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		<title>Wedding Inspiration: Cookie Wedding Favors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi&#39;s Heavenly Cookies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;If you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;re tired of seeing the same old Jordan-almond wedding favors. That&#8217;s why I L-O-V-E Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies. These sinfully delectable treats are from Alpharetta native Heidi Nel, who will wrap each cookie in a sweet customized box to match your wedding colors and style.&#8221; —Brides.com At Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies, we&#8217;re all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #993366;">&#8220;If  you&#8217;re like me, you&#8217;re tired of seeing the same old Jordan-almond   wedding favors. That&#8217;s why I L-O-V-E Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies. These   sinfully delectable treats are from Alpharetta native Heidi Nel, who   will wrap each cookie in a sweet customized box to match your wedding   colors and style.&#8221;</span></strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #993366;"><strong>—Brides.com</strong></span><em><br />
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<p>At Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies, we&#8217;re all about the delicious details. We design beautiful <a title="Wedding Favors" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/pages/weddings.html" target="_self">wedding favors</a> to match your wedding decor, and offer <a title="Wedding Cookie Platters" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Festive_Tray_Large_50-20-4.html">elegant cookie platters</a>, cookie gift baskets, and individual cookie favors wrapped in cello bags or <a title="Mini Wedding Favor Boxes" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/pages/weddings.html">mini wedding cookie favor boxes</a> and elegantly finish them with wedding color ribbon—the perfect &#8220;Thank You&#8221; to your guests.</p>
<p>Our irresistible Rock-a-mallow makes a perfect <a title="Rock-a-mallow Wedding Favors" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Heavenly_Rock_A_Mallow_Cello_Bags-62-29.html" target="_self">gourmet cookie wedding favor</a>!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1760" title="Rock-A-Mallow | Gourmet Cookie Wedding Favors" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Rock-a-mallow_1-cello-bag1-cookie-half-cookie_HHC274s.jpg" alt="Rock-A-Mallow | Gourmet Cookie Wedding Favors" width="510" height="397" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Planning a wedding? Talk to one of our wonderful wedding coordinators at 1.877.434.3472 or email us at orders@heidisheavenlycookies.com.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Find reviews on <a title="Wedding Wire | Heidi's Heavenly Cookies" href="http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/heidis-heavenly-cookies-alpharetta/e1b8afb7a7580ec9.html" target="_self">Wedding Wire</a> from brides that found our favors to be perfect for their special day.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #993366;">Happy Wedding Planning!</span></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #993366;">♥ </span><a title="Heidi's Heavenly Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com">Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies</a></p>
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		<title>An Easter Eggstraveganza</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:39:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi&#39;s Heavenly Cookies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is finally here! With Easter just around the corner, Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies is happily bustling about baking fresh, irresistible, gourmet cookie goodies just for you and your loved ones—perfect for your Easter baskets and dessert tables! Images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Easter DIY Crafts: Easter Chocolate Bark Bunny Masks Rabbit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spring is finally here! With <a title="Celebrate Spring &amp; Easter" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Celebrate_Spring-39-1.html">Easter</a> just around the corner, Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies is happily bustling about baking fresh, irresistible, gourmet cookie goodies just for you and your loved ones—perfect for your <a title="Easter Cookie Baskets" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Celebrate_Spring-39-1.html">Easter baskets</a> and dessert tables!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Celebrate_Spring-39-1.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2085" title="Celebrate Easter &amp; Spring" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/CelebrateEaster1.png" alt="Celebrate Easter &amp; Spring" width="490" height="1950" /></a>Images: <a title="Easter Entertaining" href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Easter_Brunch_3.jpg">1</a>, <a title="Easter Egg Tree" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/easter-egg-tree?