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Weekend Party Idea Roundup

Linette Gerlach — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:51:56 +0000

I haven’t done a party idea roundup for a few weeks. I’ve come across some great ideas lately, so I decided it’s time to share them with all of you. Here are some of my favorite party ideas from the last few weeks for your weekend enjoyment.

It’s not too late for a last minute Labor Day End of Summer White Party at Celebrations.
This Apple Theme Cocktail Night had my mouth watering over at Divine Party Concepts.
Our One Heart has ideas for a Violet Wedding.
Check out the really cute Cookie Monster Party at Hostess with the Mostess.
PartyBluPrints has a menu for a Make Ahead (No) Labor Day BBQ and it looks yummy!
At Kid’s Birthday Fun I have Jungle Party Decorating Ideas.
Woo! Jr. has a whole list of Scavenger Hunt Ideas, a great resource for your party planning.
Here at She Knows Parties I posted Party Ideas Inspired by Sunflowers.

I hope these ideas inspire you! Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

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Party Idea Round Up

Linette Gerlach — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 02:22:07 +0000

I want to try to get back in the habit of doing a quick party round up, hopefully weekly, but it may only be a couple times a month. There are tons of great party ideas out there, so I’d love to share some of the latest with you. With the summer winding down, maybe I can get back to that on a regular schedule.

Here are some of my favorite party ideas from this week.

Beach Anniversary Party Bliss at Mix Mingle and Glow
Back to School Party Ideas from Divine Party Concepts
The Perfect Setting For a Romantic Getaway can be found at Celebrations
Modern Moroccan Inspired Dessert Buffet (I absolutely love this color combination!) from Hostess With The Mostess
An Asian Inspired Baby Shower from Create My Event
A Black and Blue Wedding Inspiration Board from Masterpiece Weddings

I hope you enjoy these ideas as much as I did. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Easy Dessert~Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Linette Gerlach — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:54:27 +0000

I love chocolate covered anything, but chocolate covered strawberries make a fabulous party appetizer, or simple dessert, especially this time of year.

You can coat the strawberries with chocolate ahead of time, and drizzle on several different types of chocolate from white to dark for an elegant look, and exotic taste. Or you can make a chocolate fondue and let your guests make their own chocolate covered strawberries.

Here’s a video that shows you how to dip and decorate your own strawberries, and wow your guests at your next party.

These look yummy! They have my mouth watering!

You can use sprinkles, or crumbled up candy to roll your chocolate covered berries in to give them even more flavor and color. If you have your guests dip their own strawberries, set up some bowls of sprinkles for them to add after they dip.

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Enter Korbel’s Girlfriend Moment

Linette Gerlach — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:51:10 +0000

I have a really fun chance to win for you and your friends from Korbel Champagne. All you have to do is share a story and a photo with your best girlfriend moment with friends.

From April 1st to May 31st Korbel Champagne celebrating friendships, and inviting women nationwide to share their Best Girlfriend Moments for a chance to win the ultimate Girls Getaway – a VIP trip to the Korbel winery.

Women are encouraged to enter a picture and a brief description of their Best Girlfriend Moment to the Korbel Girl’s Getaway website. The website also contains fun party tips for girlfriend get-togethers such as game night, bachelorette parties, movie night, birthday parties and more.

If your girlfriend moment is Korbel’s winner you and your friends could be treated to a new friends moment at the Korbel winery where you’ll be pampered with poolside spa treatments and a private chef.

Check it out for the details!

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Fun Food and Party Links First Week of March Edition

Linette Gerlach — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:27:51 +0000

I have a roundup of fun food and party links for your weekend reading and enjoyment (and some Crocus blooms to celebrate Spring). Whether you’re celebrating Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, or getting ready for Easter here are some links to get you started.

White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies~ Delicious, easy cookies with white chocolate chips,cranberries and pecans

Cooking Gadgets~ Would you like to get your pressure cooker out of the box? Sign up with Cooking Gadgets to win a free DVD!

Chicken in Red Curry~ An easy, delicious curry with chicken and vegetables, served with rice.

Nighttime Noshing: Getting Back on Track ~ Jean had her first slip in the battle to lose the six ugly extra pounds she put on last year. And it was a biggie!

Plan Now For Summer Grilling~ With the proper planning your garden can be a great source for delicious summer grilling.

Have a great weekend! Happy party planning!

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Fun Weekend Food and Party Links

Linette Gerlach — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:59:23 +0000

I have a few links to share with you for your weekend reading. I’m gearing up for those summer garden parties with herbal teas, and some fun herb gadgets.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes~ A fun little instructional video for Pancake Week.

Cooking Gadgets~ How about some culinary herbs right on your countertop?

Nighttime Noshing Progress Report ~ Has Jean lost those ugly six extra pounds that crept up on her last year because of her nighttime noshing habit? Find out here.

