Tip of the Week

Meet Milkshake

Tip of the Week: Meet Milkshake! I recently discovered the website that calls itself Milkshake and came to realize two things: 1. that I love this site and 2. that it has absolutely nothing to do with milkshakes! Milkshake chose its unique name because, quite simply, milkshakes are good – and what they offer is... Read more »

Tip of the Week – Easy and Expert Entertaining Tips

Tip of the Week: Expert (and Easy!) Entertaining Advice from Kevin Sharkey! While paging through a recent issue of Martha Stewart Magazine, a very un-Martha like article jumped out at me! It was written by Kevin Starkey, the magazine’s go to expert on design, and it reminded me of how much style and impact can... Read more »

Back to School Around the World

Tip of the Week: Back to School Around the World! The first day of school in our country has many universal traditions – new shoes, new notebooks and new haircuts all memorialized in that first day photo! Just for fun, here’s a quick review of how our counterparts around the globe celebrate the big day!... Read more »

Conversation to Rock Your Next Cocktail Party

Tip of the Week: Conversation to Rock Your Next Cocktail Party! This is such a funny topic – as someone who writes on a daily basis, the written word comes easily to me. But there are occasions when I worry that the spoken word (trying not to talk about kids’ activities, household traumas... Read more »

Back to School Supplies for Moms

Tip of the Week – Back to School Supplies for Moms! So by now you’ve outfitted your children with brand new notebooks, paper, glue sticks (I once had to send in 12!) and tracked down those specialty colored pencils that were required by the art teacher! But really smart mothers will also lay in a... Read more »

Loving Lavender – A Perfect Gift

Tip of the Week: Loving Lavender! A while ago, I attended a bridal shower and received a vintage handkerchief sachet filled with dried lavender as a favor. I tucked it under my pillow and have enjoyed the restful, sleep inducing scent ever since! Here are some exceptional products if you’d like to add a touch... Read more »

Host a School Year’s Eve Party!

Tip of the Week: Host a School Year’s Eve Party! This is such a terrific idea that I couldn’t wait to share it with the Busy Bee community! Cookie Magazine and the National PTA have come together to create a brand new national holiday: School Year’s Eve! This party plan celebrates the start of a new school year with... Read more »

Clever Ideas for the First Day of School!

Start a New Tradition for the First Day of School! I recently read about a charming tradition practiced in Germany on the first day of school and couldn’t wait to share it with Busy Bee readers! Children in Germany actually look forward to the start of the school year because they know they’ll be greeted... Read more »

Choose the Perfect Pasta Shape

Mangia Bene Pasta Tip of the Week: Choosing the Perfect Pasta! When I’m in the pasta aisle at the market, I tend to choose penne or orzo, with little variation! Little did I know that there is actually a method for selecting the appropriate pasta shape to pair with the sauce at hand! Long Pasta... Read more »

Upgrade the Classic Cheese Tray {DIY Gourmet Cheese Board}

From Southern Living Tip of the Week: Upgrade the Classic Cheese Tray! In the last tip, I shared my favorite dinner party plan that included suggestions for assembling a diverse cheese platter. Taking the cheese platter a step further, I’ve recently been reading about interesting pairings for different types of cheeses and am excited... Read more »