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Twins And Birthday Parties: Do You Have To Invite Both?
How do you handle twins and birthday parties? As a mother of two sets of twins, the daughter of twins, and the daughter-in-law of twins (crazy, huh?) Im tackling this issue with a lot of experience. Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions: 1. If you invite a child to a birthday party, should you invite his or her twin as well, even if they are not in the same class?
10 Rules For Successful Re-Gifting
Re-gifting used to be taboo. It was the sort of thing you would never do, or at least never admit to doing. But due to the great recession we have become increasingly more time crunched and more thoughtful about over-spending. It only makes sense that with these changes in our lives, we have also seen a change in our philosophy toward re-gifting. The stigma has lessened and the act of re-gifting has become more commonplace and necessary.
How To Throw A Summer Swim Birthday Party
My daughter has a June birthday so swim parties are perfect for her. Unfortunately, we don't have a pool so we were never able to take advantage of this until now. Long story short, our house had water damage and we had to move out for a few weeks. The good news was the house we rented…
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:
Healthy Cocktail Party Food + Kid-Friendly Recipes
We love to entertain and serve delicious food during the cocktail hour that will set the tone for a classy soiree. At the same time, we know the challenge of keeping kids content at the same event so the adults can enjoy themselves! Luckily, we have some great ideas to help you to do both!…
Fun Food Ideas for Final Four Football Parties!
We are down to the Final Four teams left standing in the NFL. This weekend the New York Giants will play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, and the Baltimore Ravens will play the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. The winner of those two games will play in the Super Bowl on Sunday February 5th.
Bring Healthy and Festive Treats to Holiday Parties
If youve ever headed out to a holiday party concerned that there will only be calorie-laden options, youre not alone. In fact, this is one of our clients biggest holiday concerns. But don’t fret – there are plenty of ways to guarantee that you’ll have food choices that won’t set you back hundreds or thousands of calories.
Royal Obsession: Will & Kate
One day. One short day! Those are the words I imagine are doing roller coaster loops in Kate Middleton’s mind right about now. She is set to marry His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales on Friday morning, making her the luckiest girl in the world, I’m pretty sure. If anyone is livin’ the dream right now, it is most definitely Kate Middleton.
Kids’ Christmas Party Food Ideas
While wishing your guests a merry little Christmas, don’t let the stress of the season get in the way of your good mood – especially when it comes to holiday parties! Instead of running yourself ragged planning an overly elaborate affair, remember that Christmas is a time for friends, family and love. With a little creativity, and some of these helpful tips, you can put together a memorable menu for your kids’ party without a lot of fuss and flurry.