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Archive for the ‘Holiday’ Category

New Years Brunch 2012 – Ring It In Right!

Ring in the New Year Right! It’s so easy to get all wrapped up in New Year’s Eve partying that you forget all about the opportunity to kick-off the New

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6 Top Holiday Trends for 2011

The Holidays are here, and if you want to know the hottest trends for entertaining and decorating for the season we have them for you.  I did my homework and

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How To Host A Christmas Cookie Exchange Party

To kick off the holidays and banish any inner grinch you may be feeling this year, Elizabeth and I have come up with a perfect party plan. It’s our Holiday

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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Turkey – Gourmet Magazine Holiday Issue

I have been reading Gourmet Magazine for as long as I can remember. I would anticipate with excitement each issue’s arrival at my home and would wait for just the

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Hottest Holiday Decorating Idea 2011 Season Is Alpine Sparkle!

all photo credits – Alexandra Mascali Searching for the hottest look to decorate your home this holiday season? Well, we’ve got not only the look, but we’re sharing our notes

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The Thanksgiving Kids’ Table

photo credit – Alexandra Mascali This Holiday Season remember to address all your guests, even the smallest ones. Some of my warmest childhood memories were created by my mom, grandmother,

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Betty’s Best Easter Basket Cupcakes!

Here is a “BEST” from Betty Crocker for the kids table.  These Easter cupcakes are simple to make yet special to serve and certainly have a WOW FACTOR!  Enjoy.  Check

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New Year’s Eve Party Pick: Chocolate Fondue!

Chocolate Fondue is a great way ring in the New Year because fondue is fun to do and chocolate puts everybody in a good mood.   One of the things I

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3 Rockin’ Picks for Your New Year’s Eve Party!

Here are my 3 must-haves picks for a New Year’s Eve celebration.  I love the back to basics feel of each and they are a great way to start out

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Good Luck Grapes for New Year’s Eve

I love tradition, especially ones that bring good luck.  So here are a few foods to serve as part of your New Year’s celebration that are said to bring good

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Simple Ideas For The 12 Days of Christmas

Keep the Holiday Season SIMPLE and SPECIAL and you will enjoy it more, we promise!  Here is an idea for each of the 12 days of Christmas that won’t break

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Make It ‘Ladies’ Night In’ For The Holidays With A ‘Marry Me’ Movie Night

Looking for a unique way to host the ladies for some holiday cheer this year?  What better way to celebrate than with a wedding!  Host a “Marry Me” Ladies’ Night

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Good Housekeeping’s Green Christmas Ideas

I wanted to highlight these simple and special ideas for you so … take a tip from the amazing folks at Good Housekeeping and “lessen the holiday scene-setting stress by

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Eight Nights Of Light Cupcakes

Here is an idea for Hanukkah that celebrates the festival lights in the sweetest way!  I love this delicious dessert idea and it can double as the centerpiece for a

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Traditional English Christmas Dinner

If traditional is your cup of tea this Holiday Season, try this elegant and very English menu by William and Sonoma.  The well thought out and delicious dinner offers a

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DIY “THANKS” Picture Board

  Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday of the year.  In our opinion, it’s got all the best food with none of the stress and expense of the December Holidays.  What

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10 Tips for Tackling The Turkey Day “To Do” List!

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Hot Holiday Party Trends Plus How to Host!

The Holiday Season is just around the corner.  That being said if you are thinking about hosting a holiday party this year it’s time to start planning!  Two hot trends

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Quick Tip for Decorating An Easter Buffet Table

This goes out to my sister Donna’s friend Dina from Cedar Grove, NJ. Like many families, Dina hosts a crowd for the Holidays. Sit down dinners are not possible, but

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Mistletoe Kisses in Chocolate – The Kissletoe!

As a kid, one of the Christmas traditions I loved best was hanging the Mistletoe.  I got so excited anytime someone was caught under it and was tickled pink to

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The Holiday Giving Party – FREE eguide!

To kick off the holidays and banish any inner grinch you may be feeling this year, Elizabeth and I have come up with a perfect party plan.  It’s our Holiday

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“Make-Ahead” BBQ Menu

Labor Day is the last chance to celebrate summer, so invite friends and family over and head to the backyard for some fun! Try this “make-ahead” menu and be a

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Mother’s Day – FREE Eguide

Although it’s “technically” not your husband’s responsibility to make your day on Mother’s Day, because you’re not his mother…this duty falls to him as the children need an adult to

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Green Velvet Saint Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

Sprinkles is offering two limited edition, St. Patrick’s Day-themed cupcakes this year. The green velvet cupcake is a dyed green version of Sprinkles’ Southern-style chocolate cake topped with cream cheese

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Hot Tips for Turning up the Heat this Valentine’s Day!

If you have fallen into the habit of not celebrating Valentine’s Day because it’s too much trouble and you’re not “feeling the love” for this holiday any longer – we’ve

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6 Simple Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year

This Chinese New Year, the year of the Ox, falls on Monday, January 26th. If you are looking to do a little more than just order in Chinese Food this

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Ideas for the Christmas Table

To create a new look for your Holiday table you don’t need to spend a lot, just a few new items will serve you, while you are serving guests this

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Two Great Ways to Entertain for the Holidays!

Here two very different ways to entertain over the next two weeks. (To find out where to purchase the featured items click on the collage). Think about what kind of

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