Category Archives: Parties

Good Hearted Fun – Cash Mobs!

Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most meaningful. Take bringing home flowers when it’s not Valentine’s or a birthday, but when the special occasion is pure LOVE. We’ve had flash mobs at Grand Central, we’ve had senior citizen flash mobs … Continue reading

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National Margarita Day – Ole!

YUMMALICIOUS! A margarita may well be my favorite food group, especially if it’s my favorite margarita on National Margarita Day. Here’s my secret recipe for a pitcher of Jalapeno Margarita I used to serve at my Mexican restaurant (imported from … Continue reading

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Weekend! – Last Laugh

Have you heard about the “Cinnamon Challenge”? (Maybe you’re trying it this weekend?) This popular Internet meme is a dare game in which a person tries to swallow a tablespoon of cinnamon without vomiting or inhaling it. Thousands of videos … Continue reading

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How’s your New Year starting?

So, several people have asked me to post more videos here. What do I think of that? Sounds exciting! Shall we call it a LIFE 10! RESOLUTION? Did you know more than 50% of Americans make ’em. And more than … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween!!! (Oh, horror!)

Okay, okay… imagine you’re a kid and you open the door to THIS! (It’s my ultimate last minute Halloween costume that beautifies while horrifies.) Let’s call it the spa package: facial, head wrap, and robe. It took me all of … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Halloween candy

Halloween is a dentist’s favorite holiday. Why? Would you believe that over $2 billion is spent each year on Halloween candy?! That’s a whole lot of scary cavities. But since you’re going to run out and buy some (and be … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Send a Ball

Congratulations to my pal Barbara Corcoran and the other rich sharks stars of ABC’s Shark Tank. They’re renewed for 17 new episodes. Have the next billion dollar idea? Get your idea on by going to casting here. Last season’s pitchers, … Continue reading

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Bruce on Summer Entertaining

Check out the feature in Chronogram Magazine which includes my ideas on summer entertaining: “It’s summertime and the living is easy!” gushes Bruce Littlefield, quoting George Gershwin. A party maven and arbiter of American fun, Littlefield suggests our summer get-togethers … Continue reading

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Gossip – Bruce & Kelly Bensimon talk dogs

Last night Home Goods (my favorite addiction) had its VIP opening in New York City! (A dangerous two blocks from my apartment.) It was a star-filled night of shopping delight. Gorgeous Real Housewife of New York Kelly Bensimon and I … Continue reading

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Holidays – Easter

Have you boiled your “Spring Spheres?” Made your over-the-top bonnet? Unpacked one of last year’s 700 million Peeps? I’m busy planning which part of the chocolate bunny I’ll bite off first. Of course, there’s a poll: 76% of Americans bite … Continue reading

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