&amp;backto=true&amp;backtourl=/photogallery/easter-eggs#slide_48">2</a>, <a title="Easter Chocolate Cookie Basket" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Heavenly_Array-14-0.html">3</a>, <a title="Chocolate Easter Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Festive_Tray_Large_50-20-4.html">4</a>, <a title="Easter DIY Bunny Masks Craft" href="http://babyccinokids.com/2011/04/18/easter-craft-bunny-masks/">5</a>, <a title="Easter Egg Dying Decorating" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/botanical-eggs?backto=true&amp;backtourl=/photogallery/easter-eggs#slide_20">6</a>, <a title="Papier-Mache Egg Basket DIY" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/papier-mache-eggs-with-pom-pom-chick?backto=true&amp;backtourl=/photogallery/best-easter-baskets#slide_26">7</a>, <a title="Easter Gourmet Chocolate Cookie Basket" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Heavenly_Sunshine-52-39.html">8</a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff99cc;"><strong>Easter DIY Crafts:</strong></span></h2>
<p><a title="Easter Chocolate Bark DIY" href="http://lilmagoolie.com/2011/04/05/diy-fyi-easter-chocolate-bark/">Easter Chocolate Bark</a></p>
<p><a title="Easter Craft : Bunny Masks" href="http://babyccinokids.com/2011/04/18/easter-craft-bunny-masks/">Bunny Masks</a></p>
<p><a title="Rabbit Doll DIY Sewing Tutorial" href="http://blog.maggiemakes.com/sing_forever/2011/03/tutorial-rabbit-doll.html">Rabbit Doll</a></p>
<p><a title="Egg-Shaped Sidewalk Chalk" href="http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/2007/03/12/egg-shaped-sidewalk-chalk/">Egg-Shaped Sidewalk Chalk</a></p>
<p><a title="Confetti Egg Game" href="http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/04/diy-party-confetti-egg-game.html">Confetti Egg Game</a></p>
<p><a title="Easter DIY Marshmallow Peeps" href="http://www.twigandthistle.com/blog/2009/03/diy-marshmallow-peeps/">Marshmallow Peeps</a></p>
<p><a title="Easter Egg Decorating DIY" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/easter-eggs">Decorate Eggs</a></p>
<p><a title="DIY Decoupage Surprise Eggs" href="http://www.sayyestohoboken.com/2011/04/diy-decopauge-surprise-eggs.html">Decoupage Surprise-Filled Eggs</a></p>
<p><a title="Embroidered Eggs DIY" href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/04/sewing-101-embroidered-eggs.html">Embroidered Eggs</a></p>
<h1><a title="Celebrate Spring" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Celebrate_Spring-39-1.html"><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></a><span style="color: #ff99cc;">Happy Spring &amp; Easter!</span></h1>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff99cc;">♥ </span><a title="Heidi'sHeavenlyCookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com">Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Day Entertaining Inspiration</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:31:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi&#39;s Heavenly Cookies</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking to celebrate Thanksgiving in style this year? Heidi's Heavenly Cookies has put together a little festive inspiration for your Thanksgiving feast and decor...as well as a few little wearable darlings!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking to celebrate <a title="Fall and Thanksgiving Gourmet Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Celebrate_Fall-28-1.html" target="_self"><strong>Thanksgiving</strong></a> in style this year? Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies has put together a little festive inspiration for your Thanksgiving feast and decor&#8230;as well as a few little wearable darlings!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1872" title="Thanksgiving Ideas and Inspiration" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/CelebrateThanksgiving.jpg" alt="Thanksgiving Ideas and Inspiration" width="490" height="1400" /><span style="color: #5d3827;"><br />
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<h1><span style="color: #5d3827;"><strong>The Setup</strong></span></h1>
<p>1.  Sweet-gum-tree spurs <a title="Martha Stewart Sweet-Gum-Tree Spurs Table  Place Setting" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/thanksgiving-table-settings" target="_self">table place setting</a> (look on the grounds of your  local park)</p>
<p>2.  Williams-Sonoma Thanksgiving <a title="Thanksgiving Wreathe by Williams  Sonoma" href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/bay-leaf-wreath/?pkey=e%7Cwreaths%7C34%7Cbest%7C0%7Call%7C24%7C%7C9&amp;cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH%7C%7CNoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Common_Top_Wide_Rule-_-" target="_self">wreathe</a></p>
<p>3.  Pottery Barn <a title="Glass Pedestal Stand &amp; Dome | Pottery Barn" href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/glass-pedestal-stand/?pkey=ccake-stands" target="_self">Glass pedastool stand &amp; dome</a> (wouldn&#8217;t one of Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies be adorable in one of these?!)</p>
