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Paint and Sip With These Delicious Wine and Cheese Pairings

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A Paint and Sip Party is a great way to ignite your creativity while still enjoying a fun time with your closest friends. Thought to be a fad when they first popped up, these Paint and Sip Parties have proven to stand the test of time. Do you want to throw your own party? Knowing how to host a Paint and Sip Party doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, we’ve gathered some perfect party menu ideas.

Read on to learn the best party snack ideas, including perfect wine and cheese pairings to serve at your very own Paint and Sip.
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5 Post-Holiday Cleaning Tips For a Renewed Home

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Holidays are fun, until you go through the stress of cleaning the house after the holiday season. It’s all fun and games until you notice that hosting your friends and family for parties and celebrations has left its mark on your home. There is no ignoring all indications that it’s time to clean your house ASAP.

After enjoying the comfort and fun during holidays, home cleaning might prove to be challenging for many of us. But don’t worry if you are feeling lazy and unmotivated. Here are 5 after-holiday cleaning tips to make your home look and feel like new. Let’s have a quick look at how to get things super clean and in order. Continue reading 5 Post-Holiday Cleaning Tips For a Renewed Home

How to Get The Most Out Of Your Kitchen!

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Your Kitchen should be so much more than a place for chores and microwave meals: it should also be a retreat in your home that you go to for fun and relaxation.  If you feel guilty about leaving your kitchen in neglect, now is the time to turn things around. Start with re-thinking the space to generate positive energy. You can do this through a pro or by designing the kitchen yourself after you’ve learned enough tricks from interior design courses over the internet. There are plenty of exciting ways for you to engage with your kitchen space. Below are four suggestions to get you started!

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Pink Thing of The Day: Candy Cane Cooler Holiday Cocktail

Candycane Cooler

NoMa Social is bringing in the holiday season with a Candy Cane Cooler that just screams Christmas spirit! Not only does this concoction look wildly festive, but it decks the halls of your taste buds as well. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:
• 1 tbs crushed soft peppermint candy
• 1½ fl oz vodka
• Splash of white creme de menthe
• ¼ fl oz brandy
• ½ fl oz half-and-half
• Crushed ice
• Peppermint stick for garnish
• Mint sprig for garnish

Directions:

Combine the vodka and crushed peppermint. Stir to dissolve. Add the remaining ingredients, stir and garnish.

Editor Showcase Presents: Cooking and Entertaining, 2014!

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Food Bloggers and Journos Enjoyed a Cocktail or Two while Sampling New Foods at This Season’s Editor Showcase! (All Photos By Gail. Click on Any Image to Enlarge for Detail.)

It’s never too early to start planning for your holiday celebrations, and Editor Showcase kicked off this season with their hotly–anticipated Cooking and Entertaining showcase at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. Let’s take a look at a few of the standout new and favorite products from the show! Continue reading Editor Showcase Presents: Cooking and Entertaining, 2014!