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Spring-To Life Spring is about to come to our part of the world. It's a marvelous season filled with a breath of "fresh" air and a warm breeze once in a while. We look for the first signs of those tulip bulbs we planted and we gently brush the snow away hoping to give them even more incentive to peek out and grace us with their color and their beauty. Everyday life has its seasons as well. Spring is the...... Similar Editorial : by Lorraine Pirihi.
A Very Special Gift The month of October is a step closer to the year's feast of Holidays. There are so many things to do and places to go. There are gifts to buy for family and friends and...A gift for yourself is sometimes an extravagance that many of us do not allow ourselves. We feel that it is not a necessity, that it has a selfish motive tied around the package, and that we should not be spending our time and...... Similar Editorial : by Kevin Dark. | Source : Define Productivity
Taking Care Of Your Heart On Valentine's Day, we are proud to wear our hearts on our sleeves, on notebooks, gifts, and anywhere we want to add a touch of how we feel. Love is the word for the day and even children join in the fun with heart-shaped cards, candies with catchy phrases and boxes (heart-shaped, of course) that hold chocolates to give to mom, dad, grandparents, and everyone they love and care for. Valentine's...... Similar Editorial : by Scott Meyers. | Source : Parents Responsibilities
Its My Party Parties range from quick get-togethers to very elegant, formal affairs. If you are the host/hostess, the bulk of the responsibility lies on your shoulders. So make an impression that will knock the socks off of all your guests. You are not a professional caterer - you don’t have to be. A few simple tricks or tips and you are an entertainment specialist. Mix crisp pieces of cooked bacon, crumbled,...... Similar Editorial : by Deborah Shelton. | Source : Family Events
How To Prepare Your Party Fall - a fantastic season with the Holiday Party Season just nipping at its heels! What makes a good party and how do hosts/hostesses get through the anxiety, worry, and how do they take care of all those details and bring it all to a successful conclusion? A few tips for some really great parties. As a caterer, there are many tips, tricks, and so-called survival techniques. Here are a few: The...... Similar Editorial : by Audrey Burton. | Source : Family Events
A Decorating "Hug" Quilts are a decorating palette of color, texture, and comfort. They add so much to your home decor. Not only do people notice the wonderful patterns, but they have a very "inviting" feeling. You almost want to curl up with a good book, and place that cover across your legs, and be whisked away to far away places and great adventures. Quilts are not only to be used on beds, or chairs. They have...... Similar Editorial : by News Canada. | Source : Interactive Interior Design
Decorating With Flowers During The Holidays Using fresh flowers for your Holiday tables can be a truly inspiring accent. A few tips and suggestions to let your blooms last longer and their fragrance permeate your home and hearth. If an arrangement will be made in advance, select compact blossoms that will open to full beauty by the day of your party. Sprigs of pine, spruce, and evergreen, also juniper, are appropriate accents. Canella...... Similar Editorial : by speed. | Source : Interactive Interior Design
Backyard Grilling Tips Barbecue season is here and everyone wants to light that fire and charcoal their next meal. A few tips might prevent your entree from becoming the next “Burnt offerings to the gods.” Make sure that your grill is on a flat surface away from shrubs, grass or any flammable material. Check the vents to make sure that ashes are not clogging them from any previous meal preparations. Use lighter fluid...... Similar Editorial : by sfrom. | Source : Chicken Dumpling Recipe
Memorial Day Meal Ideas Memorial Day marks the beginning of the vacation season and the end of the school year for many youngsters. On this day of new beginnings, American Flags, Uncle Sam images, and other patriotic symbols decorate our homes and grace our table. Also Spring flowers add delight and beauty to our surroundings. Indeed, it is a wonderful time of year. Not to mention those great Memorial Day picnics and...... Similar Editorial : by Steven Boaze. | Source : Chicken Dumpling Recipe
July Mealtime Ideas Ah! the month of July - hot, hot, and hot. Meals still have to be prepared and they should awaken very sluggish appetites. The food should not heat up the kitchen or the cook. The flavor should be brisk and the colors bright. So - what do you prepare when the temperatures soar but the desire to cook and stay in the kitchen is at an all-time low? Try some of these menu ideas and maybe they will...... Similar Editorial : by Jeff Mictabor. | Source : Sweet And Sour Chicken Recipe
Reflections On Fatherhood Father’s Day - stores are filled with gift ideas and cards. There are special programs dedicated to honoring fathers. Yes, fathers are a very special group of people. This is an open letter to each and every father out in the world. This is directed at you if you currently are living and raising your children, your children are grown, or you have fathered a child but do not have the pleasure of...... Similar Editorial : by James Sherard. | Source : Fatherhood
Mothers Day - A Royal Event Mother's Day is truly a Holiday for that very special person in your life that has catered to, taken care of, and brought you to where you are today! She has served countless meals, washed thousands of dishes, kissed hundreds of "owies" and has been there to hold your hand for those monumental catastrophes as well as little "molehill" disappointments.While you may not have agreed with everything...... Similar Editorial : by Rachel Paxton. | Source : Motherhood Maternity
Halloween Happenings Jack-O-Lanterns, black cats, ghosts, goblins, and a full moon - all add up to a lot of fun and enjoyment for family, friends, and neighbors. Safety-of course should be "preached" well before Halloween as well as safety precautions to insure that little ones and "scary monsters" enjoy themselves but are safe and sound. Reflective tape on shoes, jackets, the back and front of costumes, and on treat...... Similar Editorial : by Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes. | Source : Birthday Invite Wording
Halloween Tidbits By now, many of us have ideas decided upon for our Halloween decorations. Our yards and front doors, porches, decks, etc. are bearing the colors of the Season and are displaying pumpkins, apples, gourds, and other seasonal delights. All pumpkins do not have to have a Jack-O-Lantern design to shine into the night and welcome little trick-or-treaters. Try carving star shapes, squiggles, circles,...... Similar Editorial : by Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes. | Source : Birthday Invite Wording
Moments In May May has the rich promise of warm days and tantalizing nights. The stars are bright and the very smell of the air says “New”. Winter is a thought from the past, and Summer is a hope for the future. How about some great party ideas for this fabulous month of May? Here are some suggestions: A MERRY MAY BREAKFASTGrapefruit Baskets, Scrambled Eggs with Green Peppers, Baked Sausages, Panfried Pineapple...... Similar Editorial : by Cara Goldsbury. | Source : Gifts For Mothers
