Planning My Party is Underway
I’m late in getting my post up today because I’ve been pulling out my all my dishes and glasses and serving dishes to find what looks nice with what. I also had a consult today with my gifted designer – my dear neighbor – who charges me only a cup of tea and a few […]
Entertaining Haiku
Today is a Haiku theme day. Planning, arranging Invite friends and family Engage, share, listen
7 Ways to be a Gracious Hostess
1. Don’t be tired when the actual party starts. Plan well so you have at least an hour to relax before the party. Unfortunately, I speak from experience that I was emotionally and physically tired right before the door bell rang. I don’t think I enjoyed my guests as much as I could have. 2. […]
Have a Party Outside
With the warm weather soon approaching, you can always have a party outside. BBQs are an easy event to have with your guests bringing side dishes. Your kid’s red wagon or an ice chest filled with ice can hold your drinks. You can set up a wading pool for the kids to play around in. […]
There’s a Reason Why We Have Convenience Foods
When I was younger, I would eye other customer’s grocery items as I stood in the check out aisle. Hmmm, they don’t eat very healthy because I see convenience foods. Why can’t they just make it themselves I would muse. Today I cringe at my youthful arrogance because now I see the reason why people […]
Start Off Easy and Simple With One Guest
So maybe you want to have a party but the thought of it is still too much to think about all at one time. Then start off with inviting one friend over but make it a little more elegant. Fluff it up a bit. Make your guest feel like she’s glad she came and that […]
Creating a Second Act in My Life
Today I’m taking a break from 31 Days of Fearless Entertaining because Second Act.com has asked the 40’s – 50’s age group bloggers who are creating a second act in their own life to share their stories. Often I bite my tongue and hold my breath as I watch my kids struggle, stumble and find […]
Need Some More Party Ideas?
Today I wanted to share some of my favorite party and entertaining blogs. When I’m actually looking for specific ideas, I skim the blogs and concentrate on their pictures. I’m looking for what appeals to me and for a style that resonates with my heart. The blogs are in no particular order. 1. Celebrations at […]
5 Easy Steps to Throwing Your Toddler a Great Party – Guest Post
Thanks to Jan Udlock for having me guest post on her blog for Word Count Blogathon 2012. By Estelle Sobel Erasmus Planning my now three-year-old toddler’s birthday party every year usually takes on all the stealth of a military mission. Cake ordered. Check. Dora topper for cake that birthday girl-to-be requested. Check again. Every day […]
A Mother’s Hospitality Legacy
Since hospitality is a key element in my faith, I want to leave my children a legacy of opening my home and inviting others to be part of our family. When my kids were younger for four or five years in November, we opened our home to 20 or so teenagers along with some parents […]
