Ten Things I Love! (besides my family and friends and in no particular order!)
A cup of coffee in the morning and a glass of Chardonnay in the evening
My fluffy white dog, Oliver
The hot pink Kate Spade business card case that holds my Busy Bee business cards
Basil, tomato (Jersey) and fresh mozzarella salad
Speaking of New Jersey... Read more »
Try a Beach theme for a Boys’ 4th Birthday Party!
A Beach theme for a birthday party can be fun for a wide range of ages – from 4 year olds to 14 year olds! Upon request, here I’ve written a plan for a 4 year old boy’s party, but this plan can easily be adapted... Read more »
Boy’s 4th Birthday Party!
In response to a request for ideas on a little boy’s 4th birthday party, here are some suggestions:
Consider Having Your Party Outside the Home!
When thinking about a party for a little boy who’s turning four, my first thought is to turn and run! Run quickly to a Chuck-e-Cheese, Gymboree, or Little gym,... Read more »
Hot Fall Fashion Trends for the “Over 40’s!”
I am far from being a fashionista, but some of the hot fashion trends this fall are pretty wearer friendly and not too difficult to add to your current wardrobe. If you’re truly fashion forward, accept my apologies, but for the rest of us, here are five of... Read more »
How You Can Support Breast Cancer Research by Thinking Pink!
October is now well known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and hundreds of retailers are thinking “pink” and donating portions of the proceeds from certain sales to breast cancer research foundations! The “pink” products vary greatly, ranging from breath mints to mixers to clothing. I know... Read more »
Look What I Found – A Caramel Apple Carousel!
Just in time for Halloween entertaining, I found an adorable red and white striped caramel apple carousel that keeps the caramel warm and ready for dipping. The heated container is surrounded by six ceramic cups just waiting to be filled with whatever toppings you’d like! Consider filling... Read more »
Tip of the Week: A Great Way to find New Music!
My family will tell you that I am definitely stuck in a music rut! I still love the same music that I grew up with in the 1980’s! (Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet – you get the picture!) But the combination of... Read more »
My Top 24 Favorite Songs of All Time!
Who Says You Can’t Go Home - Bon Jovi
100 Years – Five for Fighting
Hey There Delilah- Plain White T’s
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
Dancing In The Moonlight – King Harvest
I’ve Got Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
Drops Of Jupiter – Train
Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey... Read more »
Fall Family Tradition – Building a Sukkah!
This week I had the unique opportunity to learn about the Jewish celebration of Sukkot and the very joyful and special tradition of building of a sukkah.
While visiting a beautiful sukkah, I learned that they are small, temporary structures, built outdoors with two and a half or three walls... Read more »
Look What I Found – The Most Unique Advent Calendar!
If you purchase Advent calendars for your children to count down the days until Christmas, you’ve probably bought some version of a cardboard box, with numbered doors and candy inside. For a dramatic and lasting upgrade, take a look at three Advent calendars offered this year... Read more »
