Entertaining

Chalkboard Pumpkins

I love pumpkins, probably because I love the color orange (as proven in my last HomeGoods post “Orange Fever.” But can I be honest here? I don’t have the time or patience for long, detailed craft projects (although I admire them when other’s do them). So when I heard about using chalkboard paint on pumpkins, I [...]

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How DreamDinners Made Me a Hero on Vacation

I’ve been so busy, I haven’t cooked for the past 2 weeks (unless you count the box cake I assembled this afternoon). But that is real life, and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one living a real life – am I right? It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of DreamDinners (that [...]

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Easy Shrimp Appetizers – 2 ways

I LOVE shrimp! And although it’s nothing new as an appetizer, there is more than one way to serve it. It can be a party appetizer, a bit of bling for a sit down dinner, or even a warm main dish for the family. Here are two EASY alternatives to basic shrimp cocktail, and two [...]

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Cream of Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

This is the first post in a new series at YHOB. While a may seem a bit off topic, I think it’s something we can all related to. Afterall, our kitchen’s need to do more than just look good, right? As I discover yummy AND easy recipes, I’ll share them here on YHOB. But I’ll [...]

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B.Y.O. Lobster Party

How about hosting a B.Y.O.L. (Bring Your Own Lobster) party? To help get you started, here are some random thoughts about selection, preparation and presentation of the lobsters.

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A Main Street Memorial Day Parade

Howdy…just wanted to share a slice of American Pie with you. We enjoyed are small town Memorial Day parade this morning. It’s a chance for local kids to march and for everyone to pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom – for us and our children. Thank you.

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Light up your patio party!

Entertaining outdoors? Party on into the night with clever outdoor lighting! You’ve got lots to chose from…candles, torches, solar, lanterns, outdoor fireplace, and more! Here are a couple quick (and easy) ideas using planters. For a splash of ambiance, add up-lighting to the base of potted plants on your deck. It creates a warm glow [...]

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Top 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

It’s almost time for that annual event (May 10th, if you need to know).

Forget the flowers, buffet lunches and chocolates (ok, maybe keep the chocolates). Let’s get real. Here are the top 10 gifts us mom’s could really use, but probably won’t come right out and ask for:

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Earthy Bling for a non-traditional Easter

We’re hosting a small, casual Easter dinner party at our house this year. Because we’re serving barbecued ribs from the grill instead of traditional ham, I wanted to alter the party décor to match the casual tone. We’re going to use terracotta pots for tealights and as nameplates/goodie bags…

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Take it outside! (the party, that is)

It’s finally time to plan our annual neighborhood spring party! (Woo Hoo!) We’ve been stuck inside all winter long and I’ve missed hanging out with our neighbors. While our spring party is totally kid-friendly (complete with a bounce house castle), sometimes I like to dream about planning a grown up party. But for now, we’re just thrilled to get the kids (and parents) outside and jumping!

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