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 »

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 »

Valentine’s Day is popular with anyone who enjoys the idea of love and romance. It is a time to show your true feelings and affection and give gifts that display your devotion and admiration. Whether you are a giver of roses and chocolates or the recipient of a small paper card, Valentine’s Day is one holiday that lets everyone feel special and treasured. Read more »

Planning a pajama party? Here are some great girly ideas!

Every young girl loves to throw a pajama party or sleepover. It is a time to celebrate friendship, share secrets and laugh until your stomach hurts. And many of the memories made are treasured for years to come, well into adulthood. If your daughter is excited for her first pajama party and is hoping to throw a memorable, girly gathering here are some ideas you may want to try. Read more »

Suddenly, you decide to throw a last minute Halloween party, your budget is tight, and you only have a couple of days or even a couple of hours to get everything together. Can you do it? Follow these tips and you can throw a successful last minute Halloween bash while staying on a budget. Read more »

Having a Christmas party doesn’t mean that you will have to spend loads of money on the small things that make a party great. You can choose from many different affordable Christmas party favors that will give your guests something to remember the party with, and something that they will use and enjoy for some time to come. Read more »

Planning parties for children is one of life’s simple pleasures. We all love to see children play and celebrate together and treasure the memories of birthday games, bright balloons, messy cake icing and the soft light of birthday candles. But when it is time to be a host for a group of small guests one of the things that tops every parents list is without a doubt safety. Read more »

So you have decided to throw a Christmas party and you now need to work out what Christmas party supplies you will need. Whether you are having a party in your home, office or elsewhere, the supplies that you choose can make or break your budget, not to mention the experience that your guests have. It is not necessary to spend a fortune on Christmas party supplies for a Christmas party but you do want to ensure that you buy good quality items as well as fun decorations for everyone to enjoy. Read more »

If you are planning to have a party but you don’t have a lot to spend, then you will want to find out how to throw a party on a budget. Some people think that a budget friendly party is bland, plain and well, let’s face it – downright boring. But that is so far from the truth! Read more »

Throwing a party is a great way to visit with friends or family and celebrate the years many occasions and holidays. However, it can be hard to throw a party on a budget and many families will avoid inviting guests to their home for this reason. Whether you are hanging balloons to celebrate a birthday, or corking the Champagne to ring in the New Year, parties are fun but they are certainly not cheap. So how can you enjoy festive celebrations without emptying your wallet? 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 »

Planning a murder mystery party is a fun and unique way to celebrate with friends. Everyone loves an evening of suspense and thrills and all of your guests are sure to be amused by your eerie efforts. However, planning and pulling off a murder mystery party isn’t as easy as it sounds. To have the event go ahead without a hitch, you as host have to have some serious party-planning skills. Without forethought and preparation what is supposed to be a criminal celebration is more likely to result in a bloody mess. Read more »

One of the most expensive elements in planning a party is often the decorations. Whether you are planning a child’s birthday party and paying for tablecloths, balloons and streamers or throwing a new year’s bash and purchasing sound makers and confetti, the cost of decor for parties can seem unreasonable to say the least. However, with a little bit of creativity and even less cash it is possible to transform any space into party central! Read more »

Teens can be the hardest guests to please. They think they know everything and are not at all flexible when it comes to what is cool and what is just plain boring. That is why so many parents struggle to find suitable and appropriate party games and events for teen celebrations. Read more »

Making memories and planning family fun activities should not be determined by the weather! Sometimes it just takes a little bit of preparation and some creativity to find new and interesting things to do. Need inspiration? Check out these seasonal fun activities.  Read more »

Every Mom knows how important it is to her child that his or her party is a success. After all, they do not want to lose face in front of their friends. Here are twelve essential party planning tips that will help Mom’s, and their children, throw the best party ever! Read more »