Social Networking, Foodie-style~ A great little site just foodies.

Food Memories in Community Cookbooks~ Mary Emma at Country Kitchen describes some of the community cookbooks she and her family have participated in.

Grow Your Own Herbal Teas~ Then have a summer garden party and share them with your friends.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Happy reading.

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Weekend Fun Food And Party Links 2-20-09

Linette Gerlach — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 20:27:56 +0000

I can’t believe it’s almost the end of February already! Valentine’s Day is past, and Mardi Gras is next week. In no time at all it will be St. Patrick’s Day, then Easter, and we’ll be into the summer party swing with weddings, graduations, and backyard barbecues.

I have some weekend reading, gadgets, and recipe links for you to help you prepare for what’s coming up.

Cooking Gadgets~ Like beer? Check out our list of the top 10 beer gadgets!

Discovering Stories Behind Your Culinary Items~ Mary Emma at Country Kitchen tells some of the stories behind her cooking items and encourages you to do the same.

Easter Already~ Does holiday creep bother you?

Fun Gadgets~ Herb Scissors~ I’m ready for summer. I’d love to try out these herb scissors, on a fresh picked bunch of herbs from my garden.

In Search of Alternatives to Food in the Evening ~ If you are looking to cut down snacking after dinner and into the night, here are some ideas that worked for Jean.

Tangy Pork Chops~ Delicious pork chops served over rice.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Fun Friday Food and Party Links

Linette Gerlach — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:02:14 +0000

Happy Friday the 13th to everyone. Tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day, so if you have any plans don’t forget to check out our Mega Valentine’s Day Resource List here at She Knows Parties.

Here are a couple fun food and party links for your weekend enjoyment.

Busy Family Meals~ The best chocolate cookies Cyndi has ever had. Ever!

Butterfinger Buzz~ Yum! A review of Nestle’s new caffeinated candy bar — a twist on an old favorite!

A Homemade Fruit and Yogurt Parfait~ Still sticking to that new Year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2009? Use fresh or frozen fruit to make a midwinter healthy treat.

Cooking Gadgets~ Check it out! Cyndi has two Smith’s Edge knife sharpeners to give away this weekend! Good Luck!

Mardi Gras Cocktail Recipe~ A delicious recipe for your Mardi Gras celebration.

Quilled Pastry Hearts with Key Lime Curd~ You can make quilled hearts out of paper or get really creative and make them from frozen puff pastry for a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert.

School Lunch Variations~ Mary Emma at Country Kitchen chats about school lunches past and present and gives you a recipe for Mayonnaise Cake.

Valentine’s Treat: Strawberry Cheesecake~ Double Yum! Tangy, homemade strawberry cheesecake

Have a great weekend!

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Fun Weekend Food Links For The First Weekend of February

Linette Gerlach — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:19:16 +0000

I have a roundup of Valentine’s day goodness from the Lifestyles channel coming up in the next couple days. For now here’s the weekly roundup of yummy food links for your weekend enjoyment.

What are you getting your Valentine?
Delicious chocolate Valentine’s Day Ideas

Busy Family Meals
Even though the Superbowl is over, there are still plenty of occasions for delicious maple spiced chicken wings!

Korean-style Short Ribs
Easy, delicious, tender ribs made in a slow cooker

Cooking Gadgets
Check out some eco-friendly cooking gadgets from Preserve Kitchen!

Jean’s Picks of Low Cal, Low/No-Carb Snacks for Nighttime Snacking
Jean created table of low-carb and no carb snacks which is now posted on her fridge in her struggle to get rid of the extra pounds that crept up on her last year.

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Fun Food Links To Keep You Warm at The End Of January

Linette Gerlach — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:56:25 +0000

This weekend we have Superbowl recipes, Valentine’s Day, soup (my favorite comfort food), some healthy eating, and a couple spectacular giveaways listed. Happy reading, and have a great weekend!

Super Bowl Snacking: What’s on Your Menu?
What are your plans for Super Bowl Sunday snacking?

Super Bowl Snacking: Chocolate Cake Balls
A very easy sweet snack, perfect for a Super Bowl party!

Soups & Stews & Winter Foods
Mary Emma at Country Kitchen gives us some ideas for turning leftovers into winter soups, stews and meat pies.

In Search of Low Cal, Low or No-Carb Snacks for Nighttime Snacking
Did you know there is a theory that sugar and high glycemic carbohydrates accelerate the aging process? Read more here.

Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipe~ Heart to Hot Chocolate
A yummy chocolate and tequila recipe to share with your sweetheart.

Cooking Gadgets
Cooking Gadgets has an All-Clad Electric Skillet to give away during the Bloggy Giveaways!

Busy Family Meals
Busy Family Meals has a WMF USA stainless steel pressure cooker to give away during the Bloggy Giveaways!

Have a great weekend! Let me know how your Superbowl party goes, and if your team wins!

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