Busy Bee Lifestyle

Archive for May, 2007

Fun Last Day of School Party for Kids!

Throw a Last Day of School Party!

When the last day of school finally rolls around, coming home at the end of the day can be anticlimactic for the children!  My advice is to make the afternoon a special one!  You can take your own kids and a few friends to lunch or out for ice... Read more »

Seaside Cupcakes!

SeaSide Cupcakes!
Bake enough cupcakes for your guests using a mix or your favorite recipe.  Frost with vanilla icing.
Decorations:

Paper parasols
Life savers colorful candies
Gummy bears
Blue icing or blue sugar
Yellow sugar

How to:

On each cupcake, sprinkle yellow sugar on one half to create the “beach” and blue sugar on the other half to create the “ocean.” (if you’d like, use... Read more »

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift!

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift!

If you neglected to follow my advice weeks ago, advising the early ordering of Mother’s Day gifts, don’t despair!  There is a great catalog/online company that will fit the bill for any mother!  The Pajama Gram offers adorable pajamas in dozens of styles and patterns.  The pajamas are packaged in organza hat... Read more »

Interview Attire 2008!

What to Wear on an Interview in 2008?
It’s Still the Same Basic Rule – Wear a Suit!
This question was posed by a Busy Bee reader who was headed out for her first business interview since the early 1990’s!  Since I also have not been on an interview in years, I set out to do some... Read more »

Kitchen Tour Update

Kitchen Tour Update!
On Sunday, April 29th, the Busy Bee participated in a wonderful fundraiser, “A Taste of Toll Gate” Kitchen Tour!  Approximately 450 guests toured ten Pennington, New Jersey, kitchens.  The kitchens were accessorized by local interior decorators, delicious finger foods were supplied by area caterers and neighborhood florists created beautiful floral arrangements!
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Be a Grown Up Part I

I know that if you are reading and enjoying Busy Bee Lifestyle, it is quite likely that you already ARE a grown up and probably have children of your own!  But for myself, it was only a few years ago after having encountered a number of difficulties while traveling, that I finally resolved that I would “grow... Read more »

Be a Grown Up: Part II!

Be a Grown Up: Part II!
I’ve received some great input from readers regarding items which are essential for living a “grown up” life!  Here are some additional items to add to your family’s list:

First Aid Kit for your car, as well as your home
Highway Safety Kit for your car (check out securityworld.com for a Premium... Read more »

Medicine Cabinet ABCs

Fill Your Medicine Cabinet With the Proper Essentials!
Many of us wonder if our medicine cabinets are properly stocked for potential emergencies and illnesses.  It always seems to me that whatever I need the MOST at a given moment is the one thing I am missing!  With a bit of research, I was able to locate... Read more »

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