Signature Holiday Cocktail for NYE: Cranberry Fizz!

Signature cocktails are among your best party helpers! No need to worry about assigning a bartender to the task of mixing drinks. Simply prepare a drink station with all of the ingredients needed for your cocktail and allow guests to serve themselves. It's that easy! We found a great recipe for you from stashofpanache.com, a great treat to enjoy before the midnight champagne!

http://www.stashofpanache.com/feed/prosecco-cranberry-fizz/

Need A Dish for the NYE Get-Together? You're Welcome!☺

Need A Hostess Gift for the NYE Get-Together? We Gotcha!

What's The Tea?! Check Out Our Latest Podcast!

We're talking novels from Zadie and Ngozi, fly winter fashion finding, and favorite infused waters and teas!

https://soundcloud.com/confettimoment/whats-the-tea-with-confetti-moment

Making NYE A Family Affair!🎉🎈

Some of us like to go to church⛪. Others of us like to hit up the club. 🎼Some of us do both church and the club.

If you're like us, you're thinking about family-friendly fun requiring minimal travel--especially after dinner.

Why not venture out this year as that girl? The one who hosts a small get-together of families for a safe and fun evening celebrating the new year?!

Here's how it's done :

• Get started with Punchbowl.com invites:  easy peasie!

Make sure to encourage moms to have the children to come over in jammies. Also, let your mom-friends know that the menu will feature everyone's best appetizers. (We love a  potluck! Whole Foods platters are entirely allowed.☺)

• 6 p.m. - Until:  DIY photobooth for selfies with props. Just download and print free printables and assemble ahead of time.

• 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.:  Child-operable activity stations that can be easily supervised by adults can be held every hour with different couples heading up instruction. We like a manicures 💅and makeup station for girls, a tattoo station for boys. We also like a vision board making activity and simple science experiments 🔬 for the lot. Just be sure to prep the materials beforehand. Remember that coloring printables and simple puzzles are great fall-backs between sets. 

• 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Anywhere during this time-frame, cue up some favorite cartoons or movies from your collective childhood to experience with the children. When was the last time you saw The Wiz, for example.
• 12 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.: Have children to bring stories to have read for the wind-down and beddie-bye.

• 12 a.m. - Until.: Black Card Revoked playing til your heart's content followed by a black&andsexytv show marathon. In fact, there's a great price special going on now. Log on:  http://www.blackandsexy.tv for more deets.

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Afternoon Market Run 🍓🍎🍍🍒

Pick up the ingredients for one of the featured ridiculously healthy drink recipes or your favorite tea ☕and join us for tomorrow's podcast, What's The Tea?! We're talking ayurveda, Zadie Smith, NYE 🎉⏳fashion for the proper slay (YASSS!) and more! Good Stuff!

Get Ready for Kwanzaa!

I love Kwanzaa! I love mostly that it's a year-long way of life, practicing values meant to make the world even better!

Eventhough none of these Kwanzaa list gifts are hand-made, they are African-American produced and we hope that you'll gift someone with one or all this year!

1.

Gainer's beautiful hardcover, masculine compliment to the Vintage Black Glamour brand's book on African-American women of the silver screen. (vintageblackglamourbook.com)

2.

The Studio Museum of Harlem's gift shop has these beautiful, large mugs for purchase. While you'e shopping, why not donate to the be-famed museum or purchase a membership?! (http://www.studiomuseum.org/shop)

3. Since we're on the subject of art, check out the tremendous jasmine-rose.com for your choice of an awesome graphic piece. Here's just one of many boss ones:

4. Continuing the subject of the arts, why not gift your ballerina love with a beautiful book on one of the sub-subjects:  ballet. Check out browngirlsdoballet.com! 

 

5. This last one is just a cute gift for the gal or guy BAP who's down for the cause as long as there's balance with the execution. 😊( http://www.teesinthetrap.com/products/the-brunch-life-chose-me?variant=3346761476)

Sweet Blackberry Has Kid Approved, Printables, Media And A Holiday Edutainment Guide! Yasss!

