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Tammy’s Toast – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · June 14, 2013 ·

One of the things I hadn't anticipated about having children was the mom friends I would make. I didn't realize the companionship that would come with the sorority of mothers I would enter, and this became more apparent as my sons started school. It turns out that some of Bird … [Read more...] about Tammy’s Toast – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, friendship, happy hour, motherhood, party, school

Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Ilinap · April 8, 2013 ·

My friend Jennie's first book has hit the shelves. Run to your local purveyor of books and buy Homemade With Love. Now. DO it. I promise you won't regret it. I have seen Jennie's book on the shelves of Barnes & Noble, listed on Amazon, and perched among the upcoming visiting … [Read more...] about Dinner Homemade with Love aka Flexing My Mussels In Jennie’s Kitchen

Tags: books, cook, food, friendship

Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship

Ilinap · January 7, 2013 ·

I have always said the worst thing about parenting is other parents. It can be a challenge when you take different discipline paths in the midst of a play date. It can be irksome to listen to the overbearing sports parent cheer and denigrate in the same breath. It is intimidating … [Read more...] about Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship

Tags: children, community, education, equality, friendship, kids, parenting, values

Flatout Good & Easy

Ilinap · December 13, 2012 ·

I love a party. Our house somehow always turns into party central, whether it's a planned dinner party affair or an impromptu fireside gathering. My mom's house has always been the same way so I suppose I come by it naturally. The holidays leave us all dazed, but it's nice to … [Read more...] about Flatout Good & Easy

Tags: cook, food, friendship, fun, holidays, kids, party

Wild About Jennie – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · November 23, 2012 ·

On this day after Thanksgiving people are thankful for one of two things: being with their family or being away from their family. Oh, I say this in jest. Sort of. We spent our Thanksgiving among friends. This crazy blogging world is not just about imaginary friends who click … [Read more...] about Wild About Jennie – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, friendship, fun, happy hour, holidays, thankful

Awesome Sauce – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · October 5, 2012 ·

I really need the election to end. I also need my family to stop coughing up bits of lung and leaving spewed out green snot in the powder room sink. And, I need a cleaning service. Life has been so out of hand that I haven't even decorated for fall yet. I know what you're … [Read more...] about Awesome Sauce – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, friendship, fun, happy hour, party, writing

Refreshing Vodka Mango Slushie – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · July 6, 2012 ·

Since I'm knocked out from having three wisdom teeth out yesterday, my dear friend Corina is stepping up to guest post today. She's a peach. Note that she used mango in her concoction, but to say "She's a mango" would just be weird.   The first time I met Ilina, I forgot … [Read more...] about Refreshing Vodka Mango Slushie – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, friendship, happy hour, party

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