Entry #783, November 25, 2011 After Thanksgiving, the official holiday season is here and thoughts turn towards home entertaining, holiday parties, and cooking delicious dishes. After yesterday’s delicious Thanksgiving meal, I realized I needed to hit the gym this morning, to get back on track and not let my healthy living plan go out the…
Entry #771, November 20, 2011 We are officially into the home stretch for Thanksgiving, and every year cook my food days ahead of time to save time, energy, and food tastes so much better once it has been “marinating” all together! 🙂 Here’s one from the archives… Original Entry #331, November 14, 2010 Aren’t we…
Guest Blogger #259, Entry #766, November 16, 2011 Is it that time of the year already? To be honest, it feels like I was just saying that for last year’s holiday season. For a couple years it seemed to rush right by, with me missing out on the fun and beauty of it all. There’s…
Guest Blog #236, Entry #736, November 1, 2011 Whether you’re planning a personal party, a charity gala, or a corporate event, you may find yourself facing a large, empty space with no idea of how to stage it to accommodate and entertain the many guests on your list. After all, you’re not an event planner. …
Guest Blog #184, Entry #665, September 18, 2011 If you look through the history of dinner parties, the entire evolution of having grand sprawling tablescapes with formal attire and gorgeous place settings was customary. As the years have evolved, dinner parties have become more subdued, but we all still enjoy entertaining and hosting dinner parties…
Entry #572, June 29, 2011 The 4th of July is fast approaching, and what a perfect time to help your kids enjoy the holiday with simple crafts! Last year we featured these great ideas to bring in the Red, White and Blue. One from the archives…. Original Entry #124, June 27, 2010 I remember when…
Guest Blog #94, Entry #547, June 7, 2011 For anyone who has attended, planned or had a summer wedding, you know how truly inspirational they are! Summer wedding decor can be elaborate or as simple as everyday items found in the grocery store. Today, my Guest Blogger, Susanna Miles from Kiss Wedding, shares with us…
Guest Blog #88, Entry #541, June 1, 2011 Happy first day of June! Even though summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st, June has always been known as the wedding month. With warm weather outside, outdoor weddings, especially backyard ones can be beautiful, sentimental, and easier to plan. Today, my Guest Blogger, Susanna Miles from…
Entry #526, May 18, 2011 May is flying by and that means Memorial Day Weekend isn’t far away! Have you thought about what to do for entertaining? If you’re trying to find some easy Memorial Day Ideas look to Martha Stewart for bringing in the red white and blue to your home. Here’s one from…
Guest Blog #57, Entry #490, April 11, 2011 Whether you are getting ready for Spring Break or you are already thinking about Summer vacation, more and more families will hit the road to take their family vacations. i remember when I was young and the 1,800 mile, 3 day trip from Colorado to Pennsylvania was…
Entry #443, March 10, 2011 When you think of plastic, do you think of the water bottles that people needlessly toss away, or do you think of gorgeous KitchenAid plastics used to beautify kitchens world wide? Believe it or not, plastic are making great innovations in your kitchen. Instead of thinking of plastic for only…
Entry #406, February 4, 2011 The BIG GAME is officially here in the United States, Super Bowl XLV is this Sunday, February 6th it will kickoff. Whether you are rooting for the Green Bay Packers, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the commercials, or you just love to have an excuse to have guests over, today’s post is…