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Hello, I’m Mariah, the founder of Giggles Galore and I am thrilled that you are here.  In 2009 I created Giggles Galore to inspire others to celebrate life’s little moments with creative, budget-friendly crafts, recipes, and entertaining tips.  My mission is to inspire people to create their own unique memories using basic skills, simple materials, and lots of creativity. 

Giggles Galore focuses on making the ordinary EXTRAORDINARY one creative idea at a time. I believe that the little things in life are what make it magical, and with a passion for celebrating, I want to inspire families to celebrate life’s little moments using the creative projects, free printables, and parties featured on my website as inspiration. 

Here at Giggles Galore, you will find holiday crafts, DIY projects, recipes, and party tips. Most of these can be recreated in less than an hour, and on a budget, so you have more time to create memorable occasions filled with giggles galore.

I’m a former marketing consultant turned DIY blogger and influencer based in Dallas where I live and celebrate life with my handy husband and three very active kids. When I’m not entertaining I can be found traveling, reading, and crafting. Other things I love include:

  • Entertaining. I love planning parties, big or small, and filling my home with good food, great friends, and laughter.
  • Traveling. Whether it is a long road trip, a cruise, or a flight around the world I love traveling and experiencing new cultures, foods, and adventures.
  • Picnics. They remind me of my grandmother and I think it’s impossible to be unhappy when you are on a picnic. Simple picnics in the park with the kids, a romantic picnic at the lake with my husband, or a huge family reunion picnic, picnics are the perfect way to slow down and enjoy the people you love the most.
  • Flavored water. Plain water is so ordinary, and by now you know I like extraordinary!  I am obsessed with fruit-infused water, fruit-infused ice cubes, and finding ways to turn my plain water into something much more delicious and fun.
  • Making lists. I make lists for everything and even though I’ve tried, I can’t do it electronically.  There is something so satisfying about being able to cross things off my list as I finish them.
  • Chips and Salsa. If I were stranded on a deserted island and given one food request, it would without a doubt be chips and salsa.  I could live off of chips and salsa…well maybe some guacamole too!

My work has been featured in Parents Magazine, Better Homes and Garden, All You, Yum Food & Fun for Kids, Country Sampler, Parade Magazine, Woman’s Day, and Country Living.  I am a brand ambassador and have worked with brands such as Michaels, Oriental Trading, Cricut, Chinet, World Market, Tuesday Morning, DecoArt, FloraCraft, and Walmart. I love the creative process and partnership with these amazing brands and I’m always eager to meet new people along the way.

There you have it, now you know a little bit more about me and my favorite things.  I love meeting new people, so don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly at mariah@gigglesgalore.net

Welcome, I’m Mariah the creative mind behind Giggles Galore. I’m an event stylist, creative consultant, blogger, social butterfly and multi-tasking mom. I believe that the little details are what set ordinary events apart from EXTRAORDINARY events! [Read More …]

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Prost to good times and great friends! 🍻 This Prost to good times and great friends! 
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This weekend our cute little area in @downtownmckinney is hosting Oktoberfest and it is such a fun event! But, if you don’t live in the area, that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. 

As the weather cools off entertaining outdoors is the perfect way to welcome the fall season. So why not toast to good friends and celebrate with a Backyard Biergarten Oktoberfest party! 

Visit my blog for all the party details and tips for hosting your own Oktoberfest party.

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Halloween is the ultimate holiday for over the top Halloween is the ultimate holiday for over the top signature drinks. Here are 3 of my favorite party perfect potions that are just as delightful as they are eerie. 

From a homemade “Witches’ Brew” to “Monster Milkshakes,” these kid-friendly sips are fun and easy to make this Halloween!

Tag a friend who would love to share in our Halloween magic, and let’s raise our glasses to a night of spook-tacular fun! 

Want the recipes? Leave the emoji in the comments for which drink recipe you want & we will DM it to you.
🧙‍♀️ Homemade Root Beer
👻 Monster Freak Shakes
🦇 Vampire Blood Hot Cocoa

#halloweendrinks #kidfriendlydrinks #kidfriendlyhalloween #halloweenpartyideas #easypartyideas #gigglesgaloreentertains #gigglesgalorecreates #gigglesgalore
Are you ready to conjure up some fun this Hallowee Are you ready to conjure up some fun this Halloween? 
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The witches are back and they are ready to party with this fun DIY Halloween Tic Tac Toe game!

This wooden @dollartree craft gets a spooktacular makeover with a little paint, @cricut vinyl and enchanting embellishments.
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Wouldn’t these be a fun party favors for a Hocus Pocus themed party?!?

Save, like and follow 👉 @giggles_galore for more fun Halloween crafts and party ideas. 

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Need an easy treat idea for your Halloween celebra Need an easy treat idea for your Halloween celebrations?

You can whip up these bewitching treats with just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes.

HOW-TO:
1. Grab a box of brownie bites from the grocery store.
2. Use the back of a TSP to create an indent for your magic potion.
3. Fill the hole with icing. Here’s a tip: dye store-bought icing to fit your party theme.
4. Sprinkle the top with a colorful mix of sprinkles.
5. Add a few candy eyes and bugs to make your bubbling cauldrons spooktacular.
6. Finally, add a small pretzel stick to mimic a broom stirring this magical potion.

Serve with our adorable DIY Broomstick Donut Party Skewers and DIY Cauldron Cups for a bewitching Halloween treat that your Boo Crew will love!
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Why did the ghost go to the Halloween party? . . Why did the ghost go to the Halloween party? 
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Because he heard it was going to be a “boo”last! 👻

You know what else is a “boo”last? A Halloween movie night! Get the popcorn ready, make a Halloween candy themed char-BOO-terie board and get the scares queued up! 

This is a fun and easy party idea for teens or a simple celebration that the whole family can enjoy together.

What’s your favorite Halloween movie?

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Celebrating with intention doesn’t have to be co Celebrating with intention doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With a little creativity these easy party ideas are relatively inexpensive, packed full of fun, and easily adaptable for large or small groups.

Easy Party Ideas Halloween Edition 

Take your Halloween celebrations to the next level with these 3 Easy Party Ideas:

1. Brew up a batch of fun and Host a Root Beer Tasting Party. Make homemade root beer, serve it in cauldron cups and grab a variety of root beer flavors from the grocery store to compare and see which brew comes out on top! 

2. Host a Spooky Movie Night. Perfect for a large crowd or an intimate family night a Halloween themed movie is a fun and easy party idea you can execute on a whim. Create a Spooktacular Halloween candy charcuterie board and watch your favorite Halloween movie. 

3. Step into My Lab. Plan a mad scientist party and let your guest create their own spooky concoctions, some ideas include a DIY Ice Cream Bar, Italian Cream Soda Bar or try a cocktail bar for adults. 

Ready to have some fun this Halloween? Visit our website where you will find inspiration and tutorials for all of these easy party ideas! 

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Eek, who else can’t wait for Halloween?! Today Eek, who else can’t wait for Halloween?!

Today the temperature in Texas dipped into the 70s and we even got a little bit of rain. So, obviously I put on a sweater and made some hot cocoa…because we know those temperatures won’t last long! 🤣

These cute DIY cauldron mugs are a fun way to serve bubbling beverages to your crew this Halloween! 

What would you mix up in your cauldron cups?
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