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Archive for August 2008

August 30th, 2008

Don’t Forget About the Giveaways!

I know it’s the holiday weekend and you’re all out celebrating, enjoying the great outdoors for one last big summer blast. Don’t forget we have a couple giveaways still going on here, and there are a couple other giveaways going on at some other b5 blogs.
Here are the links to check them out:
Win a [...]

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August 29th, 2008

Fun Weekend Food Links for Labor Day Weekend

  Hope you have a wonderful extended holiday weekend. Here are some weekend food related reading and recipes. Not all healthy, but definitely fun.
Personalize Anything with Lazertran Decals- What do you like to keep at the ready on your counter when you cook? Salt, pepper, your favorite herbs, parmesan cheese …? Eileen illustrates how to [...]

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August 28th, 2008

Harvest Party Treat- Hot Raspberry Cider

It’s a new twist on an old favorite. Hot Raspberry Cider is wonderful for a fall harvest party, a Halloween party, or to warm you up at a tailgate party.
Here’s the recipe:
Hot Raspberry Cider
8 cups of apple cider or apple juice
1 cup of frozen raspberry juice concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
Combine all [...]

By linette -- 10 comments

August 27th, 2008

Top Selling Halloween Costumes for Boys

Last week I showed you some top selling Halloween costumes for women. Today I have a list of the top selling costumes for boys from Celebrate Express. Here’s what’s topping their sales list so far this Halloween season:
1. Did you have a doubt that the Batman™ The Dark Knight Kids Costume would top the list? [...]

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August 26th, 2008

Tailgate Party Food~ Beer Brats

It’s that time of year again, get out your cooler, and the grill, throw them in the back of the truck, and get ready for a tailgate party!
Beer brats are great for tailgate parties. Their easy to make, here’s my favorite recipe:
You already have the beer in the cooler, just bring the brats, [...]

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August 25th, 2008

Giveaway- Picnik Premium Online Photo Editing Software

August has been giveaway month here at She Knows Parties. We have another giveway for you! Picnik has been kind enough to offer 3 premium subscriptions to their online photo editing software.
If you’re a regular reader here, you know I love photos! If your a photo fan (who isn’t?) you should hop over [...]

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August 24th, 2008

Harvest Party Treat- Caramel Apples

Caramel apples are a wonderful treat for a fall harvest or birthday party. They’re easy to make, and fun to eat. Here’s my favorite caramel apple recipe.
What you’ll need:
6 granny smith apples (or another tart apple)
6 wooden sticks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag of caramels (unwrapped)
2 tablespoons of water
no stick cooking spray
Aluminum foil
Insert a [...]

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August 23rd, 2008

Top Selling Women’s Halloween Costumes

According to ShindigZ.com here are some of the top selling women’s Halloween costumes so far for 2008.
1. The Glittery Mermaid for those who want to be a mystical beauty this Halloween. This is one costume that requires you to be in shape! The costume includes a mesh halter dress with a sequined top and scale [...]

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August 22nd, 2008

Fun Weekend Food Links for August 22nd

It’s that time again, time for some fun weekend food links. Happy weekend reading!
Barbara’s Watermelon and Feta Salad- It’s National Watermelon Month. Do you know how good watermelon is for your health and for your figure? Add in the benefits of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and you’ve got a winning and unusual taste [...]

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August 21st, 2008

Halloween Party Decorations~ Crypt-O-Spinner

I thought this looked really cool, so I had to share. The Crypt-O-Spinner Wall Decoration would make a really fun conversation piece for a Halloween party, or to hang on your front door on beggars night. The background spins, and it’s lit all the way around with tiny back lights to illuminate the the [...]

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