The Paisley Farmhouse

By Emily Kirk at http://perkybird.com

1) Have your friends help you remember those unforgettable moments. Have a memory book ready and have each guest jot down one of their favorite memories with you from high school. Make this memory book even better by adding snapshots from the memory, or from you with them at the party!

2) Load up on some disposable cameras and have them lying around at your party. Let your guests know that you want to capture all the candid moments you can, because it could likely be one of the last times you're all together.(Don't worry, you can usually get a CD of the images when they're developed, so you can upload them to your Facebook.)

3) Make a display of all your yearbook photos through the years. Don't be embarrassed we all looked that way at one point or another.

4) Theme your party! What was one of your favorite memories or events from over the last few years? Recreate that moment with food and decorations that will bring you right back to that unforgettable memory.

5) Say cheese when you say thanks. To make your thank you's a bit more personal, add a photo from the party to their thank you, to let them know you appreciate them being a part of your party and a part of your life.

by Emily Kirk

Looking for ways to reuse those Loaded Toffee and Rosemary Bar Nut mason jars you got from the Paisley? Here are some fun ideas to get you started:

1. Toss that teapot! Now that the weather is heating up, your jar is perfect for a single serving of old-fashioned sun tea.
   
   
   
2. Whether it’s a special occasion or just dinner with the family, adding fun filler and a tealight candle dresses up any meal. Some fun centerpiece ideas:
   • Jelly beans for Easter
   • Cinnamon hearts for Valentine's Day
   • Sand for a beachy centerpiece
   • Hard candy at Christmas
   • Pebbles on a picnic
   
   
   
3. Teaching your kids to save in tough times? Why not make a bank? Stay in for a night and help them decorate a jar bank. Bring out the construction paper and glue... they’ll want to hang on to every penny! (Tip: Cut a coin slot in cardboard or a pasta box to top off your bank.)
   
   
   
   
4. Fresh taste is at your fingertips when you plant your favorite herb in your jar. Keep it in the kitchen and add it fresh to your cuisine.
   
   
   
   
5. Road trip or rainy day, when your kids can’t go out and play, make them a treasure hunt in a jar! Fill the jar almost full with small fish tank rocks, orzo pasta, small dry beans, or even birdseed. Leave about an inch of space. Add 15 to 20 different everyday items such as paper clips, rubber bands, coins, marbles, or anything else you find lying around. Mix them in well and seal up the jar. Your kids―or fellow grown ups―will love looking for all the loot by turning and shaking the jar. Bet they can’t find it all!
   
   
   
   
6. Whether a single stem or a simple spray, a jarful of flowers will brighten your day.
   
   
   
   
7. It's your pet's turn to enjoy treats from your jar. Decorate your jar to suit your furry friend, then pamper your pet with a jar full of treats. Looks like it's her jar now!
   
   
   
   

What are some of YOUR favorite fun ways to reuse things?