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90210 vs. Melrose Place: Which Was More Scandalous?

Nov 18, 2009 - The Tuesday night CW block made a particularly strong showing this week. Personally, I thought 90210 had one of its best episodes of the season — nice character development, a few teary moments, and some "oh no she didn't" disses. And as for Melrose Place, I've got two words for you: Heather Locklear. - 1 Comment

Reception tips and ideas

Oct 29, 2009 - Henry Hager And Jenna Bush Wedding Your wedding will no doubt be the most romantic day of your lives, it's a celebration of love and commitment. But it's also the biggest party you'll probably ever throw. So pull out all the stops and make it a night to remember. We've researched the top wedding experts to find their best ideas for throwing a fun and unique reception, while maximizing the romance and tugging at the heartstrings of your guests. Whether you use one or 10 of them, we hope you will find at least a few new and creative ideas to make your reception even more fabulous.

If you're planning an outdoor event, don't forget to spray the grounds for insects about an hour before the guests arrive.

Skip the huge head table at the reception, share an intimate dinner for two, or share a small table with your parents or children.

Ask your caterer to prepare a late night snack for the bride and groom. As more often than not you are too busy with guests when dinner is served.

Want to use those disposable cameras on the reception tables. To avoid having hundreds of the same pictures by turning your guests into creative photographers with a photo hunt. Leave a list of ten great photos you would like that table to take during the reception. Photo ideas could include; build a pyramid, group table shot, funniest pose, a guest kissing the bartender or grandparents holding hands.

Don't like the disposable cameras but still want to get memories captured by your guests? Set up a docking station so guests can load their photos to your computer on the spot.

Offer your guests one or two signature cocktails that you've personalized with a cute name and your wedding colors.

Want the expensive look of calligraphy for your invitations without the cost? Calligraphic fonts that look like the real thing are readily available. Free font sources: searchfreefonts.com, highfonts.com, dafont.com

Have a graphic artist create a custom wedding logo that you can use on printed materials and other elements of your wedding to create a cohesive look. (If you’re artistic you can do this yourself. - 0 Comments

Fondue update

Dec 18, 2006 - Just wanted to share how my fondue turned out. It was yummy, super easy and great to entertain with! I decided to make the chocolate (Thanks JessNess for your Rachel Ray recipe suggestion) fondue for dessert. - 8 Comments

Cream Pie Fight

Oct 06, 2008 - MILWAUKEE - A pair of Milwaukee men said they have set a date to make good on a promise they made one another in 1976 -- to have a pie fight at the age of 50. Dan Johnson and Malcolm McDowell Woods said they made the promise at the age of 18 while enjoying drinks and cheese fondue at the old Captain's Steak Joint and now that they have reached the landmark age, they are planning a formal dress party for family and friends to fling pastries in the style of "The Three Stooges," the Milwaukee Journal- Sentinel reported Monday. "We talked about being immature, and then we decided we should have a pie fight when we turned 50," Johnson said of the October 1976 pact. - 7 Comments

Fondue

Dec 07, 2006 - I've owned a fondue set for a while now and I have never used it. I'm thinking about entertaining with it this weekend. I'm not sure if I should make a cheese or chocolate fondue? - 56 Comments

Pamela Anderson sells her used underwear at garage sale

May 07, 2008 - Apparently even celebrities get the urge for a good Spring cleaning now and then, and Pamela Anderson is no exception. Instead of going the traditional, celebrity-loved eBay route, Pammy decided to have a garage sale. Obviously it wasn’t your regular, run-of-the-mill yard sale with too many baby supplies and plastic dishes. - 0 Comments