Donna's Entertaining Blog May 2008 Archive

My kids aren't graduating from anywhere this year, but I know several parents that have kids graduating from high school. As I talk with them about their graduation party plans, ... Read More

I found a post in our Forum today that wonders whether it's necessary to send a graduation gift even if you can't attend the ceremony or the party. But underlying ... Read More

You must be thinking, "why are the etiquette police making rules about two of our favorite summer foods?" But let's face it, at some point this summer you may be ... Read More

I was in the mood for "cute" today. Maybe it was the anticipation of a long holiday weekend, or maybe it was due to the return of sunshine - finally. ... Read More

Isn't cleaning up the worst thing about hosting a party? Unless you can afford to pay someone to clean up for you, there are usually piles of dirty dishes and ... Read More

It took them long enough, in my opinion, to bring the Sex and the City glamor to the big screen. But next week the movie many of us have been ... Read More

It's cold, rainy, and dreary today. It's almost impossible to believe that next weekend is the big start of the summer season, Memorial Day weekend. Most people won't be traveling ... Read More

We're finally down to the last week of American Idol Season 7. All that remains is finding out which two semifinalists will compete next week for the big title and ... Read More

We're in the home stretch as far as school is concerned. With just a few weeks left in the school year, my kids only have class trips and a few ... Read More

What mom doesn't love chocolate? Here are photos of cakes submitted by readers that are perfect for your mom or anyone else who is crazy for chocolate! Chocolate Fudge Ball Cake Chocolate ... Read More

Don't we all wish our parties would be easy, breezy? I know that I always do. When I find myself facing a kitchen cluttered with pots and pans in the ... Read More

One of my little secret rituals is reading the comic pages on Sunday. This week the strip called "Edge City" was about a mom who was making phone calls since ... Read More

In order to make entertaining a little less stressful, it pays to have a few tricks up your sleeve. For example, who doesn't love being presented with hors d'oeuvres at ... Read More

Happy May Day! During this quintessential month of spring, a few of us celebrate May Day, some cheer on the ponies for the Kentucky Derby, many of us have a ... Read More