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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.

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Short Cut “King Cakes” for Mardis Gras!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Video Tips

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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!

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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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Win $1,000 for your Super Bowl Party!

Score big with family and friends and bring your Super Bowl Bash from simple to SUPER!

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WIN $1,000 For Your Super Bowl Bash from The Nest!

Planning on celebrating Super Bowl Sunday? Then you will love this awesome giveaway where you can WIN $1,000 for your party!  My friends at the TheNest.com asked me to invite you to play,  so here’s your chance to Score Big with family and friends and take your party from simple to SUPER!

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A Simply Perfect Winter Dinner Party

Tips, Ideas, Menu and Recipes for how to host.

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A Simple Winter Dinner Party

Looking to shake the winter blues?  Try inviting some friends over for a winter dinner party.  Keep it simple, by going with rustic food and a bistro look on your table and put the focus on sharing time together.

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Super Ideas To Save Money on Your Super Bowl (or NFL Playoff) Parties!

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Host A Super “Super Bowl” or Playoff Party For Lots Less!

Economic woes shouldn’t keep you from hosting a Super, Super Bowl Bash this year. Here are a few clever, money saving tips to get (and keep) the party going.Read more at www.partybluprintsblog.com
 

The WHAT’s HOT 2010 in FOOD

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The hottest themes this coming year appear to be sustainability, local sourcing and nutrition. Some standouts on the list for me are mini-desserts, appetizer salads, amuse bouche, culinary cocktails and food-beer pairings. I will cover each of these this coming year and bring you simple and special ways to incorporate them as part of your home entertaining.  I was so excited to see “simplicity/back to basics” as a culinary theme make the top 20 trends.   I also love the hottest restaurant concept for 2010 – restaurants with gardens as well as more gluten and allergy free conscious menus.

Below is the list of the Top 20 Trends and here is the link to read the full survey >  Chef’s Survey – What’s Hot in 2010

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Nutella Fondue

It’s a crazy good dessert that’s sinfully special and so simple!

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Nutella Fondue Dessert

This dessert is over the top special and could not be more simple.  It’s perfect for parties of two or many more!  You can be creative and dip a lot more than biscotti.  Try apples, chocolates, marshmallows or anything else your heart desires – Nutella is good with everything!

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