Party Tips
14 Unique, Creative Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him and Her
These tips for romance will have you celebrating February 14 like never before! Here, a relationship expert shares several creative and unique Valentine’s Day gift ideas – you’re sure to find a romantic way to say “I love you” here…
Before the tips, a quip:
“When you’re in love you never really know whether your elation comes [...]
27Jan2010 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 4 comments | Continued
Tips for Introverts – 6 Ways to Reduce Christmas Stress and Anxiety
Holiday stress affects everyone differently – in fact, some people don’t find Christmas stressful or anxiety-provoking at all! Others, such as introverts who aren’t used to the socializing and hubbub the holidays bring, may find Christmas challenging. These tips for people with introverted personality traits will help reduce Christmas stress and anxiety, and make the [...]
3Dec2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 12 comments | Continued
Kids’ Halloween Ideas – Candy Shopping, Halloween Parties, and Spending Money
Should kids’ spending money go towards Halloween candy shopping, parties, or costumes? These Halloween ideas are from Karyn Hodgens, creator of KidsSave — she helps kids learn to take charge of their money.
“The best lessons are learned in the context of kids’ everyday lives,” says Hodgens. “So let’s use Halloween as an opportunity to sneak [...]
21Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 6 comments | Continued
8 Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Turkey Day
How about a turkey cage or Thanksgiving novelty tie? These eight Thanksgiving gift ideas for turkey day are suitable for anyone from a mother-in-law to the boss’ wife! And if you’re invited to a Thanksgiving potluck, you might find Invited to a Potluck on Turkey Day? Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas helpful.
Before the Thanksgiving tips, a quip:
“On Thanksgiving Day, all over [...]
14Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 7 comments | Continued
Invited to a Potluck on Turkey Day? Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
These Thanksgiving dinner ideas are perfect if you’re invited to a potluck on turkey day, and don’t know what to bring! Also included is info on choosing the right wines at Thanksgiving.
Before the Thanksgiving potluck tips, a quip:
“The funny thing about Thanksgiving, or any huge meal, is that you spend 12 hours shopping for it and then [...]
14Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
13 Tips for Easy Halloween Costumes, Parties, and Pets
Happy Halloween! These 13 tips for easy Halloween costumes, parties, and pets will make October 31 more enjoyable and stress-free.
Before the tips, a quip:
“If I had my life to live over, I would perhaps have more actual troubles and fewer imaginary ones.” ~ Don Herold.
Don’t borrow trouble this Halloween, my friends! One of my favorite [...]
Halloween Costume Tips for Overweight People and Pregnant Women
Two “Quips and Tips” readers have asked for Halloween costume tips for overweight people, or plus size adults and children. Here they are — and these Halloween ideas will work for pregnant women, too!
Before the tips, a quip:
“Where there is no imagination, there is no horror.” – Sir Author Conan Doyle.
Use your imagination when you’re [...]
7 Tips for Throwing a Halloween Costume Exchange Party
An exchange party for Halloween costumes is one of the least expensive, most creative ways to find the perfect Halloween costume for women, men, children – and even your pets! It’s also a fantastic way to get rid of your clothes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s…and it’s eco-friendly.
Before the tips, a quip:
“Halloween was confusing,” [...]
16Aug2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 1 comment | Continued
Popular Horror Movies for Any Scary Occasion
This list of popular horror movies for any occasion — including October 31st – is the second half of my “20 of the Best Halloween Movies and Horror Films” article, here on Quips & Tips for Achieving Your Goals. This list of 20 popular horror movies includes classics (The Exorcist), mysteries (Sixth Sense), chick flicks (The Witches of Eastwick), and [...]
7Aug2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 3 comments | Continued
Halloween Ideas, Props, and Activities for October 31
Need some scary and fun Halloween ideas? Here are several props, activities, and stuff for October 31 — from Jack O’Lanterns to scary skeleton decorations!
Before the tips, a quip:
“Open a Halloween savings account early, so you have lots of cash to spend on the latest cool Halloween items,” say the creators of the “101 Ideas [...]
7Aug2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