<p>4.  <a title="Gourmet Cookies by Heidi's Heavenly Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Heavenly_Rock_A_Mallow-60-0.html" target="_self">Gourmet Cookies</a> by Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies</p>
<h1><span style="color: #5d3827;"><strong><strong>The Attire</strong></strong></span></h1>
<p>5.  <a title="Emerald Envy Hair Accessory by Bando" href="http://www.shopbando.com/product.aspx?eid=320" target="_self">Emerald  Envy</a> hair accessory by Bando</p>
<p>6.  Anthropologie <a title="Leather belt from Anthropologie" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES-BELTS-WIDE&amp;id=19316116&amp;catId=ACCESSORIES-BELTS&amp;pushId=ACCESSORIES-BELTS&amp;popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=870&amp;navAction=top&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;selectedProductSize=&amp;selectedProductSize1=&amp;color=014&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;isProduct=true&amp;isBigImage=&amp;templateType=" target="_self">leather belt</a></p>
<p>7.  Snakeskin and suede peeptoe <a title="Snakeskin and Suede Peeptoe  Shoes by Anthropologie" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=SHOES-HEELS-PEEPTOE&amp;id=19278365&amp;catId=SHOES-HEELS&amp;pushId=SHOES-HEELS&amp;popId=SHOESBAGS&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=45&amp;navAction=top&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;selectedProductSize=&amp;selectedProductSize1=&amp;color=072&amp;isSubcategory=true&amp;isProduct=true&amp;isBigImage=&amp;templateType=subCategory" target="_self">shoes</a></p>
<p>8.  Figgy Pudding dress by <a title="Mod Cloth Figgy Pudding Dress" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Dresses/Figgy+Pudding+Dress" target="_self">Mod Cloth</a></p>
<p>9.  <a title="Fresh Delivery Clutch from Anthropologie" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=&amp;id=19292374&amp;catId=BAGS-WALLETS&amp;pushId=BAGS-WALLETS&amp;popId=SHOESBAGS&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=5&amp;navAction=jump&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;selectedProductSize=&amp;selectedProductSize1=&amp;color=000&amp;isSubcategory=&amp;isProduct=true&amp;isBigImage=&amp;templateType=D" target="_self">Fresh Delivery Clutch</a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #5d3827;">Wishing you a delectable Thanksgiving Day!</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #5d3827;"><strong>♥ <a title="Heidi's Heavenly Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com" target="_self">Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;">P.S. See more of our heavenly Fall and Thanksgiving offerings <a title="Fall and Thanksgiving Gourmet Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Celebrate_Fall-28-1.html" target="_self">here</a>.</span><strong><span style="color: #664433;"><span style="color: #6c4b3b;"><br />
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		<title>Celebrate Halloween! Halloween Party Ideas &amp; Inspiration</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heidi&#39;s Heavenly Cookies</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Happy Halloween Gifts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boo!

It's time for Halloween parties and entertaining—along with taking kids to Trick-or-Treat, Trunk-or-Treat, or perhaps Shop-to-Shop in the mall—however you like to spend your Halloween festivities, we've got a few fun ideas to spruce up your night from food presentation and decorating to our specialty—Halloween dessert.

Since there are many ideas out there for fun and unique costumes, we thought we'd give you some ideas for what to wear if you're not too keen on getting into costume but still wish to look festive! Take a peak below at a stylish outfit just for you, with a dash of flair...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #ff6600;">Boo! </span></h1>
<p>It&#8217;s time for <a title="Halloween Parties and Entertaining" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Celebrate_Fall-28-1.html" target="_self">Halloween parties</a> and entertaining—along with taking kids to Trick-or-Treat, Trunk-or-Treat, or perhaps Shop-to-Shop in the mall. However you like to spend your Halloween festivities, we&#8217;ve got a few fun ideas to spruce up your night from food presentation and decorating to our specialty—<a title="Heavenly Tower of Toffee Gourmet Cookie Gift Basket" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Heavenly_Tower_of_Toffee-59-28.html" target="_self">Halloween dessert</a>.</p>
<p>Since there are many ideas out there for fun and unique costumes, we thought we&#8217;d give you some ideas for what to wear if you&#8217;re not too keen on getting into costume but still wish to look festive! Take a peak below at a stylish outfit just for you, with a dash of flair&#8230;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1847" title="Happy Halloween Ideas: Halloween Party Ideas and Halloween Costume Ideas" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/CelebrateHalloweenIdeas.jpg" alt="Happy Halloween Ideas: Halloween Party Ideas and Halloween Costume Ideas" width="490" height="1656" /></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>The Setup:</strong></span></h2>
