The images in this book are great in that aspirational, albeit unrealistic, way. Don't know that I will ever do crafts AND cook in an off the should white top (with my kid in a crisp white button up shirt). So yes, take it with a grain of salt, but the ideas in this book are actually quite realistic and achievable: taco Tuesday? Sure, I can do that. Ideas to fancy up your takeout... maybe not every week, but I like the idea. And there's a breakfast board in there that has my name written all over it!.

What a wonderful little book. A book of celebration. I love to celebrate and this boo is one I can refer back to time and again.

The recipes and craft are things I can accomplish and achieve, they are fun and everyone will enjoy this book and the rewards from this book. I can't wait to get going and make a few things now, both crafts and recipes. Fun.

I devoured this book and recommend it . I cannot wait to start and make my own celebrations. I loved how the book is designed and the homely touch the books presented. I enjoyed and appreciated that the recipes look yummy and I loved how the author brought up various crafts and activities being in addition to recipes. I wish all of the recipes had pictures. It was an overall good book.

I received a complimentary copy and all opinions expressed are entirely my ow.n

Okay, well. This cookbook is just as much about the cute things you're eating off of and around as it is about actual food. Probably a 60/40 split of recipes to crafting and decor ideas. My very immediate impression was that if a cookbook ever gave "I encourage my kids to play with their food," energy, it would be this one. I was thinking this mama thrives in a messy kitchen. It's cute. I like when people just let kids be kids, mess and all.

But then I kept turning pages. We'll get to that.

The recipes aren't difficult. Lots of party food and staples with influencer-style upgrades—think dessert tacos, easy to eat things like snackboards, picnicky foods, pancake muffins, mostly things that require very little cooking skill, and almost all with a creative ~twist~ of some sort. This book was definitely not written with me in mind. This will absolutely slap with her target audience though.

This book was written for the Pinterest moms who love throwing parties for their fussy eaters (kids and/or partners) and swapping recipes and hostessing tips with other Pinterest moms. These very busy moms can rejoice, because I really do think this has a lot of ideas they can use for anything from a dinner party to a Wednesday night dinner when you just feel like doing something a little extra for your little ones. Like I said, it's not especially my brand of cookbook. Lots of fresh foods, sure, but definitely not a lot of spice. It's got some good spring/summer ideas.

I wish there had been less craft, decor, and people photography, and more pictures of the food. They were much fewer and farther between than the craft shots and the pictures of her laughing with all her white wine and whiter friends.

This cookbook doesn't demand much of you. The crafts are easy, nearly all of the recipes are dead simple, and everyone looks like they're having a grand old upper-middle-class time in all of the pictures. I don't know, really. There was this underlying tension. It all feels very put-on. Forced and kind of Stepford-Wives-y. Idyllic in a way that looks unnatural. To each their own I guess. I concede it's just not my thing.

2/5 and a thank you to NetGalley and Harper Horizon for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so pretty and well designed! Maria is adorable and it definitely comes through in her book. Many of the recipes look super yummy and I loved the added touch of various crafts and activities being included in addition to recipes. I would have liked if all of the recipes had pictures. Most of them do, but I noticed there were some that did not have pictures that I really wanted to see photographed. It also felt like there was a lot of alcoholic beverage recipes, which may appeal to some, but I don't drink so they didn't do anything for me unfortunately. Overall, a great book though!

I wish that I could take a few days to live with the author of this title. She is so creative and I just bet that days in her household and community are filled with fun and food.

This book is unlike any other cookbook that I have reviewed in that it also includes all kinds of projects. For example, make place mats with your kids before you make dinner or make gorgeous ice cubes to go with your drinks. This title is filled with recipes that sound delicious, attractive projects and loads of photos and instructions.

For me, this title feels aspirational. I don’t really know how many of these wonderful ideas and/or recipes I will attempt. Those who are creative will find much to try here though. There are good instructions and suggestions for pantry and art supplies. Give it a whirl and have some fun.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Horizon for this title. All opinions are my own.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a cute book!

It includes recipes along with crafts for various celebrations. The book covers things like making place mats, planning gatherings, and designing your menu. It has helpful tips for cooking the recipes provided and using those recipes to celebrate various milestones and experiences.

There are a few unique recipes that I'm interested to try! Overall an interesting find.

I'm sure I'll be in the minority for this one, but I honestly really disliked this book. Fans of Martha Stewart and homemaking influencers will love it, but it felt so forced and artificial to me. The author is a rich, blonde, white woman and it's filled with pictures of her with her rich blonde friends and family. Everyone has a huge, forced smile in every picture. Every section, craft and recipe has a story about her perfect parents, perfect friends and perfect life.

The content is about 2/3 recipes and 1/3 crafts. The recipes feature copious amounts of booze and gluten. No nutritional information is provided. There are photos for most of the recipes. There's a big focus on wine - food with wine, crafts for wine, activities to do with friends with wine.

The crafts are sort of generic. I think they're meant for you to do (with the kids in some cases) but they seem kind of meh to me. For example there's one where you make a sign for your yard with arrows pointing various directions. You buy premade wood signs, a wood pole, paint, stencils, wood glue and sandpaper. You glue it all together and sand it to look older. I'm not sure if the kids are supposed to do it or if you're supposed to do it for their parties or something, but the end result looked straight out of a Michael's catalog and not particularly homemade or personalized. Other crafts are making wine glass tags, making macrame key chains and making canvas place mats for kids.

