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Tie on an Apron and Become a Frugal Fashionista

A friend of mine recently moved into a new home and I was looking for a unique housewarming gift for her. As I was surfing the internet, I noticed that aprons are becoming popular again. Whenever someone mentioned the word apron in the past, I would cringe. “Are you kidding me?” “I would never be caught in an apron”. It brought up visions June Cleaver or stereotypical “barefoot and pregnant” housewife. As I continued my search I was fascinated by the beautiful “hostess aprons” that were available. There were ones with cherries prints, some were made with vintage fabrics and … Continue reading →

Cocktail Party Welcomes: Some Tips

Preparing for a cocktail party can be stressful; especially in those few moments before your guests arrive and you discover that unsightly carpet stain or something of that ilk. Such mishaps can make you forget names and other details. (If you can’t remember where you live, you better go home, because the party you are hosting in that case, is someone else’s.) Take the time to review your guest-list to avoid blanking out on names. In the fluster and flurry of the moment, it can easily happen and often does, and it can be embarrassing when you are dealing with … Continue reading →

The Birth of The Cocktail Party

Where did the word “cocktail” come from? Have you ever wondered while supping and sipping or even just sipping? The answer is that no one really knows for sure, but there is a persistent urban legend about it dating back to 1779 that is worth recounting. Betsy Flanagan was an innkeeper near Yorktown and her husband was killed in the American Revolution. Many of her patrons were American and French soldiers. The inn was next door to a farm that was owned by an Englishman. In an effort to boost war morale, Betsy promised her customers a feast of roasted … Continue reading →