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Saying Thank You

May 18, 2012 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Writing thank you cards is the final task for newly weds. The wedding is over, you're home from your honeymoon and now it's time to say thanks to everyone who helped make your special day a success. So take time to remember all the memories each person helped you create and write them a special note with your love and gratitude. Sending a thank you to your best friend or family member? Look through your wedding photos first to find a photo taken of the two of you at your wedding! Print it out … [read more...]

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Rosemary Lemon Cookies

May 16, 2012 By Zoe 3 Comments

I finally threw a tea party! It had been ages since I hosted a get together with my friends, and a sunny tea party was a lovely excuse. I had a group of about eight ladies over to the house. I asked that each guest bring their favorite tea and treat to share. What a delightful gathering to prepare for- filled with pretty dishes, utensils, linens, and of course, quaint arrangements of fresh flowers. Also, as a gracious hostess, I knew it was my duty (and pleasure) to wrap up a few bundles of my favorite … [read more...]

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Simple Gifts: Crispy Cinnamon Toasts

May 9, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Delicious. Simple. Fun. And something you can do together with a young friend or relative. This project automatically divides itself into two easy steps which makes it good for small children. It allows them to play for a while in between so they get a nice break between focused efforts. To get started, have everyone first put aprons on; if you don’t have aprons, do it the way my grandmother did back in the thirties: fold a clean tea towel or dishtowel into a triangle, wrap it around your middle … [read more...]

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Homemade Tea Favors

April 30, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Homemade tea blends are easy to make and package perfectly as favors for wedding or shower guests. The hardest part is deciding what kind of tea you want to make. Once it is all made up, you will find you have lots and lots of it, because a little bit of dried leaves go a long, long way. Make loose-leaf tea by picking your own homegrown leaves or buying tea in bulk, and blend the leaves as you like, adding herbs and spices. My first tea was mint tea, because I love it and because I have a large … [read more...]

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Homemade Horchata

April 23, 2012 By Lindsay 3 Comments

My husband and I are hosting a Cinco De Mayo fiesta at our house this year, so we thought it’d be fun to whip up our favorite Mexican beverage for the occasion – Horchata! One thing I love about this drink is that it can be made in so many different ways. For example, you can experiment with different types of rice, or you can add a handful of your favorite nuts to change the flavor profile. I even like to add a little rum or brandy for the adults at the party! Homemade Horchata • ¾ cup … [read more...]

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Simple Gifts: Packaged Chocolates

April 11, 2012 By Jeanne 2 Comments

It seems like this favor created itself. I had no idea what I wanted it to be, but I found an adorable product while browsing a canned food outlet - these little boxes of chocolate squares - which were very inexpensive and cute, and there were dozens of them... and the very best part is, I discovered that My Own Labels label shape 04 fit them just perfectly! This is how it came about: when I found the little boxes of chocolates I saw they would be a good candidate for favors if I could find a … [read more...]

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Owl Party Favors

April 4, 2012 By Sarah Leave a Comment

My daughter recently celebrated her first birthday! It's hard to believe its been a year since she arrived. Watching this little girl grow and learn has been an amazing journey. Most will agree that the first birthday party is not only a celebration of life, but also a day to commend those hardworking parents for a job well done. Finding a party theme can be difficult sometimes, but really all you have to do is look around. I found inspiration for Roxy's party in a hat! That's right...a hat. She … [read more...]

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Homemade Coffee & Berry Liqueurs

March 28, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Spring is a great time to start crafting a homemade liqueur. The bottles can age for a few months and be ready for a summer wedding, or for a few months longer and be perfect to hand out during the holidays. The recipes we've included are surprisingly simple and provide a good excuse to spend an afternoon in the kitchen... and several evenings doing taste tests! Served in (or given with) tiny glasses and paired with chocolate, these liqueurs become special gifts for loved ones, or festive thank-yous … [read more...]

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April Fools’ – Snakes In A Can!

March 19, 2012 By James Leave a Comment

Ever since I was a kid, I've been a little bit of a trickster. I loved being a little devil. All mostly harmless of course, but there was nothing more fun than watching someone turn rosy out of embarrassment from a well placed whoopee cushion. I used to love going into magic shops and novelty stores to buy all the gags I could. Fake mustaches, color changing gum, soap that makes you smell bad, a dollar bill on fishing line - I loved all the classics. And now that I've grown up, not much has changed! My … [read more...]

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Simple Gifts: Birthday Favors

March 14, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

In searching for a fun party activity for Stella’s birthday, I came across lots of cool plastic goodies, and realized this is something I would like to talk about first. Plastic is an important part of my life, that is, my committment to avoid it. At work, we have converted all of our packaging to be plastic-free. That sounds easy, but it wasn’t. It took a few years, lots of searching for alternative solutions, and not a small amount of convincing our staff and customers, but now we use only … [read more...]

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