As the holiday season ramps up, we’re bound to come across the inevitable holiday party appetizers. As much as we love them, appetizers can be some of the biggest saboteurs when it comes to... Read more >>

Thanksgiving is ‘round the corner, followed closely by other biggies in December. Are you hosting a group? Feeling stressed about it? I’m here to help. These twelve steps will help you... Read more >>

“I’m going to be asked by my aunt—yet again—why I’m not married  and I’m tired of answering the question with ‘Because I haven’t met anyone... Read more >>

The holidays are nigh and children are understandably excited and filled with anticipation. Televisions are filled with advertisements that target children and adults alike. Coupled with all of this... Read more >>

In light of the recession, many people are forgoing conventional dinner parties and instead opting for a rich but simplified menu. Having come to be known as chic “Wine Parties,”... Read more >>

A few weeks ago, I attended a lovely holiday party organized by a couple of women for a small group of mom bloggers. Let me put emphasis on the word “small.” It was a crafting party, so... Read more >>

One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to take in movies with storylines that center on this wonderful winter season. I can’t think of a better reason to invite a few... Read more >>

See this scrumptious food? Well, once upon a time it was chilling, minding its own business on an heirloom china dinner plate. And now? You guessed it. In your belly. Your poor belly. Twenty-four... Read more >>

Since we are are feeling some of the ramifications of this blasted economy, I thought it might be a good time to suggest some holiday ideas that are affordable to just about all of us. Many of my more... Read more >>

As we quickly approach the holiday season, it seems that the urge to entertain becomes progressively stronger. Personally, I love to entertain and I take a lot of pleasure and pride in the effort that... Read more >>