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What I DON’T Want for Mother’s Day

Mothers Day is just around the corner and everyone is asking the moms what we want. Im a simple gal and not particularly high maintenance in the gifts department. I dont want flowers or jewelry for Mothers Day or any other occasion really. In fact, my perfect Mothers Day gift would be doing without some things.

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What to Wear to a Semi-Formal Dinner

Oftentimes, companies and other organizations host semi-formal dinners in which their employees or members take part. Sometimes, choosing what to wear when invited to a semi-formal dinner can become problematic. When choosing semi-formal attire, think of weddings where guests do not necessarily have to wear tuxedos and ball gowns, which is formal attire, but also should not wear denim and sundresses, which is casual attire. Semi-formal attire is a step down from formal attire, but is more formal than casual attire.

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How to Light up your Backyard Party

Every year, we host a big Victoria Day fireworks party. For my American friends this means that yes, we celebrate the birthday of a long dead English Queen, but well take our holidays where we can get them. This past Victoria Day we hosted one hundred of our closest friends and neighbours (an annual event at our place) and even managed to relax and enjoy it ourselves! With July just around the corner and …

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The Complete Guide to Hostess Gifts for Every Occasion

The holiday season is here, and that means plenty of parties, gatherings and festive dinners. But with all the fun comes the stress of making sure you bring an appropriate hostess gift – should it be simple or splendid? Trinket or trifle? Small and thoughtful or fantastically fancy? Striking the balance on bringing just the right gift can feel like a bit of a minefield. Fear not! We’ve got the complete guide to hostess gifts for every occasion: Cocktail Party Guest Do: