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2016 Favorite Things

Each year one of my "reflection" moments involves looking back at my favorite things. Some are new things I've discovered in the year, others are old favorites I cant get away from and the rest...they are just every day, little simples that make my world go...

Dec 27, 2016

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thoughts on giving: let it be

So its that time of year. We are finishing wrapping presents. We are working on the order we want people to open them. We are realizing we have 1 big, high value gift for some and 3 small random things for others. Oh the debacle!!! What do you do? Do...

Dec 24, 2016

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Gift Guide for the Hostess with the Mostess (Mostest) | Bigpittstop shares a gift guide for any time of year to thank the hospitality queens in your life. What could a party hostess possibly still need? How about gift cards, hand towels, coffee, kitchen gadgets or serving trays, candles and more! #giftguide #givinggiftstopartyhost #partyhostgiftideas

Gift Guide: for the Hostess with the McMostess

Let's be honest, its a mind boggling thing this time of year - the hostess gift. Do you get one? What is too much? What if you are the only one who brings something? What is too small? Is it one size fits all? What if there is more than one host? So, what is...

Dec 17, 2016

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Things to remember and remind yourself when you are the HOSTESS | A fail proof guide to hosting your own party. Keep it chill. Plan ahead. Ask for help. Make your menu semi homemade. Be present with your guests and enjoy the party.

being the hostess with the mcmostess

I mentioned earlier this week that we got to host a crew last week for a little Christmas gathering in our new town. Now, this is something I love doing, but I know hosting people is not always easy for everyone. Here are a few things to keep in mind, to keep your...

Dec 14, 2016

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Hostess with the McMostess: a little christmas gathering

So, if you've known me any short amount of time, you know my heart is the most full when my counter is covered with food options, my living room is full of friends and laughter and chuckles are filling the halls. Today, my heart is oh, so, full! I've been able to...

Dec 12, 2016

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Shine Like a Diamond Wedding Shower and Bachelorette Party Weekend | Ideas, menu, links and inspiration for a perfectly simple, special, meaningful weekend with your girls celebrating the bride to be in her own way. #weddingshower #bacheloretteparty #shinelikeadiamond #bridalbrunch #girlsweekendaway #girlsweekendatacabin

Hostess with the McMostess: Shine Like a Diamond Weekend

Last month, I got to join a group of girls at "The Barn" and celebrate my new little sister (in law) joining the McKinney family. It was the perfect kind of weekend - slow, surrounded by girl friends and lots of yummy snacks. This was my first party...

Oct 19, 2016

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Hostess with the McMostess: feeding friends

So, my post on Tuesday started out as menu planner for hosting a weekend of grown-up friends and Stephen's House Peru. My husband serves on the board of this organization and we were honored to host these friends for a weekend away from their normal routines,...

Oct 13, 2016

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a weekend in september

September was a full month. Our weekends were shared with people that we love. And frankly...that's really the point of life, or at least the life we feel called to! Mr. McKinney and I had the privilege of hosting some friends as part of a planning and...

Oct 11, 2016