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Spa Themed Birthday Party

Host Bee on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Celebrate Your Daughter’s Birthday with a Spa Themed Soiree!
A spa themed birthday party is a wonderful choice for young girls and especially for tweens! It is also a terrific theme to turn a typical sleepover into something special – one that I used for my own daughter’s ninth birthday this past year! Here are some... Read more »

Edible Easter Grass

Host Bee on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

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... Read more »

Grow Some Wheatgrass

Host Bee on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Tip of the Week - Grow Some Wheatgrass!
At this time of year, we are all thinking of Spring and looking for signs that a new season is on its way! But until those flowers are actually blooming outside, consider growing some wheatgrass inside! Some people grow wheatgrass as a cat treat and others to make... Read more »

Terrariums – Tabletop Gardening!

Host Bee on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Terrariums – Tabletop Gardening All Year Round!
During a visit to the 2010 Philadelphia Flower Show, I found that my very favorite garden shop, Terrain, had a shop among the boutique booths and was thrilled! It took just minutes to select a terrarium featuring tiny plants nestled in moss and covered with a glass cloche with... Read more »

Delicious Mushroom Dip

Host Bee on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Easy and Delicious Mushroom Dip
Ingredients

½ cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1 pound fresh mushrooms – chopped and sautéd in butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8-10 slices cooked, crumbled bacon

Directions

Mix and scoop into oven proof dish
Bake at 350 degrees farenheit for 20 minutes
Serve with crackers

Shop Go Girl

Host Bee on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Look What I Found – A Solution for Every Fashion Problem!
There’s a wide variety of fashion problem solvers in the market place, but this is the first website that I’ve found that captures the full array of products in one spot! At Shop Go Girl, you’ll find essential items for travel, evenings out and everyday... Read more »

Easy Easter Baskets

Host Bee on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Easter Baskets Done the Easy Way!
If you’re too short on time or inclination to follow my recommendations for creating Fabulous Easter Baskets, there are some lovely choices of pre-filled Easter baskets. Here’s my thoroughly researched take on the best of the bunch.
For Children

Lovely Willow Basket - A cute willow basket with candy, velour bunny, balls,... Read more »

Easy Chicken Dijon Recipe

Host Bee on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Delicious Chicken Dijon Recipe
Compliments of Southern Living
Hands-on Time: 25 min.; Total Time: 45 min.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 skinned and boned chicken breasts (about 2 lb.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into thin... Read more »

BLT Mac n’ Cheese Recipe

Host Bee on Monday, March 8th, 2010

BLT Creamy Mac n’ Cheese
Compliments of Rachel Ray
Serves 6
Ingredients

Salt
1 pound ziti rigati pasta
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), for drizzling
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Two bricks cream cheese (3 ounces each), cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups shredded Asiago, Grana Padano... Read more »

Flat Bread Tacos Recipe

Host Bee on Monday, March 8th, 2010

Flat Bread Tacos with Ranch Sour Cream
Compliments of Taste of Home!
Ingredients

1 c. sour cream (8 ounces)
2 t. ranch salad dressing mix (i.e. Hidden Valley packets)
1 t. lemon juice
1 ½ lbs. ground beef
1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 T. hot pepper sauce
1... Read more »