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Planning Special Moments

In the past two weeks I’ve looked at planning romantic moments for your spouse, making them feel special, and how to cope with missing your spouse even when he or she is more or less around. How do all of these things come together? In me trying to plan special things for my husband. Now that Jon has completed grad school I want to do something special for him. Parties he hast to host are too draining for him, so that’s out. I thought of the perfect idea: I’d bake him a cake. Not just any cake, but a black … Continue reading →

Making Party Planning Fun

My friend’s son graduates from high school next week. Two days later, her home will be filled with no less than 175 of her son’s nearest and dearest pals, thanks in large part to the fact that he created a Facebook page dedicated solely to informing his peeps about his grad party. The ingenious teen is having a blast planning his commencement shindig, including constantly updating his online party page. His mom, not so much. While she is thrilled to commemorate her son’s milestone, trying to figure out how she is going to keep 175 teens and their parents entertained—outside, … Continue reading →

Planning a Graduation Party – Part 1

I’m not normally a procrastinator. In fact, I am a planner and organizer at heart. But as of last week I had already received three graduation party invites, yet hadn’t even started planning one for my son. This just wasn’t like me. But I eventually realized there were a couple of things going on. The first is that the idea of planning a large party was stressful. And the second is that a part of me was trying to deny the reality of what is ahead. It is one thing to plan and prepare for your child’s high school graduation. … Continue reading →

Planning a Princess Tea on a Pauper’s Budget, Part 1

Little girls and tea parties conjure up sweet images of gloved hands, tea hats, and plush table settings. A tea party is not complete without fancy tea cakes and sandwiches served alongside raspberry tea in delicate teacups. A tea party without elegance is like a princess without a crown. Is it possible to throw a princess tea that does not send your wallet to the dungeon? It will take creativity and planning but with these tips you can please your princess and stay on budget. The solutions provided use items available at the dollar store or discount store. Do not … Continue reading →

Event Planning: Advertising Your Company

Once you have your basic business plan and supplies the next thing you want to think about is advertising. To be honest, I had an outline before I began the advertising process. I was convinced that getting my company’s name out there would be a process so I started as soon as I had my brand, logo, and a basic plan. I will talk about branding yourself and logos in a general sense next month. How do I Advertise? In the beginning of planning a business normally there is not a huge budget for supplies much less advertising. However, advertising … Continue reading →

Tea Parties to Reinforce Etiquette: Part 2/The Homeschool Tea

Let’s discuss tea etiquette. In order for you to plan a tea for the purpose of teaching proper behavior you must be aware of the basic manners for hosting a tea. Once you know the proper etiquette and have the right supplies you will be ready to plan a tea for your homeschool co-op event. Homeschool co-op teas are quite successful if the hostess is in the know with regards to how to plan a tea. I highly suggest planning a homeschool tea as a method to introduce manners in a group setting. This will reinforce the importance of personal … Continue reading →

Homeschool Resources and Groups in Arkansas A-F

To succeed in homeschooling, it is in your best interest to get involved with other homeschoolers. You should join a homeschool network or group near you. For this reason, I have decided to give a full listing of homeschooling groups throughout each state. Yes, there are other sites that list homeschool networks and support groups but none of are comprehensive. Some of them only list Christian, others only list those affiliated with them. I will attempt to list all of them. This list covers Arkansas A-F. Ambleside Moms In Arkansas A statewide Charlotte Mason homeschool support group for mothers in … Continue reading →

How Much Are You Planning to Spend on Your Kids this Holiday Season?

Recession? What recession? Seriously, I often wonder how much the media has skewed our view on the nation’s economic situation. Every headline, every news ticker, every “top story” has to do with how poor our country’s financial situation is, and how things are only going to get worse before they get better. While news anchors are reading stories about record unemployment, mounting foreclosures, no money here, less money there, my friend’s 10-year-old daughter is heading to the spa. No kidding. Young Keera scored an invitation to yet another birthday party, this time at a local spa that caters to tweens. … Continue reading →

Alabama Homeschool Groups and Resources H-M

To succeed in homeschooling, it is in your best interest to get involved with other homeschoolers. You should join a homeschool network or group near you. For this reason, I have decided to give a full listing of homeschooling groups throughout each state. Yes, there are other sites that list homeschool networks and support groups but none of are comprehensive. Some of them only list Christian, others only list those affiliated with them. I will attempt to list all of them. This installment is Alabama H-M. Heritage Academy of Fyffe Higher Ground Academy E-mail: Olwomanintheshoe@aol.com Highlands Homeschoolers Homeschool ARK This … Continue reading →

Planning School Layouts in Advance

If you are like the majority of us, school is either already in session in your neck of the woods, or it is just about to start. In any case, you might find yourself with more time to scrapbook, and if this is the case, school layouts might be a top priority. School memories are important to capture each year as your child grows. I still enjoy looking back at the photo albums my mother put together reflecting my grade school and middle school years. I did my own high school album, and it is still one of my favorites … Continue reading →