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Planning a birthday celebration often conjures images of pricey venues, complicated logistics, and high stress. But hosting an outdoor birthday party in your own backyard or local garden can be a surprisingly smooth and even enjoyable experience. With the right…
Let’s face it, entertaining isn’t always a Martha Stewart production. This past weekend, I found myself scrambling for last-minute party ideas – a far cry from my usual elaborate planning. My husband, ever the pragmatist, suggested Doritos and calling it…
Just yesterday I was ushering my shy little girl into preschool and now my baby is graduating high school and will be moving across the country! How the heck did that happen? Although the light at the end of the…
I love cajun boiled shrimp, corn and potatoes, but this is almost easier to serve at a BBQ! By boiling the potatoes in the beginning and putting all the other veggies & shrimp on the skewers, all I need to…
(This post is intended for 21 & up) National Chardonnay Day is May 25th, 2017, so what better way to celebrate than with my Besties? Most Moms like me have friends from two primary sources – friends we have had…
I am a candle freak. I burn candles on a daily basis, and as a result I have many candles container ‘bodies’ left over. These glass containers as spacious and usually come with their signature extinguishing lid. I recently learned…
A ‘Favorite Things’ party is a super fun idea for a Girls Night and best of all, everyone goes home with presents! Here are the basic instructions: Choose one of your favorite things that costs $10 or less (as an sample budget -…
The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family and enjoying special treats. One of my most favorite holiday traditions is having a Cookie Exchange Party. As everyone is so busy around this time of year, I have…
One of my MOST favorite Holiday traditions is having a White Elephant Gift Exchange Party. These parties are always hillarious, and it’s fun to see what people bring as well as fight over! White Elephant Exchanges are great for cocktail…