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 […]

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 […]

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!  […]

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 […]

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
As a single, 20-something, St. Patrick’s Day was a mandatory occasion for heading to the closest Irish pub, but today with a husband and three children, I celebrate this holiday as my parents did when I was young!  That is, with a meal of corned beef, Irish soda bread, Irish potatoes (the […]

Valentine’s Day Round Up!
So many fun and clever ideas cross my path, that I strive to create a strong thread that binds each article into a cohesive whole before I share them with the Busy Bee community!  But, on this occasion, I’m taking the “hodgepodge” route and sharing Valentine’s Day bits and pieces regardless of how […]

Valentine Gifts for Children!

When I was growing up (and still today!) every holiday was a special day complete with gift giving, thanks to my mother’s fabulous creativity.  And in fact, her gift giving was brilliant, especially when my sister and I were young.  My mom would shop for things that we needed, but jazzed up […]

 Valentine’s Day Floral Arrangements for Your Sweetheart!
Researching floral websites for what I consider to be the best of the “bunch” has been a complete pleasure! With the busy days of Christmas behind us, it’s refreshing to look to the year ahead and one of the sweetest holidays of all - Valentine’s Day! Elaborate and lengthy […]

Valentine’s Day Treats for School Parties!
Coming up with new ideas for class party snacks is tough!  As parents, we all want to bring in something fun and creative, but sometimes the trickiest treats are too much work or aren’t enjoyed by the kids. 
Another challenge that parents might face is a school district enforcing the policy that […]

 Host a Fabulous Mardi Gras Party!
Cold winter weather shouldn’t hold us back from warm celebrations!!  Consider hosting a Mardi Gras party!  The celebration of Mardi Gras dates back to 1699 and is attributed to Louisiana’s French heritage.  The name literally means “Fat Tuesday” and takes place on a date between February 3rd and March 9th, […]