<p>1.  Amy Atlas Events <a title="Halloween Decorations" href="http://amyatlas.com/index.php/main/portfolio/" target="_self">Halloween Decorations</a></p>
<p>2.  No-carve pumpkin decorating at <a title="Good Housekeeping No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas" href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/holiday-ideas/no-carve-pumpkin-decorating" target="_self">Good Housekeeping</a></p>
<p>3.  Heavenly Tower of Toffee <a title="Heavenly Tower of Toffee Gourmet Cookie Gift Basket" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Heavenly_Tower_of_Toffee-59-28.html" target="_self">gourmet cookie gift basket</a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>The Attire:</strong></span></h2>
<p>4.  <a title="Mod Cloth Hair Comb - Halloween Hair Piece" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Accessories/Hats+Scarves/A+Modern+Fascinator" target="_self">Mod Cloth</a> hair comb</p>
<p>5.  <a title="Little Black Dress by Mod Cloth" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Black+by+Popular+Demand+Dress" target="_self">Little black dress</a></p>
<p>6.  Grace Green Kelly necklace by <a title="Elva Fields Grace Green Kelly Necklace" href="http://shop.elvafields.com/products/grace-kelly-green" target="_self">Elva Fields</a></p>
<p>7.  <a title="Haute Handle Bar Ring" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Accessories/Rings/Haute+Handlebar+Ring" target="_self">Haute Handle Bar Ring</a></p>
<p>8.  Orange <a title="Mon Oeil Halloween tights" href="http://www.les-queues-de-sardines.com/AutWin1011.html" target="_self">Mon Oeil</a> tights — wear if you dare!</p>
<p>9.  Black <a title="Black heels" href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Shoes/Heels/Waited+for+This+Heel" target="_self">heels</a></p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff6600;">Wishing you all a very Happy Halloween!</span></h2>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;">♥ <a title="Heidi's Heavenly Cookies | Gourmet Cookie Gift Baskets" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com" target="_self">Heidi&#8217;s Heavenly Cookies</a><br />
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		<title>Celebrate Parents Day! {July 25th}</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jim Bob &#38; Michelle Duggar were elected as the 2009 National Parents of the Year and if you&#8217;re oppressively thinking, &#8220;Great, we can hardly handle our one child, there&#8217;s no way we could ever be nominated for such a grand award.&#8221; Sulk no longer because there are plenty of other things you and your significant [...]]]></description>
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<p><a title="The Duggar Family" href="http://www.duggarfamily.com/" target="_self"><strong>Jim Bob &amp; Michelle Duggar</strong></a> were elected as the 2009 National Parents of the Year and if you&#8217;re oppressively thinking, &#8220;Great, we can hardly handle our one child, there&#8217;s no way we could ever be nominated for such a grand award.&#8221; Sulk no longer because there are plenty of other things you and your significant other can do to celebrate <a title="Parents Day" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Parent_s_Day_July_25th-44-1.html" target="_self">Parents Day</a> without having to worry about such awards that don&#8217;t include an entire camera lens full of your 19 children. In fact, it seems on days such as this that the customary thing to do is get away from those progeny that you so love for a nice, well-deserved date night.</p>
<p><strong>Date Night Ideas For Parents, Soon-To-Be Parents, and Aspirational Parents:</strong><br />
P.S. These are some great ideas to &#8220;treat&#8221; your parents to if you <em>are</em> those lovely little progeny mentioned previously.</p>
<p>•    Host a costumed <a title="Murder Mystery Dinner" href="http://www.dinnerandamurder.com/" target="_self">Murder Mystery Dinner</a>. Serve <a title="Gourmet Chocolate Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Parent_s_Day_July_25th-44-1.html" target="_self">gourmet chocolate cookies</a>, of course.<br />
•    Get in some laughs at a <a title="Comedy Club" href="http://www.improv.com/" target="_self">Comedy Club</a>.<br />
•    Rustle up some grub at a <a title="Rodeo" href="http://www.prorodeo.com/" target="_self">Rodeo</a>. Wranglers with large belt-buckles and tucked in shirts a must.<br />
•    Take a Swing Dancing Class.<br />
•    Enjoy peasant-fair at <a title="Medieval Times" href="http://www.medievaltimes.com/" target="_self">Medieval Times</a>.<br />
•    Check out the latest exhibit at your Museum.</p>
<p>Happy Parents Day!</p>
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		<title>Party Inspiration: 4th Of July</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Independence Day festivities are just around the corner! Looking for some patriotic partying inspiration? We've complied a few of our favorite entertaining finds below. Happy 4th everyone! 1. Dessert: Gourmet Chocolate Cookies
2. Decorations: Red, white and blue stars and stripes. Print off clip art here and here.
3. Games: Croquet (see rules)
4. More Games: Horseshoes (see rules)
And of course, for the evening's finale of entertainment: Fireworks...
