Fall Decor for Autumn Harvest + HM #252

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Fall Decor for Autumn Harvest + HM #252

It’s finally Fall. Let the holiday season begin! I love this time of year. All the celebrations and decorations warm my heart. So, let’s get cozy and have some fun. The gals of Home Matters are bringing you all sorts of ideas and inspiration to help you with your fall decor for this autumn harvest season. Enjoy!

Cute Toilet Paper Pumpkins with How-to Video from Autumn @ It’s Always Autumn

DIY Fall Banner with Book Page Leaves from Sondra Lyn @ Sondra Lyn at Home

DIY Flannel Coasters from Ang @ Juggling Act Mama

Easy DIY Table Runner from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

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Printables – Download or Create Your Own + HM #249

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Printables – Download or Create Your Own + HM #249

Printables are a fun way to add seasonal decor to your home or any event. They are also fantastic ways to keep on track and organized. Check out the awesome selection from the gals of Home Matters in this week’s themed roundup!

25 Free FALL Decor Printables from Caroline @ Caroline Vencil

70 Spooktacular Halloween Printables from April and AJ @ DIY Bunker

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Halloween Decor Ideas – Spooky Elegance

Decorate your home in spooky elegance. Find easy Halloween decor ideas to create a ghoulishly delightful atmosphere. #HalloweenDecor #Halloween

Hello, friends, welcome to our home. I’d love to take you on a little home tour of our Halloween decor and all its spooky elegance. I hope you will be enchanted and beguiled and find inspiration.

Halloween Decor Ideas

Spooky Elegance and Ghoulish Delight

Our fireplace mantel is so fun to decorate since we did our DIY Mantel Makeover. It was an easy home improvement project for under $50! This year’s mantel is a mix of Halloween and autumn decor. I love combining the holiday and season as it makes for such an elegant feel, and bonus, I’ve got a start on my decorating for Thanksgiving once I remove the Halloween items.

Halloween Fireplace Mantel in detail…

A garland of fall leaves entwined with a strand of mini white twinkle lights lay along the mantel with miniature pumpkins placed atop black candlesticks. The black and deep purple wreath has fall leaves tucked inside to give the wreath some pop. Halloween tinsel garlands hang behind the wreath and fall across the mantel to the sides. And. black gauze lends a spooky touch draped across the front of the mantel.

Our glittery black cat hisses next to the colorful postcard of the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow chasing Ichabod Crane and the spider candelabra with our DIY Halloween Candles.

Candy Corn is a favorite for easy Halloween decor. You will see I have used it in several places. I have my frame that I swap out seasonal/holiday printables. This printable is a Halloween Quote.

When Black Cats prowl and Pumpkins gleam, may Luck be yours on Halloween. ~ Author unknown

The awesome black cat postcard is the famous Tournée du Chat Noir from Paris. Rory sent this to us from her study abroad trip to France this summer — perfect for my Halloween mantel.

Halloween Decor around the house…

Oh, I am in love with our latest project. I really like the versatility of vinyl art, but unfortunately, the space by my front door where I want to use it most has too much texture on the wall to allow the vinyl to adhere well. So, Luke and I put together a DIY Float Frame to make my dreams come true. This idea is even better than just simply placing the vinyl art on the wall — it provides the opportunity to add dimension and layers. I am excited to change this float frame up for the seasons.

My black lanterns with battery operated wax candles are perfect with candy corn. And a few little pumpkins add a nice touch.

A simple ribbon thread with glittery Halloween shapes decorates a plain lampshade.

Little mini pumpkins adorn the end table with the adorable placard signifying The Black Cat Pub in England — another of the treasures brought home from Rory’s summer trip to England. She couldn’t resist since we have two black cats of our own, Jinx and Josie.

A string of purple lights with black gauze and my Happy Halloween sign with an orange chiffon ribbon adorn my hutch with spooky style.

And, my favorite Halloween pillow.

Never Laugh as the Hearse drives by… for you may be the next to die.

I actually carved a pumpkin with this scene a few years ago. I love how it turned out, what do you think?

Click to see more of my Pumpkin Carvings and Tutorials!

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Orange Mint Ricotta Cookies Recipe

A delicious cookie full of the bright flavors of orange and a hint of mint. Orange Mint Ricotta Cookies delight and tickle your taste buds. #Cookies #Recipe

Orange Mint Ricotta Cookies Recipe

A deliciously aromatic soft-style cookie

This easy to make cookie is a must add to your recipe box. Orange Mint Ricotta Cookies are perfect all year round. Citrus with a hint of mint is deliciously paired with ricotta cheese for a soft-style cookie. My family gobbles them up!

