You might have noticed that She Knows Parties looks a little different these days. b5media’s Lifestyles channel has now become a part of Blisstree.  It’s an exciting change from this end, and I think it will be a fabulous change for you too.
I’ll still be here bringing you party and entertaining tips and tricks. I’m also a couple other places at Blisstree. I’ll still be blogging at Play Library, bringing you all the greatest playthings and ideas out there for you and your kids.
I’m also one of the new Food and Nutrition bloggers at Blisstree, where I’ll be sharing …read more

Thoroughbred Fever and the Sports Channel at b5media are hosting a fun contest to help you become more familiar with the channel.
All you have to do is leave a few comments!
Go toThoroughbred Fever and check out the original post Win a $200 Amazon Gift Certificate and Celebrate the Breeder’s Cup for all the details on getting entered to win.
The contest ends at 9am on Monday October 27th, so head over there now.
$200 would make a big dent in your Amazon holiday wish list.
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While the writers of the b5media Lifestyles Channel may be scattered about globally, one thing we all have in common is a celebration of fireworks.  Whether it’s the U.S. and our Fourth of July – or a very different kind of holiday in Perth – we all know the unique smell that penetrates the air and the sense of freedom the mere sound of them instill.  There is truly something so divine about a celebration of fireworks – they do create some of the most treasured memories.
Chloe of Tangled Thread shares a few festive fireworks and needlework patterns.
Kerri and …read more

This month Linette and I have been sharing some of the other Lifestyles Channel blogs with you in our Three Doors Down series. The last blog we’re highlighting is The Food Bowl.
The food bowl features pet news, tips and fun stuff – and even some pet food recipes.  Here’s a sampler of what you can expect to find when visiting The Food Bowl:

A video on clipping a bird’s wings.
A video on caring for a corn snake.
A recipe for bunny cookies.
Tips for growing catnip.

As you can see, Heather covers a wide range of pet tips for everyone. If you’re …read more

We’re talking about all our blog neighbors this month here at the Lifestyles network. Last week Deb told you about Tangled Thread, a couple weeks ago I took a look at Stamping Mad. This week I’m going to introduce you to Supernanny Rules, otherwise known as Guerilla Parenting.
There are two great bloggers at Guerilla Parenting, Gayla McCord and Kadi Prescott.
I have a nine year old so I’m always visiting for parenting insight.
Kadi has first hand experience with Supernanny, her family was the subject of an episode not too long ago.  She’s the mom of 7, so …read more

  The Lifestyles channel is celebrating the good old summertime. Gayla compiled this list of wonderful summertime links. Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. Check out all the summer goodness.
Mary Emma Allen at One Book Two Book reminds you to check our your local library for their summer reading programs which can be great fun for youngsters, parents, and grandparents.
Be gone foul wasp!  Noreen Crone-Findlay at Hankering for Yarn has designed a crocheted fake wasp nest to trick the wasps and yellow jackets into staying away from her home. Let’s hope it works!
Elizabeth at Career and Kids shares …read more

b5Media’s Lifestyles Channel is having a party this month, a 3 Doors Down party. This means we get to introduce you to some of the blogs three doors down from ours.
As someone who likes to cross stitch now and then and also has a sewing basket practically piled to the ceiling, Tangled Thread is one of the blogs on my RSS feed. As a Mom, I also like the easy kids crafts like this simple felt flower, for instance. Right now, Chloe has a major How to Make Silk Paper series going on. Do it yourselfers don’t …read more

This month at the Lifestyles Channel we’re getting to know our neighbors. This week we’re going to get to know our neighbor Stamping Mad 3 doors down. I’m a regular reader and a fan of Stamping Mad, so I’m excited to explore this blog.
I enjoy scrap booking, and rubber stamping. I just don’t get much time to do work on my paper crafting projects.
I asked Katelyn a couple questions about her stamping history.
She Knows Parties: How long have you been stamping?
Katelyn: I got started when I was 12 and my mom gave me a cheap …read more

I’d like to welcome Linette Gerlach to the party. Beginning next week she’ll be my co-blogger here at She Knows Parties. You may already know Linette from her blog (and one of my favorites) Mother Earth’s Garden. She’s not just good at growing things, Linette will add some wonderful input here as well. She’s a cake decorator, and maintains a children’s birthday party blog, so you know we’ll get some good stuff here.
Here’s to good things to come…
 
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Ever wonder where your favorite bloggers work? Some of us have offices, while others take their laptops onto the deck. For some a card table is enough and a few bloggers use a countertop or floor.
Check out where, the b5Media Lifestyles Channel, blog.
Sandy Mitchell – All Holidays Cafe
Gayla McCord – MomGadget also blogging at Dating Dames – Supernanny Rules and CelebAmour
Marye Audet – Baking Delights – also blogging at Kettle and Cup
Christina Zola – Solomother
Chloe Findlay-Harder – Tangled Thread
Tracy Thompson – Foodie Obsessed
Peggy Rowland – Tree Hugging Family – also blogging at Junk Creation
Noreen Crone-Findlay – Hankering for Yarn
Linette Gerlach …read more