Guest Post by Ann Martin
There’s a chill in the air, and Halloween is just around the corner. This fall holiday has increasingly become one of the most popular American celebrations. It’s come a long way from just trick-or-treating. Adults love the spooky atmosphere, as well as the chance to dress up and pretend to be someone else for an evening. Throwing a creepy party for your friends takes some effort, but you might just find yourself hosting it annually after the first one.
Setting the scene is one of the most important things to do for your Halloween party. Decide if …read more

Generally we think of making scrapbooks to hold family memories and photos. 
However, they can be utilized for business portfolios.  Also, you can assemble these “portfolios”  online, or scan into your computer, for viewing online (at your blog or web site) by potential customers.
I used a photograph album type of scrapbook when I had a quiltmaking/patchwork business.  In it I placed photos and descriptions of items I had for sale or could make on order.  I also included a history of my quiltmaking, with photos of craft shows and displays.
Currently I’m compiling a Party Planning scrapbook portfolio for my virtual party …read more

The Super Bowl is just a couple days away. If you haven’t figured out what to serve at your party yet, we have some helpful tips for you from Phil Lempert, the “Supermarket Guru.” Phil worked with ConAgra Foods to put these tips together to help you save up to $50 on your party this Sunday.
Phil breaks down a head to head comparison on how to swap out typical football fare for more wallet-friendly and tasty options to show how you can save up to $50 for your party this Sunday.
Think frozen: Ordering in pizza and wings …read more