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    • Celebrate Mardi Gras! Ideas To Create A Mardi Gras Party - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Carol Eiseman
      Celebrate Mardi Gras! This history rich festival makes for the perfect mid-winter party! The dead of winter is upon us all here in the Northern states and it’s time to gather friends and family just in time to get everyone over the winter doldrums. Mardi Gras provides a fun and festive reason ...
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    • Fun Family Valentines Day Ideas - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Carol Eiseman
      Valentines Day, February 14th, is a fun day for both young and old! It is a day to think of those we love and celebrate friendship and kindness. It was one of my favorite winter holidays when the kids were younger as I loved all the hoopla of the parties in school, Scouts and Sunday School. It ...
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    • A New Year's Eve Party At Home - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      New Year’s Eve.. a night to say good bye to the old and ring in the new.. For many people it is a night of revelry and fancy festivities. At our home it has always been a night of family and friends gathering together for food and fun. When our children were little, and we were much younger, ...
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    • Fun Holiday Ideas: Begin Family Holiday Traditions - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      Having Family Holiday Traditions adds a wonderful dimension to your holiday season. There is so much emphasis on the the whole gift selection, gift buying aspect of Christmas, that sometimes that becomes the main focus of the holidays. It shouldn’t be that way. By starting some family ...
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    • Make Your Thanksgiving Extra Special This Year.. Focus on Family Fun - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      Thanksgiving is just two weeks away and the planning is already started at our home. For over 15 years, we have hosted Thanksgiving weekend for all the family. The guest list runs for 15 to 30 depending on who can travel in any given year. It is my most favorite holiday to celebrate. I have it ...
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    • How to Help Your Child With The College Application Process - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      Getting into college and the whole college application process can be a stressful journey for both students and parents alike. From 1999 through 2005, as a mother of four, I spend endless hours helping, advising and consoling our children as they were applying to colleges. Each of our four ...
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    • College Recommendation Letters.. How To Get A Reference Letter - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Aug 23, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      Securing the college letters of recommendation is a big part of the college application process. It can be a daunting task for many students. It may be the first time they have ever asked for a reference. They may also not understand the importance that these letters bring to their college ...
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    • Innovative Fund Raising Ideas for School and Sports Booster Clubs - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      School will open in weeks and now is the time that Booster Club organizations everywhere are planning for the kick off of their respective seasons. With these trying economic conditions, Booster Clubs will need to become more creative than ever in their fundraising efforts. Local businesses and ...
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    • Getting Your Student Ready for College - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      For many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
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    • Getting Your Freshman Ready For College - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      For many people, the summer months exude a vision of sunny beach days and family vacations; however for anyone with kids who will be attending college in September, summer brings lengthy “to do” lists! It is a bittersweet time for parents of high school graduates whose children are opting to ...
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    • Fun 4th of July Celebration Ideas - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      Fourth of July is just around the corner, so light up the onset of summer with a great gathering. Start your plans now so that you can insure your guests will be available as that is always a busy holiday. You can print or buy invitations or save your money for fun party favors and games and ...
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    • Summer Entertaining.. Plan A Great Outdoor Party On A Budget - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      Summer is here and it is a wonderful time to plan an outdoor party with your friends and family. The ability to entertain outdoors offers a plethora of possibilities for great gatherings and parties. It gives you flexibility in your guest list and lots of options for fun themes, games and menus. ...
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    • Creative Graduation Party Ideas - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      High school and college graduations are looming on the horizon. These are special and momentous events for both you and your graduate. Planning you graduation party should be a fun and exciting project. Don’t let your graduation party get lost in the crowd; with some early planning you can host ...
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    • Hippity Hoppity Easter’s On The WAY! Some Fun Family Easter Celebration Ideas - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      Easter is a celebration of rebirth both spiritually and physically. It is a spring holiday that welcomes in new growth and flowering. Trees are budding, flowers are slowly blooming, lawns are greening and the days grow longer. The dark and cold of winter give way to a new optimism filled with ...
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    • Realize Your Inner Irish...Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      March 17th is just around the corner so now is the time to start planning your St. Patrick’s Day party. St. Patrick’s day is a great reason for a party for young and old alike. It was always one of our favorite family events. Historically, St. Patrick’s Day is a remembrance of the death of ...
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    • Paying For College: Where to Find College Scholarships - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      There are millions of scholarship dollars available for prospective college students. The problem is trying to figure out where they are and how to apply. There are websites all over the net that are happy to assist you with this process for a fee. Stop there. You want to find scholarship ...
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    • Constructing an Effective College Application Activity Sheet - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Carol Eiseman
      What is a college application activity sheet? The activity sheet is a tool for admissions counselors to evaluate the student in a perspective that is above and beyond grades and test scores. All college applications require information outlining the applicant’s extracurricular ...
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    • Easy Christmas Cookies in Under 30 Minutes - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Carol Eiseman
      The Christmas tree is up, the Christmas lights are draping the front yard, the Christmas cards are mailed, the shopping is done, all the gifts wrapped and it’s only December 8th! Does this sound like your life??? Most likely …NO! During this busy but festive holiday season there is ...
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    • Ideas To Help Your College Student Survive Exam Week - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Nov 15, 2008 from Carol Eiseman
      It’s that time of the year! No, I’m not talking about the holidays…it is Exam time for our college kids. The end of the semester brings our college kids a boatload of papers, projects and the dreaded exam week. Unless your student happens to be on a trimester schedule, the ...
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    • Help A Student..Write A College Application Letter Of Recommendation - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Carol Eiseman
      Over the years, I have written numerous letters of recommendation for business associates. However, my favorites to write are for young students who are applying for colleges, scholarships or their first job. These are personal reference letters and I love getting the chance to sit with these ...
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    • Fun And Funny Family Thanksgiving Celebration Ideas - by Carol Eiseman
      Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Carol Eiseman
      Thanksgiving seems to arrive at lightning speed after Halloween. No sooner has the last trick or treater left your door and you are making Thanksgiving dinner plans. When our children were young, Thanksgiving was a very "Norman Rockwellesque" holiday for us. The whole family gathered at Grandma ...
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