I am getting into the holiday season full swing! I am busy planning my many gatherings and parties – making my menus, writing shopping lists, and decorating the halls with boughs of holly! But really between cooking, decorating, and the countless seasonal obligations, the holidays can be overwhelming. Expecting to entertain like a pro all …
November and December are very, very busy months in our household. Not only do we have the holidays, we also have four birthdays to celebrate! We recently celebrated my husband’s birthday, and in his honor I hosted a beer and food pairing dinner party for him and a few friends. Now I am not much …
The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition for many families. We have enjoyed so many different versions of this classic story. We have watched aspiring young dancers play both cast and leads put on by our local dance schools as well as big city ballet companies in San Jose, San Francisco, and Houston. This classic …
It seems like there is almost always a reason to celebrate at work! Weddings, new babies, birthdays, retirement – yep, we seem to have it covered. The most recent celebration was a 30th birthday. Since the birthday lady loves her puppy dog, along with her goats and chickens, we decided to throw her a, Dog-Gone …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
