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 […]
Birthday Parties
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 […]
Stay On Your Toes With A Ballerina Party
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 […]
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 […]
