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Archive for the ‘Holidays and Other Occasions’ Category

  • Tricky Treats!

    Halloween can be extra tricky. Scary is fun but too much scary is, well… SCARY! I want to make it spooky …in a good way. I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to all things scary so making… Read More

  • Go Pink…with Prevention.

    You’ve seen it…pink cleats on your favorite athletic team, a group of friends with pink-dyed hair, kids wearing pink t-shirts on their way to school, plus fun runs, pink lemonade stands, pink pumpkin decorating contests and car washes… all to… Read More

  • We Are Strong

    Fall is in full swing! We are back to school, sports, music lessons, school meetings, book club… We are moving full speed ahead, almost teetering out of control, so my hubby and I decided it’s a good time for a… Read More

  • Family, Friends and Fun!

    Where did the summer go? The days are getting shorter, and the weather, while still hot, is subtly changing. I want to take advantage of that laid-back summer vibe before the hectic over-scheduled Fall begins. I surveyed my friends and… Read More

  • Vacation Vibes!

    In my dreams I see myself vacationing where someone makes me all my meals and brings me pretty umbrella drinks as I lounge by a pool. However, my reality looks a little different! When we’re lucky enough to go on… Read More

  • Gather Your Girlfriends!

    As if I need an excuse to get together with my friends, August 1st is National Girlfriend’s Day. I really value my girlfriends and we try to connect pretty often. We’re good about celebrating each other’s special gifts, important events… Read More

  • Star Gazing…No Regrets

    Say it isn’t so…but summer is half over. Sometimes I get to this point in the summer and lament that I didn’t get in the best “bathing suit shape” or haven’t hosted enough cookouts or counted fireflies with the kids…. Read More

  • The “Coolest” 4th!

    Do you have memories of super-hot 4th of Julys? I mean burn your feet as you run across the beach hot, fry an egg on the sidewalk kinda heat. It’s the day that says, “Summer has definitely arrived.” And it always… Read More

  • Red! White! and Blue!

    Welcome to my red, white and blue Independence Day party! I love a theme party. It’s also fun to pick a theme for a particular night, like Mexican Night or Pizza Night. I don’t do it very often, so it’s… Read More

  • Happy St Patricks’s Day!

    Sure and begorrah, Saint Paddy’s day is upon us again. What began as a religious feast day to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, has become a globally recognized celebration of all things Irish. May… Read More