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How to Set a Coastal Grandmother Table

It’s the latest trend in home decor that evokes a cozy and welcoming ambience with some vintage pieces, shades of blue and neutral elements but with a sophisticated and modern touch that only a grandmother can provide. It’s the Coastal Grandmother look and you may already be doing this in your own home! Don’t worry, however, if you want to…
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Tropical Birthday Party: Hawaiian-Inspired

One of the traditions in my family, since I was a child, is allowing the birthday girl or boy to choose their party theme and menu. So when my daughter had a milestone birthday this summer, right in the middle of COVID, she requested a tropical birthday party with a Hawaiian-inspired menu. Normally, it would have been a larger party,…
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A Sentimental Mother/Son Friendsgiving Dinner

How to commemorate the senior year of one of your children with a special event that involves both their friends and their parents? I can’t think of anything more memorable than a Mother/Son Friendsgiving! Of course, it could be a Mother/Daughter or Father/Son gathering, or whatever combination works for you, but any way you organize it, I guarantee you (or…
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Mother Son Friendsgiving Dinner

A Sentimental Mother/Son Friendsgiving Dinner

Al Fresco· Celebrations· Fall· Party Themes· Thanksgiving· Theme Parties

How to commemorate the senior year of one of your children with a special event that involves both their friends and their parents? I can’t think of anything more memorable than a Mother/Son Friendsgiving! Of course, it could be a Mother/Daughter or Father/Son gathering, or whatever combination works for you, but any way you organize it, I guarantee you (or…
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Amazing Million Dollar Spaghetti Recipe

Entrees· Food· Recipes

One of my most requested meals by friends, family and my kids’ friends!! This spaghetti casserole takes about 45 mins to prep, but you need to refrigerate for at least an hour, so it’s the perfect make-ahead meal. I often will make this the day before, cover & refrigerate overnight, simply add the rest of the marinara sauce and cook…
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You Can Host a Successful Home Party

Al Fresco· Backyard· Blue/Violet/Purple· Celebrations· Food· Food & Drink· Lifestyle· Organization· Projects & Crafts· Spring· Table Linens· Theme Parties

The idea of how to host a successful home party for 200+ high schoolers and their families sounds like an enormous task, doesn’t it? Just the thought of it can give anyone anxiety!  So, how did I create a large home party (64 kids and 140 parents and grandparents) seamlessly with grace, fun and calm for a fun evening? Keep reading. ….
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Coastal Grandmother

How to Set a Coastal Grandmother Table

Dinnerware· Flatware· Glassware· Grandma Dinner Night· Summer· Table Linens· Tablescapes

It’s the latest trend in home decor that evokes a cozy and welcoming ambience with some vintage pieces, shades of blue and neutral elements but with a sophisticated and modern touch that only a grandmother can provide. It’s the Coastal Grandmother look and you may already be doing this in your own home! Don’t worry, however, if you want to…
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