Anyone can host a cooking class get-together. I know; I’ve done it. Get fancy with your friends by inviting them all over to get Chopped! this time around. What is Chopped!? It’s only one of the strangest cooking competitions on TV: a timed challenge where chefs are given some pretty incongruent food items and told they […]
Party Ideas
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 […]
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 Patriotic Ideas for an Olympics Party
The judging results are in: you’ve won the bid to host an Olympics party! Go, and notify the contending nations! Get your prize podium ready and craft up some medals! Need a few decorations? A traditional idea for any nation is to display the Olympic rings. Head over to Michael’s for some Styrofoam (polystyrene) rings. […]
Score a Super Bowl Party Touchdown
You and your team have been working up to this moment all year (unless they lost in the first bracket): SUPER BOWL! Or, you’re reading this article to get some great football party ideas before the event. We’re cool either way, because FOOTBALL! FRIENDS! FOOD! You’re going to need a bit of setup, here. What […]
Winter Wonderland Birthday Party Ideas
Winter is the BEST time to celebrate a first birthday! When else do you get a chance for such a great pun? Winter ONEderland. So perfect. That, and I love decorating with sparkles and snowflakes. Who can say this high chair banner is anything but adorable? Purple, blue, and lacy rags make a wonderfully wintry […]
12 Effortless DIYs for the Best New Year’s Eve
After stopping off at the liquor store to toast the New Year, a few extra decorations start looking a bit on the pricey side. That, and we don’t need much of an excuse to crack out some glitter crafts -do we? So, to start things off, check out these cool balloons! Giant letter and number […]
Plan A Tree Trimming Party (For Kids of All Ages!)
Christmas is coming! It really is! Get out the hot cocoa, the mistletoe, and those twelve leaping lords (yes, there are twelve of them). Oh, and why not bring along that evergreen tree thing while you’re at it? Wait -I’ve got an idea! Let’s make a party of it! Were you already thinking of having […]
8 Magical Ideas for a Harry Potter Party
Dear Mr. or Mrs. Party Planner, We are pleased to inform you that you will be hosting a celebration at Your Home of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of 8 necessary decorating and event ideas. Got yer ticket, ‘arry? Give your attendees the BEST invitation ever by printing it like a Hogwarts […]
