Recent Fun Blog Posts

Ways to Spice Up Your Super Bowl Party

by Michele Cheplic

Despite the fact that the Green Bay Packers blew their chance to square off against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis next Sunday, I still scored an invitation to a Super Bowl party that I know will make for a winning evening.

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Easy and Affordable Super Bowl Party

by Michele Cheplic

27 Jan 2012 09:51 PM

The Giants take on the Patriots a week from Sunday during Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. This weekend the Pro Bowl kicks off in Honolulu, but since that's not a real game, you can focus your attention on getting ready for your annual NFL Championship pigskin party.

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Chinese New Year Birthday Party

by Michele Cheplic

25 Jan 2012 01:58 PM

Did you know that the seventh day of the Chinese New Year is considered "everybody's birthday"? Today is the third day of the Lunar New Year which is a time for sons-in-laws to pay respects to their parents-in-law.

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Magnetic Paper Dolls

by Carol Paxman

22 Jan 2012 09:15 PM

Paper dolls have certainly changed since I was little! The ones you buy now are much studier than the ones we had, the little tabs don't tear off when you poke them out. Last Christmas I found magnetic ones for Ivy for and she loves them.

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Celebrating Lunar New Year's Eve

by Michele Cheplic

22 Jan 2012 06:58 PM

Lunar New Year festivities are already underway in Beijing. Massive firework displays, colorful parades and high-energy street parties kicked off the 15-day celebration. In the United States, the Year of the Dragon is ushered in at midnight and ends with the Lantern Festival on February 6th.

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Homemade Chinese New Year's Fun

by Michele Cheplic

21 Jan 2012 03:31 PM

With less than 48 hours until the official debut of the Year of the Dragon, many communities are getting a jump-start this weekend by hosting parades, festivals and firework displays. Chinese New Year is a festive holiday that celebrates family, friends and new beginnings.

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Simple Chinese New Year's Fun

by Michele Cheplic

18 Jan 2012 11:36 AM

Ear-numbing firecrackers, amazing noodle dishes and feeding crisp dollar bills to dancing lions; these are three things I remember most about celebrating Chinese New Year in my hometown of Hilo, Hawaii.

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Have Fun with Old Man Winter

by Michele Cheplic

15 Jan 2012 12:48 AM

Old Man Winter is alive and well in Wisconsin. After sleeping in for a few weeks, the season has reared its bitterly cold head and dumped nearly a half-foot of snow in less than 24 hours. Fortunately, there are ways to heat things up while keeping the kids entertained.

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Making Playoff Parties Fun for Kids

by Michele Cheplic

13 Jan 2012 10:24 AM

Watching the Packers and Giants, Saints and 49ers, Texans and Ravens or the Broncos and Patriots go head-to-head in the NFL playoffs this weekend may sound like an incredibly fun time for you, but what about the littlest players in your life?

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Football Playoff Party Fun

by Michele Cheplic

12 Jan 2012 08:46 AM

The NFL Playoffs continue this Sunday as the road to the Super Bowl heats up. Of course, no place is hotter right now than Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the Packers are looking to win back-to-back Super Bowls. I happen to live near legendary Lambeau Field--a.k.a.

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