I’ll admit, event planning is not a job for the faint of heart. It’s a stressful job, which can sometimes make for a stressful life! That, and, well, I run two businesses. Oh, and did I mention the three kids?! So, yeah, balanced living sometimes eludes me. In fact, I […]
Some of our first experiences with vegetables probably relate to our mothers telling us to eat them and us not wanting to! As a kid, the tastes and textures of vegetables can be off putting unless doctored up. Boiled potatoes, blegh. Potatoes sliced and fried or with a mound of […]
Black and white wedding photos: Ageless, timeless, classic! Last week when I was talking about bridesmaid dresses, I poked fun at the ‘90s as an era of questionably stylish fashion, at least when it came to weddings. And yes, I’m aware the 90s are very in now! And some of […]
One of the most stressful times of your life is planning your wedding, especially if you’re trying to undertake the task alone (which please don’t, there’s a lot to do and we’re here to help!). With so many different items on your long to-do list, you’re bound to feel spread […]
Hey there! Don’t you just LOVE getting stuff in the mail! I mean, you probably already know that I’m a HUGE Amazon shopper, but when you get something for FREE, it’s like Christmas or your birthday when it’s really not even that time of year! I’d never really heard of […]
Relax! It’s your wedding day! How to make the jitters go away! So much planning, preparation and anticipation go into a wedding. A thousand decisions, so many details to think of, and tons of stress to get it all done — and to do it the way you want. (Not to mention the […]
We heart these thrifty gifty ways to surprise your Valentine! February is for lovers! Or is that Virginia? I think it’s both. Anyway, I’m not writing about Virginia this month because, well, I live in California. Nuff said! And besides, it’s Valentine’s Day this month! What a lovely, sweet, lovey dovey day we get […]
Are You Ready For Some Football? I get super psyched about planning a Super Bowl party! It’s not like I’m that IN to football (as you may recall, I’ve already put it out there that I’m a little football challenged), but it’s the excitement of the day! The fans are […]
We’ve heard it a million times… presentation is everything! Especially when it comes to Christmas presents. Yeah, I know, the peel-off sticky bows are easy. But they are jenky as heck! Set aside a day to have some fun and get crafty! Honestly, it will be a win-win, especially if […]
A few weeks ago, I got some news that put a smile on my face! I mean, it was a holiday weekend so I was already feeling the bliss of cocktails and a food coma or two, but before that happened, I found out that The Party Goddess! Vodka & […]
