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Operation Top Knot: Cheers to Military Mamas
Every mother needs a helping hand every now and then. As a woman with two healthy children, a doting husband, a nanny and a gaggle of girlfriends to support me, it's tough to complain about the overwhelming demands of motherhood, but still, I do. Try being an expectant military wife whose husband is deployed.
Freaky Deaky Baby Shower Cakes
If you thought those sleeping baby cakes were creepy, check out some of the other delicious gems we gathered from Cake Wrecks. Those hard working ladies have come across some pastries that will make you gag, laugh or order the crafty er... dessert.
How to Host an Office Baby Shower
On certain occasions, say when someone is getting married or having a baby, it's fun to throw them a small sendoff celebration in the office. With a few simple decorations, you can easily transform any conference room. Recently, a baby shower was hosted for Lisa Sugar, here at Sugar headquarters.
Yummy Links: From Lobster to Burgers
- Lobster: Get it while it's cheap! — The Atlantic
- Meet TasteStopping, the website that takes Tastespotting's rejects. — Eat Me Daily
- Spice things up with Padma's chili honey butter.
Party Foul: Not Greeting Your Guests
At female-centric events like baby showers or bachelorette parties, it's easy for cliques to form and cattiness to flourish. Recently, my sister attended a bridal shower where the majority of guests went to the same high school. However some girls, despite knowing my sister, were cold and unfriendly.
DIY: Vibrant Pom-Pom Napkin Rings
After helping one of my friends with the flowers for her big day, I was asked by another friend to put together the festive napkin rings for her wedding. Rather than waste money on buying 60 rings, we made these flower-inspired pom-poms to adorn each napkin. These pom-poms can easily be customized to suit any color scheme.
Yummy Links: From Sandra Lee to TV Dinners
- Semi homemade be gone: Sandra Lee gets a seasonal fresh-ingredient makeover. — Eat Me Daily
- Mustard manufacturer Grey Poupon wants Obama to pardon Dijon lovers. — Grubstreet
- Ten food moments from The Office.
Yummy Links: From Edible Gardens to Cakes
- Following in the footsteps of Michelle Obama, California's first lady, Maria Shriver, plans her own edible garden. — Serious Eats
- Hop on the garden bandwagon by growing your own herbs indoors. — Chow
- Instead of hosting a baby shower, wait until the baby is born and host a sip and see.
Yummy Links: From Sugar Cookies to Food Charities
- Tips for making the best sugar cookies. — Serious Eats
- Fashion designers and models share their holiday recipes. — Style
- How to roast and peel beets.
Come Party With Me: Baby Shower — The Look
Butterflies in pastel yellow, pink, and khaki color tones are a wonderful inspiration for a baby shower's look. Start by covering the table with a pretty neutral-colored tablecloth. Serve the brunch food on pink platters and let each guest use a pretty butterfly plate.
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