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Entertaining Ideas

Creative Picnic Caddy Idea

August 24, 2009

Here’s  a fun idea for a quick “redesign”.  Make a condiment and utensil caddy from a cardboard 6-pack beverage holder. I saw this at an airport restaurant and thought it was such a clever idea. We created this one over the weekend. So handy and a great way to reuse something that would just end [...]

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Picture Perfect

August 22, 2009

I was over at Flower Patch Farmgirl’s blog loving these beautiful photos taken at her daughter’s birthday party. Looks like something out of a magazine. I bought the same MS pom pom kit but have yet to need them for anything. You can read more about this picture-perfect party at Flower Patch Farmgirl’s blog.

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Summertime Fun!

July 24, 2009

When it’s hot in July we look for any way to stay cool so don’t you just love this cool snack? These fun watermelon pops are sure to be a hit with your kids – only six ingredients (not counting water) so little hands can help make this dessert-in-a-cup! I love how happy the colors make [...]

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Simple July Fourth Ideas

June 29, 2009

Happy Monday. After last week and the passing of Ed McMahon, Farrah, The King of Pop and Billy Mays, I think we can all agree with the sentiment of one of our local radio hosts who always says, “It’s good to be alive!” Can you believe that the year is halfway over?  Time is just [...]

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Sassy & So Not Your Grandma’s Apron!

June 14, 2009

Last Saturday when we had the Men’s Prayer Breakfast at church the ladies were responsible for making and serving breakfast to the men – you know they loved that! I mentioned to one of the girls that I was going to wear one of my aprons, yes you read right, an apron. I love aprons and [...]

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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Blue Bunny!

June 3, 2009

How would your family love to win FREE Ice Cream for an entire YEAR?!! Blue Bunny has partnered with my friends at Blissfully Domestic for a summer giveaway. Just hop on over to this page at Blissfully Domestic for your chance to win. Take their quick survey and then leave a response that you took it. While [...]

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Entertaining Ideas: Weekend Brunch

March 3, 2009

Spring is a great time to open your doors and let the celebrating begin. To refresh your hostess skills, consider attending your local Pottery Barn’s free class on Sunday, March 15 called, “Hosting a Weekend Brunch.” The class description says, “hosting a memorable brunch should be as enjoyable as attending it. Learn how to set [...]

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Creatively Breaking Cabin Fever

February 12, 2009

SYMPTOMS: The skies are gray for days on end and loom suffocatingly overhead. The thermometer doesn’t register above freezing. You feel trapped in the few places you haunt: the house, work, gym, church, even the grocery store. DIAGNOSIS: Cabin Fever! You may remember seeing one of the worst cases of cabin fever ever recorded in [...]

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