PARTY TIPS, RECIPES, and DEALS

Inspirational Bracelets for Valentines Day and Beyond

Sterling silver jewelry never goes out of style and always makes a great gift. I just love these gorgeous 1/4″ tall engraved bangles from DaySpring – each with a different inspirational scripture message. The scripture on the bracelet above, which happens to be my favorite, reads, “These three remain, Faith, Hope and Love, but the greatest... [Read more of this article]

Learn Ballroom Dance at Home

Have you ever watched Dancing With The Stars and wished you could dance like the pros, too? Wedding season is upon us and and whether you are getting married or will be attending others’ weddings, knowing how to do some of the standard partner dances will make make the event much more enjoyable! With even a basic knowledge of the six most common... [Read more of this article]

Gifts That Double as Gift Wrap

My daughter has a party to go to tomorrow and like my daughter, her friend loves nail polish and little trinkets. We decided to do something a little different with her gift. We bought a cute Caboodle organizer and lined it with silver tissue paper. Then we placed the gifts (silly socks, nail polish bottles, and hair accessories) into the tissue paper... [Read more of this article]

Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Last Thanksgiving I made these adorable Pilgrim Hat cookies that I found at the Scribbit web site. You simply take homemade or store bought ginger snaps and place an unwrapped mini Reese’s peanut butter cup wide side down in the center of each cookie. Attach the peanut butter cups to the cookies with a small bit of icing. Using decorator icing,... [Read more of this article]

Cupcake Inspiration

Cupcakes are the darling of the baking world these days. Not only are they perfect single serving treats that kids and grown ups alike just can’t resist, each cupcake is the perfect canvas for decorations from the simple to the extreme. With a little imagination cupcakes can be crafted to be the perfect party table accessory, no matter what the... [Read more of this article]

Secret Sauce Gravy Boat

Know someone who makes the most amazing gravy ever? We found such an adorable gravy boat that would make the perfect gift for a holiday host or hostess – the gravy boat simply says “Secret Sauce” on the front and “It’s all Gravy” on the back. The Secret Sauce Gravy Boat is $19.95 and is available from Edible Gifts... [Read more of this article]

Unique Gift Idea: Personalized Mini Leather Sofas

I just found the most adorable, unique gift idea for clients, bridesmaids or groomsmen, teenagers, new homeowners and others – they are personalized Mini Leather Sofas that have a picture frame on the back side and hold your cell phone, iPod or business cards in the front! How neat are these? They measure 7.5″L x 4.74″W x 3.38″H... [Read more of this article]

Free Printable Recipe Cards

Does your sister in law love your pecan pie? Does your childhood best friend miss your “to die for” chestnut stuffing? Print out a few of your favorite recipes on a pretty recipe card stock, gather the non-perishable ingredients and a celebration specific serving and assemble them into a gift basket – the recipient will be touched... [Read more of this article]