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Over the weekend my daughter and I watched the classic Disney movie "Sleeping Beauty." We hadn't watched it in many years, so it was almost like seeing it for the first time. I couldn't believe this movie was as much about the hazards of entertaining as it was about true love conquering all. If only the parents of Princess Aurora had invited Malificent to their baby party, all of the future trouble when their daughter turned 16 could have been avoided. Which proves that preparing your guest list for a party deserves as much attention as your menu planning.

Our high school is holding its senior prom tonight. What's most significant about this to me is that another school year is almost over. Wow, that went fast, didn't it?  The prom also means that you can count on your fingers the weeks until graduation. That's if you're feeling nostalgic and would like to relive those preschool years. And it also means if your child is among that senior prom group this spring, you'd better get started planning his or her graduation party.

Just in case you need a little reminder, it's Mother's Day on Sunday. It's the one day of the year when you have the chance to go out of your way to show Mom just how much you appreciate what she does for you and the family all the rest of the year. In case you weren't sure just how to start out her special day, here's a breakfast menu that's guaranteed to make her feel pampered. You don't have to make everything on this menu, but if you did I wouldn't turn it down! (Okay family, I'll stop hinting now.)

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