When I was young, my mother made all my Halloween costumes. She was a fabulous seamstress, and she made the best outfits for me. She made me a Little Red Riding Hood outfit complete with dress, apron, pantaloons and … Continued
On cold days, nothing goes better with football and beer than a hearty bowl of chili. Throwing a chili cookoff for your friends one Sunday afternoon is a perfect way to get your guests involved and to have . Plus, … Continued
Tailgate Decorating Part 1 The level of decorating for a tailgate party is totally a personal preference. If you are simply eating a meal with your family at your vehicle before going into the stadium for the game, you may … Continued
Going back to school was always an exciting time to me, the oddball student who ADORED school, because I loved getting new school supplies–picking the perfect backpack, getting new notebooks and folders, decorating the covers with my new markers. These … Continued
I love a nautical decorating theme, and I use it as often as I can–for dinner parties, outdoor parties and even large-group meals. Guests also like the coastal theme–it reminds them of the beach and being on the water. So … Continued
Preparing for your wedding day can be a lot of work unless you turn each work session into a party. Invite your wedding party and closest friends to enjoy refreshments and drinks while they help get important tasks done. Make … Continued
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
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
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
With all this talk of royalty in the last few months with the royal wedding in late May, I began thinking about using a royal theme for an upcoming Father’s Day party. My father is so special to all of … Continued