My little Irish dancer came home from school sick with a fever yesterday, so I never got a chance to post Day 9 of 17 Days of Irish…however, it all works out – since a sick kid at home knocks my schedule into the trash I can sit here, drink a mug of coffee as…
It’s day 8, and for the next couple of 17 Days of Irish I will be taking a look at the various elements that make up an Irish dancer. I have a budding one at home, you see – and am learning the ropes from the ground up. After several years of watching the fun…
It’s day 7 of the 17 Days of All Things Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is still more than a week away, and tonight many are preparing to celebrate Mardi Gras tomorrow and go to all kinds of excess in preparation for the deprivation of Lent. If you’re looking for something extra decadent and wicked, then…
Aside from green, the one color that goes with St. Patrick’s Day is, well, all of them. I’m talking rainbows! Why are rainbows such a part of St. Paddy’s Day? Is it because of the legendary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Or the fact that the crazy March weather with its…
It’s day 4 of our countdown to St. Patrick’s Day – otherwise known as 17 Days of Irish. Today, I have a bit of a link round up for you, with lots of fun and colorful printables – all free. From Bird’s Party: a plethora of party printables perfect for Patty’s Day From Living Locurto:…
A major element of any good St. Pat’s celebration (aside from the obvious libations) is some great music. The right blend of Celtic music can be tricky to achieve; you want the fun and flavor of pipes and fiddles without traipsing into something campy. This brings me to my offering for Day Three of 17…
Get the image of Sir Elton dressed as a leprechaun doing the jig out of your mind (what, that wasn’t there til I just put it in? Oh. ) The Tiny Dancer I refer to is the adorable, tiny little Irish dance shoe charm that makes up a part of this lovely necklace, my contribution…
It’s March! (Oh, thank you Jeevus February is over). And, along with spring and the slow return of green is the time for the wearin’ o’ the green! The time everyone becomes just a bit Irish, even if only for a few hours in a pub drinking green beer (note: I have never consumed a…
