For many moms, decorating for Easter begins with one kitchen technique: How to hard boil an egg.
Interestingly, while 80% of us think we know how to hard boil an egg, it turns out that many of us (including me!) haven’t been doing it right. Here’s step-by-step advice from the American Egg Board. I can’t wait […]

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Birthday party ideas are even better if they cost almost nothing and can do double-duty after the party is over. Here’s one!

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Halloween costumes for 2010 have been featured in Sunday circulars for weeks. This year, the hottest Halloween costumes and décor reflect…

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Hosting a summer teen birthday party can be easy and a lot of fun–especially if you choose the perfect theme. While Twilight parties for teens are very popular due to the release of “Eclipse,” we have other ideas for great summer birthday parties.
Beach and pool parties are particularly good teen party choices. These parties can […]

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Flowers make the most elegant centerpieces for spring holidays and celebrations. Use this inspiration board to help you create or purchase the best centerpieces for your celebration.  Here are descriptions of the arrangements above, some of which include directions on how to create them:
Different sized containers (top, left): You can use miscellaneous containers to […]

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Event planner Preston Bailey is truly one of the profession’s geniuses. He can transform huge, empty indoor and outdoor spaces into magical settings of light and grandeur. (The fact that many of his clients have six-figure event budgets helps, of course!) Still, his designs are exquisite.
If you want a visual treat, look at the before-and-after […]

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It’s not too late to decorate for Halloween. If you just haven’t had the time to create intricate and labor intensive festive décor, we have a few simple ideas. Here are six very easy to assemble decorations you can put together in no time at all:
Festive votive (from Better Homes and Gardens) Place a large […]

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We are always inspired by beautiful creations, and these wedding cakes, created by some amazing bakers, are certainly among the prettiest!
What these fabulous wedding cakes have in common is that through the use of icing color, flower sprays, or the shapes and color of decoration details, they all suggest Fall.
Why not use these gorgeous cakes […]

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Here’s a beautiful inspiration board to suggest great ideas for party decor for any dinner party or other upcoming celebration.  All of these talented designers use the rich beautiful colors of fall, plus natural elements that add depth to their designs.
When creating or selecting fall centerpieces and arrangements, choose a variety of colors and elements. […]

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 1) Poker cake designed by Caryn’s Cakes 2) Yankee fan cake designed by It’s A Piece of Cake;       3) Pool billiard cupcakes designed by The Pink Cake Box 4) Spartan State stadium cake designed by A Piece O’ Cake  5) 3 tiered basketball cake designed by Carolyn’s Sweet Tooth
Here are some fantastic […]

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