Last Minute Mardi Gras Celebration – Make a Muffaletta! Maybe you don’t have the time or inclination to host an elaborate Mardi Gras gala, but you can still give a nod to this fun occasion with another New Orleans favorite! The muffaletta sandwich was invented in 1906 at an Italian market on Decatur Street called the... Read more »
Archive for January, 2008
Zakkerz – How to Easily “Hem” Your Pants!
Tip of the Week – Fashion Problem Solver! Does it bother you when you choose a hem length for a new pair of pants that commits you to wearing those pants with just heels or just flats? In the past, I’ve resigned myself to dedicating some pants to be worn with flats and other with... Read more »
Cute Cupcake Trinket Box
Look What I Found – The Cutest Cupcake! From my earliest childhood, I have always loved play food, especially desserts! As an adult, I’m lucky that I can continue to indulge my faux dessert fascination with products like this delightful cupcake trinket box from Ganz! The base of the cupcake is made of green, pink,... Read more »
Birthday Party Planning Tips and Ideas
Essential Advice for Planning the Best Birthday Party: How to Host a Successful and Stress Free Celebration for your Child! Hosting your child’s birthday party at home is definitely not for the faint of heart! The prospect of dozens of little feet and little hands, along with the necessary snacks, treats, games and entertainment is... Read more »
Jam Packed Jam Game
Look What I Found – A “Jam Packed Fun” Game! The first time I saw this new game, I laughed out loud! Cranium toy makers have taken the dreaded task of loading up the car and turned the chore into a fun, action packed game called “Jam Pack Jam!” The hub of the game is... Read more »
What is Fair Trade?
Tip of the Week – What is Fair Trade? I have been hearing this phrase more and more often, most recently at my daughter’s school, where fair trade uniforms were offered for sale this fall! But what does “fair trade” actually mean? My feeling is that my daughter’s generation probably has a better handle on... Read more »
High School Musical Party!
High School Musical Valentine’s Day Party! If your children are like mine, they are completely taken with the songs, stories and characters of High School Musical! All three of my crew loved both High School Musical movies and the “On Ice” version! Taking this devotion a step further, I thought that High School Musical would make a... Read more »
Safe Pedicures!
Tip of the Week – Perfect Pedicures! I love indulging in pedicures and with the increasing number of well priced, walk-in nail salons, it’s easier than ever to spoil yourself! But, as much as I enjoy pedicures, there’s always been a nagging little thought in the back of my mind about the cleanliness of the... Read more »
Host a Grilled Cheese Party!
Host a Fun Grilled Cheese Get Together! Host a Grilled Cheese Get Together! I shouldn’t be surprised! A Krups Panini grill is my favorite kitchen appliance and bread and cheese are my favorite foods. So, when I decided to write an article about a cozy, winter party with grilled cheese as the main dish,... Read more »
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