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Olympic Treats

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 19:57

Trail Mix:
Athletes need energy and so do their fans! Pick up a few bags of Planter's Milk Chocolate Trail Mix, which is spiked with yummy chocolate colored candies to represent the Olympic rings.
 
Popcorn: For a yummy twist, lay out a "toppings" bar. Include shakers fu...

1960s Style Pinochle Game

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 18:15
How to Deal:
  1. The game is played with one or two pinochle decks of 48 cards each; one player is the dealer. The deck may or may not be shuffled, particularly after the first round. By not shuffling, groups of cards played as tricks in the previous round are kept together, increasing...

Stylish Chinese New Year Party

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 16:37
The Chinese New Year begins on the first day of the New Moon. This year it falls on February 14th - Valentine's Day - and is "The Year of the Tiger!"  So even if you're not in a "love relationship" you'll have a reason to celebrate and have a party that weekend!

There are some tradition...

Chinese Money Bags

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 16:34

Chinese New Year Lettuce Wraps

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 16:21

Stylish Chinese New Year Decorations

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 16:13
Chinese people are fascinated by the color red not only because of its intoxicating vibrancy, but also because of its rich meaning in Chinese culture and history. It is said that red is the color of the soul of the nation. The color red signifies reunion, health, happiness, harmony, peace and prospe...

Russian Themed Martini Party

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 13:57
Everyone loves a theme party! While the weather is still cold (whether the groundhog sees his shadow or not, we still have plenty of time before spring), a Russian-themed cocktail party complete with ice-cold martinis and caviar with all the accoutrements is a sophisticated and fun way to get your f...

Caviar

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 13:45

Martini Glossary

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 13:33
  • Dry Martini: made with very little vermouth
  • Bone Dry or Desert Martini: made with no vermouth at all
  • Gibson: garnished with a cocktail onion instead of an olive or twist
  • Dirty Martini: made with a dash of olive juice
  • Perfect Mart...

The Perfect Martini

Wed, 02/03/2010 - 13:24

In Love With Twilight

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 09:59
Do you know someone who loves the Twilight series of books and the movies based on them, and seriously who doesn't? Why not surprise them this Valentine's Day with a beautiful bouquet inspired by one of Stephanie Meyer's darkly romantic novels.

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Twilight Flowers for Valentine's Day

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 09:58
Twilight
This is the book that introduced us to Edward and Bella. According to the author, the apple on the cover represents "forbidden fruit." The characters and the book cover inspired the vignette below. Believe it or not the vessel that holds the bouquet of Black Magic roses is a very ...

Include Coupons with Your Invitations

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 17:55
For retro invitation ideas, find a great black and white picture of Jimmy Mathers (star of "Leave it to Beaver") or Barbara Eden (star of "I Dream of Jeanie") or any other icon from that era, and print them on colorful card stock.  Add a quotation bubble with a clever saying like, "Golly, I won...

Top 5 Family Sitcoms of the 60s

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 17:51

Lobster Mac N Cheese

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 17:41

Fish Stick Tacos

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 17:29

1960s TV Dinner Party

Mon, 02/01/2010 - 17:27
If you were around during the 60s, then you know what a fabulous or "groovy" time in history it was.  If you weren't around in the 60s then you've surely heard the tales from relatives of peace marches and crazy rock and roll concerts.  This wonderful decade was also known for something th...

Olympic Decor

Fri, 01/29/2010 - 10:36

Decorate your home in patriotic colors and symbols.

Flag It.
You're proud to be an American, so show your pride by loading up on American flags to wave during the parade of countries. You can pick them up in bulk at sites like Oriental Trading.com. Plop a bunch into a t...

Make Lemonade

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 16:58
Don't have time to make your own pitcher flower arrangement? Or perhaps you want to send one of these perfect pick me ups to a friend? Head over to 1800Flowers.com and order this "Make Lemonade" arrangement!


I love this product. It's a bouquet of white and yellow daisies in a clear pitcher...

DIY Pitcher Arrangements

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 16:43
One of my favorite vessels to display flowers in is a pitcher. Pitchers are both practical and pleasing to the eye. They are made from many different materials and come in all shapes and sizes.

I have lots of different pitchers that I have collected over the years. I'm always pulling one dow...