11th December 2009
Having Family Holiday Traditions adds a wonderful dimension to your holiday season. There is so much emphasis on the the whole gift selection, gift buying aspect of Christmas, that sometimes that becomes the main focus of the holidays. It shouldn’t be t...
23rd November 2009
Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and the planning is already started at our home. For over 15 years, we have hosted Thanksgiving weekend for all the family. The guest list runs for 15 to 30 depending on who can travel in any given year. It is my most f...
29th August 2009
Getting into college and the whole college application process can be a stressful journey for both students and parents alike. From 1999 through 2005, as a mother of four, I spend endless hours helping, advising and consoling our children as they were app...
27th August 2009
Securing the college letters of recommendation is a big part of the college application process. It can be a daunting task for many students. It may be the first time they have ever asked for a reference. They may also not understand the importance that t...
12th August 2009
Planning a rehearsal dinner should be fun and exciting. Here are some rehearsal dinner ideas that can lessen your stress and allow you to embrace and enjoy every minute of the planning process. Having just hosted our first rehearsal dinner, I can share s...
03rd August 2009
Back to school or off to college…It is the time of the summer that both students and their parents feel like ATM machines that have short circuited. You are just hemorrhaging cash. For the college bound students, the expenses begin to mount as dorm room...
17th July 2009
School will open in weeks and now is the time that Booster Club organizations everywhere are planning for the kick off of their respective seasons. With these trying economic conditions, Booster Clubs will need to become more creative than ever in their f...
02nd July 2009
For many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high scho...
27th June 2009
Summer is here and it is a wonderful time to plan an outdoor party with your friends and family. The ability to entertain outdoors offers a plethora of possibilities for great gatherings and parties. It gives you flexibility in your guest list and lots of...
12th June 2009
Fourth of July is just around the corner, so light up the onset of summer with a great gathering. Start your plans now so that you can insure your guests will be available as that is always a busy holiday. You can print or buy invitations or save your m...
08th May 2009
High school and college graduations are looming on the horizon. These are special and momentous events for both you and your graduate. Planning you graduation party should be a fun and exciting project. Don’t let your graduation party get lost in the c...
10th April 2009
Cinco de Mayo is the perfect event for a great Mexican fiesta theme party. It is commonly thought that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s independence day. This is not correct. The 5th of May celebrates the Battle of Puebla. It was during this battle that the ...
02nd April 2009
Easter is a celebration of rebirth both spiritually and physically. It is a spring holiday that welcomes in new growth and flowering. Trees are budding, flowers are slowly blooming, lawns are greening and the days grow longer. The dark and cold of winter ...
10th March 2009
March 17th is just around the corner so now is the time to start planning your St. Patrick’s Day party. St. Patrick’s day is a great reason for a party for young and old alike. It was always one of our favorite family events. Historically, St. Patric...
20th February 2009
There are millions of scholarship dollars available for prospective college students. The problem is trying to figure out where they are and how to apply. There are websites all over the net that are happy to assist you with this process for a fee. Stop ...