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Independence Day festivities are just around the corner! Looking for some patriotic partying inspiration? We&#8217;ve complied a few of our favorite entertaining finds below. Happy 4th everyone!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Entertaining-9-1.html"><img class="size-full wp-image-1495 alignleft" title="4th of July Entertaining: Gourmet Chocolate Cookies, Fireworks Crafts and Decorations, Croquet, Horseshoes Games" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/HHC_4th-of-July2.jpg" alt="4th of July Entertaining: Gourmet Chocolate Cookies, Fireworks Crafts and Decorations, Croquet, Horseshoes Games" width="463" height="404" /></a>{image: <a title="Gourmet Chocolate Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com" target="_self">1</a>, <a title="4th of July Decorations" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/red-white-and-blue-clip-art-crafts" target="_self">2</a>, <a title="4th of July Game Ideas: Croquet" href="http://www.croquet.com/" target="_self">3</a>,<a title="4th of July Game Ideas: Horseshoes" href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/rh/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod3850002&amp;navCount=1" target="_self"> 4</a>}</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;">1. Dessert: <a title="Entertaining Desserts: Gourmet  Chocolate Cookies" href="../../catalog/Entertaining-9-1.html" target="_self">Gourmet  Chocolate Cookies</a>, available for <a title="Cookie Delivery" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/pages/shipping_information.html" target="_self">cookie delivery</a> nationwide.</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;">2. Decorations: Red, white and blue pinwheels. Print off clip art <a title="4th of July Decorations DIY" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/tissue-fan-fireworks-with-clip-art-medallions?backto=true&amp;backtourl=/photogallery/red-white-and-blue-clip-art-crafts#slide_1" target="_self">here</a> and <a title="Fireworks Decorations DIY" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/how-to/star-medallion?backto=true&amp;backtourl=/photogallery/patriotic-crafts#slide_2" target="_self">here</a>.</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;">3. Games: Croquet (see <a title="Rules For Croquet" href="http://www.ehow.com/video_4460102_rules-croquet.html" target="_self">rules</a>)</span></h3>
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;">4. More Games: Horseshoes (see <a title="Rules For Horseshoes" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_3110_play-horseshoes.html" target="_self">rules</a>)</span></h3>
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<p style="text-align: left;">And of course, for the evening&#8217;s finale: Fireworks&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1492" title="4th of July Fireworks" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/liberty2-fireworks.jpg" alt="4th of July Fireworks" width="400" height="369" />{image: <a title="4th of July Fireworks" href="http://www.whereistheoutrage.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/liberty2-fireworks.jpg" target="_self">source</a>}</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Have a wonderful (and safe) 4th of July!</p>
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		<title>Mother&#8217;s Day Gifting Guide {May 9th}</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mother's Day is quickly coming upon us. You've probably got the whole day planned with breakfast in bed and a day of events that mom will love. Top off the day with a cheery and sensationally decadent gourmet chocolate cookie basket and voila: a perfect Mother's Day achieved! Choose from an array of elegantly packaged gourmet cookies that will brighten her day (and taste buds!). Luckily, the easiest thing on the list is having the rich flavors of fresh baked homemade cookies arrive at your door just in time for the big day, without hours of baking on your part. Cookie delivery never tasted so good.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Mother's Day" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/Mother_s_Day_May_9th-43-1.html" target="_self">Mother&#8217;s Day</a> is quickly coming upon us. You&#8217;ve probably got the whole day planned with breakfast in bed and a day of events that mom will love. Top it off with a cheery and sensationally decadent <a title="Gourmet Chocolate Cookie Basket" href="../../products/Heavenly_Selects-18-43.html" target="_self">gourmet chocolate cookie basket</a>, and voila: a perfect Mother&#8217;s Day achieved! Choose from an array of elegantly packaged <a title="Gourmet Cookies" href="../../products/Heavenly_Sensations-10-7.html" target="_self">gourmet cookies</a> that will brighten her day (and taste buds!).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Heavenly_Riches-21-0.html"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1346" title="Heavenly Riches : Mother's Day" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/HHC256.jpg" alt="Heavenly Riches : Mother's Day" width="498" height="365" /></a></p>
