Planning to ring in the New Year with a champagne toast? Think outside of the box with these creative cocktail recipes - they're sure to start 2013 off with a bang! Poinsettia Champagne Cocktail Ingredients (makes one drink) 1/2 ounce Cointreau or triple sec Champagne 3 ounce cranberry juice Directions Chill all of the ingredients beforehand. Pour … [Read more...] about Champagne Cocktail Recipes
Holidays
The Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas
Here are some guidelines that we adhere to throughout the holiday season: 1. DO wear holiday gear. 2. DON'T drive yourself crazy in an effort to be the uber-Martha Stewart. Homemade gifts are for suckers - unless you have some sort of super talent. 3. DO use Christmas to your advantage as a parent; threaten your kids with no gifts until the cows come home - or until … [Read more...] about The Do’s and Don’ts of Christmas
Holiday Travel Tips and Tricks
I was feeling overwhelmed yesterday and I'm not sure why. Maybe holiday malaise has already sunk in? Could it be that I have pushed myself so incredibly hard over the last year that I am fried? How about the fact that I am going away this weekend and I have so much sh*t to do?I don't know. More than likely a little bit of all of the above. This is exactly what vacations are … [Read more...] about Holiday Travel Tips and Tricks
How to Make Wrapping Paper Christmas Tree Decorations
Want to give your home a festive touch? Christmas decorations can be super expensive so I came up with the idea of making all my decorations with wrapping paper this year. Different papers, different decorations. Make your own with just a few simple supplies! So cute! Supplies Wrapping paper Construction paper Tape Scissors Glue (either spray adhesive … [Read more...] about How to Make Wrapping Paper Christmas Tree Decorations
Christmas Office Decorating Themes
Turning your workplace into a haven of holiday merriment is a great way to get your staff excited about the upcoming season. To give your office a touch of charm this holiday season, select a theme around which to decorate your space. By adopting a specific decorating motif, you can ensure that your office space is cohesively decorated (a must for all those Type-A readers … [Read more...] about Christmas Office Decorating Themes