Really, it’s possible! You too can plan & shop for your entire holiday meal in 45 minutes…
I was recently at BlogHer, talking to the lovely lady bloggers of the world about all of the merits of springpad. I found myself repeatedly telling the story about how I planned my Thanksgiving dinner last year [...]

Quick Tip: Prepare your pets for a roadtrip from Real Simple
“Take the pet for a few short rides before your trip so it gets accustomed…”
So, as you are preparing for your summer vacation, be sure to add taking your pet on a few short rides to your task list.
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Whenever I plan to host a dinner party there are lots of things to do besides the basic grocery shopping & cooking. Here’s a simple list:
Four Weeks Before:
1. Invite guests & collect preliminary RSVP’s
2. Begin collecting recipes & decorating ideas
Two Weeks Before:
3. Inventory Dishware & Supplies
- Dishes, Silverware, Glassware, Napkins, Serving Utensils
- Pots, Pans, [...]