<p>A few other goodies she may like:</p>
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<li>Garden + Card = <a title="Postcarden Mother's Day Card" href="http://www.postcarden.com/" target="_self">Postcarden</a> (a little more interactive than your typical card!)</li>
<li>A Lovely <a title="Apron for Mother's Day" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=HOME-KITCHEN-APRONS&amp;id=983105&amp;catId=HOME-KITCHEN&amp;pushId=HOME-KITCHEN&amp;popId=HOME&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=475&amp;navAction=top&amp;fromCategoryPage=true&amp;selectedProductSize=&amp;selectedProductSize1=&amp;color=018&amp;colorName=BLACK%20&amp;%20WHITE&amp;isProduct=true&amp;isBigImage=&amp;templateType=" target="_self">Apron</a></li>
<li>Fine Handmade Jewelry: <a title="Elva Fields Earrings" href="http://shop.elvafields.com/products/earrings-20" target="_self">Elva Fields Earrings</a></li>
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<p>Let the kids help:</p>
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<li><a title="Paper Blossoms - Mother's Day Gift" href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-material/paper-crafts/paper-flowers/paper-blossoms-668540/" target="_self">Paper Blossoms</a></li>
<li><a title="Wheel of Affection - Mother's Day Gift" href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/wheel-of-affection-668567/" target="_self">Wheel of Affection</a></li>
<li><a title="Breakfast in Bed" href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/topics/breakfast/index.html" target="_self">Breakfast in Bed</a></li>
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<p>Luckily, the easiest thing on the list is having the rich flavors of fresh baked homemade cookies arrive at your door just in time for the big day, without hours of baking on your part. <a title="Cookie Delivery" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/catalog/All_Products-1-1.html" target="_self">Cookie delivery</a> never tasted so good.</p>
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		<title>St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Party Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spring is rapidly approaching with another excuse to entertain: St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) and the "wearin of the green" is a fun day to celebrate for Irish and non-Irish alike!

Though the typical Irish meal for St. Patty's Day was boiled bacon and potatoes, Irish immigrants in the U.S. would use cheap meat that was tenderized with brine (corned beef) and slow cooked with cabbage, which became the traditional St. Patrick's Day meal.

Serve the following to your guests with green embellishment and decorations:

    * Corned Beef and Cabbage
    * Irish Soda Bread
    * Dessert is a cinch with a large festive tray of gourmet cookies like the Chocolate Mint Eclipse Cookies]]></description>
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<p>Spring is rapidly approaching with another excuse to entertain: St. Patrick&#8217;s Day (March 17th) and the &#8220;wearin&#8217; of the green&#8221; is a fun day to celebrate for Irish and non-Irish alike!</p>
<p>Though the typical Irish meal for St. Patty&#8217;s Day was boiled bacon and potatoes, Irish immigrants in the U.S. would use cheap meat that was tenderized with brine (corned beef) and slow cooked with cabbage, which became the traditional St. Patrick&#8217;s Day meal.</p>
<p><strong>Serve the following to your guests with green embellishment and decorations:</strong> <strong><a title="Corned Beef and Cabbage" href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/holidays-and-parties/make-it-five-ways-corned-beef-and-cabbage/pictures/index.html" target="_self"></a></strong></p>
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<li><a title="Irish Soda Bread" href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Irish-Soda-Bread-351423" target="_self">Corned Beef and Cabbage</a></li>
<li><a title="Irish Soda Bread" href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Irish-Soda-Bread-351423" target="_self">Irish Soda Bread</a></li>
<li>Dessert is a cinch with a large festive tray of <a title="Gourmet Chocolate Cookie Baskets" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Festive_Tray_Large_50-20-37.html" target="_self">gourmet cookies</a> like the <a title="Chocolate Mint Eclipse Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Chocolate_Mint_Eclipse-30-0.html" target="_self">Chocolate Mint Eclipse Cookies</a></li>
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<p><a href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Chocolate_Mint_Eclipse-30-0.html"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1188" title="Chocolate Mint Eclipse Cookies" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/HHC124-300x219.jpg" alt="Chocolate Mint Eclipse Cookies" width="300" height="219" /></a></p>
<p>Now, hire a <a title="Bagpipe Players" href="http://www.bagpiper.com/" target="_self">bagpipe player</a> and you&#8217;re set for a fabulously green party!</p>
