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Photos! New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart and Sam’s Club

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This New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme is one of the prettiest parties I think I have ever hosted and it’s all thanks to my sponsors Walmart and Sam’s Club. A couple of days ago, I shared some of my product picks and inspiration items from both Sam’s Club and Walmart in the blog […]

December 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

New Year Party with a Chinese Modern Theme sponsored by Walmart & Sam’s Club

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I am beyond excited about my upcoming New Year Party with a Chinese Modern theme! I’ve partnered Walmart and Sam’s Club for this new year event and after browsing through both stores during the party planning stage, I’ve discovered some amazing products with incredibly low prices that are going to give this themed Chinese New Year party a […]

December 23, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Entertaining Segment on ABC Eye on LA (video)

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ABC’s Eye on LA recently came to my home for a little holiday entertaining inspiration. I created a Penguin and Pinecones theme, which you can see photos of here along with instructions on how to make the Penguin Olives, and you’ll find the Mrs. Cubbison Stuffing recipe on their website.

December 17, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Holiday Party TV Segment on Fox and Friends (video)

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Fox and Friends welcomed me into their TV studio for a Holiday Party segment where I shared a Chalet Chic tablescape with some great products from Walmart and Sam’s Club. Here’s a video clip of the segment and you’ll find some photos and recipes here!  

December 11, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Fox and Friends Holiday Party Wine Cocktail Segment

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I had a great time on Fox and Friends this morning sharing ideas for a Holiday Cocktail Party with a Chalet Chic theme. I know many of you are interested in the wine I talked about. It is called Oak Leaf available only at Walmart and yes, an under $3 dollar bottle of wine. I like […]

December 11, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Thanksgiving Segment on KCAL9 (video)

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Here’s the Thanksgiving segment I did on KCAL9 news where I made some delicious Mrs. Cubbison’s cornbread stuffing and decorated the table with many varieties of white pumpkins used as a stuffing bowl, flower vase, candle bobeche, votive holder and much more! Happy Thanksgiving!

November 19, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s TODAY Show Halloween Cocktail Segment with Kelly Clarkson and Hoda (Video)

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OK. So, as if being on the TODAY Show making Halloween Cocktails wasn’t enough of a thrill, I was on with the amazing Kelly Clarkson who was guest hosting for Kathie Lee. Kelly was so very cool, Hoda is always the best, and these frightfully fabulous cocktails were a big hit! Check out the video […]

October 31, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

“5 Gadgets That Can Save You Time and Money” TV Segment of Jeanne on “Great Day St. Louis” (video)

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I recently did a TV segment on “Great Day St. Louis” showcasing “5 Gadgets That Can Save You Time and Money.” This segment was so much fun; they always are in local TV markets! I really like this collection of gadgets as the Ooma Telo free home phone service can really help save people cash […]

August 17, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Dylan VS. Ninja Cupcake (animated video)

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A love of cupcakes runs in the fmaily. I bake them and craft wraps to go around them, and my 13-year-old son, Dylaneggs on Youtube, animates ninja cupcakes and then battles with them to save the world. Here’s his latest animation done in Flash.

July 7, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

My Daughter’s Kids Cooking Summer Camp Rocks!

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Forgive me, I’m going to brag. My 7-year-old daughter just finished a week of Summer Cooking Camp and she ROCKED! We have been enjoying her “homework” of Eggs Benedict, Bruschetta, Ham & Cheese Soufle’, Homemade Pasta, and the extraordinary and beyond delicious crepes below that she made today! This cooking class is under the kids’ camp umbrella […]

July 1, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Best Ideas for Father’s Day Gifts

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Here’s the Dad’s Day gift round-up with product links and info that I showed on CBS KCAL9 News. From the Super-Tech dad who is money smart to the BBQ King of the castle to the DIY Guy, these top Father’s Day gift ideas are sure to fit any dad’s style. Ooma Telo Free Home Phone […]

June 14, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Kids Greek Festival

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Last week, I helped out a local school, Pre-K through 8th, with the decor for a Kids’ Greek Festival. The festival was a culmination for a 6th grade Ancient History course where the students learned about Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and so much more. The history teacher, Mrs. Simon, is a total rock star with the […]

June 10, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Summer’s Almost Here – Volunteer!

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To kick off the first weekend in May, my family spent the day volunteering around town, or rather at an inner city school and on the shore of the Pacific Ocean. As much as I would love to have you all think that we’re “just that way,” our do-gooder impetus was partially prompted by the need to fulfill community service hours […]

May 13, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Peter Pan Set Design by Jeanne Benedict

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Many have noticed that I’ve been “away” from my on line life for a little while. I’ve been being a mom! Or rather, volunteering my artistic abilities to design and construct the set of Peter Pan at my son’s school along with my TV set decorator husband, John Sparano. It’s been great and very rewarding. […]

April 3, 2011 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne on TODAY Show for St. Patrick’s Day (video)

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I had the pleasure of spending St. Patrick’s Day in New York, first with an appearance on the TODAY Show followed by activities at the famed parade and infamous pubs. I had a blast, especially with the antics of the TODAY Show’s guest host, Olivia Munn, who decided to spend her hour on the show […]

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