La Dolce Vita
Oh my gosh, it’s June already!
Graduations, weddings and parties galore. Come on into my kitchen is ringing through my head. The song by the Allman Bros got me thinking tonight about what happens at all family gatherings, every one ends up in the kitchen.
You can set the table, the bar, the buffet, the various seating arrangements, but everyone ends up wanting to talk in the kitchen.
Why is that?
The hub of the kitchen is the life of the family most times. Do you notice you gravitate towards the kitchen at a home party? Men and women, they all find their way. It’s most often where the hostess probably wants you out of there, but you can’t help it, you ask can I help, what can I do? It’s inevitable, you have to be there. The host/hostess knows it too, and pretends to be annoyed and shooshes you out, saying no, I’m fine, go enjoy yourself, have another glass of wine. The din of the crowd is comforting and you just feel so at home. You insist you need to help, so she gives you a platter and with proud attitude march into the dining area with your treasure of bounty. Ahh….
What exactly is it about the kitchen that engulfs everyone into happiness and confusion and over the clamor of dishes rattling and voices chattering that engages you into the fold?
It’s really all about the food! No, just kidding. It’s really about belonging. With every feast, family event and party, if you can be a part of the kitchen crowd, you have it made. You belong! You are useful and you are a part of making the event successful. Every good host/hostess knows (unless paid caterers) that to ensure your guests feel at home, one must tread carefully between giving your guests a great time and making them feel a part of the festivities. This is vital to a successful party. Put everyone to work and they will feel at home so much and mix with the friends, aunts and uncles that have nothing in common. For, food is the common denominator to get a relaxing environment.
What needs to be put aside when entertaining? Egos, perceived differences. For it’s all about the reason. You are celebrating a great event, whether it be a wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation or other significant life event. You are all there together, living in the moment. Enjoy the June celebrations and honor the time you have with your family and friends. Share your heart, food, gifts and talents and it will be a memorable occasion. Dolce Vita.
You can find the family spirit on Bonanzle.
anytime day or night for trying to find something you need or want to a gathering of friends willing to share in your celebratory events. Just BYOB.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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Green Living is the Place to Be
Green Living is the Place to Be
So you don't live on Park Avenue, you can still Go Green.
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So you don't live on Park Avenue, you can still Go Green.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Where to Buy, What to Buy, How to Buy? Try the ABC's
I often look at blogs, posts and forums of people looking to buy certain products and long lost wanted things for themselves or their families. Most of the blogs I read are about specific things like:
Where to buy certain hard to find candy or where to buy fabric like the Red Sox and hard to find foods, on chowhound.
You might be searching to find that postcard from the fifties in Eastham, MA of the windmill. Whatever you are looking for, it need not be a lifetime search.
Besides searching around at your related searches on google, just set up a Google Alert and let the products come to you. Instead of "Let your fingers do the walking", let Google do the crawling and leg work.
It's extremely easy and works splendidly. You'll find in time, you may refine the alerts more to your liking.
And then, there's another way.
On the website called Bonanzle, you can ask for what you are looking for and real live people will bend over backwards to help you find your coveted piece. Just post your request in the Items Wanted section and you'll see a quick set of responses and might even find something you didn't know you wanted.
Then, there is the Alphabet Game (it's called a game), but it's a different shopping experience.
On Bonanzle, every Tuesday and Thursday, there is a shopping excursion where store owners post their products by the Alphabet. It makes shopping fun. The Alphabet is hosted by granny7x aka Grannys Hope Chest . If you can't be around during the 4 p.m., EST time slot, the archives are all available for an indetermined length of time. It's fun and hilarious at times to shop there.
A few of the past ABC's that were shopped till dropped around midnight:
They start with the letter A and go right through to Z. If you are looking for a gift that begins with Q, it can be a little silly.
Products are available, unless sold that night.
Check the lists for buying, selling or to see the crazies rambling fast and furious to
get their items up.
Alphabet Game Thursday, April 15, 2010
Alphabet Game Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Alphabet Game Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Alphabet Game Tuesday March 30th, 2010
Alphabet Game Thursday, March 25, 2010
A Huge Archive of past Alphabet Games- Fun!
Some of the past participants in this shop and sell game are:
Where to buy certain hard to find candy or where to buy fabric like the Red Sox and hard to find foods, on chowhound.
You might be searching to find that postcard from the fifties in Eastham, MA of the windmill. Whatever you are looking for, it need not be a lifetime search.
Besides searching around at your related searches on google, just set up a Google Alert and let the products come to you. Instead of "Let your fingers do the walking", let Google do the crawling and leg work.
It's extremely easy and works splendidly. You'll find in time, you may refine the alerts more to your liking.
And then, there's another way.
On the website called Bonanzle, you can ask for what you are looking for and real live people will bend over backwards to help you find your coveted piece. Just post your request in the Items Wanted section and you'll see a quick set of responses and might even find something you didn't know you wanted.
Then, there is the Alphabet Game (it's called a game), but it's a different shopping experience.
On Bonanzle, every Tuesday and Thursday, there is a shopping excursion where store owners post their products by the Alphabet. It makes shopping fun. The Alphabet is hosted by granny7x aka Grannys Hope Chest . If you can't be around during the 4 p.m., EST time slot, the archives are all available for an indetermined length of time. It's fun and hilarious at times to shop there.
A few of the past ABC's that were shopped till dropped around midnight:
They start with the letter A and go right through to Z. If you are looking for a gift that begins with Q, it can be a little silly.
Products are available, unless sold that night.
Check the lists for buying, selling or to see the crazies rambling fast and furious to
get their items up.
Alphabet Game Thursday, April 15, 2010
Alphabet Game Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Alphabet Game Thursday, April 8th, 2010
Alphabet Game Tuesday March 30th, 2010
Alphabet Game Thursday, March 25, 2010
A Huge Archive of past Alphabet Games- Fun!
Some of the past participants in this shop and sell game are:
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