When we found out we were pregnant, I KNEW I wanted to do a gender reveal party, but had some apprehensions, due to some early pregnancy scares (that blog is for a later date). Ryan and I did the genetic testing, so we could have found out the sex when I was 12 weeks, but waited until I was 20 weeks to do the actual party. Being a designer, and a "super picky" person (per others)... I didn't really want any help with the planning part. I went to the first place everyone would

In Michigan, we all love the fall... and what a better way to celebrate the fall than with a chili contest? This was our first time hosting a chili contest, and it was a lot of fun... we plan to do one every year. Check out some of the stuff we did for the contest, and what we learned for next year. Tableware: - Spoons - Forks - Dessert Plates - Napkins - Cups - Bowls (I used the hot/cold ones so my guests didn't burn their hands) - Sampler Cups ​- Take Home Containers Bevera