By Shana Vesel My favorite time of year is when summer comes to a close. Days are getting colder and leaves are turning colors. With Halloween right around the corner, the best way to enjoy a fall day is to have a party! Most people don’t have much going on. […]
By Angie Simonson Show me a mom, and I’ll show you an event planner. What’s that old saying… Mothering is a the necessity of event planning? It’s starts innocently with little family birthday parties, and then as your children enter school it balloons into full blown friend parties and sleep-overs, and […]
10. A plan/budget in advance 9. A big screen TV 8. A place for everyone to sit (plenty of chairs) 7. Activities for kids to do/ or a babysitter 6. A lot of food, you can either pick foods from the teams hometown to make a menu easier or a potluck […]
by Rose Hoene As the long winter months settle in around us, it’s the perfect time of year to start making plans for activities next summer. Hosting a family reunion, whether it is a one day picnic in a local park, or a long weekend at one of the many great resorts […]
Materials you will need : • Wire cutters • Scissors • Wire Hangers • Chicken Wire • Glow in the Dark Spray paint or old sheer curtains These light weight ghosts are perfect for any Halloween party, haunted house, or even to simply scare a group of trick-or-treaters! They can be seen […]
Trick or treat! What is that you hear? Yes, that is the good ole sound of children longing for handfuls of candy in exchange for their cute smiles and character impersonations. Remember those days? Humor me by reflecting back on your most memorable Halloween as a child. What did you do? Who were you […]
Bonfires are laid back and fun get togethers that are perfect for a summer evening under the stars. Here are some must haves to make sure that you have everything you need to host a successful bonfire. A great spot. Whether it’s your back yard, the beach, or at a […]
Last spring my husband and I struck neighborhood gold. As first time homeowners, we quickly learned that our neighbors – neighbors to the left, down the block, across the street, and all over- were more than willing to lend a helping hand, a very appreciated hand, as well as a […]
By Robyn Anderson Signs of spring are showing in the Northland. The craving for a glimpse of sunlight to shine through the clouds and kiss our skin, gets stronger as the week goes on. I’m sure each of you can relate and are all experiencing the need to shred some […]
