Archive for July, 2009

The Perfect Potluck: Top Tips and Recipes

Tip of the Week – Perfecting the Potluck!
Summer is a classic time for casual parties and barbeques, and the odds are good that you’ll offer or be asked to bring a dish to share! So, here are a few suggestions:
Ask Your Host For Direction
When you’re not planning the whole menu, it can be hard to... Read more »

Camp Bound Kids: Keeping Homesickness at Bay

Camp Bound Kids: Keeping Homesickness at Bay!
If your son or daughter is headed to camp this summer, there are some really easy things that parents can do to reduce the chance of homesickness! The American Camp Association suggests the following steps for an easy transition!

Involve Your Child in the Camp Selection – Involve your... Read more »

Quick Tips for Keeping in Touch with Your Camper

Quick Tips for Keeping in Touch with your Camper!
When my son went to sleep away camp last summer, the camp’s “no phone” rule made written correspondence our only means of communication. And I’m sure that you won’t be surprised to learn that I was a much better correspondent than my eleven year old! While I... Read more »

Host a Kebab Party

Host a Kebab Party – Easy Grilling Tips!
Warm summer evenings are perfect for entertaining, and putting together a “do-it-yourself” kebab party is easy and fun!
Here’s what you need to assemble:
Main Selection

Choose two or three quick cooking cuts such as beef or pork tenderloin, chicken breasts, salmon fillet or shrimp.
Marinade as you’d like, whether homemade or... Read more »

Makeup Brush Set: Sonia Kashuk for Target

Look What I Found – Beautiful Makeup Brushes!

These make up bag staples have received a gorgeous update by Sonia Kashuk for Target! This particular set of six brushes feature silver handles crafted to resemble coral and arrive in their own stylish case made of coral patterned fabric! I just love when I find something that... Read more »

Lilly Pulitzer Party Supplies; Stationery and Paper Goods

Look What I Found – Fun and Fresh Stationery by Lilly Pulitzer!
Does your stationery need a fun and colorful update? Lilly Pulitzer, the queen of pink and green, has expanded her product lines to include attractively bright folded note cards that can be personalized by Fine Stationery or on your home computer.
My Favorite Card Patterns
The... Read more »