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Kylenari Wedding Cookies

March 30, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

When our son Kyle and his fiancée Ari got married, David and I, as parents of the groom, made bottles of lilikoi liqueur to give out to all the guests. It was very special, we felt quite satisfied and looked forward to the wedding with anticipation. But as the wedding date approached, something began to nag at us, something about the children guests... What about them? They were not going to get liqueur. If I were a child at this wedding, I would be most unhappy to be one of the few who would not … [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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Handmade Doily Baskets

March 21, 2012 By Lindsay 2 Comments

Handmade doily baskets are the perfect carrier for Easter egg-shaped treats, and they make cute around-the-house displays that you can use for knick-knacks after the holiday is over. Here in Portland, I can generally find secondhand doilies at my local thrift store for less than a dollar, which is well worth the price – especially if they’re handmade. Molded into little bowls, these doilies resemble little bird’s nests, and make perfect Easter gifts for friends and family. To make your own … [read more...]

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Yogurt Covered Berry Clusters

March 16, 2012 By Zoe Leave a Comment

I’m so excited for the arrival of Spring! In Orlando, this close to the equator, I get to receive it pretty early, (as a Portland native, I’m still getting used to it). Spring weather quickly melts into the hot and sticky summer of the South. I intend to celebrate the fleeting - cooler and more bearable - sunshine by turning some ordinary dried cranberries and blueberries into melt-in-your-mouth morsels to share with friends at work. I experimented with a few different recipes before deciding … [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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Baby Announcements

March 9, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Announce the birth of your child in style! Hand out the classic tobacco cigar to the guys- and to those who don't smoke, hand out cigars of chocolate or bubble gum. Wrap them with cigar bands that have your baby's name and birth date, to create a memento that may never be consumed. Helpful Links Note Cards • I chose the "Treasury" style in Blue. Cigar Band Labels • I chose the "Treasury" style in Blue. Chocolate Cigars • From www.candywarehouse.com Bubble Gum Cigars • From … [read more...]

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Marshmallow Kisses

February 29, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Tiny babies take large amounts of love and patience. And these tiny marshmallows are the perfect thing to celebrate the arrival of such a wonderful little bundle, because they take love and patience too. Yes, it’s really great to create something quickly when you don’t have a lot of time, which is often the case. But there are times when you want to throw efficiency out the window, and just give yourself up to doing a really nice job, and forget about how long it takes. This is when you are making … [read more...]

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Salt Dough Blarney Stone Charms

February 27, 2012 By Zoe Leave a Comment

For Saint Patrick’s Day this year we’re having a green potluck. My roommate Beth is Irish and we try to do something special each year- just for fun! Knowing there will be an abundance of leprechaun and shamrock themed food, I wanted to shake things up by making a non-perishable gift that focuses on a different part of Irish culture- The Blarney Stone! There are several legends that are responsible for the mysticism surrounding the stone. One legend says that the Lord of Muscry in 14th or 15th … [read more...]

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DIY Art Coasters

February 22, 2012 By Anna Leave a Comment

A favor idea for your next party: add your own art coasters! This is a neat idea for a party or get together for children or adults. Order some coasters, supply pens and then watch the creativity flow. At the end of the party you can round them up and perhaps take a few photos to share with all the party goers- or send them home with guests as a reminder of the time they spent with you. Sometimes being asked to be creative on the spot can be daunting. To aid guests who might feel a little shy … [read more...]

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Wedding Mints

February 17, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Mints have been a classic wedding favor since the nineteenth century, when they were given in the form of peppermint candies as a luxurious sweet in the days when white sugar was rare and costly. Today, mints are still the sweet of choice for American brides, and you can add a personal touch by making them yourself and adding a personalized label. Ingredients: • 12 oz. cream cheese • 3 lbs. powdered sugar • 6 drops peppermint flavoring, or as desired • food coloring Put all ingredients … [read more...]

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