Happy First Day of Summer!
Often I struggle with the question: Am I doing the right things with my blog, with my website and with all of my social media interactions? Because the right things do help. Learning tips about how to market yourself better on the net are important. Learning when and how often you should tweet or post […]
Service Quotes to Inspire
I believe we all should take a day in our week to rest. To relax. To ponder. To re-connect in our relationships. So on Sundays, I want to share quotes with you. And these beautiful pictures are from my older brother’s photography stash. Thanks, Robbie! “Love is not patronizing and charity isn’t about pity, it […]
Last Day Conclusions to 31 Days of Fearless Entertaining
I can’t put it off any longer. Part of me is sad that today is the last day of the Blogathon and the last day of my 31 Days. And there’s a large part of me that is relieved that it’s over because I feel like at times, I’ve droned on and on about this […]
More Things I’ve Learned From Having a Party – Part II
Yesterday my list was getting too long so I wanted to share more ideas I learned from Thursday’s party. 1. Give yourself grace because you will be tired. I found myself really tired the day of the party even before it started. I thought to myself that I had planned well enough and yet I […]
7 Things I Learned From Having a Party – Part I
Yesterday I had a five women to my house for a Baked Potato and Dessert Bar. Here are few of my thoughts: 1. Run don’t walk to the phone or your computer and invite your friends to your home. (flowers on the bathroom sink) It was so much fun to laugh and talk with friends […]
Entertaining is Not About Me
In the beginning as parents, we make it about us. What our kids do – what they achieve – what they even wear. But as they mature and we mature as parents, we realize that their choices are somewhat of a reflection of how we trained them, but in the long run, we see that […]
Baked Potato and Dessert Bar Coming Right Up
For people who were raised with hospitality, you probably don’t understand anxiety about having friends over. I’m not talking about having your best friend over for coffee and one more chocolate chip cookie. I’m talking “setting a date and actually cleaning the house” type of party. Well, I’m proud to announce I have set a […]
Send Out the Invitation: You’re Committed Now
Being a planner, I like to get all my ducks in a row before I start anything. So you’d think that I’d have a theme and a list of people who I’m going to invite first. Well, I have to jump in and send out my invitations first. Why? Because I’ll be committed. People will […]
5 Reasons You Should Party
You’re sitting at home on the couch, flipping through blogs or magazines, and you see a picture of a small gathering of people. You think to yourself that looks like fun but having a party or entertaining is so much work. Well…yes, it is. However, there are many benefits to a gathering, too. 1. Getting […]
