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Unique Wedding Ideas – Invitations, Bouquets, Cake Toppers, Favors and Guest Books

Host Bee on Monday, July 5th, 2010

The Best Of Everything Wedding!
Since my wedding in 1990, the world of weddings and the choices available to brides has grown into an overwhelming array! Where to start? Themes? Favors? Flowers? While this list definitely won’t cover all of your bridal needs, there were just a few wedding things that I loved and made me... Read more »

Host a School Year’s Eve Party!

Host Bee on Sunday, July 4th, 2010

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 a... Read more »

Host a Kebab Party

Host Bee on Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Host a Kebab Party – Easy Grilling Tips!
Warm summer evenings are perfect for entertaining, and putting together a “do-it-yourself” kebab party is easy and fun!
Here’s what you need to assemble:
Main Selection

Choose two or three quick cooking cuts such as beef or pork tenderloin, chicken breasts, salmon fillet or shrimp.
Marinade as you’d like, whether homemade or... Read more »

Fun New Ways to Serve Hot Dogs

Host Bee on Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Hot Dogs Revisited: Some Fun New Ways to Serve Hot Dogs!
Even though it’s August and you may be thinking about back to school, back yard barbeques are still going strong! And with that in mind, I love finding new ways of serving old favorites – with hot dogs at the top of that list! Not... Read more »

Classy Condiments to Enhance Your Next Cookout

Host Bee on Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Tip of the Week: Classy Condiments to Enhance Your Next Cookout!
Hot dogs and hamburgers are pretty basic barbeque fare but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring as well! Here are some delicious condiments that will add a gourmet touch to your next cookout:
For Burgers

Chipotle Ketchup by Bobby Flay: this famous grill master has... Read more »

Marinated Asparagus Recipe – Easy and Delicious

Host Bee on Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Fabulous Marinated Asparagus Spears
Ingredients

1 lb. thin asparagus spears
1 carrot, grated
1 red bell pepper, julienned

Dressing Ingredients

¼ c. balsamic vinegar
1 T. cider vinegar
½ c. olive oil
1 t. dry mustard
1 t. salt
¼ t. black pepper
1 large clove of garlic, thinly sliced

Directions

Blend vinegars, oil, mustard powder, salt and pepper together in a blender or food processor to emulsify.
After these... Read more »

Delicious Goat Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Host Bee on Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Goat Cheese Sandwich with Black Olive Vinaigrette
Ingredients

8 oz. herbed Boursin cheese
1 long baguette
1 c. marinated artichoke hearts (not in water or frozen)
2 c. pre-rinsed mixed baby greens or mesclun
1/3 c. (or more) Black Olive Vinaigrette (recipe below)

Instructions

Slice baguette in half and lay it cut sides up.
Spread the bottom half with the Boursin cheese.
Layer artichokes over... Read more »

A Bevy of Beach Bags

Host Bee on Thursday, July 1st, 2010

A Bevy of Beach Bags
Reviewing the season’s offerings of beach bags is a terrifically fun job! The bright colors and patterns assure me that summer is truly on its way and that before we know it, I will be taking up residence on my usual pool side lounge chair (even if my lap top... Read more »

Unique Lunch Boxes

Host Bee on Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Lunch Box Round Up for Preschool and Elementary School!
Even though summer has just really gotten underway, it’s nice to be able to cross one or two things off of your Back to School shopping list right now! For my children, choosing their back packs and lunch boxes is of high importance! And while they’re looking... Read more »

Back to School Gift Guide 2010; Fabulous Gifts for Back to School

Host Bee on Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Back to School Gift Guide: Fabulously Fun Gifts for Back to School!
Although the First Day of School may not be a traditional gift giving occasion, there are some really cute and fun gifts that will send your kids out the door or onto the bus with a smile!
T-Shirts: the sayings on these shirts will have... Read more »