Category: Entertaining

  • Instacart helped me have a Merrier Christmas

    First of all, this is NOT in any way, shape or form, a sponsored post. I’m not even using my referral link. Okay, now with that out of the way, let me tell you my story. On December 23,  I was going over my to do list for the day in my head and avoiding actually…

  • Wine delivery service? Yes PLEASE! MiniBar is in town!

    Don’t want to go out into the traffic but still need to pick up wine, beer or cocktail ingredients for a fabulous luncheon, dinner or party?  Forgot to grab a bottle for a hostess gift for that party tonight? MiniBar, which can be accessed online or on your iOS or Android smartphone, delivers in 30- 60…

  • Easy Summer Vodka Lemonade

    Easy Summer Vodka Lemonade

    Looking for an easy cocktail to serve on a hot summer day? This lemonade cocktail is made by the pitcher, tastes refreshing, quenches your thirst and looks beautiful. What else do you need? Summer Vodka Lemonade  1 can pink lemonade concentrate (I used Minute Maid) vodka (I used Absolut Citron) lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite.)…

  • Easy, inexpensive recycled party favor

    Looking for a super easy, inexpensive party favor to pass out at your next birthday party? This one really is easy, cheap and will still make the kids smile: Here’s how you can make these yourself. 1. Collect as many toilet paper rolls as you have guests. Or use paper towel rolls and cut to…

  • How do you celebrate birthdays?

    Today is our German daughter’s Sweet Sixteenth birthday. Back in Germany, she would be celebrating with her brother who shares her birthday, and also with so many in her family who have birthdays in September.  It sounds like her family’s September is quite a month! She told me that at home the whole family, except…