LIVE LIKE THE FRENCH DO

Well, the French do love their frites. So order up a big plate of French Fries and go at it. As long as it's not a frequent indulgence, there's nothing like the salty, crunchy flavor. Add some exotic sauces for fun. Get some inspiration here, http://www.seriouseats.com/talk/2008/07/what-to-dip-my-french-fries-in.html

LEAVE A PAPER TRAIL

For some really festive backyard entertaining, or rooftop entertaining, as the case may be, get some paper lanterns. String them up and watch them sway in the wind during the day or brighten up the BBQ at night. Check out the selection at http://www.paperlanternstore.com/

CUPCAKES - A SIMPLE TREAT

>We love cupcakes! But we think Crumbs Bake shop said it best with their slogan, where they "believe in celebrating the simple everyday things in life. In a world where we move too fast, a cupcake is the exception. They add something so small, and so needed to our lives. Maybe what they really do is remind us that the best things in life really are so simple and easy." Yum, yum.
They can ship these goodies, too! www.crumbs.com

PLAY CROQUET

All it takes is a backyard, piece of green grass or patch where you can set up the match! Croquet is simple, fun and sooooo easy to play. Whack that mallet through the hoops, and see who comes in first. http://www.croquet.com

SMELL HAPPY

Fragrance can uplift your mood. And happy is just a spray away. Get to Clinique, online or in the department store and try it. Happy from Clinique.
http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/mpp/index.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4884

ROPE TRICK

Jumping rope. Try it for 3 minutes, and know what boxers know….your heart will be pumping, you will burn calories, and you’ll be happy when it’s over. So happy. Check out http://www.jumprope.com/

BROWNIE POINTS

We’re agreeing with Duncan Hines new TV spots. They’re proposing that brownies are good! And that the “greatest luxuries in life are always the simplest." Add some special ingredients like crème de menthe, bourbon, or espresso and get creative.
http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,duncan_hines_brownie_mix,FF.html