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 […]
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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 […]
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 Tablescapes for a Ravishing Reception
Grab your tissues and beaded slippers, folks. Two people are about to walk down the aisle of life, to be bound together in promises of mutual love. They’ve picked a fantastic dress, handsome suit, unflattering bridesmaid outfits, flowers, food, location, and date. What’s left? Ah, yes: the reception. We’re going to want a ravishing reception […]
Homemade Graduation Day Presents
Congratulations to Graduation! I believe, in regular parlance, that is phrased as “Congrats, Grad!” Your friend, relative, or acquaintance is anything but regular, and you want to show him or her that you care. I mean, anyone with a wallet (with money inside) can pick up a gift card. You’re going to DIY things impressive-style, with a […]
How To Host The Best Backyard Barbecue
Nothing says summer like a backyard barbecue! Just picture it: sunset, crickets, picnic tables, and a fire pit for s’mores. The best part, besides the meat, is all the friends, neighbors, and family who will add happy chatter to your summer scene. Best Backyard Barbecue Idea 01: Invitations Make it fun for everyone by printing […]
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 […]
“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 […]
