There’s nothing that brings more people together than fire. We’ll keep it legal and start one in an actual, designated pit for our party. Then, why not invite over the neighbors? Yep, it’s time for one of my favorite backyard party ideas: ummm… fire? Whoever you invite to join in the pleasantries might like an […]
Birthday Parties
10 “Mad” Alice In Wonderland Party Ideas
Planning an Alice In Wonderland party? A Very Merry Unbirthday to you! What’s that? It really IS your birthday? Even more reason to celebrate! We simply must invite all our dormouse, March Hare, and Mad Hatter friends to come to tea. It’s an Alice in Wonderland Party, for white rabbit’s sake! Speaking of the tardy fluffy-tailed creature, […]
10 Birthday Party Ideas Now That You’re Adulting
Birthday party ideas for grown ups? What? That’s a thing? Childhood birthday parties are the best. You got cake, classmates, and maybe even a piñata! As an adult, you get a tastier cake, actual friends, and the piñata has better candy than Smarties. Also, I’ll bet you can finally reach the cookies on top of […]
10 Magically Easy Party Food Ideas for Your Harry Potter Bash
I solemnly swear I am up to good food. Or at least a few Harry Potter party ideas. Why else would you wander down this side of The Leaky Cauldron? You wouldn’t be skulking ’round Knockturn Alley, now would you? Ah, I see! You’re hoping for a taste of Madame Rosmerta’s Butterbeer! Well, you’re a far […]
Set Sail With These Nautical Party Ideas
Are you ready for nautical party ideas? All hands on deck! Raise the mainsail, do that thing to the topsail, and batten some hatches! I may not know what I’m talking about if we need a ship ready to go, but parties are right up my channel. Nautical party ideas, especially nautical party ideas for birthdays, […]
9+ Ideas for Your “Dirty Thirty” Party
We’ve finally hit 3 centuries: and it’s time for a few party ideas! Are you ready to be thirty and flirty and thriving? Thirty is the best age ever. May as well accept that, and stop arguing. And, to give dissenters the finger, we’re throwing a dirty thirty party. That’s not to say we can’t be […]
10 Tremendous Ideas for a Backyard Birthday Campout
Throw a backyard birthday party! The great outdoors are an even greater idea when a birthday is involved, and a backyard. I’ve had birthday party ideas, camping party ideas, and even backyard party ideas -but combining them all into one?! Genius! Now, what about guests? I love the clever wording of this rough cardstock invitation, […]
12 Outdoor Party Games for Kids
Surprise! You’re Turning 50!
Perhaps the birthday star feels differently, but turning 50 isn’t as much of a rib-nudging, age-teasing event as it used to be. Still, fifty is half a century. It’s quite the milestone when you look at it from that perspective. How shall we celebrate? This depends entirely on the guest of honor, and the host […]
10 Mexican Fiesta DIY Party Planning Ideas
Want to plan a Mexican fiesta party that will turn sombrero-wearing heads? Let’s fiesta till siesta, baby! First, let’s taco bout some ideas. That’s what I said: talk about it. I also saw invitations that said, “Holy Guacamole, it’s a party!” Really, no Juan is going to want to miss out on such a fun […]