I love an excuse to rent a bouncy-house, or the like, for an event. The benefits of having an inflatable rental are that it gives kids and adults the chance to burn off energy by getting in and playing around. Here are my tips for choosing the right bounce house for your event. While you…
If you are hosting a party or gathering at your house, platters are a great, crowd-pleasing option. They are fantastic at taking up table space, looking amazing (with minimal effort), and give your guests something awesome to graze on with a nice variety of options. Here are some of my favorite platter ideas. We’ve also…
Having trouble coming up with a great play date activity for your children? I know that when all my littles get together with their cousins to play, things can get messy quickly. Having a planned play date activity can make your life so much easier. Hosting a painting party for kids is perfect for any…
A 70th birthday is a epic milestone birthday. If you want to give an epic kind of gift, make sure you consider having the whole family– Kids, grandkids, and possibly even great-grandkids go in on the present together. Here are my ideas for seventeen 70th Birthday Gift Ideas. To create a special gift, take inventory…
Turning eighteen is a significant milestone in most places — Usher in your new adult with a memorable gift. Since most 18-year-olds are about to or have graduated from high school, you may want to consider different kinds of gifts based on the person and where they are at and what they need at this…
Ready to create your own amazing Thanksgiving party with family or friends? Over the years, we move, our families grow and the traditions that we grew up with start to change. When I was little we would always get together with my aunts, uncles and cousins to celebrate the holiday. Now that I have my…
A 70th birthday is an exciting event in life. There are plenty of ways to celebrate this huge milestone. When you have a mom, dad, grandparent, or close friend that is now 7 decades old in your life, you want to make every moment count! Celebrating your septuagenarian is easy with a little help from…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. I love how watching a sporting event in someone’s home can bring family, friends, and even the team traitors together. It’s one of the best ways to be able to gather in your home regularly with built-in…
Christmas season is right around the corner, and it is time to think about where you will be hosting your next event. Whether you have a small party or you plan on renting a mansion for the gathering, there are several options for spaces. You will want to book your Christmas party event space at…
I think that hands down men are the hardest people on the planet to shop for. It doesn’t matter if it’s a birthday, holiday or anniversary. If you want to get a romantic gift, you’ll find most of the lists online contain random novelty sex related items, like conversation cards, that I’m not sure hit…
Looking for a fun idea for your next get together? From the generation of Nickelodeon game shows and In Living Color, comes the best party you will throw this year- 90’s Party! So break out your Salt N’ Pepper t-shirts and your starter jackets, friends and get ready to party like its 1999! Step 1-…
I’m not going to lie. I freaking love a good-themed party. When you have a theme it makes it so much easier to plan, decorate, decide on costume options and get your guests confidently excited. I’m guessing that if you are reading this post you are considering hosting a 90s theme party. I’m also guessing…
“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” I certainly hope I will NOT be receiving some bird in a tree. I don’t feel like the gifts that go with the song are very desirable. However, you can still enjoy the holiday season with this fun, day by day, gifting regiment. …
The invites are out, the planning is underway and you are going to have a blast at a 90s theme party. “BUT WHAT AM I GONNA WEAR?!” Don’t worry! There are so many great options for outfits! I have the ultimate list to help make your evening a success! Here’s what to wear to a…
One of my favorite things about taking my kids trick or treating is going house by house and seeing just how serious the home owner is about Halloween. To me, some of the best yards are the ones that make you think someone or something might just jump out and grab you or yards where…
Fall is my absolute favorite season of the year. It’s a time when I host backyard fire pit gatherings, outdoor movie parties, and pumpkin homebrew days. To prep my home for not only my enjoyment but as a warm welcome to guests, I make an extra effort this time of year to decorate. The beauty of…
I love to have a great party for the Halloween season. Every year we get together and plan out what type of ridiculous theme we’d like to have. Even if you are on a budget or want to refrain from decorating the whole house, you can still choose from a variety of unique Halloween party…
Halloween is a fantastic time to throw a party. You don’t have to worry about buying presents or holiday rush. It’s the time of year when the weather is cooling down (here in the States) and we begin to enjoy time together. Did you want to niche down your Halloween party with a specific theme?…
When coming up with a fun costume or 80s dress-up look there are several factors at play. Do you want something that is super comfortable? Would you like to go all out and have lots of detail? Are you into quirky sub-genres that make people go “OH MY GOSH! I FORGOT ABOUT THAT!” Whichever you…
If you grew up in the 80’s then you remember the bright neon colors, the crazy hair and the most fun music there has ever been. So many things we experience today are based on the fun and ridiculousness of that decade. I love revisiting this time period when throwing a great party. I’ve thrown a…
The 80’s were filled with the most fun and eccentric fashion trends we have seen to date. They have inspired new trends and continue to reappear in our seasonal fashions throughout the subsequent decades. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of the most popular and iconic of 80s accessories! Hopefully, these ideas can help you…
‘Tis [always] the season! The season for fantastic parties! I can’t wait to get out all my decorations and start dressing up my house for all the exciting shindigs to be had. Starting off the party season is my favorite style of celebration- Halloween. Get ready for some great costume party ideas! In this article,…
As any Disney princess knows, woodland creatures provide safety, security and singing opportunities. I have always found these critters to be adorable and love any chance I get to incorporate them into decorations for children. That being said, throwing woodland creature baby shower is a perfect time to get all the whimsy out of your…
Have you been searching for the best places to plan your next baby shower? It can be tough to nail down a theme, pick a place, get the supplies and get everyone there. Depending on your style and time of year, picking the right place can be a daunting task. Let me help you narrow…
You’ve got the task of creating a fun, memorable and awesome baby shower for a friend or family member? Congratulations! One of the hardest parts of the job is picking an epic theme or color scheme. I’m hoping this post of 15 Baby Shower Decoration Ideas is a great starting point for a solid idea…