Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
A former newspaper reporter and editor, Diane Laney Fitzpatrick is a freelance writer with three children - two in college studying music and journalism, and one living and teaching in Moscow.
She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Kent State University, worked as a reporter for daily newspapers for 10 years, and was editor of weekly newspapers in Cleveland before becoming a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer. She's done a multitude of volunteer projects at schools, her church, and for the homeless, minorities, women's issues, and political causes.
Diane and her family have lived in six states in the past 20 years, making her intimately familiar with moving and relocating families. She currently lives in and writes from Jupiter, Florida.
"Just Humor Me," Diane's blog, is on Blogspot and on her personal website. She also blogs about Empty Nest and is a contributing columnist at Commentarista.
Here at Suite 101, Diane is Topic Editor for Entertaining. She was a guide and writer for Home Entertaining at Les Tout.com and was a writer for Life123.com and Garden & Hearth. In the 10 years she's been at Suite 101, Diane.has written on parenting issues for Stay-at-Home Parents, Catholic religious education teacher resource articles for Catholicism, recipes and Florida travel.
Her writing time and talent is now being put to use at El Sol, an immigrant community and day-labor center in Jupiter, Fl., and its affiliate, Sunshine Artworks, which represents Guatemalan artists.
Latest Articles
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Teen Gift Exchange Holiday Party
A gift exchange or "Secret Santa" is a fun reason to get teen friends together for a holiday party.
Oct 31, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Party Conversation Starters
Great parties start with great conversation. As party host, use conversation starters and party icebreakers to get the words flowing and the party started.
Oct 30, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Thanksgiving Activities: Things to Do on Turkey Day
Have a crowd for Thanksgiving Day? There's more to Turkey Day than the big meal. Here are a few ideas for fun activities for your houseful.
Oct 3, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Quick, Easy Centerpieces for Fall, Thanksgiving
No time to put together a fall or Thanksgiving centerpiece? The perfect autumn table décor might be right outside your own back door.
Sep 21, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Entertaining Article Index
Find an article to fit your entertaining needs -- including party themes, decorating, food and beverage, party design and setup, invitations and activities.
Sep 9, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Fondue Party is a Blast From the Past
Fondue party food is a fun way to bring back the '70s and get your guests involved in preparing fondue appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Sep 1, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Party Mix Music
Create the perfect mix of music for entertaining at home, by planning a song list of background party music.
Aug 31, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Easy Delicious Sangria
Sangria, a fruity wine spritzer with Spanish origins, is the perfect light, refreshing cocktail for all seasons.
Aug 12, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Punch: The Perfect Party Drink
Old-fashioned punch is still a perfect party drink. Mix up a batch of punch and get creative with fruity ice cubes, candy straws and other garnish.
Jul 30, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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Tailgate Party Ideas
Get the party started early, with food and pre-game fun at a tailgate party.
Jul 25, 2011
- Diane Laney Fitzpatrick
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