One hot-weather memory of my childhood is setting up a lemonade stand–one of the few ways we had of making some money! Even now I love to stop to buy a cold drink from some eager young entrepreneurs when I … Continued
Block Parties & Poker Nights: Recipes and Ideas for Getting and Staying Connected with Your Neighbors is one of my favorite party books and should be read before having a summer block party. Across the country, folks are rediscovering potluck … Continued
The History of Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch as We Know Them Literary evidence is the source of most of our historical information about the times of the day when meals were customarily taken. Ancient authors like Galen had recommended people … Continued
IWhen springtime arrives and the weather begins to warm and the flowers begin to bloom, it is a wonderful opportunity to get outside for a Garden Lovers Buffet.Celebrating outdoors is always thrilling after a winter of being inside always inspires … Continued
If you are planning a party for someone heading from high school or college for nursing or med school, here are some specialized ideas for your celebration. These nursing or med school graduation party ideas will also work to honor … Continued
Next time you are looking for something to do, remote yourself over to the Lifetime Real Women Channel to watch Next Door with Katie Brown. This cheery home and gardening television show host, author, and trained art historian presents domestic … Continued
Check Out These Group Gift Ideas for Showers: The hostess and/or the shower guests may suggest that everyone contribute to one large gift for the honoree. If the new bride, mother or grandmother has already received a number of the … Continued
You have many options when it comes to setting a patriotic table for Flag Day on June 14. Obviously you will utilize a red, white and blue color theme in some way, but you might go with a clear modern … Continued
Tie on a Fathers Day party this June as a special celebration for your dad! Where would we be without our fathers, and this is the season to acknowledge all Dad has done for us! Before you plan your party, … Continued
Check out the books on this booklist to browse for party ideas. You will find in these books so many ideas for parties you may want to host or activities, menus, decorations and more that you can use. I have … Continued