by Robin | Feb 12, 2008 | Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Nostalgia, Party, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Each year’s party, at least in most recent years, begins with Noni reading this passage~ “When did you last have a tea party? When was the last time you enjoyed a cup of tea with someone you cared about? Isn’t it time you did again? ...
by Robin | Feb 8, 2008 | Celebrations, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Holidays, Kids, Mom stuff, Party, Personal, Photos, Surcies, Sursees, Cercies, TREATS!, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Thirteen years ago, my mother-in-law timidly asked me if I’d be interested in hosting a mother-daughter Valentine tea party for my then three-year-old daughter, her first grandchild. After giving birth to four sons, she was delighted, finally, to have a little...
by Robin | Jan 25, 2008 | Favorite things, Food and Drink, Party, Photos, Recipes
Bacony, biscuity, oniony, Swiss cheesery, and (gulp) tomatoey snack GLORIOSITY– The means to the end: 1 10-count can biscuits 1 pound bacon, crisp-fried, crumbled 2 small or 1 large tomato, seeded, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 6 ounces Swiss cheese,...
by Robin | Aug 12, 2007 | Favorite things, Food and Drink, Fun Mondays, Nutrition, Party, Personal, Photos, Poetry
Beckie over at Give it a Try is this week’s Fun Monday hostess with the mostest. Here’s her directive:"I want to know what your favorite treat is. Is it sweet or sour? Is it plain or salty? Is it candy or chocolate? Is it...
by Robin | Jul 21, 2007 | Celebrations, Favorite things, Harry Potter, Kids, Party, Personal, Photos
Scenes from some Potter parties in the Tennessee Valley last night…We had to park at the opposite end of the Barnes & Noble parking lot. I haven’t seen this strip center this crowded since last CHRISTMAS! This is a perfect display that has been...
by Robin | Jun 1, 2007 | Celebrations, Family, Favorite things, Home, Oops!, Party, Personal, Smiles
The 80s were a fantastic decade for a host of reasons other than big hair, questionable fashion, and a seemingly endless supply of brat pack movies. Home decor included a superflurity of floral Waverly wallpaper patterns seen over and over and over and over and...