Are you looking for a new and refreshing recipe for a cookie exchange party this coming holiday season? Orange Mint Ricotta Cookies are a tasty option. Plus, the aromas from baking these cookies makes your home smell fantastic!

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Let’s get baking!

Ingredients:

2 Cups – Granulated Sugar
2 – 3 – fresh Oranges (for 6 Tablespoons Juice and 3 – 4 Tablespoons Zest)
Fresh Mint (for 1 – 2 Tablespoons finely chopped)
2-1/2 Cups – All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon – Baking Powder
1 teaspoon – Salt
2 – large Eggs
1 Stick – Butter (softened)
15 Ounces (one container) – Ricotta Cheese
1-1/2 Cups – Powdered Sugar.

Directions:

for the cookies…

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Line baking sheets with Parchment Paper.
Zest the rinds of 2-3 Oranges (enough to get 3 – 4 tablespoons of zest).
Finely Chop Mint (enough to get 1 – 2 tablespoons).
In a medium bowl, pour 2-Cups Granulated Sugar.
Add 2 – 3 Tablespoons Orange Zest and all of the Chopped Mint to sugar, and mix well with your fingertips.

Set aside and stir occasionally with fingertips. Allow sugar to become very fragrant.
Whisk together 2 1/2 Cups Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, and 1 teaspoon Salt in a medium bowl.
In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine 1 stick Butter and the prepared Orange Sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add 2 Eggs, one at a time, mixing slightly after each addition.
Mix in 15 ounces (1 container) Ricotta Cheese and 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice until incorporated.
Stir in dry ingredients a little at a time, until just combined.
Spoon dough onto prepared baking sheets (about 1 1/2 – 2 Tablespoons for each cookie).
Bake for 13 – 15 minutes, until just slightly turning golden at the edges.
Remove from the oven, let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks (placed on top of the wax paper), and allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Orange Glaze/Icing.

for the Glaze/Icing…

Sift 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar into a small to medium bowl.
Add 2 – 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice, and 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest.
Mix well.
Adjust Powdered Sugar for the thickness of the glaze/icing.

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A delicious cookie full of the bright flavors of orange and a hint of mint. Orange Mint Ricotta Cookies delight and tickle your taste buds.

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Serves: 40 cookies

Ingredients:

2 Cups - Granulated Sugar
2 - 3 - fresh Oranges (for 6 Tablespoons Juice and 3 - 4 Tablespoons Zest)
Fresh Mint (for 1 - 2 Tablespoons finely chopped)
2-1/2 Cups - All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon - Baking Powder
1 teaspoon - Salt
2 - large Eggs
1 Stick - Butter (softened)
15 Ounces (one container) - Ricotta Cheese
1-1/2 Cups - Powdered Sugar.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375° F.
Line baking sheets with Parchment Paper.
Zest the rinds of 2-3 Oranges (enough to get 3 - 4 tablespoons of zest).
Finely Chop Mint (enough to get 1 - 2 tablespoons).
In a medium bowl, pour 2-Cups Granulated Sugar.
Add 2 - 3 Tablespoons Orange Zest and all of the Chopped Mint to sugar, and mix well with your fingertips.
Set aside and stir occasionally with fingertips. Allow sugar to become very fragrant.
Whisk together 2 1/2 Cups Flour, 1 teaspoon Baking Powder, and 1 teaspoon Salt in a medium bowl.
In a large bowl (or stand mixer), combine 1 stick Butter and the prepared Orange Sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
Add 2 Eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
Mix in 15 ounces (1 container) Ricotta Cheese and 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice until incorporated.
Stir in dry ingredients a little at a time, until just combined.
Spoon dough onto prepared baking sheets (about 1 1/2 - 2 Tablespoons for each cookie).
Bake for 13 - 15 minutes, until just slightly turning golden at the edges.
Remove from the oven, let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks (placed on top of the wax paper), and allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Orange Glaze/Icing.

For the Glaze/Icing:
Sift 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar into a small to medium bowl.
Add 2 - 3 Tablespoons Orange Juice, and 1 Tablespoon Orange Zest.
Mix well.
Adjust Powdered Sugar for the thickness of the glaze/icing.

