Look What I Found - Edible Easter Grass!
For years, before adding the candy treats, Easter baskets have been stuffed with all sorts of fillers, from cellophane grass to shredded paper and more!  But today, the most unique option is available – edible Easter grass!  It may sound crazy, but this is a really fun basket […]

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Tip of the Week - The Scoop on Why Easter is So Early this Year!
It seems hard to believe that Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, March 23rd this year!  In my part of the world, winter is still in the air and spring flowers are definitely not blooming anytime soon!  So just how did […]

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Exceptional Easter Ideas!
As I write about each holiday, I always find that a few great ideas come my way just as the special day is about to approach!  And so here are my latest thoughts about fun activities for kids this Easter!

Easter Day Games
I continue to be impressed by the seasonal offerings at Hallmark’s website!  […]

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Fabulous Vintage Easter Decorations!
I so enjoyed writing about the retro trend in Christmas decorations, I just had to revisit the topic for this coming Easter!   As at Christmas, there are some really lovely decorations, linens and serving ware that will add a vintage touch to your spring décor or Easter dinner table!

Serving Ware
Williams-Sonoma - Taking […]

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Top Christmas Gifts for Girls and Boys Ages 9 and 10 Years and Up!
Are you looking for a fabulous Christmas Gift for a favorite child? Take a look at a few of my top recommendations for 2007:
Christmas Gifts for 9 Year Olds and Up

FLY Fusion Pentop Computer - this is a totally amazing invention! The […]

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Create a Cute Easter Craft - Jelly Bean Topiaries !
Materials

Styrofoam cone in any size you’d like
Terracotta pot in proportion to the styrofoam cone you’ve chosen
Jelly Beans
1 lb. powdered sugar
Table knife
Ribbon
Glue gun and glue sticks

Directions

Put 1 ½ c. powdered sugar in a small bowl. 
Add water to sugar one teaspoon at a time, creating a “paste.” This paste needs to […]

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Fun Easter Craft for Kids - Make an Easter Bonnet! 
Materials

Plain white paper plates
Plain white paper bowls
Pastel tissue paper cut into little squares (green, pink, yellow, blue, lavender)
Glue
Hole puncher and ribbon

Directions

Glue the paper bowl (upside down) onto the center of a paper plate to create a “bonnet.” 
Crunch the tissue paper squares and glue around the rim of […]

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 Use Your Easter Leftovers!
Spring and Easter meals are delicious, but may leave you with some unusual leftovers.  Do you end up throwing out dozens of hard boiled eggs?  Wonder what to do with the ham that everyone has already had enough of?  Or the asparagus that your children didn’t like?  Well, here are several fresh recipes […]

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This recipe incorporates ham, asparagus and hard boiled eggs!
Ingredients

8 slices bacon or ham, crisply cooked
4 4″ slices focaccia or hearty toast
2 lbs. asparagus, cooked
2 T. chopped fresh tarragon
2 T. orange zest
2/3 c. vinaigrette (homemade or bottled)
4 hard boiled eggs, finely chopped

Directions

Place two strips of bacon/ham on each piece of bread and top with some asparagus.
Stir […]

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I made this dinner using ham leftovers last year!  This is a sure family pleaser!
Ingredients

5 lbs. red potatoes, quartered
1 (16 oz.) container sour cream
1/2 c. butter
1 can (10.75 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. chopped green onion
2 c. cooked, chopped ham
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. parmesan cheese flavored […]

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