Posts in the ‘Family’ Category
We have to confess, we love Easter Brunch! And it’s even better if you get to enjoy it by keeping little hands busy, right?
Why not leave the kiddos something fun to do while you savor that eggs benedict. A couple of fun and easy crafts (ie. don’t require parental supervision) in one of our french fry scoops is just the thing. Whether it’s some dollar store crafts and stickers, little puzzles or something fun to eat, the younger set will enjoy this special treat. We personalized these with some puffy paint…it is easy to write with and stays put. Now…go enjoy another mimosa on us 
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Pin ItCategories: Bright Ideas!,DIY,Easter,Family,Packaging,Party Ideas
Tags: french fry scoop
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Yup, the summer has flown by, and it’s the first day of school in our neck of the woods. Time to start thinking homework, extra curriculars and lunches! Even if your kids like to eat the same thing everyday (we sure did), you can still make their lunch special.
We used our scalloped labels and glassine bags for this one. We were inspired by the ruled notebooks that the kids use in the classroom. Just print of a sheet of labels, leave them in the pantry, and you’re ready to stick them on to some of our glassine bags filled with snacks. It’s easy, fun and we know your kids are going to give it an A+!
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Pin ItCategories: Bright Ideas!,Family,Packaging
Tags: glassine bags, scalloped labels
We love a picnic! And so many of Garnish products are just made for grabbing a bite outside. From our gable boxes or bio packs, to our berry baskets or even an old fashioned paper bag….we’ve got you covered. So we were thrilled when Monica showed us how she Garnished a birthday picnic and a desert picnic!
photos via Homespun Heart
Monica cleverly used our food trays, small ripple cups, paper straws, small plastic bottles, glassine bags, berry baskets and some twine. We love the way it all turned out, and her color scheme (she is a self proclaimed patriotic color lover)is perfect to inspire you for this Memorial Day weekend. You can check out Monica’s blog posts on Homespun Heart here and here.
Keep sending us your ideas, we can’t get enough
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Family,Holiday Ideas,Memorial Day,Packaging
Tags: bio-pak container, gable box, glassine bags, plastic milk bottle, ripple cups, striped paper straws, take out container, twine, wood pint berry boxes
When we were growing up, our Grandmother use to make a graham cracker pie every Christmas. Now in our family, it is a tradition to make this pie every holiday, or sometimes as a special treat. We don’t think that our Grand-maman would mind our little Garnish twist on this tradition…
We used our new baking cups to make individual pies, and how fun do they look? These rigid cups would be perfect for apple pies, crumbles, mini meatloaves or even to hold nuts or candy. What traditions will you have this holiday?
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While Summer is not officially here yet, it sure is getting warmer outside. That means it’s time for some grilling and backyard bar-b-ques! We here at Garnish are officially declaring it the “Summer of the Dawg”….hot dog that is! Whether is the traditional hot dog, cheese smokie or a bratwurst…there is a dawg for everyone’s taste.
Our new kraft food tray is just the right size for a hot dog with a side of chips. We stuck with the traditional toppings on this Summer Dawg, but next time we were thinking maybe coleslaw, salsa or even guacamole! How will you be serving up your Summer Dawgs this year?
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Family
Tags: kraft food tray
We know that there are all different kinds of ways to celebrate Easter. Some of you attend Easter services at your local parish, some of you celebrate with an Easter brunch and an Easter egg hunt….and some of you just celebrate by getting together with family and friends. Whichever way it is, we hope that our Easter ideas will be a part of your celebration!
For the next two weeks, we will give you some ideas and also show you how to use our awesome printables, that are free with your Garnish purchase, until April 14th.
What child (or even grown-up!) doesn’t love a good old fashioned Easter egg hunt? It’s hard to imagine when some of us still have snow on the ground, but if it’s too chilly outside, you can definitely have an indoor egg hunt too! We thought that our clear candy tubes were the perfect thing to hold a list of clues to find all that treasure!
Just fill the tubes with some Easter paper shred, and roll up your sheet of clues to put inside. You could also fill the tubes up with jelly beans, or another sweet treat, so that your little scavengers have something to munch on, along the way.
We only put a few clues on our sheet….we can’t make it too easy! Maybe these clues could be for the “golden” eggs, with extra special treasures inside.
Remember, until April 14th, if you make a purchase, just be sure to leave us a message in the comments section at checkout if you would like to get our free printables. They include, cup wrappers, hang tags, round labels and our Easter egg hunt clue cards.
Check back on Wednesday for another great Easter idea and let us know how you will be celebrating Easter this year.
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Categories: Easter,Family,Holiday Ideas
Tags: clear candy tubes, ripple cups, round labels, white coffee cups with lids, wood pint berry boxes
Change of time…a song by Josh Ritter. Change of time…summer 2010 now officially being behind us and we celebrate the arrival of Fall, and all she has to offer.
As time goes by, we continue to delight in all the wonderful and talented people who cross our Garnish path. There’s nothing we like better then those surprise emails where you all share with us how you added a little Garnish. Really, how sweet of you to take the time to make us smile.
One of these talented gals we speak of is Lisa. I think she was born with a little Garnish in her heart. The time may be changing but since we’re still being blessed with summer-like weather here in New England we present you with an ice cream waffle sandwich served in a white paper food tray. How beautiful, right? And since there is always room for ice cream, no matter what the season, change up the color of sprinkles if you’d like to match your Fall decor.
