Making Spirits Bright
I love Stock the Bar parties. Maybe it's because my friends and I are at the stage where we already have all we need, but I love the idea of starting newlyweds (or nearly weds) off with a fully-stocked home
From the Heart of Haiti to my Living Room
I'm not one to hawk products. But every once in a while, something comes along that makes sense to share. The Macy's Heart of Haiti project is one of those. On the surface, it's a collection of exotic housewares and
S’Mores Toffee Squares
Certain things can't be improved upon, but s'mores are definitely not one of them. Case in point: These toffee squares. They combine everything we all know and love about s'mores—chocolate, graham cracker and the all-important marshmallow—but the whole thing is deconstructed
Gifts for guys: The “Bro”quet
I don't know about you, but I'm always stuck on what to get my boyfriend for a special day like our dating anniversary or Valentine's day. Guys have it so easy: Buy flowers, sign a card, rinse and repeat. But my
Eating My Way Through Chapel Hill and Durham
I recently took a weekend trip up to "The Triangle," a.k.a. the triad cities of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Ok, that's kind of a lie. I really only visited Durham and Chapel Hill. It was a quick
2013 Fantasy Oscars Draft Game
It's that time of year again! No, not Valentine's Day or Can-We-Put-The-Coats-Away-Yet? Day. It's almost time for the Academy Awards. And of course, for the 2013 Fantasy Oscars Draft.
Looking for the 2016 edition? Right this way...
In case you missed it last year, I put together a little cut-and-play game for you to follow along with the award show and make it more competitive (a great idea, especially, if you've got some guys who think an Oscar party is their version of hell). It borrows elements from Fantasy Football, where you put together a dream roster of pro football players who earn points for your fantasy team; only this time, you're choosing films, actors, actresses, performers, preseneters, producers and directors to fill out your 2013 Oscars Dream Team.
9 Free Caligraphy Fonts
As if I didn't have enough to do, I sometimes day dream about starting to learn calligraphy. I mean, I sort of have neat handwriting. When I try to, at least. And how great would it be to embellish homemade