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Single for V-Day? This isn't one of those mushy-gushy posts about guys or finding love. In this post, the ladies from KC You There are celebratin' singledom with a good ol' dose of DIYness. Use any or all of these tips to throw a fab girls-only gathering, on a budget! DIY Invites Who doesn’t love a handwritten note...especially when it involves a... CONTINUE READING 10

So you’ve decided to host the annual Super Bowl party at your house this year—yay! You're super-excited...but then you start calculating how much you'll need for party supplies, food and decor. Before you drop the ball (and major dough!) on this one, it’s actually just as easy to satisfy all of your guests’ needs but still keep money in your pocket and... CONTINUE READING 4

Reeeeematch! The New York Giants are set to meet the Pats at the Super Bowl for the second time in less than five years, and the action between these Northeast teams is sure to be exciting! Even if you can’t tell the difference between a tight end and a safety, you can still make your Super Bowl bash a win... CONTINUE READING 5

Pageants are an American tradition, a battle amongst the most beautiful and brightest women of the new generation…and they sometimes seem a bit odd to us non-supermodel types. Even if you're not a pageant fan, the Miss America pageant piques every woman’s curiously when it comes around in January (this year's is tomorrow, January 14!). Admit it—you don’t have plans... CONTINUE READING 7

Got a serious case of the seasonal sads now that the holidays are over? Throw a simple winter bash on a budget, featuring fun-to-make décor and snacks created by Y-O-U. Making these treats is half the fun! Many of us have seen hot cocoa stations at children’s events, but why not set up a Hot Cocoa BAR for us adults? Everyone loves... CONTINUE READING 10

Frigid temperatures that make you want to stay inside. A way-low bank account after holiday and NYE spending. Feeling so tired that you want to sleep for 15 hours straight. Sound like you? Invite your girls over for a low-budget girls night in, but put a grown-up spin on old-school stuff like MASH, pillow fights and even a.m. pancakes. After... CONTINUE READING 25

Now that Christmas is over, New Year’s is up next! Since New Year's Eve falls on a Saturday, why not take that Sunday (New Year's Day) to celebrate (and recuperate) with the first brunch of 2012? Since everyone will be tired (er, and probably hungover), keep it simple! What You'll Need: Champagnes/Sparkling Wines Fruits Eggs (any style) Your favorite salads Any leftovers from the night before What... CONTINUE READING 7

With the holidays super-close (yikes! I’ve GOT to finish my shopping!), many people are partaking in their usual traditions—attending parties, baking, listening to and/or singing holiday tunes, etc. However, the US isn’t the only place where these holidays are celebrated! There are traditions worldwide that I wish would make an appearance in our country. Here are six awesome ones that... CONTINUE READING 9

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (and Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, and...)—which means that within the next few weeks, there will be tons of fun holiday parties! While I do love a get-together that includes cheesy Santa decorations and seasonal songs, if I have to attend one more Ugly Christmas Sweater party, people are going to start thinking I... CONTINUE READING 8

The holidays mean tons of holiday parties...and chances are that you'll be called upon to host one, ready or not! Think that throwing a shindig only means tons of stress and time you don't have? Not so with Liza Utter's hostessing tips and tricks. With her motto that "people make the party, not the stuff" this fiesta-throwing dynamo is changing... CONTINUE READING 5