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Fall Decor to Make Your Home Cozy + HM #201

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Fall Decor to Make Your Home Cozy + HM #201

It’s time to decorate for fall! Autumn is one of my most favorite season for decorating. I love the warmth and coziness. The gals of Home Matters have put together an awesome roundup of fall decor ideas to insipre you. Enjoy!

Fall Decorating with Hurricane Vases from Amanda @ Amanda Jane Brown

Aunt Ruthie’s Autumn Home Tour from Aunt Ruthie @ Sugar Pie Farmhouse

DIY Flannel Coasters from Ang @ Juggling Act Mama

Easy DIY Table Runner from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

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DIY Halloween BOO Kits from Brandy @ Gluesticks

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Halloween Drip Pots from Jen @ Jennifer Perkins

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Homemade Applesauce from Jenn @ Clean and Scentsible

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Apple Candle Holder Place Cards from Jennifer @ Satsuma Designs

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Cold Weather Meals – Comfort Foods Satisfy + HM #172

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Cold Weather Meals – Comfort Foods Satisfy + HM #172

It has been cold here this week, so I am so thankful to have Cold Weather Meals as the theme for our roundup. My mouth is watering, and I cannot wait to give these scrumptious recipes a try. And, let me just say, first-hand experience says that the Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage is fantastic! Bon Appetit…

Crock Pot Irish Stew from Alli @ An Alli Event

Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage from Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

Bourbon Chicken in the Crock Pot from Holly @ Spend With Pennies

Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cake from Christine Byrne BuzzFeed Staff

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Thanksgiving Tablescape Simple Elegance

At the busy holiday season, it’s nice to have some simple elegance. I’m sharing how to put together a gorgeous and easy Thanksgiving tablescape with the help of Oriental Trading Company who provided some of the items for my table decor. AD #ThanksgivingTablescape

Thanksgiving Tablescape Simple Elegance

Helping to make the busy holidays easy and beautiful

There is no escape. You can’t turn back now. The holidays are upon us. So, let Oriental Trading help you make this busy season simple and elegant, fun and easy, or whatever sparks your fancy. There is something for every decor style, craft idea, or DIY project.

This year, my Thanksgiving tablescape style is simple elegance with a rustic touch. Autumn is such a lovely season full of fall colors, delicious flavors, cozy moments, and family memories. Let’s celebrate!

The first thing I did was gather my supplies:

Ceramic White Pumpkin
1 – Wood Large Round Centerpiece (wood slice)
1 – Wood Medium Round Centerpiece (wood slice)
Silk Fall Leaves
Fall Burlap Pumpkins
2 – Battery-Operated Round Flameless Candles
Raffia Ribbon
Tape

Prep the Candles:

Candles

Lay individual leaves in a line, right side up. Make the line of leaves long enough to go around the candle.
Place a strip of Tape across the line of leaves to hold them in position.
Wrap the leaves around the candle and secure with an additional piece of tape.
Tie Raffia Ribbon around the leaves. I used two pieces of raffia ribbon for each candle.
Carefully remove the tape.

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Building the centerpiece:

Stack the two Wood Slices (large and medium) in the center of the table. I turned mine so they didn’t lay exactly the same.
Then tuck some of the Fall Leaves under the edges of the wood slices. Add extra leaves to spill out across the table as desired.
Place the Burlap Pumpkins around the wood slices.
The showcase of my centerpiece is the gorgeous Ceramic White Pumpkin. It has a white glaze and a little gold detailing to make this pumpkin absolutely stunning. Place it on the wood slices.
Set the Candles on opposite sides of the centerpiece.

Tie your place settings in with your centerpiece:

Napkins

Fold napkins however you wish.
Lay a couple of leaves on the napkin.
Tie with raffia ribbon.

Water Goblets or Wine Glasses

Tie raffia ribbon to the glass stem.

So, what do you think of my Thanksgiving tablescape? It’s simple and elegant, right? And it certainly was quick and easy to create.

If you are looking for more ideas and inspiration, check out Oriental Trading for all your everyday and holiday needs.

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Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll Recipe Easy As 1-2-3

This shop, Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll Recipe Easy As 1-2-3, has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Conagra Brands. All opinions are mine alone. #ReddiForFall #CollectiveBias

Autumn is a warm time for family and friends. Serve something special with this easy Caramel Pecan Sauce Recipe over a scrumptious pumpkiny dessert.

Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Easy as 1-2-3 and 100% Delicious!

