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Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comNew York, NY, USA40.7127753 -74.005972839.9423093 -75.296866299999991 41.483241299999996 -72.7150793tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-66323835568026572282013-07-03T20:02:00.001-04:002013-07-04T10:41:30.207-04:00Last minute tips for an impromptu Fourth of July Party!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Quick tips for making the most of what you have at home to create a fun 4th celebration or any summer party! Click below for my "Voices from the Ville" blog!</div>
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An old fashioned way to keep cool for this July 4th...a ice cold beverage station!</div>
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Serve your favorite drinks in these large dispensers from Sur La Table. We added a little spark to the festive decor with felt, star stickers to plastic cups and the red beverage jar. Red, white and blue striped straws, along with star paper straws, steal the show.</div>
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I love homemade lemonade which is refreshing at back yard BBQs...garnish with blueberries for the 4th! Another option is my friend and mixologist, <a href="http://www.duffontherocks.com/">Elayne Duff's</a>, Strawberry and Basil Martini:</div>
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Note this is a single serve option only. It does not scale for the beverage jar.<br />1 1/2oz Vodka<br />3/4oz simple syrup<br />3/4oz fresh lemon juice<br />1/4oz Dubonnet (wine based aperitif)<br />1 Strawberry, sliced<br />1 Basil leaf</div>
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Muddle strawberry and basil leaf with simple syrup in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients, shake and double strain into a festive glass. Garnish with a strawberry for the 4th!</div>
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Or, a party size <a href="http://www.morecooldrinks.com/">Planter's Punch</a> (perfect for the beverage dispenser)<br />Note: use chilled ingredients<br />6 cups pineapple juice<br />6 cups orange juice<br />11/2 cups light rum<br />11/2 cups dark rum<br />1 cup orange Curacao or triple sec<br />1 cup fresh lemon or lime juice<br />1 cup simple syrup<br />1/2 cup grenadine<br />Mix ingredients in the large beverage jar. Pour into red Solo cups filled with ice. Garnish with a cherry for July 4th!</div>
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My 6-year-old, Riley, and I decided to try to make homemade potato chips this afternoon. It was a pretty good first attempt! These won't last for 4th of July, but we may try again, as it is a nice gift idea for the summer-- shown here with a red and blue napkin and a plastic cup. </div>
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Riley peeled and I sliced up two russet potatoes in 1/4 inch slices (by eye).</div>
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First dip one sliced potato in the olive oil</div>
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Personally, I think the cinnamon, vanilla and sugar ones were pretty tasty! Both could be big hits at your next BBQ!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">I hope everyone has a summer full of love and happiness! We found these inventive butter cookies that picture both English and Spanish words. Fun. Celebrate Everyday... Celebrar todos los dias!</span><br />
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</div>Dad's make the world go around. We celebrate them today in the US, especially my baby daddy, Marc Bloomgarden!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Time to be a TOOL</b>- Well in this case, a handy tool, at least. This <a href="http://usa.zyliss.com/salad-knife" target="_blank">Zyliss Salad Knife</a> make shredding lettuce a breeze. Given that summer salads are one of my cool foods. I highly recommend this. It makes for a great hostess gift too!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Drink Your Veggies</b>- I love a good juice that Riley, my 6-year-old and I, can enjoy together. We are working on our Kale ideas... so next up we are giving this a try!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Kale Shake</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">1 banana, 10 chunks of frozen mango, chunk of ginger, Tbl spoon of coconut oil, 1/2 of cucumber, 3 kale leaves, parsley. All organic if possible. </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This is from the site http://duncantrussell.com/forum/profile/6045/Dyson</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"<b>Beet the Heat"cocktail fun</b>- No Summer Soiree of mine would be complete with out a fun grown up drink too! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">This signature cocktail is from my local haunt and fav family restaurant Elizabeth's Neighborhood Tavern. It is called "Elizabeth’s Sweet Beet"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">Vermont Gold Vodka (fresh beet infused), fresh Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Maple syrup. Served Straight up...compliments of the bartender at Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;"><b>Never leave home empty handed</b>- Here are a few of this summers <i>born to succeed </i>hostess gift ideas-</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">C Wonder has a variety of fun and festive home items! I LOVE <a href="http://www.cwonder.com/new-arrivals/home-decor/striped-paper-straws-set-of-25.html" target="_blank">straws</a>, partner these stripes with some fun cups and your favorite lemonade and Voila, you have a colorful present.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18px;">I LOVE summer flowers. These look like Dahila's and Marigolds. Pair them with a hand crafted fluted vase from <a href="http://francespalmerpottery.com/china-dinnerware-wedding-gifts.php?itemid=F198805" target="_blank">Frances Palmer Pottery</a> and you will be the flower belle of the ball!</span><br />
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Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-42059924787591031392013-05-14T22:47:00.000-04:002013-05-16T09:57:35.325-04:00Celebrate Getting Your Groove On!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Living in the present can be such a challenging thing! Sometimes I find music helps. I am such a big fan of the lyrics and a few songs are really resonating with me now. Next time I will find more women artists to add to this dance mix. Send me some of your favorites too!<br />
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Here is my toast for all of the amazing moms out there who make the world go around!</div>
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Thanks <a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/02/coolest-easiest-yummiest-yogurt-pops.html">Jill </a>for such a fun idea. I love your website <a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/02/coolest-easiest-yummiest-yogurt-pops.html">One Good Thing</a>! This is certainly that.<br />
