On Saturday, I threw my 20th consecutive Christmas party. (As I've stated before, I am an introvert who loves to host parties.) Below are 40 facts and memories from 20 instances of what has often been called the "Kimmy Z Christmas Party." My mother started throwing Christmas parties with lots of food in 1970. She … Continue reading List 23: Memories from 20 Christmas parties
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Thank you to everyone who supported the toy drive for Edgewater's food pantry Care For Real either by dropping off toys at Bikram Hot Yoga Midwest or by donating online. I am thrilled with the response. I was inspired to do a toy drive by Burgh Baby's Christmas Crazy. Her results truly are crazy. Seriously, look at … Continue reading Toy Drive: Thank you
I'm an introvert, and on Saturday I am throwing my 20th consecutive Christmas party. My annual Christmas party is in addition to many other parties I've hosted including cast parties, kids' birthday parties, a wedding celebration for friends who eloped and even a "double quinceañera" for my husband. I love throwing parties, but I am … Continue reading 4 reasons introverts should host parties
After the great disappointment of finding an empty toy donation bin for two weeks in a row I was thrilled when Bikram Hot Yoga Midwest called to let me know that bin was overflowing. Was it ever! You can see the bounty in the photo. I kept telling myself that the toys would come, but … Continue reading Toy drive final week includes “Wear Star Wars, Share Star Wars” Day
Although I have almost four years of experience in parenting I often feel that I have no idea what I'm doing, but I'm learning. In honor of my sister-in-law who could have a baby at any minute and my numerous friends who are pregnant or have recently given birth or adopted, here are a few … Continue reading List 22: Parenting tips I wish I knew earlier
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