For those of you who like to change your design scheme as you change the calendar, Lisa also has a Fall picnic for you. Light your backyard campfire, grab a blanket and bring your dinner outdoors. Head to the beach or the park and enjoy a game of frisbee or a game of cards.
Time may change. But some things never do. Like friends, like family, and like how adding a little Garnish will make them all smile.
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Family,Friendship,Garnish Pal's
Tags: chipboard tray
“Wow!”…that was our reaction when we saw how Kristin added a little Garnish to her son’s birthday party. With each scroll down the page, we were more and more in awe. Kristin has some serious party planning and photography skills and we encourage you to check her out. The birthday boy definitely has a slew of fantastic moments for his memory books!
Here are the highlights:
Her son, Cooper, was bestowed with an 8th birthday pirate style. And when his mama decides to throw a party…she goes all out. Swashbuckling pirate gear was everywhere and oh so tastefully done. Pirates need their strength for all their pirate duties so the menu included veggies and dip, in nut and party cups, to build their muscles.
And to really fill those bellies, macaroni and cheese (the good ol’ boxed stuff to keep it simple) was served in the small bio-pak containers. Now, regular ol’ pirates might very well use their hands to eat, but this mom knows that a pirate with good manners will go far in life so she added a disposable wooden spoon.
To wash it all down, cream soda with a seersucker red striped straw.
Shiver me timbers, this party has it going on. We’re so happy that Garnish could be part of such a special day.
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Family,Garnish Pal's,Party Ideas
Tags: bio-pak container, nut and party cups, striped paper straws, take out container
The arrival of a new baby is glorious. But let’s face it, they’re needy little suckers. Fresh out of the gate, so to speak, they require it all. And our friends and family are always there to bear gifts of teensy clothing, car seats, the boatloads of equipment that a little person requires, and the all important, diapers. We dote, we ooh and aah at that precious little miracle. Their every whim, their every need is speedily met.
But what about Mama?! She has needs too and she’s most likely so busy tending to her little bundle that she has completely spaced out on herself. That whole pregnancy brain thing, it’s known to linger a little while longer. So what does that Mama need? She needs food. Plain and simple. And better yet, she needs someone else to make it for her. A well nourished Mama is a happy Mama and a happy Mama leads to a happy family. Sort of like that line from Jerry McGuire – “A happy wife means a happy life.” – or something like that.
Have fun shopping for all things cute for that baby and when you bring it on over, include a little lunch for Mama. She needs her strength and to Garnish it up is as easy as 1,2,3!
Start with a squat bio pak container. It won’t leak, can be microwaved and was designed just for this task. Insert lunch of choice. Lay the bio pak container in the center of an ever-so-cute tea towel, which she can use to drape across her lap so she doesn’t have to leave her comfy chair.
Bring the sides together like you’re wrapping a present…which you are!
Tie the corners in a knot and tuck disposable wooden cutlery into the knot, because really, do you think she wants to do dishes?!
Trust me when I say, if you bring Mama food, you will have a friend for life.
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Family,Friendship,Gifts
Tags: bio-pak container, wooden cutlery
Do you hear it?! The giggles of little ones, the laughter of grown ups. The lively chatter of folks visiting and catching up. The squeals of delight as friends and family reunite after a too-long absence. What’s that you ask?! Why, those are the sounds of water splashing, motor boats whirring, and paddles dipping in the lake.
Ahh, the sounds of summer. The enjoyment of celebrating the 4th of July. I bet you’re smiling right now just thinking of it all. And we’ll double down, and bet you’ll enjoy these 4th of July party ideas and inspirations even more.
What’s that noise? It’s the gentle flap of the flag dancing in the breeze. Red, white, and blue…the colors of Old Glory. And what’s this you see? A festive party favor for your holiday table. Candies in a 3x3x3 clear acetate box wrapped in red and white twine. Imagine a table or tiered stand filled with these. You know how we love us something sweet!
Can you hear the sizzle of the grill? The cooking mode of choice for an independence day festivity. The paper chipboard tray is the serving style of choice. Your hotdogs and sides will rest comfortably here. Burgers and lobster rolls too! Chopped pickles in the oval dip cups and condiments in the 2oz plastic bottles (thanks to this Garnish customer for that brilliant thought!). Give your guests a helping hand and put together disposable wooden cutlery and paper straws and a napkin too in the small white paper bag. A pretty trim of the bag adds to the beauty.
Do brain freezes make a noise? I don’t know about that, but I do know that everyone loves something cold on a hot summer day. Make your own snow cones in our white paper cone cup and serve with a wooden spoon. Anything cold will do, sorbet, granita, or freeze juice in ice cubes tray. Put those frozen cubes in a plastic bag and give it a bang. That’s what we did and it looks pretty darn yummy!
Crackling, snapping, and maybe a little singing. The sounds of a campfire. A favorite way to end the day. Gathering around the warmth of the flame and watching fireworks or fireflies. There’s still room in those tummies for a gooey marshmallowy, chocolately treat. Presenting all the ingredients to make your s’mores in a 4x4x4 white box, and sweet sentiment on a square clear label, will really cap off your holiday right.
We love the sounds of summer and we love the sight of a Garnished one!
Don’t forget to click on a pic if you want to see it in its full glory.
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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Family,Friendship,What I Like About You
Tags: chipboard tray, clear acetate box, dip cups, disposable wooden cutlery, little lunch bags, striped paper straws, twine, white paper cone cups, white square box
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