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Who says school benefits have to be a snooze fest? Thanks to the Committee at Metropolitan Montessori School we roared in the 1920's this past Friday night. Here are a few pics and shout outs. Thank you Darius and the team at Landmark on the Park, Samy and Ryan at http://www.creativecoursescatering.com/ your service staff and food made my night. Dennis at NiceUplights really knows his screens, and the entire committee was a dream of fabulous, fierce Daisy's! We also had amazing flapper dancers and cigarette girls...Thank you. Now go get your Charleston on!<br />
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Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-78205408359972917372013-05-04T08:34:00.000-04:002013-05-04T08:35:33.182-04:00Solo Cup Moustache for Your Fiesta!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Check out more party tips on my amazing friend's blog... <a href="http://wp.me/s2UKGy-1042">OnFireatFifty</a>!</div>
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The above is my secret to an awesome office (both home and work)!</div>
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Seriously, <a href="http://www.poppin.com/">Poppin</a> is the best idea to hit office supplies since post-its! Create your own color coordinated work space with these bright and fun designs... their slogan and one of mine... WORK HAPPY!</div>
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Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-33326336717068268882013-05-02T15:09:00.001-04:002013-05-02T15:09:21.414-04:00It is Family Fiesta Time - Cinco de Mayo style - @Voices from the Ville<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJElzG0idv_UEegCRmyG4fDPOZEuxab-b1mIIkjCSJfGl591gMbIZc9TrlTZhhR6LVJ_EfUtL4Jq5aWSXQdEIBPv1a5IVIEaJ3jzbT5CIPNgYzR0e6d9Qqtsa3pRkfxD45i5C_/s1600/cincodemayo2013kidburritocathyriva.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJElzG0idv_UEegCRmyG4fDPOZEuxab-b1mIIkjCSJfGl591gMbIZc9TrlTZhhR6LVJ_EfUtL4Jq5aWSXQdEIBPv1a5IVIEaJ3jzbT5CIPNgYzR0e6d9Qqtsa3pRkfxD45i5C_/s400/cincodemayo2013kidburritocathyriva.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
It is FAMILY Cinco De Mayo time! Check out some fun party tips from Kidville's online newsletter...a must read for parents!<br />
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Tune in to Dr. Oz all this week for some good advice on how to Celebrate Everyday! </div>
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1st, the afternoon show, is all about meditation and better living with Deepak Chopra! So set your DVR to prepare for relaxation and happiness!</div>
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P.S. Huge shout out to the amazing ladies, Laura Berger and Jenn McAdoo, I met during the taping. Please check out Laura's amazing work at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://www.lifeleapsprogram.com/">www.lifeleapsprogram.com</a> and upcoming book "Radical Sabbatical"</span></div>
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Every mom-to-be needs a pocket party planner helper! That's where I come in. Tune in for more party tips for parents, toddlers and young children's parties, and here are a few of my baby shower tips as featured on <a href="http://shannonmillerlifestyle.com/pregnancy-and-motherhood/pregnancy/baby-shower-tips-from-cathy-riva-events">Shannon Miller Lifestyle</a>.<br />
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Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-40340444971116931002013-04-25T07:27:00.003-04:002013-04-25T07:27:28.013-04:00Grin and Berry It People!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Good morning! Today is the day before our HUGE 6th birthday Riley Rockstar Music Video Party! I need a little creative juice to keep my energy up! My favorite juices are:</div>
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Have you all read the book "Cinderella Ate My Daughter"? It is an amazing read on the history of marketing for children...from colors for both girls and boys (pink used to be a baby boy color) to those beloved princesses. Some Disney genius who had a little girl noticed trend of dress up, and poof a new industry was born.
The book really helped me to come to terms with the whole princess fad.
I was one of those people, before having kids, who swore I'd never let my daughter be taken over by the princess phenomenon...uh well, then I had a daughter.
She is tough, likes to climb trees and rocks, and at age 4 fell in love with princesses. So, for this special birthday we combined princesses with our favorite magician, the Amazing Max. It was a royal treat! For the cake we used a Wilton castle pan and a fresh strawberry cake! Yum. We personalized everyone's water bottles with homemade labels. Miss Christine came as Snow White and did make up for all. Everyone felt like magical royalty for a few hours!Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-28238197270321316342013-04-19T01:32:00.000-04:002013-04-21T22:14:59.251-04:00Pirate Princess Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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As Riley's fifth birthday countdown began I wanted to find a way to recycle our past few events. Rye helped out by coming up with a pirate princess theme.
We crafted a scavenger treasure hunt. The kids created their own ice cream treats, the girls from Mali B made a delicious Belle pirate cake, and no one walked the plank. Arrggg. Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-24280689024111629872013-04-19T01:18:00.001-04:002013-04-21T21:23:51.429-04:00The Goal...Have Fun!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This was the year of super soccer stars. Rye turned three and scored a huge team of friends and family to celebrate.Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-18287798182536927132013-04-19T01:15:00.000-04:002013-04-21T21:19:36.843-04:00Central Park Tea Party Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We threw Riley a tea party fit for a queen on her second birthday. We decked out the great hill in central park with festive decor from Oriental Trading, including bubbles and butterfly cups!Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28520139.post-87814675637968848432013-04-17T22:32:00.001-04:002013-04-17T22:32:23.791-04:00Birthday Countdown- The Year of Cake (age 1)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our little Riley will be 6 very soon, so I thought I'd take a look back at the past 5 years of celebration. We had two family parties for her 1st birthday back in 2008. The Elmo cake was for the bama fam and the Moo Baa La La La cake, inspired by Rye's fav <a href="http://www.sandraboynton.com/sboynton/index.html" target="_blank">Sandra Boynton</a> book, was made by Samantha Orti for our Great Neck family. I hope these next few party posts inspire you with a theme for your own little one's special day!</div>
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Our condolences go out to the families in Boston. This is a photo of the city from space. It was posted Monday by Canadian astronaut Comander Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) who lives in the space station. A view of life from a different perspective. Boston we love you.<br />
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Cathy Rivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03041631892153585947noreply@blogger.com