Autumn has arrived! And with it comes good times, family fun, and great food. If you are looking for an easy dessert that packs a flavorful punch, you’ve got to try The Bakery at Walmart Pumpkin Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling and give it a homemade twist with the Caramel Pecan Sauce and a cold dollop of Reddi-wip® for something a little extra special.

You will love this Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll dessert. The caramel pecan sauce is quick and easy, so you can whip it up spur of the moment. You can also double or triple the recipe for large gatherings or gift giving — tis the season.

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Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Making the Sauce

Ingredients:

1/3 Cup – Chopped Pecans
2 Tablespoons – Butter
1/2 Cup – Brown Sugar (packed)
1/2 Cup – Granulated Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon – Salt
3/4 Cup – Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup – Water

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, melt Butter and toast Pecans over Medium-Low heat.
Once pecans are toasted, remove saucepan from heat.
Separate the toasted pecans from the butter and set aside.
Add Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, and Salt to the saucepan and return to a medium-low heat.
Sugar mixture will begin to melt. Stir frequently and watch carefully.
Bring to a rolling boil.
The sugars will turn to liquid and become an amber color. Do not burn.
Once the sugars have reached the desired color, turn heat to Low and pour in Heavy Cream and Water. The sugar mixture may harden, but it will liquify quickly again.
Mix in Toasted Pecans.
Stir constantly until caramel sauce thickens a bit. Be careful not to burn.
Remove from heat.

Notes:

If pouring hot Caramel Pecan Sauce into a glass jar, be sure to heat the jar first.
The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Keep unused sauce in the refrigerator.
Recipe may be doubled or tripled for parties or gift giving.

To Serve:

Spoon the Caramel Pecan Sauce over the Pumpkin Roll. Slice the cake and serve with a cold dollop of Reddi-wip The Original or Extra Creamy.

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This quick and easy Caramel Pecan Sauce is perfect for family desserts, entertaining guests, or gift giving. It is delicious spooned over cakes, ice cream, rolls, and more.

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Type: Dessert Sauce

Cuisine: American

Ingredients:

1/3 Cup - Chopped Pecans
2 Tablespoons - Butter
1/2 Cup - Brown Sugar (packed)
1/2 Cup - Granulated Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon - Salt
3/4 Cup - Heavy Cream
1/4 Cup - Water

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, melt Butter and toast Pecans over Medium-Low heat.
Once pecans are toasted, remove saucepan from heat.
Separate the toasted pecans from the butter and set aside.
Add Brown Sugar, Granulated Sugar, and Salt to the saucepan and return to a medium-low heat.
Sugar mixture will begin to melt. Stir frequently and watch carefully.
Bring to a rolling boil.
The sugars will turn to liquid and become an amber color. Do not burn.
Once the sugars have reached the desired color, turn heat to Low and pour in Heavy Cream and Water. The sugar mixture may harden, but it will liquify quickly again.
Mix in Toasted Pecans.
Stir constantly until caramel sauce thickens a bit. Be careful not to burn.
Remove from heat.

Notes

1.) If pouring hot Caramel Pecan Sauce into a glass jar, be sure to heat the jar first.
2.) The sauce will thicken as it cools.
3.) Keep unused sauce in the refrigerator.
4.) Recipe may be doubled or tripled for parties or gift giving.

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I know you will enjoy this delicious and simple Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Roll. Don’t forget to stock up on your holiday needs like Reddi-wip and Pumpkin Rolls at Walmart.

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Rustic Woodwork Decor – How To Make Your Own

Bring a little texture and nature to you decorating style and learn how to make your own Rustic Woodwork Decor. A welcoming and cozy way to decorate and DIY.

How To Make Your Rustic Woodwork Decor

Bring natural textures to your decor style

Home decor is already a huge feature of our homes. Both regarding expense and the amount of time spent thinking about how o decorate the space. You design and redesign the layout in your head a dozen times over. Couple that with the countless hours spent wandering through stores to find the perfect item pictured in your mind and it truly is a process to create your perfect home.

However, what if there was a means to add further customization to your home and lower your budget? And get the further benefit of learning a new skill? Well, such a path does exist. Luckily, woodwork is an easy way to transfer your style, needs, and wants into a creation that perfectly fits your home.

A little bit of rustic decor

For those who have missed out on the design trends, rustic decor can be described as a decorating style with an emphasis on nature and other natural elements. These elements are all inspired by textures that can be found outdoors in nature. Think beach wood benches and luxurious faux-fur throws. The style further relies on natural colors that are typically earthy in tone.

