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$50 Valentine's Day Pack Giveaway With NickWillJack/Knot & Bow/Lucky Leaf

2012-01-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

I'm so glad Christmas is over, didn't it seem like it was going since July? I'm excited to share my first giveaway of the year, just in time for Valentine's Day. I'm super excited because one...

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Lucky Leaf Sweetheart Ginger Spice Apple Pie Review

2012-01-27T01:02:00.000-08:00

I've got another super sweet and and easy Valentine's recipe from Lucky Leaf that is perfect for those of you who are baker-challenged like me. If you haven't already, check out another easy...

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Tuesday Tutorial (On A Wednesday) - Foam Ball Party Decor

2012-01-25T12:06:00.000-08:00

On a recent trip to Hobby Lobby, they had a flyer devoted to party decorating with chenille stems, AKA pipe cleaners. They showed fun project ideas that won't break the decorating bank, and my...

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We Go Wednesday - Sugar Rush Baking Company

2012-01-25T06:32:00.000-08:00

Soo...somehow I forgot to mention my Cupcake Spy mission for Two Sugar Babies. I think I said something on FB, but somehow it didn't make it here! I had to do the painful job of visiting West...

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Tuesday Tip - Elements Of Design In Party Decor: Emphasis

2012-01-24T08:36:00.000-08:00

My elements of design in party decor post generated lots of buzz; I also received several emails for more in-depth ideas about why these ideas 'work'. By no means am I an expert with years of...

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My Valentine's Day Sweets And Treats Post On Today's Mama

2012-01-23T12:04:00.000-08:00

The Valentine's Day rush is on! Check out my Today's Mama post on great sweets and treats to inspire you like this fabulous red velvet heart cake. Whether you are having a quiet evening for two, a...

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Drink Of The Week - Mimosa Bar

2012-01-22T09:36:00.000-08:00

For our Toast In The New Year Brunch, I set up an easy bar with garnishes, juice and my weapon of choice, spumante, an Italian sparkling wine. I'm not a champagne connoisseur, but I do know my...

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Fiesta Friday - National Penguin Awareness Day

2012-01-20T09:24:00.000-08:00

Did you know today is Penguin Awareness Day? Not to be confused with World Penguin Day, which is April 25th. How do I know this? I don't know how I found out, I'm a fountain of...

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Elements Of Design In Party Decor: Balance

2012-01-18T16:50:00.000-08:00

Tuesday Tip - Lucky Leaf Cherry Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Review

2012-01-17T08:06:00.000-08:00

I love when Lucky Leaf sends me some goodies...in fact, more Valentine's Day stuff is on it's way, and there's a giveaway in the works...but I digress. Today, I'm sharing their fun...

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Fiesta Friday (On A Monday) - Chinese New Year 2012

2012-01-16T11:00:00.000-08:00

The Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, starts with the new moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. This year, it begins January 23 and is an extra...

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Drink Of The Week - Blueberry Vodka Lemonade

2012-01-15T07:34:00.000-08:00

Ok...you may stop drooling on your keyboard now....discovered this little gem from Pinterest. See why you need to get on that? The recipe calls for infusing the blueberries in the vodka...

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National Rubber Ducky Day

2012-01-12T10:12:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow may be Friday the 13th, but it's also National Rubber Ducky Day! In 1970, when Ernie performed “Rubber Ducky” on Sesame Street, it became an iconic American symbol, and today, still evokes...

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Tuesday Tip/Fiesta Friday - Elements Of Design In Party Decor

2012-01-10T10:44:00.000-08:00

Way back yon, when dessert tables were on the cusp of taking over the party world, I did a Tuesday Trend on dessert table tips and tricks. In my art class, I've recently discovered the eight...

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First Birthday Ideas IV On Today's Mama

2012-01-09T08:51:00.000-08:00

I've always started off the first post of the year with the bestest first there is, the First Birthday. My littlest niece AKA She For Whom The Pink Safari Baby Shower Was For has a First this...

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Drink Of The Week - Pink Grapefruit Margaritas

2012-01-08T06:05:00.000-08:00

I saw this fabulous drink on Pinterest so of course, I had to have it! Recipe courtesy of Barefoot Contessa’s How Easy Is That via There Goes Cupcake and serves four. 1 cup ruby red...

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Fiesta Friday/Real Party - Toast In The New Year Brunch

2012-01-06T13:46:00.000-08:00

The perfect way to start 2012...have a few friends over for brunch! That's what we did on Sunday. A few guests were still hurting at 11 a.m...even we were a little slow, having to get up early...

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Toast In The New Year Brunch Inspiration Board

2012-01-05T18:32:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! I am back, starting 2012 with a bang. Appropriately enough, tomorrow is the big reveal of our Toast In The New Year Brunch but today, I'm sharing how I pulled it all together....

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11 Hot Blog Stuff From 2011

2011-12-30T07:03:00.000-08:00

Here we are, another year is coming to a close! Of course, that means it time for my blog-in-review (check out 2010). Once again, the boys got everything they wanted, and this year, I'm working on a...

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We Go Wednesday - Seattle's 50 North Restaurant

2011-12-28T14:00:00.000-08:00

If you are looking for a chic/family-friendly/gluten-free/vegan & vegetarian restaurant in Seattle, check out our trip there in my Today's Mama post on University Village's 50 North.

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Interview With Monica Leonelle + Kindle Fire Giveaway

2011-12-26T08:30:00.000-08:00

When I was younger and had all the time in the world, I was a serious reader...I devoured books by authors like Stephen King, Piers Anthony, and Anne McCaffrey. Yeah, I was all into sci-fi, fantasy...

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Merry Christmas 2011!

2011-12-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

From our family to yours, the best of times during the holiday season!

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Antipasto Kabobs With California Black Olives

2011-12-24T12:28:00.000-08:00

If you have holiday potlucks to attend, nothing beats food on a stick. The presentation makes everything look so much prettier. I discovered this recipe from The Hungry Housewife and...

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Last Minute Christmas Party Ideas

2011-12-22T18:25:00.000-08:00

I almost forgot to share some of my ideas I've been using lately, I'm all about fun but easy projects and I've got a few for you... Have a party to attend and need an easy way to get everyone in the...

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Tuesday Tip (On A Wednesday) New Year's With Kids/Candy Jewelry Box With Wrigley's

2011-12-21T12:28:00.000-08:00

OK, so I make a lot of blog promises, that I keep but for some reason, I've been ridiculously busy with Christmas stuff and haven't been keeping my promises, like sharing all the projects I'm...

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