A review of the most popular, linked to and/or talked about MMG posts across the web from 2008:

• Winter Wonderland Wedding

Earlier this winter, I had the privilege of working on one of the most beautiful weddings I have ever seen or been a part of…

• DOUGHNUTS!! 

I need to use this crazy cool contraption ASAP….it is so stinkin’ cute I canNOT stand it!  The Dough-Nu-Matic machine is a reasonably compact machine that turns out a dozen mini doughnuts in under six minutes…

• MY MOTTO: If You’re Coming Over To See ME, Stop By Anytime; If You’re Coming Over To See My House, I’ll Need a Week’s Notice!

When was the last time you had people over to your house?  People you actually invited ahead of time to DO something; eat a meal together, catch the game on TV…

• Monkey Birthday Party

As an event planner, it is my job to give the client what he or she wants.  Sometimes this requires jumping through multiple, entangled, jumbo-sized hoops…

• The TRUTH Behind Jenna Bush’s Wedding Cake

The folks over at The Ultimate Cheesecake Bakery  just informed me of the real “scoop” behind that now infamous crooked cake photo released this week from Jenna Bush & Henry Hager’s wedding…

• New York Times Mention!

One word:  THRILLED (to be mentioned in Abby Ellin’s article featured in today’s New York Times Style section!).  I have a friend who innocently asked what the big deal is in being included in the NYTimes as opposed to any other newspaper…

• Live with Regis & Kelly, stage left

Immediately following our time at Sirius with Mario Bosquez at Martha Stewart Radio , we were onto the next event; that being preparing for the TV segment on WABC the following morning…

• No More Pink and Blue Baby Showers

Yes, yes, we know….pink for girls, blue for boys.  {yaawwwn}. In the wedding industry there is a saying that “Brides get married in packs”, which is really pretty true.  You know how it goes, one friend gets the bling and everyone else starts jumping on board.  The pressure…

• What to do with all that CANDY after Halloween?

I received an email asking for tips on what in the world to do about the candy excess after October 31. Throw it all away? Donate it? Let the kids just eat all they want until they are (literally) sick of it?…

• Welcome HWTM Readers!

Some days are just better than others.  Today was one of those days.  My cyber blogging friend Jenn Sbranti, or The Hostess With The Mostess, as she is more commonly known, featured our recent High School Musical 3 party on her painfully hip website…

• Entertaining vs. Hospitality

As you are preparing for your Thanksgiving celebration, whether you are Host or Guest, keep the stress at bay by remembering this:If the turkey isn’t done on time (or over-done!), if no one likes the cauliflower dish you slaved over, if you accidentally break a wine glass…

• A Casual (but still really pretty!) Holiday Potluck

A friend of mine wanted to throw a casual Holiday affair, potluck style, but still have some easy yet elegant touches.  I was so happy that she understood the difference between “casual” and “lackluster” and was happy to offer a bit of guidance.  A few tips for you last minute “casual” party throwers…

Stay tuned for a year of more resourceful, helpful, insightful and inspirational blog posts in 2009!  Have a question or want to share an idea on the Mix Mingle Glow blog?  Leave a comment any time or shoot me an email at robyn@mixmingleglow.com.

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