Tuesday, January 1, 2013
An economical, eco-friendly and deliciously fun way to clean out your closet
The New Year marks the beginning of a new cycle for many. It also presents the perfect opportunity to clean out your closet! If you’re like most people, a closet purge usually starts with throwing all of your used or unwanted goods into a black plastic bag and ends with a drop-off at the Goodwill or Salvation Army. Although this is an excellent way to recycle while give back, there’s another way you can recycle while also have a lot of fun: a swapping party! If you’ve never thrown a swapping party, here’s a fool-proof way to host one in which everyone walks away happy and not a single penny changes hands: What You Will Need How it Works 1. It’s an auction! So if you’re hosting it at your home, you usually want to invite a minimum of five…
Monday, December 31, 2012
Family-friendly ideas to ring in the New Year.
Christmas may be over but are you still in the mood to party? Looking to ring in 2013 with some fun for your family? Have relatives coming into town after Christmas and you want to plan something special to celebrate? Why not throw a kid-friendly New Year's Eve party? Since I’m usually running on empty by the time New Year's Eve rolls around, I’ve put together some fun but EASY ideas for staying home and celebrating in your family room with the kids. GENERAL TIPS: Make it a party. If you don't have relatives staying with you, invite neighbors and friends with kids about the same age over to help celebrate. This keeps everyone off of the road, you can watch the kids together, and it saves on babysitter money. To keep it casual and easy, …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Five easy steps to throw an easy and inexpensive New Years Eve party at home.
Want to avoid the hectic crowds this New Years? Invite a few close friends over and throw your own party at home. Here are five simple steps to having your own New Years Eve party: 1. Food. Start your party at 7 p.m. or later so guests will have already eaten dinner before they come over. That way, all you have to provide is snacks. Pick up a vegetable platter and some sweet treats for dessert. Want to make something yourself? Here is a quick an easy recipe for a snack everyone will love: Ingredients you'll need for salsa dip: Spread the whole package of cream cheese on the bottom of a deep plate. Pour a little more than half of the jar of salsa over the top and spread. Sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top of the salsa. Heat in the…