How many of us enjoyed Karyn Parsons as the Mommy-in-Chief hostess a few ears back? Well, check out her recent work with families in the video below. 

Then enjoy a throwback from a more recent hostess of the series! (BTW throwbacks are totally allowed on Fridays--especially Friday holidays. 💚💚💚)

Click the link below for the Holiday Guide:

http://www.sweetblackberry.org/uploads/6/5/1/7/65175613/sweet_blackberry_2017_holiday_guide.pdf

When Mommy-in-Chief Needs Me-Time!

Avon: Promoting Women Entrepreneurs

This post is totally kismet! As it goes, we are so totally psyched about growing readership and services and have recently had one of the editors to enroll in a women's micro-enterprise initiative with the Center for Black Women's Wellness in the ATL! After a recent workshop, a swag bag full of Avon goodies was given! How cool! With the advancement of so many beauty brands, Avon continues to stand out, giving many women--especially moms--a chance to supplement family incomes on flexible schedules! Who didn't have a mom or aunt who sold Avon and broke us off with beauty treats from the children's pages. Talk about love? Well, we just had to shout out CBWW, Avon, working moms, and women entrepreneurs with this unbagging! Enjoy the vintage media and these holidays with family! --oxoxo Confetti Moment Editorial

Holiday Styling for the Family! 🎁🎄

Confetti Moment knows all about that struggle life when it comes to just getting yourself ALONE ready for social events. When the whole crew has to be readied to go out and about, we can all use tips. Check out the videos below for money and time savers. Send a pic and a comment if you use any of these tips BTW. ☺

Confetti Moment's Healthy Happy Hour: Cocktails and Conversations! Cheers...

https://soundcloud.com/confettimoment/confetti-moment-happy-hour-cocktails-and-conversation-1

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From the Essence Beauty Team: Gift Ideas for the Late Girl 💄

What To Wear: More Holiday Looks 👗

Pack Like A Pro and In Style With Arienne

Travel Savings Tips! You're Welcome!☺

My Mic Sounds Nice! 🔊🎧 Wellness Reminders for the Season

Click on the link below to listen!:

https://soundcloud.com/confettimoment/wellness-reminders

WEEN Winning!

Hey Beauties! We have been out and about building the brand at various events including the WEEN shewhodares networking event at Bloomie's Lenox in Atlanta last Friday! Tai Beauchamp--one of the featured panelists--is known for her work with Black Enterprise and most recently on Window Warriors on GSN! We couldn't keep all of her beauty and fashion expertise to ourselves:  enjoy the video below as you prep for all of your holiday events!

Tai Beauchamp Has Your Winter Must Haves for 2017!

Holiday Party Prepping and Pleasing

Enjoy the videos below:  a throwback to keep bookmarked for go-to looks for going out (to events like our Wine Tasting Social via eventbrite.com purchases) on the town.

If you're staying in, why not entertain? Serve up cheer with the drink cocktails featured in video two!

Get Ready With Me | Perfect Holiday Curls + Giveaway!

Best Champagne Holiday Cocktails | Shape

Healthy Recipes for Kids

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We're looking for beauty, fashion, and wellness plus insiders to give thoughts on trends, products, services and more.

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Fashion Inspiration from YouTuber and Social Media Maven the Notorious KIA!

With so many YouTubers making names for themselves, Kia is proud to have thousands of subscribers to loyally tune in for her tips on hair, beauty, and fashion. And she should be. Just check out some of her videos as a part of her unofficial takeover of confettimoment to give us looks for athleisure wear (which we can't get enough of!) and easy glam holiday outfit ideas. We're all about forward and fresh ideas + comfort. Kia embodies these concepts. Enjoy!

