With all of the wild parties that are common on New Years Eve, having a supply of family friendly New Years party ideas on hand will garner you more guests than you may imagine, especially if you know lots of families that are staying in to keep the kids warm an safe. These ideas can help you plan your own successful party, and make you a hit with friends and family. Read more »

You plan a party with the intent of showing your guests the best time possible. All the details are worked out and things are ready to go once your guests arrive and you tell yourself that you just want your guests to have an enjoyable and memorable experience. There is one detail that you are forgetting however, and that you may fail to admit: You want to have fun at your party too! Too often the party planner feels so exhausted after a party that they promise themselves that they will never plan another party again. Read more »

When planning your child’s birthday party you should be sure and have a theme appropriate for the age of your child and for the children coming to the party. You want the kids to have a good time so be sure to stay with whatever theme you pick out. Have the cake included in your theme along with all the plates, napkins, silverware, cups, etc. Read more »

Attending a house warming party can be a great way to gather with friends, share memories and celebrate the hosts leap into homeownership. However, when it comes to gifts, knowing what to buy for a house warming can be difficult. This is especially true if the host has been living out on their own for some time and has acquired all of the obvious home essentials. Giving a sentimental and meaningful house warming gift may be easier than you think, even if your are short on ideas and even shorter on cash. Read more »

Homemade Halloween Costumes

Sometimes, the best part of Halloween fun is making your own costume. This is most definitely the case when it comes to kids costumes and many parents would rather get creative with homemade ideas than spend money on high-priced, low-quality store bought costumes. If you are planning on helping your child make their own ghoulish get-up this year here are some super-fun and super-easy kid’s costumes. Read more »

There are many things to consider when choosing a birthday party theme. This article looks to address some questions that you may want to ask regarding choosing a party theme for your child’s birthday party. Read more »

Unique and creative ideas to take your jack-o-lantern to the next level!

Pumpkin carving is an important part of Halloween traditions for many families around the world. The ritual began more than a hundred years ago when townspeople would carve a lantern from a dried gourd. They would set their gourd lantern on their front step as a way to deter the evil spirits that they believed were able to walk the earth on the night of Allhallows eve. Read more »

When planning party activities for young children there is nothing as disappointing as bad weather. Planning a party with outdoor games means having space for play, no issues with mess or clean up and it can even make the difference when it comes to the number of guests invited. So, when the weather turns for the worse, forcing the party inside, parents can find themselves scrambling! Read more »

Many people feel the pressure of coming up with Valentine’s Day date ideas that will keep their partner happy and help set the day apart from any other. Remember, you don’t have to do something extreme to make the day memorable! Simply putting a classic twist on traditional ideas could be all it takes. Here are five top Valentine’s Day date ideas to get you started. Read more »

Decorating your Christmas table should be fun, not expensive, or stressful. Here are twenty inspiring ideas that you can use to transform your usual dinner table into a festive and magical masterpiece! In addition, remember, many of these ideas are for the thrifty host and will save you money at a time of year when that just does not seem possible. Read more »