fast. This can definitely make things a little more difficult when planning a meal for a group of people but I find it a fun challenge to try to incorporate everyone’s needs and still have an amazing spread for everyone! I’ve gathered some tips below that have helped me over the years to to help with the process and make things as easy as possible for you.

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