<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Circle Celebrations and Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need help planning and hosting a memorable party? Contact Circle Celebrations and Events ]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 03:43:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding Planning: the big picture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Basic wedding planning: list your "must haves", set a budget, and delegate where you can.]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2015/07/10/wedding-planning-the-big-picture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcece41f99c0017d9823f</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Planning]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:27:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_f79901e43be44258898e2d1104c26cc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will You Take Care of Yourself First?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a big event takes a lot of time and effort. It's easy to look at your long list and think you'll make time for yourself later,...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/will-you-take-care-of-yourself-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">603dde6448c5d7005763ed65</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:21:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_5de4017fcd0c417590613019d7af1e6f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Word for the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA["One way to stay focused on the positive side of life is to pick a #word for the year"]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/a-word-for-the-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">600782fdea9ecd001771b461</guid><category><![CDATA[Circle of Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Whole Life]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:29:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_acaaf759ccc5409daa77855d03d29aff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boredom Busters for Spring Break]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoying Spring Break with the kids may seem like an oxymoron Do you have your own list of things to get done, or are you dreading the...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2019/03/13/boredom-busters-for-spring-break</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defceceaf552b0017d2ec10</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:05:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_377cc466face477fbe582d7091130687~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Valentines Un-Party Ideas]]></title><description><![CDATA[(updated with COVID safe activities, 2021) Wishing for something a little less "mushy" and predictable for Valentines Day? Here are 7...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2019/02/04/7-valentines-un-party-ideas</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcece60b38300176138ac</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:05:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/24c1d1388bc04d0b867bdd388e1dc03b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The MOST Wonderful (Proposal) Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you hoping for an engagement ring this Christmas? The December and February holidays are two of the most popular seasons for a...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2018/11/24/the-most-wonderful-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defceceaad2700017f41ad2</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Planning]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:10:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d524bcbb9e720f72427a6e40e17441e9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Circle Celebrations Wedding Planning cost less?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You want your party to be special and stay on budget. Sometimes it doesn't seem like there's any way to make that happen.]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2016/09/07/do-you-cost-less-than-other-planners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcecef4b6e2001733eae8</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Planning]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:43:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_f8224d29289948cba8dd294ec110b986~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_466,h_374,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Circle Celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circle Celebrations isn't a celebrity planning service, but we'll gladly make you the star of the show. We never forget it's YOUR party!  We are just regular people who love to help other people celebrate. And we're good at it! Picking a great team will make the difference between surviving your party and pulling off a memorable experience.   Sure, "anybody" can throw a party. Just like anybody can play basketball or cook a meal or cut hair. You probably agree that things turn out better with...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/about-circle-celebrations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ab4369a50820501b444d266</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Circle]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 23:55:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58512950f044713b8bd4f14927eb2cc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding Registry Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you know how to use a wedding registry? Here are some tips to get what you want and need: Before you Register • Decide what you would...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/wedding-registry-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ab424cf6d3858018d3c5dc5</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Circle]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:06:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/21f9f0e9b767823b051d09a6dbbaf022.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_313,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[De-stressing Wedding Planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the wedding day details that seem to be piling up? Do you have someone telling you what you should be doing - or trying to help when you wish they would disappear?  Stress, from organizing details or dealing with difficult relationships, seems to intensify during the wedding planning process. You may feel that you have too little time and money and too much unwanted advice. Maybe your choices are being challenged as well. It's enough to make a person want...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2018/02/01/de-stressing-wedding-planning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcece2c735100174ca997</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4a2eb10b3154a8a8c1bcda2e37e94c0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Caswell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Fairy Tale?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In spite of days that seemed like a bad dream, and all the times that things haven't gone the way you planned, do you still believe there...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/a-fairy-tale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5a72b7c6ced5bc0415c619ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Circle of Life]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:46:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_60c4ec2458d14fdb8dff1d16cf4a1e47~mv2_d_1920_1536_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridal Show 411]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take address/preprinted labels so you don't wear your hand out signing up for all the information. Set up a special email address just to...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2018/01/25/bridal-show-411</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defceceb8ec98001731f633</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:51:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_96bddb5f09b14dc99589c4b677289bdd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_560,h_315,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some of the Back Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circle Celebrations isn't a celebrity planning service, but we'll gladly make you the star of the show. We are  your neighbors and friends. Just "regular" people who love to celebrate and enjoy helping other people. And we are good at it! Picking a great team will make the difference between surviving your party and pulling off a memorable experience. Sure, "anybody" can throw a party. Just like anybody can play basketball or cook a meal or cut hair. You probably agree that things turn out...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2017/09/17/some-of-the-back-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f7967b0c62e1100171a7664</guid><category><![CDATA[About us]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e58512950f044713b8bd4f14927eb2cc.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are you going?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new year usually brings thoughts of new plans and adventures. Places to go. People to meet. Ideas to explore. Now we are in the...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2017/06/01/where-are-you-going</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcece8e59d9001751e485</guid><category><![CDATA[Whole Life]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dfe705d7a08446ba86261aa099eeee5c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Caswell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where have you been?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two weeks ago, I was at the memorial service for my mother in law. As my husband gave the eulogy, we reviewed her life experiences. I'm...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2017/01/21/where-have-you-been</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcecefa3b1f00180a2c66</guid><category><![CDATA[Whole Life]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2017 14:12:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/81dab3962ad54f4a83e0657ccbba7999.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen Caswell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA["Bring it"]]></title><description><![CDATA[2017 is here. If you are wearing a brand new engagement ring, you have extra reasons to look forward to the new year! There will be...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2015/12/26/bring-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcecee1542700171e8389</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding Planning]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2017 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a102024b994c38de104f21a946f62608.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Event Designer, Wedding Planner or ??]]></title><description><![CDATA[You have a party to plan. At first, that seemed like a wonderful adventure. But all the loose ends are starting to unravel! In fact,...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2016/05/01/event-designer-wedding-planner-or</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcece2c735100174ca998</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2016 05:03:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_5f6ab755a4f544d8b6396a998223455f.png/v1/fit/w_125,h_125,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Years from Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you do today will change your future - and so will what you don't do! It is easy to recognize that choices like getting engaged,...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2016/02/28/5-years-from-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcecea16531001744be0f</guid><category><![CDATA[Whole Life]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Feb 2016 03:45:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cce181791931046e4e02c2db2e3de89e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to do when you're ready to elope - or call the whole thing off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overwhelmed Bride, hiding behind a book Planning your wedding starts out as an exciting project. The possibilities seem endless! You dive into Pinterest and google images with anticipation, copying and saving mountains of information. It's like being treated to a dessert buffet.  Then you decide it's time to get organized. You find an app or chose a binder, maybe both. Budgets and timelines become reality. And you start wondering HOW you can possibly pull it all off. There are too many...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2015/11/19/what-to-do-when-youre-ready-to-elope-or-call-the-whole-thing-off</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defcece333b440017ec8a6e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:13:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/349757f6ec5e450f88f625641e5055b1.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_333,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding Planning 102]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may already have a stuffed wedding binder or a Pinterest page with boards for every great idea you have collected since before you...]]></description><link>https://kaswell.wixsite.com/circlecelebrations/single-post/2015/09/27/wedding-planning-102</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5defceceff16ee0017d58c2f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2015 05:06:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/79556c_60160a4b9b8d4c7696dc5c4233b4966c.png/v1/fit/w_245,h_245,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Karen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>