Hey Guys I just wanted to share with you this info.  The Manayunk StrEat Food Festival is this Saturday ( 4/13/13). Click here to find out more info.  I’ll be there so hit me up if you wanna check it out with me!

Happy Happy Happy New Year to you all! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. Please feel free to email me pics of your wonderful holiday meals and parties at april@theafter5lifestyle.com so I can share them with everyone.  Some of the things I love about this time of year is the family time, […]

Hello everyone! Yes I know its been a while. I love this time of year.  I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving! In lieu of the holiday season I thought I would share with you guys some tips on how to be a great host/hostess during the glorious holiday season.  Many of you will be […]

I picked up these great ramekins at Target yesterday.  They were only $2.50 for a pack of two.  They are in the bargain section when you first walk in the store.  These are great because they are oven safe so you can make mini macaroni and cheese casseroles, creme brulee or mini cobblers.  The possibilities […]

Hey guys! Just wanted to share with you a couple of great finds on Target.com.  I was just had to share these right away, before they sell out! I found these two great serving trays for less than ten bucks! You should check out the clearance at Target.com. I saw so many great serving bowls, dishes […]

I found these fab finds in Wal-Mart and I got everything for 32 bucks including tax! The glass pitchers are my fave and they were only $8.97.  The glass plate was $4.46 and would be great for serving hors d’oeuvres.  And the mini Trifle dishes were only… drum roll please….. $1.97 a piece! What can you do […]

Hello Everyone!  I just wanted to share with you a few event decor ideas.  This past weekend I did a few decorations and set up a beverage station for a local event and I wanted to show you guys what I came up with!  They were affordable and my main source was Ikea.  The onion grass […]

So I’m super late posting this blog, but I’ve been crazy busy with work, event planning etc.  Promise I’ll do better with blogging, because this is my passion! On Sunday, March 25th 2012 I attended Entrée: A Visual Arts and Fine – Dining Event Series. So I know you’re thinking what is that? Basically Entrée […]

On Friday, March 23rd 2012, I attended “Blog About It” at venue 4605.  The event was a networking event for Philadelphia bloggers and their followers. I met lots of great people and made some great connections. But what I loved most about the evening was the positivity.  Everyone was there to learn about one another and share […]

Hellooooo Avid readers! How are you?  On October 29th 2011 The After 5 Lifestyle sponsored, along with other young entrepreneurs, CGM’s 2nd installment of “Word of Mouth” and it was a great experience!  It was a showcase event that featured Singers, Poets and Comedians alongside a live band known as the “Lunch Box Kids” who […]