One of my favorite series from last year (and one of the most popular), was our party hack series. I am excited to be continuing the series sharing easy and simple tricks to make your life, party, drinks and food more merry – every Friday this year. The best thing about these hacks is that they each take 5 minutes or less, and they bring a huge dose of easy festiveness into our everyday lives. Here are 10 of my favorite party hacks that will make your 2014 pretty freaken awesome:

water-balloon ice buckets | 69 cent pies | outdoor candle stakes | cotton candy shots | cupcake wrapper popsicle catchers | pushpin pumpkins | sprinkled everything! | double the frosting | tinsel party crowns | tethered down balloons

And in case you missed it, all the other year end roundups can be found right here: The best baking recipes – Great party tips – DIY wedding projects & Festive home updates. Have a great weekend! xoxo