Fun Find: Herb Savor

Check out the Prepara website for cool new products like the Herb Savor.

This product will prolong the life of your fresh herbs for up to 3 weeks so you can enjoy fresh, flavorful meals every time you cook.

This product - and other cool gadgets like Volcano Pops - made by Prepara can be purchased from retailers like Macys, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Amazon.

http://www.prepara.com/herb_savor.php

Fun Find: A great entertaining website

Check out The Hostess With The Mostess website for tons of ideas on throwing a truly inspirational, fun and fabulous party.

The website has great photos and ideas on throwing any kind of party, from a baby shower to a birthday to any kind of holiday party.

Each party theme comes complete with suggestions on table top, party decor, menu and drink ideas. See the full line up of party ideas here.

Recipe: Fun Party Snack Mix

Check out the Chex Mix website for new recipes that put a twist on the traditional party snack mix. I especially like their recipe for Buffalo Chex Mix (below), but they have other recipes like Pumpkin Pie Crunch or Lemon Rosemary Chex Mix here.

Buffalo Chex® Mix

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
4 cups Rice Chex® cereal
4 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
2 cups Parmesan-flavored tiny fish-shaped crackers
2 cups pretzel twists
6 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 packet ranch dressing mix
2 teaspoons celery seed

In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers and pretzels; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in hot sauce and seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.

Microwave uncovered on High 4 to 5 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Fun Find: Cowgirl Cookies

I found a great website called Bakerella that shares "sweet inspiration and fun baking ideas." One of the neatest gift ideas on the site is the recipe and complete how-to instructions on making these Cowgirl Cookies.

These would be great to give or to make at a girl's night in party - or they'd make a thoughtful gift for a friend who's been touched by breast cancer.

You can also change up the color of the fabric and the m&m's and make these into any holiday-themed cookie mix: Christmas Cookies, Halloween Cookies, etc. Click here for the link to the recipe and the instructions.