Parties

Fourth of July Patriotic Party Panache!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with Patriotic Panache!
The summer months offer us three great opportunities for patriotic inspired entertaining! And with a little bit of planning, you can easily host a star-studded party! A casual, outdoor gathering with a delicious grilled meal, along with lots of fun activities for the kids, can be the highlight... Read more »

Fun Oscar Night Menus

Tip of the Week: Fun Oscar Night Menus!
The Academy Awards are right around the corner and I just love what All Recipes has done to make celebrating both thematic and easy! Using the setting, characters and memorable quotes from the five films nominated for Best Picture as their inspiration, All Recipes has created five delicious... Read more »

Fabulous Hot Chocolate Bar

Tip of the Week: Warm up the Winter with a Hot Chocolate Bar!
During the cold winter months, it’s nice to entertain guests who, like you, might be suffering from a bit of cabin fever! And adding a hot chocolate bar to any winter gathering will be a welcome addition! Here are some ideas for delicious... Read more »

Best Affordable Champagnes for New Year’s Eve

Tip of the Week – New Champagnes for New Year’s Eve
When it comes to champagne, my expertise is pretty limited! I’ve purchased Korbel Champagne which retails for a fairly unexciting $10 and Dom Perignon which breaks the bank, retailing for around $100, leaving a vast unknown in between! But this New Year’s Eve, I’m prepared... Read more »

Football Themed Decorations

Tip of the Week- Football Themed Decorations!
Football is such a favorite American pastime that whether you’re watching a small town high school or professional football team , the game is perfect for festive get togethers! I’ve written several articles about tailgating and have spent a lot of time thinking of clever table decorations for a... Read more »

Host a High School Musical 3 Party

Host a High School Musical 3 Party!
The anxiously anticipated final installment of the High School Musical trilogy dances into movie theatres on Friday, October 24th and my kids can’t wait! Coming up with a fun party plan for a movie that isn’t even in the theatres yet is a bit challenging, but since this is... Read more »

Truly Personalized Stationery from Pose Prints

Look What I Found – Truly Personalized Stationery!
When it comes to hosting a party, I may, in fact, enjoy selecting an invitation even more than choosing the guests or planning the menu! The invitation sets the tone and mood for any gathering and I love when a unique option presents itself.
Poseprints
Poseprints is a unique online resource... Read more »

Host an Olympic Games Viewing Party!

Tip of the Week – Host an Olympic Games Viewing Party!
The Games of the XXIX Olympiad will begin at 8:08:08 p.m. on Friday, August 8th, 2008, or in other words, 08-08-08, with the broadcasting of the opening ceremonies live from Beijing, China on the NBC network. And of course, this major event deserves a party!
What... Read more »

Playlist for a Wedding or Engagement Party

Playlist for a Wedding or Engagement Party!
“Love is in the Air!”

Thank You For Loving Me (Bon Jovi)
Everything (Michael Buble)
First Time (Lifehouse)
Better Together (Jack Johnson)
In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel)
A Groovy Kind of Love (Phil Collins)
I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing (Aerosmith)
The Way You Look Tonight (Rod Stewart)
Love Song (Sara Bareilles)
Accidentally in Love (Counting Crows)
Have a Little Faith in Me (John Hiatt)
I Hope You Dance (Lee... Read more »

Playlist for a Classic Christmas Party

Playlist for a Classic Christmas Party
“Merry Christmas mix: 2008”

Main Title From “Home Alone” (John Williams)
Carol of the Bells (American Boy Choir)
Un Flambeau Jeannette, Isabelle (Cambridge Singers & John Rutter)
Count Your Blessings (Rosemary Clooney)
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow (Michael Buble)
Holly Jolly Christmas (Code: Indigo)
We Three Kings of Orient Are (Greg Karukas)
Good King Wenceslas (Mel Torme)
Christmas... Read more »