Looking for Love Laptop Party

Sounds weird or like some type of gimmick. It's not, it is a fun type of party you do with your single friends, ones you know well. You each bring your laptops, and sign up for some dating service, and then you pass the lap top and instead of writing about yourself you write about your friends. No, I didn't come up with this idea, I heard it last night and I thought instead of hating on Valentines day, why not tell your friends why you love them and why someone else would. Heck make it a party with some wine, cheese and chocolate.

Random party finds

Some of my fav local place to find party stuff you wouldn't expect.

The Dollar Tree, yea the one next to RP walmart is ok, but the one in Santa Rosa is GREAT! Vases, tissue, bags, all kinds of random stuff.

The old RP Beverly's, it's the outlet store now, most stuff is 50% off, all the paper lanterns that are the rage at weddings right now are 50% off there, they have crystals, and sticks...yes I said sticks...great stuff on the cheap.

Cost Plus, I like strange things, things you don't find every where.

Tap Plastic-sometimes you just need it.

Michelle's Hot Artichoke Dip

Mix in:
1 Cup Mayo
1 Cup Shredded Parmesean Cheese (reserve some for top of dip)
1 8oz Softened Cream Cheese
1Tblsp Fresh Dill
1-2 Cloves Garlic

Drain and pat dry fold in with the above:
1 Can "Maria's" Artichoke quarters or bottoms (NOT marinated)

Fold into ungreased casserol dish.
Top with reserved cheese.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until bubbly, broil for color.

Serve hot with sliced Baguette...
oh did I forget to say I LOVE food...

What to do...

So I've decided, a blog sounds so daunting. so maybe I'll micro blog. Just share fun little thinks I find. random things some party/wedding related, some 20-30..and well whatever is going on in my family. Maybe this will have a clearer vision as I go with it, right now I'm just going to do it...