The curtain is up, the lights are pointed at the stage, it’s time to celebrate your little ballerina! This party is going to involve a decent amount of tulle, glitter, and pink. You can absolutely change the color palette if your Prima Ballerina is into a different hue, but a pastel shade will work the […]
Birthday Parties
Throw A Swashbuckling Pirate Party for Kids
Yo ho, and a bottle of punch. It’s time we rounded up these scurvy kids and had a party! Give them each map leading to the party location, and leave the cutlasses at the door. After swabbing the back porch, raise a mainsail banner behind your table of vittles. “Yo Ho! Let’s Go!” It says. […]
The Best Bite-Sized Party Snacks
Often when I attend parties, I want to try all the food. It’s a bit of a weakness I have. Most people stick to a standard of 8 slices to a pie, a spatula-size to a cake, and enough servings of non-dessert that I’m already full before the pie and cake. I am, therefore, a HUGE […]
Go Under the Sea With a Mermaid Themed Birthday Party
So, you dream about throwing a mermaid party? Well, what more are you looking for? Invitations? We’ve got plenty. Swim around online shops, or create your own from a few metallic prints. Michael’s has a HUGE paper section. Seriously. How many papers can one aisle hold? Now for the fun part: decorating! The seaweed is […]
Make A Party Backdrop for ANY Event
I’m assuming you’re not reading this article to learn about a subspecies of African frog. Right? Now that those batracophiles are on their way, let’s talk BACKDROPS. These are some of the easiest and quickest and most showing-off-est ways to decorate space at a party or event. Check out this hanging ribbons one, for example. It’s a bunch […]
How to Throw the ULTIMATE Movie Night
Lights! Camera! Action! It’s movie party time, people! Places, places. Right here, sir. Over there, madam. Just follow the red carpet to our concessions stand, then on to the movie itself! No, madam, I assure you that our dividers are not dowels glued to pie pans and plates, then spray-painted silver. Nor is that carpet a bit […]
11 Island-Inspired Ideas for a Moana Party
I’ve been staring at these birthday invitations ‘Long as I can remember, knowing exactly why: It’s Maui time! We’re going to need a cake– more specifically, a Moana cake. See the layer where the land meets the sea? That’s where you can add a few fondant flowers and trees. And look at that Moana cake […]
10 Minecraft Themed Birthday Party Ideas
You’ve woken in a strange place: brickish greenery blocks the square sunshine, pixelated grass stays stationary beneath your feet, and a white creature flapping past just dropped a cube at your feet. Open your inventory (E), because we have a lot of work to do if you’re going to survive First Night. What’s that? You […]
Where to Get Great Party Supplies for Cheap
You’ve got a party coming up, and you need supplies. At least, I’m assuming that’s why you clicked an article that literally said “Where to Get Great Party Supplies for Cheap.” Maybe I’m assuming too much. Well, I’m not one to leave you hanging if you need supplies. I’ve been in that boat, and know […]
DIY Birthday Gifts for Girls
If you didn’t know already, I am a girl. Well, a grown-up girl. So, you can take the following suggestions knowing they come from a fairly legitimate source here. Like these miniature makeup pouches. I have makeup; it needs a pouch. Yes, I have more eye shadow, foundation, touch up, lipstick, eyeliner, etc. than will […]