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parties & gatherings

Some Traditions are the Best!

by Sandy on December 11, 2009

Another Progressive Dinner has come and gone. Same 4 couples, year after year. As we reminisced, we couldn’t remember how many years we’ve been doing this … That is what you call a tradition. Some traditions are okay to break. Some last for a while, and then it’s time for them to end. (One thing [...]

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Borrow a Farm for a Birthday!

by Sandy on October 23, 2009

My friend Barb decided to host an “Animal Party” on her farm, for their 8 year old, friend, Lexi’s birthday. It was the perfect time of year for Lexi and her friends to enjoy the animals, and play farm-related games! GAME FUN  ~Stick the tail on the cow.  A big cow was simply drawn on [...]

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Balcony Girls, Yummy Kake, and 13!

by Sandy on October 22, 2009

What do you do when you need to plan a party, you don’t have an oven, and your house is turned upside down? Go to Yummy Kakes! Mmm, delicious and I love their little cakes that you can buy with many flavors. With the start of a new Balcony Girls group this Fall, my daughter [...]

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Girl’s Day In – Finger Foodie Party!

by Sandy on October 19, 2009

It was a fun Fall day when my friend Jeannie and I put our heads together and planned an easy finger-food party for Abby and a few of her friends. Our goal: simple and … are you ready for this? We wanted no forks, and we wanted to use paper towels! With no plans, other [...]

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Easy Beaded Necklace Party!

by Sandy on September 28, 2009

I was so impressed with how my cousin, Jess, threw this inexpensive party for her one-year-old, Emma. Why didn’t I think of these things when my kids were little? I still remember having Elliot’s 1st birthday party.  At the end of the night, he was exhausted by so much excitement and so many people crammed [...]

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