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Can you believe it? The start of yet another brand-new year is less than 48 hours away. Now that the countdown's begun, it's time to really get cracking on those New Year's Eve party plans. While you're busy plotting out the killer apps, cocktails, and décor, don't forget one last important detail: the toast! For a little New Year's Eve prep, we're going to play a game. I'll name a place, and Read more
We love celebrating any holiday, be it a traditional food holiday or not, with homemade themed food items. From snake cakes to eyeball highballs, Halloween is no different! How about you? Are you treating your loved ones to some tricked-out dishes this weekend? Do You Make Themed Food to Celebrate Halloween? Yes! I'll tell you what I'm making below. Nope. Read more
One of the things I most agreed with in the book French Women Don't Get Fat was the author Mireille Guiliano's point of view on Champagne. She believes that Champagne, or any sparkling wine really, is something that should be enjoyed every day and for all occasions. The notion that bubbly only be sipped on a special occasion seems somewhat old-fashioned. If I drink red and white wine whenever I Read more
Today President Obama turns 49! The relatively youthful president has plans for a low key birthday this year because Michelle and Sasha have jetted off to Spain for vacation and Malia is away at camp. But he won't be lonely. Obama will head to Chicago to enjoy a birthday dinner with friends, and he'll stay the night in his house in Hyde Park. Since next year the president celebrates his Read more
One of our lovely interns, Victoria, is back in the office for the Summer, and we recently found out this weekend she will be celebrating her 21st birthday. "You didn't tell us this weekend is your 21st birthday!" PartySugar interjected excitedly. "What are you doing? Do you know where you are going?" As we oohed and ahhed over her plans (she is hitting up one of my favorite pasta spots, Farina), Read more
While every city and country has its own unique way of celebrating the new year, fireworks and sparkling lights seem to be universal. I thought it would be fun to take a virtual world tour of some of the lights and sights of New Year's Eve. So, even if you're hunkered down at home this evening, you can still say that you've celebrated internationally. Read more
This year, my older brother and his buddies decided to plan an epic golfing weekend over the Thanksgiving holiday. He knows how important Thanksgiving is to me, so he's heading to my parents' house this weekend. My family will feast with him on Sunday and then celebrate as we normally do with my grandfather on Thursday. How about you? Source: Flickr User *clairity* Are You Attending Read more
Whether you've been planning your costume or party for months, or are stuck for last-minute ideas, you should definitely get out there and celebrate tonight! At my house, we'll be waiting on trick-or-treaters (or trying to) and then heading to a friend's party in San Francisco for the evening. I still haven't decided on a costume, but I'm sure I can whip something up at the last minute. So, what Read more
Uninspired this Halloween? After checking out my ideas for pulling together a last-minute plan, I bet you'll be excited for this spooky Saturday. There are plenty of easy, low-key ways to celebrate the season. See if any of these strike your fancy. Source: Flickr User mbgrigby Read more
For many, celebrating a birthday is synonymous with cake and ice cream. Don't tell that to Naomi Watts — the actress celebrated her 41st birthday on Monday by biking around New York City with her beau, Liev Schreiber. I think it's OK to celebrate a little when the occasion arises, but I have also been known to start my birthday off with a bike ride with my man. What about you? Do you let you Read more
