If you are planning a major family reunion, you need some up-front money to print and mail letters to announce plans for the reunion and to make deposits on venues, hotels and caters. Check out these tips on family reunion … Continued
A pizzelle is an ancient, traditional Italian waffle cookie made from flour, eggs, sugar, butter or vegetable oil, and flavoring. They were originally made on cast iron grills over a high heat. The word pizzelle means, loosely, “small, flat, and … Continued
You are ready for your party guests to arrive in a couple of hours–you’ve cleaned the house, decorated, bought and fixed the food. And then, something unexpected happens– your child comes down with a contagious bug, your community is hit … Continued
If you love red, white and blue as much as I do, then you are probably planning a July 4 dinner party table for your family or friends to celebrate the birth of our nation tonight. I like to … Continued
There’s no easier, more sociable kind of hot-weather entertainment than an ice cream social! Ice cream, frozen yogurt or sorbet you can enhance yourself with many assorted toppings is appealing to virtually everyone. This versatile type of party can also … Continued
I have been trying to find an easy patriotic craft project to share with you as July 4 is almost upon us. I had planned to scour my computer picture files for the right thing–I have saved tons of photos … Continued
With summer on our horizon, now is the time to get out your backyard grill and prepare to enjoy foods that always taste better cooked over an open grill! Here are some helpful pointers for grilling foods: • Whether using … Continued
When summer comes and the weather is pretty, relaxing with friends outside in the early evening after work is a true delight. Invite your neighbors and friends over to enjoy wine and cheese and crackers while you all let go … Continued
The skull and crossbones flag flying high over a many-masted ship, tall shiny boots and large shiny swords–these accessories bring to mind pirates! Our culture has been fascinated with pirates since the 1600’s when pirates began to rob the Spanish … Continued
If you are a crafter, Great Parties—Crafting Festive Celebrations by Leslie Carola is just the party book for you. Make your upcoming gatherings for friends and family more special with handmade details to delight. Leslie Carola is the author of … Continued