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Mango Chile Lime Licuado (Milkshake)
I’m not sure how it is possible that we are two days away from May, but it’s happening. May is going to be an incredibly crazy month for us. My husband’s best man and my maid of honor are getting...
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Mexican Brined Roast Chicken
When I was really little, we didn’t have a lot of money, so when we had a roast chicken for dinner on Sunday, that meant we’d be having chicken sandwiches or chicken tacos on Monday (from the scraps)...
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My Best Friend’s Wedding
This past weekend, my family and I travelled to the Bay Area to attend my best friend’s wedding. I am originally from the Bay Area and any time I travel there, there are lots of people to visit and...
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How to Turn an $8 Bouquet into Flowers for the Whole House
There is nothing that accessorizes a house better than fresh flowers. My husband thinks they are a total waste of money because they only last a week. I finally reasoned with him that flowers for me...
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Halloween Party Menu Planning
Last week, I shared with you my favorite Halloween decor ideas from around the web. In the spirit of the holiday and keeping a sophisticated Halloween get-together, I thought I’d share some ideas for...
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DIY Halloween Invitations
On Monday, I shared my ideal Halloween dinner party menu, filled with all types of dishes that are slightly spooky without being overly hokey. Today I came up with a concept for a unique invitation...
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Thankful for Friends – A pre-Thanksgiving party with our other family
We are planning on having a traditional family Thanksgiving with my parents on the appropriate day, but we wanted to get together with our friends to celebrate food and friends and all that we are...
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DIY Chalk Cloth Banner
Yesterday, I posted about our Thankful for Friends party we threw over the weekend. One of the main crafts I DIY’d for the event was this chalk cloth banner, inspired by Fabric Depot‘s chalk cloth...
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Arranging Local Flowers: Three Ways
A few weeks before our Thankful for Friends party, I was contacted by a representative at The Sun Valley Group. He wanted to collaborate on a blog post about local flowers and it was perfect timing...
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Holiday Gift Guide: Host Gifts
With the holiday season in full swing, I thought I’d put together a list of great gifts to bring the host of a party. Sure, a bottle of wine does the trick, but pick a gift from this list and it’s...
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Frosting with Friends
If you’re like me, Valentine’s Day has snuck up on you crazy fast and you have nothing planned for the big day. I love to bake, but when it comes to decorating those baked goods, it can be...
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Neapolitan Party
There is something unmistakably nostalgic about neapolitan flavored things. For me, it comes in the form of an ice cream sandwich, for others a scoop of ice cream and a coconut candy bar for a select...
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