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Spring has officially begun, but many of us just aren't feeling it yet. The trees are bare, the grass brown and crusty, and right now it seems like Spring is just another date on the calendar.

Hiding indoors need not be a drag, so we rounded up a few fun party ideas to make time fly.

Lazy Days Wine & Cheese Mixer
We're slow coming out of hibernation, so keeping an event low-key is a must....

You're sophisticated enough to know that a proper bottle of vino is the calling card du jour, but a bit of a novice when it comes to picking out something worthy. And should you actually choose something notable, will you be up to the challenge of carrying on an intelligent conversation about it?

We asked Michael Fagan, wine 'Matchmaker' with one of the world's largest wine...

At ChickAdvisor H.Q we have been test driving the Breville Cafe Roma Espresso Machine.  Long time Krupp devotees, we were curious to see how this handsome new machine stacked up. Could it deliver the perfect latte or is it just another pretty face?



Several bags of beans and heaps of foam later, we have come to the conclusion that our shiny new friend is no slouch. Not only does it deliver...

Summer's gone and the crisp autumn air turns your thoughts from late summer barbecues to holiday entertaining. This year, you promised yourself, you will throw that big bash you've always said you would but never got around to.

It needs to be memorable, affordable, and as much fun to plan as to attend. Where do you start?

1. The Venue
The unpredictable weather requires you to host indoors,...

by Nidhi Punyarthi

It is late summer, which means that the weather outdoors is pretty much perfect. This is the ideal opportunity to spend time with family and friends enjoying warm breezes and delicious fresh food. You still have time to make this a possibility... by throwing an inexpensive and easy-to-plan garden party! Check out these tips to throw a hassle-free garden party your guests will...

Are these fantastic or what? They are candy cane shot glasses, and are making me seriously consider throwing a big Christmas bash just so I can use them.

Just imagine yourself tossing back ice-cold Smirnoff in one of these puppies, and when you're done you can, as the maker suggests, eat the evidence!

I'm not so sure about the sticky fingers part but if you're enjoying these at a party,...