I just didn't connect to this author and felt put off by how artificial it all felt. Two stars for "it was okay." Others are likely to really enjoy it.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review.

This is a great book for people who want to learn how to host amazing celebrations! Provenzano shares fun DIY projects and delicious recipes. You can plan your parties based on different themes or mix and match the recipes and ideas included in the book. This is also a great resource for people looking for fun family activities!

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. Beautiful cover and photos. Recipes look easy and shares great ideas for get together's. Can't wait to try recipes from this book.

Traditions are honored and valued in my home. I love when other mom’s share their talents for creating special memories aside from these special occasions. Everyday occurrences such as celebrating weeknight meals, family, friendships, sports, and seasons. Basically, there is a way to celebrate any day! I love that it takes the mundane out of the daily grind and provides examples on how to add color, life, and fun to any day. There are recipes, craft tutorials, and beautiful pictures. Maria provides nuggets of wisdom and advice scattered throughout the pages, making it plausible for anyone to replicate these activities. A highly recommended tool for families seeking creative suggestions to celebrate just being together.
I received an advanced copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are solely my own and freely given.

I usually don’t enjoy reading personal stories when it comes to books about crafts, but the stories that were told here were very fun to read. It was nice getting to know the author, who I wasn’t familiar with, a little more.

Last night I made the Granola Bars with chia seeds and it was so yummy! It was flavorful and chewy just like I like it! Definitely will be making those again!

All in all, I would definitely recommend this book to all my DIY friends out there who love to throw parties or just looking for some great ideas to do with their time. I will keep this book close by as there are some more recipes and crafts in this book that I can’t wait to try!

Well the book definitely gives you what it offers. Need some fun in your life? This book offers to make everyday a celebration and it’s quite cute.

What did I like? Most of the crafts are easy- peasy and even a bit messy. I’d say majority of recipes have an Italian flair from Pizza to Spaghetti. Everything from Spa day to Soccer mom day. I enjoyed the crafty ideas including several ways to make napkin pom-poms. Just want to spruce up your life? This book was fun filled!

Would I recommend or buy? I’d definitely do many of the things on this book. With inflation on the rise this book has some cute celebratory ideas and you probably already have most of the stuff laying around. Kudos to the author for such a fun filled book!

I received a complimentary copy to look at and voluntarily left this opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Everyday Celebrations from Scratch.

This was. a fun book loaded with easy-to-do arts and crafts to keep your kids busy and engaged, recipes related to the theme of the party or celebration with tips and inspirations for planning occasions like spa day or hosting a book club.

I enjoyed the author's personal backstories with each themed celebration.

The photos came through on my Kindle though they were not as eye-catching as they could have been.

A creative and fun book. A lot of inspiration for family fun. The author has a lot of great ideas and easy follow instructions for recipes and crafts.
I love how things were broken down in this book. The different sections were fun and easy to find. The pictures added a lot to the book showing insights to the authors family which is so prominent as a factor in this book.
The author shares her personal story without it feeling long or tedious just small insights that go along with the craft or recipe.
I would recommend this book to anyone with small kids especially but it's great for everyone. Pasta lovers rejoice there are some wonderful Italian recipes in here along with others everyone can enjoy.
This book is beautifully done and I can't wait to get a physical copy!

Everyday Celebrations From Scratch is a mix of a Cookbook, Memory Maker, and Craft Book that celebrates everyday life to big life events with easy to understand instructions and festive images.

The cover artwork and photography is fun, inviting and showcases the author, Provenzano and her family throughout various tasks. It gives you an understanding of some of the instructional guides within the pages you're about to read.

Inside there's bright, colorful photos and a warm introduction that showcases some of the celebrations that could be incorporated.

Recipes such as Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos, Make Ahead Tea Sandwiches (I love anything I can prep ahead of time before an event), and Honey and Basil Fruit Salad are absolutely delicious and were a breeze to create.

Crafts such as Wine Glass Tags, Camp Signs, and Chocolate Butterfly Cupcake Toppers were challenging but it was a way to enjoy an afternoon activity in preps for some recipes that we whipped up.

4 Stars. Would Recommend. We enjoyed reading through this book, as well as enjoyed the bright photography and you can tell how much time and effort the author put into each segment. Some of the crafting elements were somewhat difficult or expensive.

Now, I'm off to make some Homemade S'mores. Yum!

Thanks to the publisher, Harper Horizon, the author and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy to read and review. Review will also be posted to my blog (www.kagoodsell.com/book-reviews), GoodReads, TikTok (@unearthingeco), as well as NetGalley reviews.

Thank you to NetGalley and Maria for the opportunity to read and review Everyday Celebrations From Scratch.

I like that there is crafts and recipes in this book. You can do some messy craft stuff with your kids and then make a dinner that goes with the same theme. And there is a lot of recipes in this book, so you get lots of good ideas for dinners.

But there was like a stiffness to the book for me when it came to Maria's personal stories. I didn't emotionally connect and it felt off to me. I'm not sure why.