“The greatest gift I ever had Came from God; I call him Dad!” —Author Unknown “A man’s children and his garden both reflect the amount of weeding done during the growing season.” —Anonymous “Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.” —Anthony Brandt “Blessed indeed is the man who hears [...]
Thank You Notes for Small Children
Though they may not be old enough to write out thank you notes on their own, kids are never too young to learn to say thank you. Pre-written thank you notes make it easy to send thanks to gift-givers even if the child can’t really write much yet. They can still “write their names” or [...]
Thank You Note for Interview
Nearly every career book and interview expert will tell you to send a thank you note after a job interview. Yet many job candidates skip this important step and unknowingly diminish their chances of getting the job. Employers want to know that you have social skills and will treat their important clients and customers well. [...]
Birthday Parties — Jungle Animals
Children are fascinated by animals, from the largest elephant to the tiniest ladybug. Ask most any four-year-old to roar like a lion and see if you don’t get an earful. And jungle animals are a great theme for young birthday parties! Let the kids become the animal they love most — whether it’s the striped [...]
Summer Camp Notes
Send your little camper off this summer with a stack of pre-addressed, stamped folded Camp Notes from Amy Adele. After receiving them and reading all the hot camp news, we recommend saving them all in a scrapbook to enjoy and treasure for years to come. And make sure to put a waterproof label on everything [...]
Birthday Parties — Ballerinas
Gather lots of pink and tulle for a Ballerina-themed birthday party! Here are a few tips for the perfect birthday bash for the budding ballerina. Check out this blog posting by Kim at Three Peanuts for the amazing ballerina party she threw for her daughter, Kate. Lots of photos and great ideas! If the guests [...]
Birthday Parties — Under the Sea
As the summer heats up and our thoughts turn to the beach, what better time for an “Under the Sea” theme party? Fish, sharks, mermaids, turtles, shells, octopuses, crabs, bubbles and pirates are all welcomed to this nautical party! If you’re having an indoor party, consider tacking inexpensive blue fabric to the ceiling to make [...]
Birthday Parties — Fire Trucks
Every grown man at one time or another secretly wanted to be a fireman. Maybe it’s the heroism or maybe it’s just the big red shiny truck — either way, Fire Trucks make a great theme for birthday parties! Leah at Foggy Days and Sunset Living hosted an amazing Fire Truck Party and has lots [...]
Birthday Parties — Karaoke Party
Who hasn’t watched “American Idol” without daydreaming about grabbing the mike and singing her heart out for all America? A karaoke party may be just the thing for your rising young rock star! First, you’ll need a karaoke machine. They are pretty easy to rent for parties, and you may even have karaoke rooms for [...]
Having a Pool Party? Tips, Tricks and Invitations!
We’ve been seeing lots of pool party invitations going out so it’s definitely the season! So here are some of our tips for the perfect pool party: POOL PARTY FOODS We love the JELL-O “Dive-On-In-Cake” that uses blue JELL-O to make a swimming pool right in the middle of the cake. Here’s a link to [...]
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