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I know. Christmas was about a minute ago but it’s time to get on the stick and start finalizing (or start making) your New Year’s Eve party plans. My New Year’s Eve plans include kids, cards, movies, games, and liberal use of the camera phone. But this isn’t just any old party? It’s ... Read More

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Have a bushel of peaches?  With the hot, dry summer around here, the peaches are ready early! Here is one of my favorite fresh peach dessert recipes -  Icebox Fresh Peach Dessert. It's fancy enough for a social gathering and simple enough to be a fast  family favorite.   It can be served ch... Read More

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This Sunday most of us will “spring forward” for daylight savings. Now that I am a parent this fills me with dread. The small people in my home have not, customarily, been great about embracing the time shift. But instead of dwelling on the inevitable 4:30 A.M. wake up that I will receive ... Read More

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I've gathered a couple of fun New Years printables for your party this weekend! A little festive signage from The 36th Avenue: A New Years bunting to adorn your walls from Catch My Party: A great crafting and printables round up from one of our DFW Mama's: And of course, our ... Read More

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I make one helluva Margarita. I should, my recipe was handed down to me on my Wedding Day from a dear family friend, Louise. (Seriously. My Mom made a recipe book for me that was compiled from recipes from family and friends. Louise included her legendary Margaritas. Her sister, Liz, included a card... Read More

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Whether your favorite hobby is crafting, scrapbooking, cooking, entertaining, exercising, reading or collecting antiques, at some point, you need space, systems and storage for your creations and collections. Boost your creativity with some of these organizing tips. General Guidelines Go Verti... Read More

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When you’re young and fancy-free, New Year’s Eve is a big deal - the crowning event on your very packed social calendar.  When you become a parent (and a mortgage holder) New Year’s Eve can easily get pushed aside after the holiday hustle and bustle. This year, ring in the New Year with fa... Read More

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Michelle Huxtable, author of The Gathering of Friends, shares her plan for an unforgettable New Year’s Even soiree. Chicken Cordon Bleu 3 whole chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) 1 lb. thinly sliced ham 16 oz. Swiss cheese 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 ½ c. hot water 3 tbsp. granula... Read More

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Guest Post from Karen Hutcherson and Ann Bender: The holiday season is already stressful and expensive but it doesn’t 
mean you can’t throw a fantastic party! We’ve put together a perfectly fabulous holiday dessert party around one of our favorite holiday treat, Peppermint. It’s eas... Read More

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I can't believe the holiday season is fast approaching! For me, the holidays represent a time of entertaining, visiting and togetherness. For some, that means stress. If it's your turn to host the holiday party, I offer you free online coupons from FabulousSavings.com so you can shop holiday ent... Read More

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