Mar 10th 2010 4:38PM
Just because you're getting ready for next week's "wearing o' the green" doesn't mean you should shift focus from your living o' the green. Let Party Girl give you some tips on throwing a St. Patrick's Day party that goes green in every way possible. Let's face it: the primary function of St. Patrick's Day (aside from... Continue Reading »
Dec 23rd 2009 2:00PM
In this, the season of giving, it's a sin to show up to a holiday party empty handed. Shame on you. Every host loves a guest who shows up with something useful. Flowers are great, but then you've made the host go fishing around for a vase. So scrap that. If you bring food, make sure to set it up on a platter before you... Continue Reading »
Dec 22nd 2009 1:00PM
What's worse than a dry and brittle Christmas tree? Well, O.K., coal in your stocking, but still, nothing says bah humbug like a dead tree. So keep yours looking healthy with these 5 Tips for Christmas Tree Maintenance: 1. Make sure you choose a healthy tree. When shopping for trees, grab them by the trunk and tap them... Continue Reading »
Dec 17th 2009 4:00PM
Christmas lights have long been a-blazin with Jesus Christ's birthday less than a week away. For some people, decorating their home consists of a strand or two of white lights, some garland, and a modest tree. Others go all Dyker Heights with elaborate winter wonderland accoutrement. We spoke to Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP an... Continue Reading »
Dec 17th 2009 10:00AM
Your mother taught you to be polite and say "thank you" when you receive a gift. It's the thought that counts, right? But, what if the "thought" behind a gift doesn't square with much thought at all? Apartment dwellers are familiar with the well-meaning, but oversized, gifts from people who don't understand the reality... Continue Reading »
