Once upon a time, on a dark and stormy night, there was a little boy strolling down a long creepy street. His hands jittered as he glanced randomly in all directions. He could hardly stop his teeth from chattering as his wide eyes peered up at the decrepit old house that loomed before him. […]
Since we purchased our new home, I am constantly finding myself inviting company. We have so much more space for people to mill about and we enjoy doing it so much, that inviting company has become somewhat of a pastime. Over the past few years, we have come up with new ways […]
Most children love balloons, especially small kids. Finding balloon party supplies for a little one’s birthday or for any special get together that hosts children is really easy. There are a lot of options to consider and you might be surprised by the different recommendations that are offered. The first place that you […]
The fifth of May is a great day for a celebration. If you are planning a Cinco de Mayo party this year you might want to look at some different options in decorations, activities and food for your special event. Following are some great ideas for setting up a fun filled Cinco de Mayo […]
Birthdays seem to come and go with frightening frequency. After so many birthdays have passed, do you lose enthusiasm? Have you thought how you might make your own birthday invitations just a bit out of the ordinary, making the special day extraordinary? Sure, you can buy invitations with the usual sentiments of congratulations. To […]
People send birthday cards in the hopes of reminding someone that their special day is fondly remembered. There are stores devoted to greeting cards. We find ourselves searching the aisles in a seemingly endless effort to find that perfect greeting card. Sometimes there just does not seem to be that perfect card that you […]
Some desserts are very hard to resist and one of the most popular sources of temptation is the cheesecake. It’s a food item that has crossed boundaries and different cultures, becoming part of the menu all over the world. There are numerous versions of recipes and different, regional traditions.
Whether store bought, homemade or restaurant […]
When I was a kid, I never consciously decided to learn how to do magic tricks. I wasn’t even really curious about magicians. It is more that I liked to see how things work and I had some pretty uncanny powers of perception. I would learn magic tricks practically whenever I would see them. […]
Once each year we get to enjoy a night of spooks, chills and old-fashioned fun. Oh, and let’s not forget the oodles of candy. That’s right, we all love Halloween! Maybe it’s because we get to dress up in some crazy costume, frolic around the neighborhood and frighten our peers until the sun comes […]
I was contacted the other day by two classmates from high school. They called to remind me that 25 years ago I had agreed to be involved with planning the 25th class reunion. It had seemed like a good idea at the time, but I had not stayed in touch with any of my […]