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Greeting Card Stories: A Thank You Card, Birthday Cards, and Hello Card
Staying In Touch Chrystina Cappello 9/2/13 Staying In Touch Chrystina Cappello 9/2/13

Greeting Card Stories: A Thank You Card, Birthday Cards, and Hello Card

A closer look at handmade greeting cards, the stories behind them, my favorite parts, and the challenges of making them.

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Tips for Getting a Rental Car
Travel Chrystina Cappello 7/19/13 Travel Chrystina Cappello 7/19/13

Tips for Getting a Rental Car

The first eight things you should do when you get in the driver’s seat of your rental car.

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How to Pair Wine with Pizza
Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 4/15/13 Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 4/15/13

How to Pair Wine with Pizza

Some help from Zavino, in Philadelphia, PA, about the best wines to pair with pizza.

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Wine and Cheese Party of 4 for Under $80
Food & Drink, Parties Chrystina Cappello 4/13/13 Food & Drink, Parties Chrystina Cappello 4/13/13

Wine and Cheese Party of 4 for Under $80

How to host a wine and cheese party for 4 people and keep the cost under $80 including buying wine, cheese, savory items, and sweet items.

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Understanding 8 Basic Wines
Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 4/11/13 Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 4/11/13

Understanding 8 Basic Wines

Some help understanding 8 basics wines from Tria in Philadelphia, PA including merlot, cabarnet sauvignon, pinot noir, shiraz, sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio, and riesling.

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5 Rules for Wine Pairing
Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 4/9/13 Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 4/9/13

5 Rules for Wine Pairing

5 rules to find a perfect wine pairing from Talula’s Garden.

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How to Drink Around the World at Epcot in Disney World
Travel Chrystina Cappello 3/4/13 Travel Chrystina Cappello 3/4/13

How to Drink Around the World at Epcot in Disney World

The logistics of one girl’s trip drinking around the world at Epcot in Disney World including what she drank and lessons learned (for next time?).

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Karaoke Songs By Voice Part
Music Chrystina Cappello 3/1/13 Music Chrystina Cappello 3/1/13

Karaoke Songs By Voice Part

A list of karaoke songs by voice part (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, and bass).

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Corny Choir Jokes, My Favorite Kind
Music Chrystina Cappello 2/26/13 Music Chrystina Cappello 2/26/13

Corny Choir Jokes, My Favorite Kind

A list of music jokes written to be used in a barbershop-themed Gong Show skit.

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A Saved By the Bell Themed 30th Birthday Party
Parties Chrystina Cappello 9/25/12 Parties Chrystina Cappello 9/25/12

A Saved By the Bell Themed 30th Birthday Party

Tips and tricks to host your own Saved By The Bell themed party including a closer look at dessert ideas, quotes to post, and theme tips.

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Planning a Concert
Music, Event Planning Chrystina Cappello 9/11/12 Music, Event Planning Chrystina Cappello 9/11/12

Planning a Concert

Steps to think about as you’re planning a chorus concert including choosing a theme, identifying sponsors, and thanking those who have helped.

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How to Host a Themed Party
Parties, Event Planning Chrystina Cappello 6/27/12 Parties, Event Planning Chrystina Cappello 6/27/12

How to Host a Themed Party

Four steps to host your next themed party and how to brainstorm ideas to make it fantastic.

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Things To Do in Connecticut
Travel Chrystina Cappello 4/21/12 Travel Chrystina Cappello 4/21/12

Things To Do in Connecticut

Five things to do the next time you’re in Connecticut.

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An Italian Antipasto
Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 1/5/12 Food & Drink Chrystina Cappello 1/5/12

An Italian Antipasto

A breakdown of how much food to buy for an Italian Antipasto including deli cheeses, deli meats, pickled items, and extras.

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What to Write on Holiday Cards for Business
Staying In Touch Chrystina Cappello 12/13/11 Staying In Touch Chrystina Cappello 12/13/11

What to Write on Holiday Cards for Business

What to write on holiday cards for business - and a few examples of places you can buy great cards.

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How to Host a Prom Birthday Party
Parties Chrystina Cappello 9/22/11 Parties Chrystina Cappello 9/22/11

How to Host a Prom Birthday Party

Tips and tricks to host your own prom-themed birthday party including food, drink, activities, and more.

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Providing Food for Large Groups
Parties Chrystina Cappello 9/1/11 Parties Chrystina Cappello 9/1/11

Providing Food for Large Groups

How much food you need to buy if you want to have a taco night or pasta dinner for a large group. This is especially helpful for resident assistants.

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How to Write a Thank You Card
Staying In Touch Chrystina Cappello 8/28/11 Staying In Touch Chrystina Cappello 8/28/11

How to Write a Thank You Card

How to write an amazing thank you card in six easy steps.

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7 hours in Connecticut. šŸ¾
The Elliot signature touch.
This view never gets old. I remember standing here during the world series parade in 2008. It's been a long time here, man.
What a truly lovely day in the city. Bagels, chai, and so many friends. All of whom were brought into my universe through my day job. I'm so lucky to have met such good people along the way. My heart is very full. 

NYC, I know there are more folks I
My office these days.
A beautiful day and an excellent excuse to leave the house. Congratulations, Melissa & Peter!!
Had a chance to exercise some creative muscles this weekend for an early birthday celebration.
Godmother life. She beat me on total ice cream count at the all you can eat ice cream party today. But I reminded her to ask for extra toppings every time :)
 
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