<p><strong>Fun Things To Do</strong>:</p>
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<li>Learn a little about the history of St. Patrick&#8217;s Day <a title="St. Patrick's Day" href="http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day/videos#history-of-st-patricks-day" target="_self">here</a> and do a few <a title="St. Patrick's Day Crafts" href="http://familyfun.go.com/st-patricks-day/st-patricks-day-crafts/" target="_self">crafts</a> with your kids!</li>
<li>Now if you&#8217;re really feeling like the luck of the Irish is on your side, go here to find an <a title="Irish Dancing School" href="http://www.st-patricks-day.com/irish-dancing-schools.html" target="_self">Irish Dancing School</a>* near you and learn a jig to teach your party guests!</li>
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<p>*Please post pictures if any of you decide to do this one!</p>
<p>Have a Happy St. Patrick&#8217;s Day everyone!</p>
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		<title>Mardi Gras Party Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since not all of us can go to Mobile (where Mardi Gras started and the carnivals last a whole week!), we might as well try to recreate the spirit of the New Orleans parade in our respective parties wherever we may live. Here are a few tips to make for one exciting evening! Read more...]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #333333;">Since not all of us can go to Mobile (where <a title="Mardi Gras : History Channel Video" href="http://www.history.com/content/mardigras/mardi-gras-videos" target="_self">Mardi Gras</a> started and the carnivals last a week!), we might as well try to recreate the spirit of &#8216;Fat Tuesday&#8217; and the New Orleans parade on Bourbon Street in our respective parties wherever we may live. Here are a few tips to make for one exciting evening, <strong>February 16th</strong>!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1018" title="Mardi Gras" src="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Screen-shot-2010-02-08-at-12.46.53-PM.png" alt="Mardi Gras" width="280" height="199" /></span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #333333;"><strong>Masked Ball Theme</strong></span></h3>
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<h3><span style="color: #333333;">Decorate with vibrant colors and carnival stripes. Try to find images, balloons, lights, garland, ribbons, feathers, glitter, beads, and decor that resemble or give the essence of the Bourbon Street characters such as <a title="Medusa" href="http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/mythology/medusa-myth.shtml" target="_self">Medusa</a>, <a title="Hydra" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lernaean_Hydra" target="_self">Hydra</a>, the <a title="Sphinx" href="http://www.guardians.net/egypt/sphinx/" target="_self">Sphinx</a> and <a title="Unicorn" href="http://www.squidoo.com/unicorn-mythology" target="_self">Unicorn</a>.</span></h3>
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<h3><span style="color: #333333;">Invite guests to dress up and wear brilliant colored and ornate costumes with masks. Mardi Gras official colors and symbolism: <span style="color: #339966;">green</span> (&#8220;faith&#8221;), <span style="color: #ffcc00;">gold </span>(&#8220;power&#8221;) and <span style="color: #800080;">purple</span> (&#8220;justice&#8221;).<br />
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<h3><span style="color: #333333;">Serve a table of hors d&#8217;oeuvres with <a title="Gumbo Recipe" href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chicken-Andouille-and-Oyster-Gumbo-242925" target="_self">gumbo</a>, cornbread, <a title="Jambalaya Recipe" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/quick-jambalaya?backto=true" target="_self">jambalaya</a>, red beans and rice, dips and vegetables, and, for the dessert bar, <a title="Gourmet Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com/products/Festive_Tray_Large_50-20-35.html" target="_self">Gourmet Cookies</a>.</span></h3>
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<p><span style="color: #333333;">We wish you all a very exciting and safe Mardi Gras party!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #333333;">P.S. We&#8217;d LOVE to hear from you: Any fun stories, traditions or party tips you&#8217;d like to share? Email us at heidi@heidisheavenlycookies.com and tell us your favorite party tips!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #333399;">♥</span><a title="Heidi's Heavenly Cookies" href="http://www.heidisheavenlycookies.com" target="_self"><span style="color: #ff99cc;"><span style="color: #666699;"> </span><span style="color: #333333;">Heidi’s Heavenly    Cookies</span></span></a></strong></p>
<h5>[image via <a title="Wikipedia : Mardi Gras" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VeniceShopWindow.jpg" target="_self">Wiki</a> + <a title="Mardi Gras : Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Mangueira-1998.jpg" target="_self">Wiki</a>]</h5>
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