Birthday/Football Watching Menu
So, we're having the family over to watch the game and celebrate Carter's birthday. I've been toying with the menu of kid-friendly, football-watching, grazing type foods. Thoughts?Cocktails: ?...
View ArticleBring it on - Thanksgiving!!!
Hi! Please share any and all favorite Thanksgiving recipes, decorating ideas etc. Am having let down after my party and am hosting this year. Thank You!~ "W".
View ArticleHalloween Party
I am planning a halloween party for some 1-2 year olds. Any suggestions on kids and adult themed food?Also, any games that would work well at this age for this group?
View ArticleOutdoor Birthday Party
I am wanting to have my daughter's birthday party at the park this year. Is it too cold mid-November in KC to do this?
View ArticlePlanning a Retiremnet Party for the Inlaws
I am assisting the inlaws in plannning a retirement party. They retired from the juvenile system and the school system as an administrator. I need some ideas on centerpieces! they don't have a theme or...
View ArticleDinner party dilemma...
So...I'm hosting a group of women this Friday for dinner, and am stuck debating whether to do an appetizer only dinner, or serve an actual dinner.Appetizer only dinner would be 7-9 different...
View ArticleHaving friends over for dinner
Hey all, I am wanting to invite some friends (possibly 4- 2 married couples) over for dinner this weekend. Basically what happened was I made some ribs a few weeks ago and DH bragged about them so much...
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You can call me the brunch lady ;)
This was probably the best party I've ever thrown! I'm never throwing a dinner party again unless I have to. Brunch is the way to go all the way! I made everything the night before and just had to...
View ArticleHalloween Block Party?
DH and I currently live in a condo, it gets crowded with more than 4 people over, but, I LOVE Halloween. We've been getting acquainted with our neighbors, but, some of the neighbors don't know each...
View ArticleDeals on Lenox china on Rue La La today
Rue La La is having some deals on Lenox china today! If anyone is interested in joining the store, send me a PM and I'll send you the invite link. Thanks!
View Articlehalloween night
We have two young children (3 yrs and 20 months) and are hosting a small get-together on Halloween with two other families with young children. One family lives in our neighborhood and one doesn't, but...
View ArticleAfternoon tea with neighbor
I'm not sure what to title this so it doesn't sound lame.I was super close with my neighbors who just sold their house and moved across town. We've been trying to get together and hang out because we...
View ArticleHalloween Block Party Menu critique
Some of the neighbors are in for our 1st block party this weekend. So now I need help with the menu:I've had 2-4 people say they'll make an appetizer or baked good, but, the party's starting at my...
View ArticleDownsizing dinnerware plates
DH and I need to buy a new dinnerware set soon. I've picked out the Roulette set from Crate and Barrel: http://www.crateandbarrel.com/roulette-dinnerware/f11023DH currently complains about the size of...
View ArticleNeed a fun dip recipe
We're doing a dip day at work. It usually means that we graze all day. Fine by me! :)I'm sure someone is taking a Texas Caviar. My usual is buffalo wing dip but I'd like to take something...
View ArticleBye, for now. :)
Hi! This is a quick note to let you all know that I will be taking a break from the Nest for a while. I really have enjoyed this board and the creativity and inspired forums it sparked. To entertain...
View ArticleThanksgiving/Christmas decor help
New to this board. Hi. We were asked to host Thanksgiving at our place this year and I?m trying to figure out how to set the scene. DH and I are BIG Christmas folks and we start decorating pretty early...
View ArticleTarheels- FYI
I used the applecake recipe with half applesauce half oil and made muffins today. They turned out perfectly. So if you ever need a new muffin recipe.... I'm sending them for preschool snack.
View ArticleChristmas
I know it's early but I'm thinking about Christmas. So here's the deal. I host a Christmas Eve dinner(my bday) for 9 adults and 5 kids. We have Christmas Day here also with 20 adults and 7kids and...
View ArticleNeed help party planning...
I have done numerous parties for my kids, even coordinate a yearly convention for 600+ people at work, but I'm struggling with a 60th anniversary party for my grandparents. I think it's because I...
View Article50th Anniversary Ideas
Hello, ladies. My in-laws are celebrating their 50th anniversary soon and we're are helping to plan a party for them. I'm looking for something creative to make for the actual party. Someone is...
View Article30th bday centerpieces
Hello Everyone, I am throwing a surprise party for my hubby's 30th birthday this year. I am calling it a Dirty 30 party. We will have family member and friends there, probably adults only. I have...
View ArticleCreative Holiday Cookie Ideas
Hey Nesties, I hope you all had a wonderful Turkey Day! With Thanksgiving behind us, we're ready to start thinking about the next holiday, and most importantly, what we are going to bake this holiday...
View Articleand Christmas again :)
I appreciate people's thoughts and suggestions to my previous post. I've decided that I will keep the tradition I've started and do a lasagna Christmas Eve. My SIL, who has the daughter with dairy...
View ArticleFirst Holiday Party!
So, the husband wants to throw an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party in a couple of weeks. I'm a terrible cook, and I need some ideas for super simple appetizer/hors d'oeuvres and the like. Any tips?
View ArticleWant to invite friend, but not her boyfriend?
Ok, I know it is TERRIBLE ettiquette, but I am having a Christmas party/housewarming party and Im inviting friends, coworkers, family, etc. I really want to invite my friend and it's been talked about...
View ArticleBreakfast for 50
DH is getting a big promotion at work. You'll have to trust me when I describe the event. There's a small ceremony with big wigs and a couple speeches. It's company tradition for the person getting...
View ArticleI'd like to thank my doctor's office - catering/delivery ideas?
Hello. I recently went through a medical ordeal that lasted nearly two months, and throughout it everyone at my doctor's office (a small private office) were really wonderful to me, and helped me get...
View ArticleXP - Holiday party
Hi - we are having a holiday party at my boss' house. It's potluck and there will be upwards to 22 people. What's your go-to dish for events like this? I'm not the best cook in the world. I prefer not...
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