Party planning
Cinco de Mayo recipes, drinks and more
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. It’s become a day to celebrate Mexican culture, heritage and traditions. Towns across Mexico and the US celebrate with street festivals, parades and more.
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Cheers to spring: cocktails & mocktails to kick off the season
It’s about that time to toast to spring, but also a time when I (and many others, I assume) are in ahhhh-almost-swimsuit-weather-panic-diet mode. OK, maybe not quite a panic, but at least a time to be conscious of calories to make sure you’re beach ready in a few short weeks. So, how do we navigate this dilemma?
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11 game ideas for family game night
In this digital age, it’s nice to take a break from technology and get the family together for a good old-fashioned game night. I grew up on board games, and to this day I’m still a fan. Here are some of my top favorites that span a wide range of ages and playing levels that I’m sure your family will enjoy, too:
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Thermal Stones: have your drink on the rocks…literally
As you may know from my earlier posts, I love being creative with cocktails and impressing guests with a fancy or new recipe.
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Creative party favors
I love throwing a good party, and I want my guests to have a great time while they’re there and take a little something home to remember the good time. Here are a few ideas for creative party favors for all occasions.
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Single on Valentine’s Day? Throw a Party!
It will very soon be the season when “love is in the air.” We should rejoice in this expression because since it is in the air that means it is not confined to vases filled with red roses, bottles of red wine or just candlelight romantic dinners. So let’s take our cues from the Greek and Hebrew languages where together, there are sixteen words for love, encompassing meanings like “being with friends,” “preferring something” or quite simply, “taking delight in.” In other words, let’s plan a party!
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