If you are worried about how to achieve such a look in the middle of suburbia, one of the easiest ways is to incorporate ‘raw’ elements. These can be unfinished pieces of wood, a river-washed pebble mat, coral you collected on your last trip to the beach. The more unfinished and closer to its natural state the better the finished product will look.

DIY ideas

An emphasis on natural elements is required to achieve the rustic decor look. Wood especially is a great place to start. As always, when embarking on any project involving dangerous tools or supplies, it is important to be completely aware of the directions. Get the job done and practice good safety habits, such as wearing protective gear.

A good place to start with your interior is to fashion a rustic headboard out of pallets and other wood. The great thing is you can choose to use recycled pieces such as old wood from barns or leftover pieces from previous projects to add to the rustic charm of the piece.

A further idea is pallet shelves, or possibly a pallet bench and to ensure your best friend (your dog) doesn’t feel left out. Maybe even check out how to make a dog bed with old pallets. Everything is possible when it comes to DIY. For the pallet shelves, once you have finished pulling all the nails out and then cutting off the end pieces – these are shelf one and two, along with the center pieces for shelf three.

You then have the option to go even further. You can proceed to stain the shelves, to achieve a more rustic look. A darker color is advised for a more authentic image, while for a look more suited to a coastal interior theme, you could use a lighter, sandy color to stain the wood. Finally, screw them into the wall, and then they are ready to go.

More Rustic Woodwork Decor

Should you be seeking more inspiration for where exactly to start with your rustic decor mission, perhaps a wooden pallet wine rack is the avenue to which you should check out. You will similarly make the wooden pallet shelf as to the way you make shelf 1 and 2 (or the end pallet shelves) in the example above. Then, you only drill holes into the shelf so that the wine glasses have a space to hang.

If you only want to beautify an already wooden piece of your home, such as a backyard fence, then feel free to go to town with fresh flowers stacked in a tin-can garden, or if you are really into entertaining, why not consider putting a back-yard barbeque station attached to your garden fence?

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With so many ways to achieve a rustic decor look and DIY woodworking activities being one of the easier, more affordable ways to do it, the only question left to ask is which project are you going to undertake first? I know, the wooden pallet wine rack is extremely tempting.

Have you done any Rustic Woodwork Decor projects? I’d love to hear about them in the comments.

I want to thank Sarah for sharing these rustic woodwork decor DIY projects with us today. I cannot wait to give some of these ideas a try!

Be sure to check out Sarah’s blog, The DIY Hammer.

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Tailgating or Homegating This Fall With Coleman

Ready for tailgating? Football season is almost here. Get your tailgating or homegating needs from the Coleman Collection. #TailgatingWithColeman

Tailgating or Homegating

This Fall With Coleman

Are you ready for football? We can’t wait to hit the Friday night lights when our alma mater plays. It’s such a fun time gathering around and tailgating with old friends and cheering on our favorite high school team.

We thought we’d give our new Coleman products a trial run with a preseason kick-off and a little homegating to get us in the mood. Walmart has an entire Coleman collection. You can find things in the store, but there is even more available online. You can have your Coleman products delivered to your home or pick them up in-store and SAVE!

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Coleman 4-in-1 Mosaic Table

We ordered the Coleman 4-in-1 Mosaic Table and the Coleman Party Ball. It was easy to run through our local Walmart and pick these up. I could even text the store when I arrived, so they could get my packages ready for me. How easy is that? I love anything that saves me time.

We love the Coleman 4-in-1 Mosaic Table. It has a thoughtful and well-planned design. It is compact to carry and store, and all of its pieces snap inside the closed table. There is even a handle. The table consists of two tables that you can configure in a multitude of ways — two side tables, one square table, one long table. The table also features adjustable legs for differing heights and adjustable feet for stability, awesome. You could even make a two-level table for serving. Strong, sturdy, stable.

Watch this video on how easy the table is to set-up, tear-down, and configure.

Coleman Party Ball – Charcoal Grill

The Coleman Party Ball is a small charcoal grill that features foldable legs, lid latches, and a handle for transport. The grill has a removable charcoal tray for easy clean out of ashes. The lantern shaped draft holes are pretty cute. We easily fit four hamburgers on the grill, and we had to toast our buns in two batches. The Party Ball is great for on-the-go.

All in all, we had a fun time with our homegate. We had some great food and even laughed it up with some crazy antics. So, whether tailgating at the game with friends or homegating in the backyard with family, Coleman is there to help you enjoy the outdoors!

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