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How To Host A Hallo-Wine Party

Great idea for Saturday Night - Halloween Eve this year! Adults should have fun too.

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Pour the Red, White and Boo!

This Halloween make sure the adults have fun too. The holiday falls on a Sunday, so make it spooktacular by hosting a Hallo-Wine Party!  Why should kids have all the fun? With that in mind, serve up the red, white and boo and feature some really wicked wines!

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TIPS ON HOW TO HOST A MOVIE NIGHT SUMMER CELEBRATION | Hersheys Syrup Summer Celebrations

A blast on a budget and the easiest party you'll ever host! This is a how 2 host post and their are 2 more in the series. URL:  summercelebrations.info

Let the Sun Shine In Part II – How to brighten up your inside space from the outside in.

Yellow is the Hot color for flowers in 2010... great tips and ideas in this post.

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Let the Sun Shine In Part II – How to brighten up your inside space from the outside in.

Post from Elizabeth – In a few easy steps, you can take the natural beauty you’ve created in your outdoor space and share it with your indoor space – good use of resources, right? Here’s how to simply cut some flowers from your outdoor space and bring the sunshine inside.

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Let the Sun Shine Part I: Brighten Up your Outdoor Space with Yellow Flowers

Brighten Up your Outdoor Space with Yellow Flowers

Let the Sun Shine Part I: Brighten Up your Outdoor Space with Yellow Flowers

One of my favorite annual “chores” is planting my container garden every May.  My friends make fun of me and refuse to come to the nursery with me because they’ve spent many an hour walking and waiting while I debate which plants will make it to my yard.  Needless to say over the years this trip has become a sole expedition.  My mom is the only one who will tolerate this adventure.  Please note, I’m cut from the same cloth as she is, she’s busy milling around trying to make her final selections, and she doesn’t realize how long I’m taking!

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The HOT New “IT” Comfort Food – Mom’s Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

An American Mom Classic and in my book one of the greatest comfort food pairings of all time, tomato soup and grilled cheese is now being featured on the menus of high-end restaurants across the country. It’s stealing the spotlight as the trendy comfort food of choice; toppling the very played-out gourmet versions of mac and cheese we have seen over the past few years. So, take your cue from the culinary world and serve some up at your next soiree. For recipes and ideas link to the post... URL:  www.partybluprintsblog.com

Twist on the Traditional Mardi Gras King Cake

This is a quick and simple way to make a King Cake of your own for Fat Tuesday.

Short Cut “King Cakes” for Mardis Gras!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Video Tips

DIY Valentine’s Day Video Tips

View our red-hot, money saving tips for a Chinese-Inspired Valentine’s Day.  Segment for Jim Robinson at Money Talk News.   Jim has more tips for you so view the full article at MoneyTalkNews.com

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TOP 5 TIPS for Valentine’s Day on a budget!

From the pros at Money Talk News this article has great ways to give from the heart and celebrate this Valentine's Day that won't hurt your wallet. Ideas for saving on flowers, food, and gifts!

Shake January Doldrums with Chocolate Fondue!

You can melt your kids’ hearts and surprise them with a really special dessert, or go all out and turn Friday into Fondue Night.

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Shake January Doldrums with Chocolate Fondue!

Chocolate Fondue is a great way to shake the January Doldrums.   Fondue is fun to do and chocolate puts everybody in a good mood.  You can melt your kids’ hearts and surprise them with a really special dessert, or go all out and turn Friday into Fondue Night.  Invite friends over to share some dessert, play cards or board games and kick off the weekend right.  One of the things I love best about fondue is it brings everybody to the table to stimulate conversation and spark fun  – even makes my 13 year old smile and join in !

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A Guide to Hosting a Donation Drive for Haiti

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How to Come Together Right Now for Haiti!

1. Identify organizations providing relief (e.g., www.redcross.org, www.wfp.org, www.salvationarmyusa.org).
2. Research thoroughly your top 3 choices, here> http://www.bbb.org/us/article/bbb-advises-donors-on-how-to-vet-haiti-earthquake-charity-appeals-14644.Select an organization that is capable of getting the donations directly to the Haitians in need.
3. Identify specific items the selected organization is collecting. Typically, money, water, canned goods, non-perishable food, first aid and essential supplies are the 1st priority. Get exact payee information for donations by check.
4. If your community has organized a formal relief effort, see how you can provide support.  If your community has not organized a formal relief effort, here are some suggestions for you to host one:

Tips for “Hosting” a Donation Drive:

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