http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Anne+Martin Home Management Anne Martin Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=386669&ca=Home+Management Hosting a dinner party can be intimidating enough, but for many the idea of setting a formal table can be too big a fear to conquer. Do not let the unknown of setting a formal table scare you, a beautifully set table is a fantastic canvas on which to serve your meal. Before you begin setting your in... Gardening Anne Martin Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=384597&ca=Gardening Have you been slaving away in your back yard and garden, planting those brilliant blooms and wonderful herbs? Why not show off your hard work and beautiful landscape by hosting a garden themed party. Spring is the perfect time to host a garden party regardless if your garden consists of a yard full... Etiquette Anne Martin Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=382720&ca=Etiquette So you're hosting a large formal dinner party and you have everyone seated around the table, plates are served and now the dreaded silence. Now what? Silence around the dinner table happens to even the most experienced and prepared hostesses. Avoid disappointment and anxiety and plan a few conversat... Finances Anne Martin Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=377199&ca=Finances Celebrations are meant to be thoughtful and entertaining. Centered on a special event, milestone, or person- celebrations are meant to honor and impress. However, often times they are events which become extremely expensive and almost always, very wasteful. With budgets shrinking and landfills growi... Advice Anne Martin Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=374518&ca=Advice More often than not, birthday parties seem to be synonymous with giving and receiving gifts. While most people enjoy both giving and receiving gifts, it is a party tradition that can be both burdensome and costly. Rather than stressing over what gift to purchase for someone or how much money to spen...