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Easter Cupcakes

I just had to share this adorable Easter idea for making cupcakes very cute and special for your family or others.  Skip to My Lou is a feed I subscribe to that always has creative, easy to do projects with … Continue reading

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St. Pat’s Party Time

It’s our favorite day of the week, Tablescape Thursday of course! Me and my Mom threw together a little St. Pat’s party for our family. Very small affair but we sure had fun getting ready for it, starting with the … Continue reading

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St. Pat’s Day Celebration Dinner

Yes, we’ll be celebrating St. Patty’s day with a little Irish fair for dinner. Here’s what I’ve lined up. (PS click on any of the photos to go straight to the recipe, all courtesy of Food Network…my favorite place to … Continue reading

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I Love Paris Tablescape

It’s time for another Thursday Tablescape with Susan our hostess at Between Naps on the Porch. Hope you will join in the activities and I look forward to seeing your posts. Having traveled to Paris twice now, I can tell … Continue reading

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Tuna Shell Novelty Dinner

I’d like to take credit for this yummy dish, but honestly it is my mother-in-law’s recipe with a few minor tweaks to make it my own. But she is the one who came up with the novelty of serving this … Continue reading

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Birthday Favors and Thank You Stickers

As promised, I wanted to share with you my favor bags and birthday stickers I used for my granddaughter’s recent birthday party. The pink paper bags were picked up at a craft store in the food prep aisle I believe. … Continue reading

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Pink Punch and Napkin Rings

I’ve got a recipe for punch that is sure to please your guests. I’ve made it twice now and both times my guests drained the punch bowl so fast my head was spinning! Now I also put fresh pineapple and … Continue reading

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A Very Pink Birthday Party

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. My little grandbaby just turned 5 years old this past week and we had a grand party for her. As usual I plan things last minute but … Continue reading

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Dance Night

Welcome to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure to drop over there and see all the wonderful tablescapes listed this week. Kevin and his friends had their high school dance last weekend. To … Continue reading

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Valentine Get Together with Friends

See all of this Thursday’s tablescapes at Susan’s Between Naps on the Porch. Valentine’s can be a bit of a pricey “holiday” if your spouse takes you out to a nice dinner. And it seems every restaurant  knows that based … Continue reading

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