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Simple Sanity Savers

Believe it or not, summer vacation just started for students attending Chicago public schools.  Last fall’s highly publicized teacher strike, which affected nearly 400,000 students, forced kids to stay in school through the end of June. But, now they are free and can join the rest of their compadres in making the most of summer… or what’s left of it. If you are looking for ways to keep your kids busy during their break from school consider the following simple and affordable projects: FLOWER POWER Rather than letting fresh flowers go to waste after they’ve sat pretty in a summer … Continue reading →

Keep It Simple This Easter

I love Martha Stewart, but I simply don’t have the time or money to execute some of the domestic diva’s most popular Easter projects. For example, Stewart’s blown-out pheasant eggs sparkling with glitter are stunning, but with limited funds, energy and inclination–and the fact that she suggests using canned air to remove the excess glitter (what’s wrong with free air blown from your mouth?)–makes super simple Easter crafts that much more inviting. I’ve made these easy Easter projects with toddlers, preschoolers, and moms with compromised creative skills, on more than one occasion without a single complaint: Egg Container Lambs:  All … Continue reading →

Stress-Free Super Bowl Parties

Score big with family and friends by hosting a Super Bowl party to remember. For most people, the annual pigskin-themed party marks the kick-off to a new year of spectacular soirees. Fortunately, it doesn’t take too much planning to create a winning environment for your game day party. For starters, you’ll need invitations. Since Super Bowl parties are very informal, you wouldn’t fumble by simply asking guests over by phone, email or text. However, make it mandatory that they RSVP so you know how much food you will need on Sunday. Whether they are attending your big bash because they … Continue reading →

Ways to Spice Up Your Super Bowl Party

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. If you are planning to host your own pigskin party, expect the unexpected. The entire state of Wisconsin had booked hotel reservations in Indiana long before the Giants dashed the Packers’ dreams of returning to the Super Bowl for a second consecutive year. You just never know which team will play to win come Sunday. As such, it’s … Continue reading →

Easy and Affordable Super Bowl Party

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. Fortunately, you don’t have to put a major dent in your budget to host a Super Bowl shindig. Rather, with a little strategic planning you can have fun rooting for your favorite team and score points with your family members and friends, all while preserving your bottom line. Here’s how: Keep it Casual: … Continue reading →

Super Fab Super Bowl Party Eats

You don’t have to travel to Dallas to celebrate Super Bowl XLV. In fact, I would venture to guess that there is more collective partying going on right now in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania than in ice-covered Dallas where airports have been shut down and highways are littered with stranded vehicles. I live less than an hour from famed Lambeau Field, home to the Green Bay Packers, and I can attest to the party-like atmosphere that has engulfed the entire state of Wisconsin. People here have been celebrating since the Green and Gold beat the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship … Continue reading →

The Road to Super Bowl Fun

It’s been 13 long years since the Green Bay Packers played in a Super Bowl and now that the drought is over, residents in Wisconsin are ready to party like college co-eds on graduation day. I’m sure it’s the same way in Pittsburgh, but since I live in Packer Nation I can only speak of the craziness that has engulfed my neck of the woods. People have been planning Super Bowl parties since the minute the Green and Gold won the NFC Championship game in Chicago against the Bears. Stores are decked out in Packer colors and are offering everything … Continue reading →

Super Bowl Fun Facts

Pittsburgh who? Can you tell I live in Wisconsin? Super Bowl hype is all fun and games until one team gets blown out in front of an international audience of more than 100 million people. Who knows what will happen on the night of February 6th. All I know is that I happen to live a stone’s throw away from Green Bay and the entire state is going nuts right now. It’s been 13 long years since the Packers got invited to the play for the national championship and the fun has only just begun in the Dairy State. Regardless … Continue reading →

Planning a Super Party

The Green Bay Packers are headed to their first Super Bowl in 13 years. I happen to live in Packer country and right now the entire state is going bonkers. The Green and Gold just beat the Chicago’s Bears to clinch the NFC Championship title and a chance to bring the Lombardi Trophy home to Wisconsin when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. Believe it or not, people here are already planning their Super Bowl parties. We’ve received a couple invitations, but haven’t formalized our plans. Regardless of where we go I know we will be … Continue reading →

Super Sunday Tailgating Fun

Super Bowl Sunday doesn’t kick off until next month, but if you live in Wisconsin or Illinois, then the big game is less than 24 hours away. Tomorrow the Green Bay Packers square off against the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship game. Final preparations are underway at Soldier Field for what many are calling one of the biggest games in franchise history. I happen to live in Wisconsin, and whereas I am not a die-hard football fan, there is no escaping the hype surrounding Sunday’s humongo game. Tailgating parties are taking place from church parking lots to hotel lobbies. … Continue reading →