Summertime, and the parties are coming. Kids are jumpin’ and the front lawn is high. Well, we aren’t rich, but we want a party that’s good-looking. So read some more, below, and don’t you cry. A great-looking theme to up your suburban cred is anything vintage. Since we’re talking summer, let’s go with vintage beach. Light […]
Birthday Parties
11 Sophisticated Ideas for an Afternoon Tea Party
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I feel esteemed that you have taken time from your daily schedule to join us in discussing our little soirée. Yes, of course I am referring to a tea party birthday. Or, if an anniversary of birth was not anticipated, I may also refer to a high tea party. As […]
Do You Have the “Nerf” for this Party?
I don’t know about you, but we have A LOT of bright orange plastic weaponry at home. Besides the guns, I’m sure there are enough spongy orange and blue darts to cushion someone’s fall from a bunk bed. What am I talking about here? I’m talking about a NERF party: the coolest of party themes […]
10 Ideas for a Lovely Luau Celebration
Aloha! Welcome to Hawaii! Or, nearly Hawaii. More like the backyard. I heard you’re having a luau celebration, and need ideas. First, cue some “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Iz. Then, tune up your ukulele. And, here: have a lei! They’re straight from the island of Dollar Tree, the most affordable vacation spot in the […]
Sherlock Holmes Birthday Ideas Worth Investigating
The game’s afoot, my dear host (or hostess). Quick! Assemble the suspects -er, the guests. Assemble the guests. What better way to subtly draw them into our confidence than with an invitation? Consider, my dear chap (or lady), playing host to a Murder Mystery Dinner. Happy attendees will arrive in costume, preparing their wits and […]
12 Ideas for a Peter Rabbit Party
When a young woman first thought to write a story about her beloved pet rabbit, she did not foresee how many people would fall in love with him as well. Over a hundred years later; children still love to hear of naughty Peter, stern Mr. McGregor, and obedient Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-tail. Furthermore, Beatrix Potter’s […]
Super Stealthy Ideas for a Ninja Birthday Party
It is time, young apprentice: time for a birthday party. If you are ready for this challenge, we must first invite others to walk this path. The mark of a true ninja is his weapon. Initiate those who would follow with delivery of their Kyoketshu-Shoge knife. Should they accept, they will know to look for […]
10 Ideas for a Mardi Gras Masquerade
It’s Mardi Gras season! Seriously, some cities have been partying since October. Perhaps you’re looking for more of a casual get-together with friends; and just love the purples, golds, greens, and yellows of the holiday. Hey, we’re not judging. It’s Mardi Gras. A traditional element of this raucous event is masks. Why not, then, invite your […]
“Rawring” Ideas for a Dinosaur Themed Party
It’s time for a birthday! Let’s take it back to a Jurassic level with DINOSAURS! Raawwwwwwrrrr! (If you can’t read that, just ask the birthday boy or girl.) Dinosaurs are great! Most are huge, awesome looking, and they’ve been dead for a while so they can’t actually hurt anyone. We wouldn’t want a live T-Rex […]
How Much Should I Serve? {Your Guide to Meal Planning}
Whenever party time comes around, I am so stressed out! Thoughts like, “Why did I agree to this thing?” And, “Didn’t I leave everything to the last minute the last time we had a party?” Pop into my head. We’re always up late scrubbing floors and stashing underwear and hoping that everyone shows up after all […]
