The Fourth of July brings memories of family fun, cold drinks and hot grills. Celebrate Independence Day with these two refreshing drinks!
Independence Day Punch
It is very important that we take care of the environment because our resources are dwindling. People are slowly but surely starting to take heed and change their lifestyles in order to “go green,” however, many people feel that it is a burden to be environmentally friendly so here are some easy and quick ways to green your next event!
PRIOR TO THE EVENT:
Invitations
- Virtual invitations sent by e-mail or through social networking Web sites are easy and quick, in addition to being more inexpensive than using paper.
- If you do decide to print your invitations, select recycled paper. If you want to go the extra mile, print your invitations using a vegetable or soy-based ink printer.
Registration
- Using online registration is a simple way to manage, organize and track guests. Many systems allow guests to print their own badges or you could also use the same vegetable or soy-based printer to print them yourself.
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I hope you had a wonderful Easter holiday! Spring is fully under way and April showers are here to give life to what winter killed. Even though you may not enjoy rainy weather, it is essential to have a beautiful spring.
Here are some fun drink recipes all about the rain. Pour up a glass and enjoy the watering of the Earth!
Drink # 1 – April Shower
Ingredients
- 1 oz brandy
- 1/4 oz benedictine herbal liqueur
- 1 oz orange juice
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How many of you out there are looking for a way to help others? I know when things are going really good in my life I try to help others feel equally appreciated for their life. And that is exactly what I want to do, but need the help of others to do so.
Since I have moved to Atlanta I have been overly grateful for the life I have, and a lot of that gratitude goes to my great college friend, Cornell Woodson. Mr. Woodson is a teacher for 12th graders in a school downtown Atlanta and has made a bigger impact on them than each one of us could individually, but together we could change the future for these children. Mr. Woodson has started a fundraiser to raise money in order to purchase a lap top for each student so they can succeed to their fullest potential in college. At first, you may think this is mission impossible or not worth your extra change in your wallet, but I am here to tell you differently. Read the rest of this entry »
St. Patrick’s Day is a very popular holiday even if you are not from Irish descent. Its a day when everything turns green and the little leprechaun are out to guide you to the end of the rainbow where the pot of gold charms are.
Even though it may be hard to find a pot of gold coins, don’t worry you will find great St. Patty’s Day drink recipes right here!
Drink # 1 Irish Gold
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz Bailey’s® Irish cream
- 1/2 oz Goldschlager® cinnamon schnapps
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