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Whimsical Bridal Shower Invitations And Fun Party Ideas

Whimsical art is fun. It tickles your imagination and fancy. Now what could be a more fantastic idea than to apply whimsical art into your bridal shower invitations? Planning for your bridal shower needs meticulous effort. After completing your guest list, you then have to think about your bridal shower invitations. It will set off the sparks, so to speak. It will get you as the bride and your guests excited. You can consider a number of themes for your bridal shower and invitations, but it is a fun and smart idea to send whimsical bridal shower invitations. Get a load of these amazing tips and ideas. The Garden Party Whimsical Art Invitations A garden setting for your bridal shower is a refreshing idea, especially if you love flowers. Do you know someone who has a lovely garden already? You can set-up your party there. Otherwise you can ask around at a local botanical garden. What a charming bridal shower that would be! Move a bit on the contemporary side, though. Instead of serving conventional tea and cucumber sandwiches, plan for a mid- afternoon party where you lavish your guests with angel food cake, chocolate, strawberries and champagne cocktails. Have a good time indulging your gastronomical senses after taking a stroll at the garden. What about your bridal shower invitations for your garden party? The graphics of your invitation could feature girls who are toasting champagne glasses, or your favorite garden flower. If your bridal shower falls during colder months, … Read more

What Not To Wear To Your Company Picnic

It’s that time of year again. Every morning you are forced to make that difficult decision of whether you are going to melt on your commute to work or freeze in your igloo (I mean office) all day. When you work in an office all day with the AC set on 68 degrees, sometimes you can forget that it is over 90 degrees outside. (That is until you leave for the day and you run smack into that wall of humidity and sweltering heat that awaits you on the other side of that office door.) It’s summertime! And in the Ohio Valley, that means record breaking temperatures combined with that evil thing called humidity whose only purpose is to melt your face off and make your hair look like Richard Simmons’. So we felt the need to write the obligatory “Summertime Office Dress Code” article. But let’s be honest, it’s been done before. Actually, we already wrote that article two years ago. In an attempt to bring you some fresh summer content, we’ve decided to tackle the deceiving beast also known as the Company Picnic. What’s tricky about this event is that it is a company event trying to disguise itself as a fun, relaxing summer party. Do not be deceived! Just like office holiday parties: what happens at a company event doesn’t stay at a company event. This isn’t Vegas people. We’re talking about people you work with everyday. And these people should not see you in your summer … Read more

Easy Meals To Cook And Serve In One Dish

Even the kitchen at your own house can seem rather boring from time to time. However, when you cook for a hobby, everything changes. Your kitchen becomes a destination, and the time you spend in there results in a delicious meal that everyone makes time for. Read these tips for a few ideas on where to get started. If you would like to start cooking more food on your own, take a trip to a local library or bookstore where you can find many cookbooks with recipes you can enjoy making at home. Try some recipes and be patient as you develop your skills. Your spices should be stored in a place that is cool and dark. If they are stored in an area that they are exposed to light, heat and humidity, their shelf life is shortened. Your spices will have a longer shelf life and retain their good taste if stored in a dark, cool spot. If you use fresh spices, your food will taste better. A good cooking tip when you use oil is to put it on the sides of the pan so it gets real hot by the time it hits the food. This will enhance the flavors of the food when you’re done cooking. Slowly stir corn starch into simmering sauce to thicken. Start with about two tablespoons and add more until your sauce is at the desired consistency. In order to create a thicker sauce, add the mixture to the sauce, while it … Read more