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		<title>Homeschooled Hostess: Irish Soda Bread!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So last week was St. Patrick&#8217;s Day and I was invited to a Potluck. When my Boyfriend asked what we wanted to take I quickly blurted out Irish Soda Bread! This must be my specialty, you ask? No. Not at all. I&#8217;ve actually never made the bread by myself, but I&#8217;m Irish so how hard [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homeschooled Hostess: Surprise Cake!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[About a month ago an old friend emailed me saying he was coming into town and that he was throwing a big surprise party for our mutual good friend. Knowing my &#8220;homeschooled hostess&#8221; status he asked me if I wanted to be involved in the planning, and  I of course said yes. After volunteering [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homeschooled Hostess: And the Oscar goes to&#8230;. meatball?</title>
		<link>http://www.proposalmagazine.com/2010/03/09/homeschooled-hostess-and-the-oscar-goes-to-meatball/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since I love entertaining, my boyfriend and I hosted an Oscar Party this past weekend. Though our event only consisted of a few people and lots of casual lounging around our TV, I still considered our party red carpet ready&#8230;
The secret to our success? My grandma&#8217;s spaghetti &#38; meatballs!! This amazingly yummy meal can be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homeschooled Hostess: Garnish made easy!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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Okay, so cutting a lime may seem like a very simple task but there really is a correct way to cut a lime so it can easily hang on the edge of a cocktail glass.
Bartenders know this trick and I wanted to share it with all of you! Trust me, these simple cuts will change [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homeschooled Hostess: A Website is Celebrated!</title>
		<link>http://www.proposalmagazine.com/2010/02/23/homeschooled-hostess-a-website-is-celebrated/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As far as the world-wide web is concerned, Proposal Magazine, is just a baby. Because we are growing up quick, and making friends   it was time to thank those friends that have been instrumental in getting us off the ground. What better way to thank them than with a Launch Party!!! As Proposal&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Homeschooled Hostess: A Sweet Engagement</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While looking through an old issue of Martha Stewart Weddings I came across this great cupcake design that is the perfect treat for an Engagement Party. Of course, Martha&#8217;s cupcakes are stunning, so I wanted to challenge myself and try and create them for myself.
The instructions in the magazine said to cover the cupcakes with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home-Schooled Hostess: A Heartless Valentine&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://www.proposalmagazine.com/2010/02/09/home-schooled-hostess-a-heartless-valentines/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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Last night, as I worked on this blog &#38; indulged in my love/hate relationship with The Bachelor, I had an epiphany. The fascination with hearts on Valentine&#8217;s Day is purely a lady thing. My boyfriend doesn&#8217;t care if his pancakes are heart-shaped or if I wear red. I do those things because of my own [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My Wedding Cake Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://www.proposalmagazine.com/2010/02/02/home-schooled-hostess-my-wedding-cake-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It was a year ago when I met with one of my best friends. She was going through the stresses of planning her wedding and she expressed concern about purchasing her wedding cake.
With no thought I boldly offered to bake her cake. I know…I’m crazy, right?
I was attending a Chef Course at the time and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Home-Schooled Hostess</title>
		<link>http://www.proposalmagazine.com/2010/01/01/the-home-schooled-hostess/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 01:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shannon Ayers</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I consider myself a home-schooled hostess. I am untrained, and I make mistakes. I am not another Martha Stewart; I&#8217;m just a girl who likes to entertain.
I&#8217;m using this column to challenge my creativity as I learn more about the art of entertaining &#38; wedding planning. I&#8217;ve attached a photo of my Thanksgiving table &#38; [...]]]></description>
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