Recently a fellow teacher got married – Congratulations, Mrs. C! To help her celebrate, we threw her a bridal shower just as the school year was wrapping up and before the official, “I do.” With a little bit of sleuthing we discovered that Mary Poppins was a favorite movie and story of the bride-to-be, so […]
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A County Fair Picnic Party #BeThere
One of the activities that I love most about summer is my annual visit to the County Fair! This has been a looong time tradition. It is a tradition that includes carnival games, rides, a flower show, horse races, livestock viewing, contests, vendors, and food – sooo much food. Fairs everywhere are known for their […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week Aloha Style
Summer is officially here, but I was lucky enough to get a taste of it early. During our Teacher Appreciation Week in May we were treated to a fun-filled week of Aloha spirit. As you know, I am a teacher – I love the time with my students and my time in the classroom. Teaching really […]
Dip Your Own Ice Cream Sandwich Treats
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SoHoppinGood #BlueBunny #CollectiveBias My ice cream lovin’ daughter’s birthday is today! Happy Birthday, Nicole! Last week I had to head to Walmart late at night to gather some craft supplies for my classroom, and Nicole decide to come […]
Entertaining Italian Style with Mary Giuliani
As my friends know, I love to throw a great party! But I also like to have fun too! I have found that the best way to enjoy my own party – is to plan and prep as much as possible before my guests arrive. I was very excited to talk with Caterer to the […]
A Saint Patrick’s Day Table and Dinner Menu
It seems like on St. Patrick’s Day, everybody is a little bit Irish! Maybe it is the charm of the leprechauns, the lure of gold, or the liveliness found in the Irish gift of gab – whatever the reason, people everywhere claim to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Maybe it’s just that the Irish (Yes, I […]
An Academy Awards to Remember – 2017
We thoroughly enjoyed watching the Oscars last night. From the opening song, Can’t Stop the Feeling, to the ending snafu of naming the wrong film for best picture – the night was another classic for the books. This one will go down in the history books as being the first time ever that a wrong […]
Oscars 2017 Best Picture Nominee Themed Party Menu
The Oscars will be here in just a few short days, and I am busy planning my party menu. I have not seen all of the movies that are up for best picture yet. I just have two more to see, and I plan on watching them by Sunday afternoon. The ones that I have seen? […]
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A Child’s Winter Wonderland Tea Party
There is something simply magical and memorable about a tea party. I love them! While tea parties are a perfect gathering anytime of the year, I love winter tea parties. Last year I shared with you my post, Hosting a Winter Tea Party. That party was a great time for my friends and me to […]
A New Year’s Eve Party Menu
I’m most definitely looking forward to our small gathering tomorrow night and preparing this tasty New Year’s Eve Party Menu. This is a collection of easy to eat, bite-sized foods that are perfect for any cocktail party. I love celebrating the beginning of a new year. Whether the year we are closing out was good or […]