Workout to Night Out Outfits || Athleisure Trend

Holiday Outfits with L'eggs Tights

A Working Weekend Looks Like Love To Us

From the menu to the decorations...everyone is working hard to make sure our wine tasting social is a hit. Mark your calendars to join us December 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. RSVP with your ticket purchase on eventbrite.com now!

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Good Stuff Coming Up...

Smart Shopping!👗👙💄

We're seeing tons of cute stuff in stores and everything is seemingly a must have or bringing to mind all the friends, family members and clients that have helped make lots of confetti moments throughout the year. Still, planning is key when we head to the stores on foot or online. Breathe deeply and as always keep calm. That last really cool cashmere, camel sweater is not worth breaking the bank or a nail in a Black Friday tussle. ☺

Afternoon Market Run

Sometimes post-workout or post-work refueling can be done with a thoughtful cheese plate. We like brie and muenster with pita crisps, fig preserves, and kalamata olives. 

Red wines are great but whites will do nicely as well depending upon your fare. Do some research to see which wine best compliments your food preferences. Send us a comment telling us what you like on your cheeseboard?

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Picture Perfect!

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Will you be looking for something cool to do with the family during the long Fall Break?  Try vision board making! Get your supplies together so you're on the ready after Turkey day and shopping fun.

Celebrate Everything? Yes!

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We've heard lots about this Darcy Miller book on occassions big and small. From Martha Stewart Weddings, this book is just in time for Winter holiday party planning. Hopefully you're all inspired to make even "everyday" occassions like Mondays, a bit more magical. Let us know how you make small occassions unique?

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Content research:

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2016/11/07/celebrate-everything-by-darcy-miller-book-giveaway/

Girls Night Out With Purpose

As we settle into Autumn, looking toward Winter, be sure to remain active. And consider activities that will keep you in good health, spirit, and with friends.

Night Time Is The Right Time!

Let's Get Some!

You Deserve the Weekend

The Perfect Afternoon Playlist Includes Solange! 🎧🎼🎧

Add some Robert Glasper and King and you're sure to make it through the day. You're welcome. ☺

Make Monday Memorable Magic!⭐🌟💫

Do something a little outside of your normal for a Monday like getting an early start with meditation. Follow the meditation with a breakfast tray of favorites.

Do you have any unique rituals for getting right at the beginning to the week? Send us a comment on the blog.

Athleisure Done Right!

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"Comfort" doesn't mean "a lack of style." Look into athleisure lines from Athleta and Ivy Park for inspiration for looks that are office appropriate, fun, and easy.

A Family Movie Night: Melody 1963

Shear Shea Moisture Magic for Achieving Hair Goals

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Family Fun: A Fall Festival At Home!

• Hip hop Karaoke 
• Fall-Themed Charades 
• Apple Print Art
• Create A Social Media Station for Tweens and Teen
• Autumn-Themed Pictionary
• The Great Pumpkin Viewing
• Fortune Teller Station
• Face Painting Station:  Fall-Themed
• Costume Contest
• Cupcake Decorating: Pumpkin Cake; Pumpkin and Vanilla Flavored Icings: Apple Slices,  Candy Corn, Fall Color Sprinkles, Caramel, Chocolate Drizzle, and Cranberries as Toppings
• Collect Fall Leaves and Compare

Perfect Easy Snack: Apple and Veggie Sausage Sandwich

With all the weekend errands on the agenda, you've got to eat. So why not be healthy while you're doing it?

Serves 2

Preparation Time: About 10 minutes

Ingredients:

4 Slices of Cranberry Nut Bread (or any healthy bread you prefer. Multi-grain and pita are great too.)

3 Tbsp Olive Oil

1/2 Granny Smith apple

4 Veggie protein patties

2 Slices Muenster cheese or shredded cheddar 

In a cast iron pan or other all-natural materials pan, warm the olive oil. Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Turn off the heat.

Place the slices of bread in the pan with one 1/2 slice of each of the whole slices of cheese placed on each slice of bread. Allow the bread to get warm enough to slightly melt the cheese. 

