• Take the party on a hike!

    Chick the Picture and take the party on a hike!

    Going on a picnic, hike, concert or sporting event? Just pack it up and go!  The Avalon Deluxe Picnic Backpack makes any event easy and stylish.

     Insulated picnic backpack with detachable wine duffel, sunshine picnic blanket, and deluxe service for 2, made of 600D polyester canvas. This insulated picnic backpack is perfect for the adventurous picnicker. Made from heavy-duty polyester canvas, this backpack is lightweight, compact, and very practical. It is outfitted with a detachable, insulated wine duffel and all the amenities needed for a picnic for two. The large food compartment, featuring state-of-the-art Thermo-Guard insulation, will help keep your picnic hot/cold for hours.

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  • Spring is here and it time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Graduation, Weddings, Memorial Day and not to forget Father’s Day.

     

    The down economy does not have to mean no celebrations. We can take this as an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends at home, the beach, lakefront or park.  

     

    Potlucks are a wonderful way to share the love.  I belong to a church and neighborhood groups. When a get together is planned, most invitees will ask, “What can I bring?”  Guests become co-hosts and more fun is had by all. 

     

    Check out the widget links to inexpensive party decorations.

     

    Do you have a favorite potluck dish recipe or idea?  Please share.

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  • Spring is just around the corner.

    It’s time to get ready for Easter Party Fun. Cooking and Decorating with kids, friends and family can lift your spirit and sweep away the winter blues.  Dipping chicken eggs is ok, but I prefer Cupcakes.

    Cupcake Decorating Party for Kids and Adults

    • Make your favorite cupcake recipes
    • Make and color icings: put each color in bowl, with a icing spatula and also piping bags.
    • Put candy: sprinkles, confetti, rocks; bunnies, chicks, flowers, coconut, etc. in separate bowls with a spoon.
    • Put a washable cover on the dining/kitchen table
    • Place the cupcake (on a Wilton cupcake stand) with the frosting and decorations down the center of the table.
    • Give each child or adult a plate.
    • Watch the fun happen.

    Cooking with your friends and family creates special memories and traditions. Time together is priceless.

    My friends and family like to cook and usually ask “What can I bring” when invited for dinner.  I make out a menu and assign each person/couple a dish.  Sometimes, for theme parties/dinners I give them a specific recipe. It’s makes for a lively, inclusive meal and gathering. When food is shared so is love.

    Check out the rolling link for inexpensive decorations and cookbook ideas.   Easter Recipe Cookbooks make a great gift for someone, like me, who likes to cook and entertain.  Wilton Industries and other Amazon sellers, have cupcake, cake and cookie decorations of bunny rabbits, eggs, chicks, ducks, icings, candy confetti, cupcake pans. Paper lanterns and string  lights shaped like Easter Eggs are fun ,reuseable  as well as money saving eye candy. 

    Happy Easter,

    Patty Coleman

    www.ednasholidayplace.com

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  • Make every day a holiday. 

     Be a friend to someone whether for a moment, day or lifetime.   Begin with a smile then  use the following ingredients:

    Recipe for Friendship (and a good Recipe for Living)

    2 heaping cups of patience
    1 heartful of love
    2 handfuls of generosity
    1 headful of understanding
    A dash of humour
    Sprinkle generously with kindness
    and plenty of faith
    Mix well
    Spread over a period of a life time
    Serve to everyone you meet.

    Author unknown

    Let me know what you think.

    Patty

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