Whether you are building sandcastles with your children or grandchildren or participating in a big sand sculpture contest at your local beach, it’s always helpful to know a few things about working with sand. Check out these sandcastle building tips … Continued
Dinner time isn’t the only time you can have friends over for entertaining – invite them over for lunch instead. Check out these entertaining ideas for lunch time. Entertaining during lunch has several advantages over dinner parties. It’s much easier … Continued
Buffet Party Planning– Buffet portions are usually smaller than sit-down meal portions because the guests are offered more choices. So if the recipe says, “serves 10,” you will probably get more servings out of it for a buffet. Don’t offer … Continued
In virtually every store that carries summer accessories, you will find tall boxes holding long colorful foam noodles. They are wonderful flotation devices for both children and adults at neighborhood or home pools. Pool noodles are available in different colors, … Continued
Taking perfect party pictures is something we all wish we could do, because we love having the wonderful visual memories to share with our family and friends. Here are some photo tips that will have you taking good pictures of … 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
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
Today, a bridal shower is an expected part of the preparation for every wedding. Today’s American bridal showers have evolved over time to be as they are now . Read this history of bridal showers to see how our current … Continued
To co host or not to co host–that is the question! If you have a friend or family member who is getting married or having a baby in the near future? Are you thinking about hosting a bridal or baby … Continued
May Day is a spring holiday that has been observed by many cultures for many centuries; today we think of it as a day of being outside, frolicking around a Maypole and giving paper baskets of flowers to our neighbors … Continued