Plate the bread and top the slices with the patties. Place a few fresh apple slices on top of the patties. Serve as open face or as a traditional sandwich and enjoy!  ...You're welcome!

Fall Landscape Colors for Nails!

I was on a trip to the market to restock on the basics for the home:  kale, almond milk, fresh fruit (yum) and recalled needing to get some things from my local dollar store. Now while, we're all looking forward to the day when we see YSL at the dollar store (smile), I wasn't at all mad at the selection of nail colors available from brands like Wet 'N Wild and L.A. Colors. Plums and merlots for the nails don't have to be super pricey. Get to a great DIY mani-pedi this weekend with more fun, Fall colors. Share your favorites with me on Facebook and Twitter!

Sweater Sophisticate

As we commute home on this chilly Fall, Atlanta evening, we can't help but think about how we so heart sweaters. The right ones give the perfect warm and cozy feeling as you make your way to the bus stop or subway! 

Then, just when we thought sweaters couldn't get any more wonderful, we spotted pairings with chic separates that dress them up for the office and after-work event hopping and had to share. One of our new favorite sweater looks? A patterned sweater with a moto jacket and an all-business skirt. What are your ideas for a chic sweater look?

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Afternoon Market Run

Before you head home, stop by the market for ingredients to make the most amazing Tuesday evening wind-down cocktail. You can even buy extra to make a delicious salad to take in tomorrow ;)

• 1 bottle dry red wine (I like merlot)
• 3/4 cups orange juice
• 2/3 cup coconut sugar
• 2 cups sparkling apple cider
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1/2 pear, sliced
• 1/2 apple, sliced
• 1/2 lemon, cut in half

       Directions:

• In a large pitcher, mix together all the ingredients.
• Serve chilled.

 Serves 6

 Preparation time:  About 10 minutes

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Golden Time of the Day - DIY Shimmering Vases

Need some ideas on what to do on those Autumn days or evenings when it's just a bit too chilly to go out? Why not get crafting and add some new, affordable Fall decor touches to your space?

Visit your local craft store for flasks or bottles for a unique way to display flowers. Also, pick up a metallic crafter's paint to your liking. I like rose gold and copper as shown above. Clean and dry them well. Use a painter's tape or masking tape to protect the area of the vase that will remain clear. Simply paint the exposed part of the glass and allow it to dry. Once the glass has dried, remove the tape to reveal your new vase!

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Mother Nature is All Kinds of Awesome 🌵

Hoping everyone is enjoying an easy Autumn day and evening! 

Homecoming Lookbook For Your Datebook

         

• Friday Afternoon:  Chilling On the Yard

Catch up with friends in the signature style you were known to showcase heading to classroom buildings, the dorm and of course all those fun parties!

• Saturday Night:  Cocktails at the Hotel

When the gang gathers for fun after the game, put on memorable sophistication.

 

• Sunday Afternoon:  Gratitude and Grace 

Praise the Lord then quickly kiss your goodbyes. Also then promise to meet up in a different city very soon and really mean it. You can do all of the aforementioned and more in this pretty look.



All pictures are in the public domain.

CONFETTI Wall Display | UMBRA

Hot and Spicy Chocolate

 

Ingredients

1. 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
2. 50 grams of dark chocolate (half a bar)
3. 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
4. 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
5. 2 cinnamon sticks
6. 1 ounce of dark rum

Instructions

1. In a small pot under low-medium flame, heat up the almond milk until it comes to a slight boil.
2. Add in chocolate, and continuously stir until all of it is melted into the milk (~2 minutes).
3. Add in sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sticks. Cook under a low flame for 5-7 minutes.
4. Add in the rum last, and stir for another minute.

http://www.foodheavenmadeeasy.com/rum-infused-dark-hot-chocolate/

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An Autumn Bucket List Giving Life!

• Crunch leaves
• Bake zucchini bread
• Take in the Autumn air
• Make casseroles
• Journal under a warm blanket
• Enjoy seasonal-scented candles.

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