How many times have you seen beautiful chair covers, but stopped short at the price?  Even just covering my 6 dining room chairs would cost a pretty penny when the covers cost $20-30 a piece. And anyone who has thrown a semi-formal party or planned a wedding knows that chair covers are a huge cost. Here’s a clever way to have those lovely chair covers and save a bundle.

Do you love to wrap gifts? Or is it a dreaded chore that you put off until the last minute?  This year consider a Wrap It Up Party.  It is a great excuse to get everyone together, visit with friends over eats and drinks (have everyone bring a dish or drinks) AND get your wrapping done.

You don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patty’s Day.  Any excuse for a party—right?  Do you know why we celebrate?  OK, since I am Irish, I have the answer to this question.

I look forward to the Angel Party that a friend gives this time every year. It is a chance to visit with old friends and meet new friends over an abundance of food, drinks and desserts. She puts us into the holiday spirit with her beautifully decorated home inside and out. Sounds like fun, but wait until it’s time to unwrap the gifts!

Our traditions surrounding birthdays and celebrations have been handed down from one generation to the next. Those traditions are getting bigger with every generation. I don’t think that our great-grandparents could have ever imagined what a birthday celebration today looks like. Think about the parties, the presents, the food, the gift bags–when did we decide that bigger and more expensive is better?