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First, the corn salad...

This is my go-to summer salad because there's no better time to find delicious sweet corn and delicious cherry tomatoes. Plus, this salad is simple to make, and tastes a little like vegetable candy. :)

SUMMER GRILLED CORN SALAD

Ingredients:

For the salad

• 5 ears of sweet corn
• 1/2 basket of cherry tomatoes
• 1 package of arugula
• 1 poblano pepper (poblanos are also commonly called "pasillas")
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup Cotija cheese

For the dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1 lime juiced and zested
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions:

Shuck the corn, and lightly coat it with vegetable oil (I used olive oil). Put the corn on a grill (or in a large frying pan on medium heat), and rotate them every few minutes until the corn starts to turn a golden color. I like to let it blacken in spots for some extra flavor.

Let the corn cool for a couple minutes, then cut off corn off the kernels and put them in a large bowl.

You can grill the pepper along with the corn. Let it cook until it softens, turning it periodically. Cut the pepper open and scrape out the seeds.

Poblanos aren't that hot, but the seeds can still burn if you touch them, then touch your eyes, so be careful. Dice, and add to the corn. If you want to add some extra heat, you can also add a jalapeno in addition to the poblano.

Since Cotija is a strong cheese, I like to cut my pieces into 1/4 inch cubes so the flavor is more evenly distributed when I add it to the salad.

For the dressing, combine olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, red wine vinegar, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add the cheese, arugula, cilantro, tomatoes, and dressing. Mix well and you've got summer in a salad! It tastes great served warm, or you can keep it in the refrigerator overnight, and serve chilled the next day.

If you want to add some 1950's retro styling to your Labor Day BBQ, check out these fun party printables  by Clickable Party we're giving away.

The collection includes: an 8x10 inch party sign, party circles, and tented cards that you can type your own text into. DOWNLOAD THEM HERE.

Happy Labor Day, everyone! (Can you believe it's almost time to welcome fall??)

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The Olympics are just a few day away, and at my house we're getting very excited (especially for gymnastics and swimming, my two favorite sports)!

If you're planning an Olympics party and you're cheering for the US, check out these "Go Team USA" Olympic printables designed by Ana of Love Party Printables exclusively for us! Thank you, Ana.

The collection includes:  a "Go Team USA" banner, invitations, party circles, straw/food flags, napkin rings, labels, favor tags, water bottle labels, tented cards, and cake toppers.

DOWNLOAD THE HIGH RESOLUTION FILES FOR PRINTING HERE

Here's the whole collection...

And here are some of my favorite files...

If you are cheering for another country, Ana will be selling more versions in her Etsy store, so check it out. Plus, to learn more about, Ana, please visit her at Love Party Printables.

Thinking of throwing a summer party for your kids? Now there's no excuse, because Tatiana at Thedezign Party! created these  adorable summer party printables and we're giving them away for free. Thank you, Tatiana!

The collection includes: invitations, party circles, blank favor tags, straw flags, tented cards, thank you notes, cupcake wrappers, and a "summer is fun" banner.

DOWNLOAD THE HIGH RESOLUTION FILES FOR PRINTING HERE

• Party printables
• Banner

And here are some sample files...

What a cute collection, Tatiana, makes me want ice cream now!

To learn more about Tatiana and see all of her designs, check her out at Thedezign Party! and on Facebook.

With Memorial Day coming up, I wanted to give away a set of BBQ printables that would work for this upcoming weekend all your laid back summer parties.

Wanessa from WCC Designs created this great set. I love the mix of patterns and the rough-around-the-edges feel.

The collection includes: drink labels, mini party circles, party menus, invitations, a food table sign, blank tent cards and pennant flags.

DOWNLOAD THE HIGH RESOLUTION FILE FOR PRINTING HERE

Take a look at how fun these look...

Thank you, Wanessa, for another one of your fabulous collections.

To learn more about Wanessa and see more of her designs, please visit her blog, Facebook page, and Etsy shop.

Check out these parties for more Memorial Day inspirations.

If you're looking to add a little sophistication to your summer party, we've got these stunning FREE beach party printables for you, designed by the talented Kirsten of Embellish.

The collection includes: party circles, invitations, cupcake wrappers, tented cards, drink flags, banner flags, and water bottle labels.

Party circles

Invitation

Cupcake wrappers

Tented cards

Drink flags

Banner

Water bottle labels

Download the high resolution files for printing:

• Summer beach party printables

Now you have every reason to throw a summer party!!

Summer is in full swing, and how sweet of Krysten at Clickable Party to give away this collection of party printables to add some pizzazz to your summer shindigs.

The collection includes: party circles, cupcake wrappers, tented cards, a blank invitation, a "Happy Birthday" banner (in case it's someone's birthday!), an entire alphabet of flip-flops to make your own banner, food labels, votive labels, water bottle labels, favor boxes, and thank you cards. Phew, that's a lot!! Thank you, Krysten!

Party circles

Cupcake wrappers

Tented cards

Invitations

A "Happy Birthday" banner

Complete alphabet to build your own banner

Votive candle labels

Large food labels

Water bottle labels

Favor boxes

Thank you cards

Download the high resolution file for printing:

• Summer party printables

And one more big thank you to you, Krysten, for sharing these amazing printables. To learn more about Krysten, please visit her blog, Clickable Party and also check out her shop where you can buy her adorable printables.