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When Your Christmas Party Plans Go Sideways (and Still Turn Out Better Than Expected)
This year I threw our department’s Christmas party—something that isn’t technically part of my job, but honestly, I truly enjoy doing it. I had all these ideas about what kind of décor I was going to do, and at the time they all seemed like very realistic, doable possibilities. And some were. But one thing […]
Ghosts, Ghouls, and… the Blue Jays?
After weeks of planning, prepping, and decorating, my long-anticipated Halloween party finally arrived — and while I’d call it semi-successful, it definitely came with some unexpected twists. The decorations. Honestly, I was thrilled with how they turned out. They took me about a week to put up, but it was worth every ladder climb and […]
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Here We Go — Halloween Season Is Officially On!
Here we are: September 1, and already my brain is full of cobwebs, cauldrons, and costume ideas. I can’t help it — Halloween is my Super Bowl. Every year I host an epic Halloween party at my house. It’s always a costume party, and while there are always one or two brave souls who show […]
The Stress—and Joy—of Making a Celebration Cake
A few months ago, I found myself in a classic “what have I done?” situation. I was at a friend’s house, enjoying a couple of glasses of wine, chatting about life, when she mentioned her upcoming 50th birthday party. Feeling brave (and maybe a little tipsy), I said, “Hey, let me make your birthday cake for […]
