Tag: entertaining ideas

  • How to Throw a Housewarming Party

    Buying a new home is an important milestone—and a cause for celebration! Check out these quick tips for hosting an unforgettable housewarming party. Make a guest list. Do you want to limit your guests to close friends and family, or invite all your new neighbors? Whether you host an intimate gathering or welcome friends of […]

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  • Ways to Make Mother’s Day Memorable

    Moms deserve to be celebrated year round, but Mother’s Day should be extra special. Check out our Mother’s Day ideas for fun, easy activities that will bring a smile to mom’s face! Cook up mom’s greatest culinary hits. They may not always have been Michelin-star worthy, but mom’s home-cooked meals were on the table and […]

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  • Preparing for Home Holiday Guests

    Expecting houseguests this holiday season? After all, ‘tis the time to gather with family and friends! Following are some simple ways to help ensure your visitors enjoy their holiday stay in your home: Wow them with a welcome basket. Nothing says “So glad you’re here!” quite like a gift basket. Include magazines, snacks (extra points […]

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  • Best Patio Meals and Grilling Ideas

    Summer is in full swing, and the warm weather simply begs for fresh fruit, crisp, cool salads and mouthwatering BBQ—served al fresco, of course. If you’re searching for flavorful patio meal recipes and grilling ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Fire up your grill because we’re about to share some of our favorite apps, […]

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  • Mother’s Day Recipes

    Mother’s Day is the busiest restaurant day of the year. This year, why not stand out from the crowd and cook for mom? These recipes are sure to impress: Breakfast: Heart Pancakes: Show your love with this cute and delicious breakfast. It only has a few ingredients and is sure to make the whole family […]

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  • 8 Gadgets That Make Thanksgiving Easier

    The telephone may be the gadget of choice for those who prefer to make reservations for Thanksgiving dinner. But if you, like many, look forward to hosting family and friends in the comfort of your home, we have identified eight must-have kitchen tools that can help simplify your holiday meal prep. Check out these gadgets […]

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  • Fun (and Easy!) Labor Day Party Ideas

    Labor Day signals the end of summer, and a traditional time to enjoy a warm-weather cookout with friends and family. Short on time or party-throwing experience? Not to worry. Entertaining is a breeze with these quick and easy ideas to help you celebrate the final backyard party of summer. Delegate the menu. Overwhelmed by the […]

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  • 7 Salads for Summer

    Summer is in full swing and temperatures are on the rise. And so are cravings for light, energizing foods like leafy greens and fresh fruit. Your body instinctively wants to beat the heat with a refreshing summer salad, but your brain simply can’t handle the idea of another boring bowl of lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes. […]

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  • 4th of July BBQ Dishes

    July 4: The day we celebrate our country’s independence by gathering with friends and family and showing off our superior skills on the grill, followed, of course, by watching an elaborate fireworks display. If you’re ready to get your grill on this Independence Day, we’ve compiled a star-spangled BBQ menu that’s sure to wow your […]

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  • Brunch Recipes to Wow Mom

    Searching for flavorful fare to show Mom how much you care this Mother’s Day? The following Mother’s Day brunch recipes will deliver your heartfelt message, loud and clear! Nutella and Bacon Stuffed French Toast. You can’t go wrong with Nutella or bacon, so why not pair the two? Be sure to pin this sweet, savory […]

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  • 5 Easy Weeknight Meals

    In this day and age, getting a healthful, flavorful dinner on the table during the week can be a challenge. But just because you’re short on time doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality or taste. Following are five easy, healthy—and above all else, tasty—weeknight dinners that can be prepared in 30 minutes or […]

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  • 7 Unexpected Thanksgiving Desserts

    Had your fill of pumpkin pie? Want to impress your guests with an array of non-traditional desserts this Thanksgiving? Here are seven incredible, out-of-the-box Thanksgiving dessert recipes that are sure to tempt their taste buds on Turkey Day! 1. Salted caramel six layer chocolate cake. Chocolate gets a lot of love year-round, but the creamy […]

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