Product Reviews, Giveaways, and Personal Anecdotes

Play-Doh Play-Dates – so fun!

Play-Doh Play-Dates – so fun!

Posted by on Sep 15, 2011 in Party Ideas, Toys

If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed or Email Updates. Thanks for visiting!Pay us a visit, and you’ll likely...

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Throwing a Barbie Charm School Party

Throwing a Barbie Charm School Party

Posted by on Sep 6, 2011 in Entertainment, Movies, Party Ideas, Toys

Once upon a time there were two little girls who dreamed of being Barbie princesses. While they may have had the beautiful gowns, tiaras,...

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“Dress Up Your Dish” with Black Ripe Olives

“Dress Up Your Dish” with Black Ripe Olives

Posted by on Jun 23, 2011 in Food & Drink Reviews, Party Ideas, Recipes

I adore black olives. I eat them on pizza. In salads. In sandwiches. Mixed with hummus. Tossed with pasta. By themselves, straight out of...

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Baked Brie … an elegant appetizer!

Baked Brie … an elegant appetizer!

Posted by on Feb 21, 2011 in Life, Party Ideas, Recipes

Are you hosting an Oscar party next weekend? I haven’t decided if I will or not. I had friends over to watch the Globes, but this...

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Photos from our Halloween festivities

Photos from our Halloween festivities

Posted by on Nov 2, 2010 in Decorating, Domesticity, Events, Holidays, Life, Party Ideas

Maya had no school yesterday or today due to teacher workdays… and I’m actually grateful! A 4-day weekend is just what we...

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A haunted house in our own backyard

A haunted house in our own backyard

Posted by on Oct 29, 2010 in Arts & Crafts, Decorating, Domesticity, Events, Holidays, Life, Party Ideas

Maya’s almost at the end of her second month of Kindergarten. Going on eight tiring weeks of long, 7 hour days, but we’re...

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Our backyard picnic party! Summer fun.

Our backyard picnic party! Summer fun.

Posted by on Aug 19, 2010 in Domesticity, Events, Family, Life, Party Ideas

As the days grow shorter and it’s not quite as hot, the realization has set in that September will be here before we know it, and...

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Summer snack: Fruit kebabs

Summer snack: Fruit kebabs

Posted by on Aug 3, 2010 in Life, Party Ideas, Recipes

A great way to keep Maya entertained for an hour – and get her to eat a ton of fruit – is to have her make fruit kebabs. I cut...

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Chuggington party!! {ideas on throwing your own}

Chuggington party!! {ideas on throwing your own}

Posted by on May 28, 2010 in Life, Party Ideas, Toys, TV Shows

FYI: A new episode of Chuggington is airing on Playhouse Disney tomorrow morning! A couple of weeks ago we hosted a Chuggington-themed...

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Nancy’s Appetizers and Desserts

Nancy’s Appetizers and Desserts

Posted by on Dec 11, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways, Party Ideas

While I love hosting holiday get-togethers and parties at my house, I often feel I spend more time doing the cooking, serving, and cleaning...

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Beau-Coup: Beautiful favors for your holiday festivities!

Beau-Coup: Beautiful favors for your holiday festivities!

Posted by on Nov 17, 2009 in Domesticity, Giveaways, Party Ideas

Are you hosting a party anytime soon? I’m having a fun ‘Girls’ Night In’ this weekend, and will host Thanksgiving...

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Apple Salad {recipe}

Apple Salad {recipe}

Posted by on Nov 5, 2009 in Life, Party Ideas, Recipes

I’ve added carbs back into my diet by way of fruit and whole grains, but I still try to combine those carbs with protein and healthy...

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Go Mediterranean with Sabra

Go Mediterranean with Sabra

Posted by on Oct 12, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways, Party Ideas

I don’t recall when I tasted hummus for the first time, years ago… all I remember is that it was a revelation. Creamy and...

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Farm Rich Appetizer Company

Farm Rich Appetizer Company

Posted by on Mar 10, 2009 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways, Party Ideas

Farm Rich is the maker of the #1 selling cheese stick in America, but that’s not all they’re good at – they also make...

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Have a Stress-Free Game Day!

Have a Stress-Free Game Day!

Posted by on Jan 31, 2009 in Events, Party Ideas, Recipes

I completely forgot that the Super Bowl is THIS Sunday! As in, tomorrow. January just flew by, didn’t it? Since I’m certain...

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Throwing a party anytime soon?

Posted by on Jan 14, 2009 in Party Ideas, Websites

I am. A month from now. Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I know it’s turned into a big commercial thing, but...

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Try something new this Thanksgiving!

Try something new this Thanksgiving!

Posted by on Nov 21, 2008 in Events, Food & Drink Reviews, Party Ideas, Recipes

I mentioned in a previous post how you should take a chance and try a new recipe this Thanksgiving. Well, I’ve done the dirty work...

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Ice cream cone cupcakes

Ice cream cone cupcakes

Posted by on Oct 9, 2008 in Life, Party Ideas, Recipes

Have you ever had one of these? I got the idea from the Betty Crocker website, and was happily surprised by how easy and fast they are to...

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Tarte Tatin

Tarte Tatin

Posted by on Sep 18, 2008 in Life, Party Ideas, Recipes

I hosted an Oscar-viewing party at my house last February and invited a bunch of ladies in the neighborhood. Everyone brought a dish...

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