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Combat pandemic weariness. Brené Brown is on the media circuit promoting her new podcast. I’m listening to her describe the growing weariness that we all are experiencing. She makes the point that in the past we have geared up for…
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Festive, Memorable and Sometimes in Flames. One of our holiday traditions began at least four generations ago and my grandchildren look forward to it. We pour brandy over a Plum Pudding and set it alight. We dim the lights and…
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Have fun at your own party! Giving a holiday party always sounds like a good idea at the time you make the decision. When it’s party time, you are wondering what you could have been thinking. It is such a…
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I use trays more in nice weather than I do any other time of year. I’m always carrying food or drinks from inside to out and back again. I have a variety of sizes and shapes. Here are some snappy…
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Next time you roast or grill, just go outside and grab some leaves! I love all types of grilling during the warmer months. One type I haven’t tried is using leaf wraps around what I’m grilling. Leaves are very useful…
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Oven or Barbecue – Pizza Stones, Pizza Peels, Pizza Wheels. We have a daughter who has excelled at pizza making. When she gets going, dinner is always fun. Now that the weather is warm, we are moving outside and claiming…
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Delicious and time-saving! Slice and bake cookies are useful year-round, but I find them especially helpful for summer entertaining. Make the dough, refrigerate or freeze it and it will be ready whenever you need it. When ready to use, slice…
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Forget the pencil drawn circles with post-its! Seating a table or tables is important and time consuming. If it is for a large party, there are always last minute adjustments as guests’ attendance can change. One of the many party-giving…
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“A good marriage is one where each partner secretly suspects they got the better deal.” Anonymous We’re approaching wedding season, and reader Susan G. requested an article about hosting a bridal shower. The maid/matron of honor, bridesmaids, family members…
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