It’s the bane of every party planner’s existence… You spend tons of time preparing the food and then all your guests are too shy to eat! Well, why not make the food more portable by adding “on-a-stick” to the end of your favorite recipe. It’s the closest thing to having your food sprout legs and […]
With graduation parties on the horizon, I started thinking about decorating a table with a scholar’s favorite accessory…books! It’s a fun way to tie in the theme of your party to the decor. You can pick books that are the school colors of the grad, or add numbers and letters with stickers to spell out […]
I hate to say it, but I am so jealous of my niece! As her junior year of college comes to a close, she is getting ready for a summer program in Morocco. How exotic and exciting is that? I had the time of my life studying abroad in Florence when I was in school […]
As we near the end of the school year, it’s about that time to thank the teachers who stuck with our kids through the bullies, indoor recesses, and endless snow days! We were lucky to have a wonderful teacher this year at my daughter Prentiss’ school. It’s always tough to be the new girl in […]
The hype, the drama, the magic: three words to describe the pinnacle of high school life…prom! The big night is coming up for many high school juniors and seniors. Although a girl’s dress will always be the main event, let the flowers steal a little of the spotlight. If you’re lucky enough to have a […]
On most Mother’s Days growing up, my siblings and I botched our way through a breakfast-in-bed scenario for our mother. These were some of the first times I had to work a Coffee Maker and the results were not pretty…or tasty for that matter! If we successfully poured the orange juice, it didn’t matter because […]
Ole! While I can always eat chips and salsa, I think that Cinco de Mayo deserves an extra special Mexican-inspired feast. Forget the Mexican restaurant- there are too many yummy recipes to try! Here’s a rundown of some dishes on the docket for my day of fiestas and siestas. Click on each photo for the […]
Thoughtfulness is key when celebrating Mother’s Day. The special meaning of a note or drawing from my child is the ultimate present. I jumped for joy at the site of this fun wall idea- I’m calling it the “Wall of Thoughtfulness” (via oh happy day). With a little planning and coordination, this idea is a […]
It’s the first week of May! We’ve made it through the winter and are here to reap the rewards of buds, blooms and blossoms. However, like most good things, flowers do not last forever. Nothing is more frustrating than getting a great-looking bouquet, putting it in a vase and waking up the next morning to […]
When it comes to blueberry muffin recipes (among many things!), my mother is #1. Mother Meg’s Blueberry Muffins are a simple classic, sure to please all who taste the sweet, warm bites. And the great thing is, they’re not just for a special homemade breakfast. Growing up, I was lucky enough to have these delectable […]