Here’s a quick reference link to proper table settings. If you are planning a sit-down dinner event and are unsure where to put the cocktail fork or where to place the brandy snifter, this is a wonderful visual for all those little details.
In today’s frugal world, more and more people are taking control of their own celebrations, and a wedding reception is no exception. Whether you are the bride, groom, family member or friend, realize that a wedding reception can be special, affordable and doable. The key ingredients are time and effort!
For many reasons, more and more couples these days are opting to host their own wedding reception. Whether it be budget constraints, a frugal lifestyle, or the size of the wedding, the reason for creating your own reception are irrelevant. What is important is planning ahead of time and making the experience as stress-free as possible.
Before you can blink an eye, students will be heading back to class, ready for another year of school. In the United States, a return to school in the fall is usually marked with the beginning of football season as well. And, where there’s football, there’s Homecoming!
I recently attended two rather large gatherings, both of which required a dish to be brought to share. I took this very simple, yet extremely divine, goody on both occasions, and I was met with rave reviews. This is great for a child’s party all the way to an extravagant affair. When you need an easy, throw-together plan for something sweet and still a bit healthy, consider creating That Good Apple Dip. Read the rest of this entry »
It may be hot enough to fry an egg outside on the sidewalk, but it is never too early to think Fall. Autumn will be here before you know it, so be prepared for those festive gatherings with a few supplies from MyPaperShop!
Are you looking for something a bit different for that back-to-school bash around the corner? Pick up a few ideas with these themes!
This past week, MSNBC featured an article online about a growing trend for engaged couples around the country. The “Man Shower” as it has been dubbed is quickly catching on as to-be-grooms realize the wedding preparation does not have to be all about the bride. Putting together a “Man Shower” can be fun, new, and quite easy!
Before long, the days of summer will give way to notebooks, pencils, bookbags and sack lunches. Children will be returning to the hallowed halls of school, ready to dig in and begin a fresh start to a new school year. It is a great time to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of school by having a Back-To-School party!
This past weekend, our church hosted a small community musical featuring several children from our congregation. As part of the production, our church provided a small reception for the guests and actors with punch and cookies. Rather than serving them on our standard church-ish folding tables, I brought up a couple of paper tablecloths that I had received from MyPaperShop.
