Summer is almost here and the end of the school year is just around the corner. Kids will no longer be occupied with studying and early mornings, so what better way to keep your little ones entertained than to throw a garden pajrty! Little girls will adore dressing up and inviting their friends to a summertime get-together. You can even make the party a mother-daughter event, so the girls can enjoy tea with their schoolmates while you enjoy wine with your girlfriends. With adorable ideas inspired by spring flowers, butterflies, and all things feminine, throwing...

Summer is right around the corner, and what better way to enjoy the weather than to engage in an afternoon of great music, good food, and wonderful friends! Outdoor concerts are a really fun and affordable way to bring your family, friends, or even coworkers together to have a lazy day and relax in the warm sun. But no outdoor gathering is complete without a cooler packed with treats and a cozy set-up for lounging around between songs. Rock Out No doubt, you will want your own music at the picnic while the band is taking a break, but who...

When April begins it seem that invitations to showers abound. Whether it is a baby shower or a bridal shower, it is a momentous occasion and must be celebrated! Why not showcase a new idea or two with a fresh look at long standing traditions. Just because your guests have attended baby showers and bridal showers in the past, doesn’t mean your event has to be predictable. A twist on the classic will make your gathering fresh, fun, and a day to remember! Baby Shower Center Piece If you’re an expecting mother, or a friend of one, planning a baby shower this...

With the first week of March comes a craze of jubilated basketball fans as they hoard together to celebrate the NCAA March Madness tournament! All the fun of one of America’s favorite sport traditions is almost upon us as the best college basketball teams will compete for the title of national champions. Round up your friends for a celebration of everything basketball and all the hullabaloo that comes with it. Invite Since your basketball loving friends will want to map out their predictions for the outcome of the NCAA tournament, send them an invite with a sports bracket. Along with your party...

See our recipe guide for Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is all about live music, fabulous cajun food, and incredible parades. Well, just because you haven’t planned a Fat Tuesday Bash (it’s tomorrow) doesn’t mean that you can’t pull it together quickly without spending a lot of money. So, call your friends and let them know your going to throw a last minute bash! A New Use for Beads Craft a luminarie inspired by the Mardi Gras celebration in Louisiana. This is a unique way to use Mardi Gras beads in lieu of necklaces. With a gentle glow of luminescence, this DIY lantern creates...

Valentines Day is just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean you are too late or that you have to spend a lot of money to make an impression on your Valentine. Here are a few ideas that you can create quickly, on a budget, and the entire family can get involved. Whatever you do, remember to find a fun way to say “I love you.” LOVE Canvas Photo courtesy of Elena Hansen Spell out the word “love” using mini canvases and pictures from the Internet. On Flickr.com you can search for pictures that capture the letters L,O,V, and E is...

Astroturf, beer, and snacks! Throw a party with your friends inspired by America’s favorite sport, football. If the hilarious Superbowl commercials aren’t enough to spark the athletic spirit, this Superbowl party plan is sure to get your company cheering. Ticket Please… Inform your guests of your Superbowl gathering by extending them a personalized VIP pass. At Specialeventticketing.com you can find invitations that look just like real tickets for only $1.29 each! The website will print your name, address, event date, and phone number on the invite. If you’re feeling extra creative you can try putting together your own Superbowl invites instead. Make them...

Real change is coming in the form of a zestful Inaugural Bash! Amass friends and family for the welcoming of America’s first African-American president, Barack Obama. Red, White, and Blue is great - but this party calls for something a bit more unique. In celebration of this historic event, whip up a little fête reminiscent of Obama’s journey to this eventful day. Your guests will leave with a pinch of political enthusiasm paired with fun facts of Barack’s playful past! An Ode to the Islands “You can’t really understand Obama until you understand Hawaii” ~ Michelle Obama. Barack goes from white...

This is the time of year that I begin to plan for the New Year. I take the week off of my regular schedule, rest at the beginning of the week to clear my mind and then take from the middle of the week through the weekend to write and plan. Instead of New Years Resolutions, I set milestones that I would like to reach. A resolution is something that seems so elusive, but a milestone feels like something that you can make small steps towards to reach. I begin by looking at the milestones I have...