Party themes, food, decorations, and more to help you plan thrifty parties to impress your friends.
It’s the season of giving, and there are so many ways to make it unique. During the holidays, you will notice invites to fun gifting events that various groups will host. If you are looking to host one of these gatherings, then you should enjoy this list of my favorite gift exchange themes for your…
When planning for the new little bundle of joy in your life, the inevitable shower or gender reveal party will be on the agenda. I love throwing a baby shower with cute theme. Check out these great ideas for baby shower boy themes. Planning Basics When planning your next baby shower, there are a few…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. It’s the holiday season, and we are ready for all things, “Merry and Bright.” For me, that means gorgeous specialty cocktails that are cheery and red. When I want to jazz up a holiday party, I…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Food Lion. All opinions are 100% mine. With the holidays right around the corner, I’m already starting to plan my parties. One of my biggest party food “hits” with my guests is my Charcuterie and cheese boards. It’s easier to build than it…
When having a party, celebration, wedding, or shindig, you usually need plenty of tables for sitting, serving, and socializing. This guide will help you decide which party table and chair rentals you should consider based on your upcoming event. Use this guide to determine, before you rent anything for the party. Before you start shopping…
Looking to stock your home bar with the best cocktail ingredients? I’ve got you covered in this in-depth, go-to article on all the things you need to be a master drink crafter! I love when I go to a friend’s house, and they can make me my favorite spirit drink, a gin and tonic. The…
Anytime I am throwing a party at my house or event space; I evaluate whether a party tent rental is necessary. Since I have been hosting events for some time now, I have figured out a few critical factors in this decision-making process. If you are in the market for party tent rentals, here are…
As the season turns cold, I love to entertain my guests with a warm mug of cocoa. There are so many delicious recipes available that it is hard to choose my favorite cup. I decided that I don’t have to choose. I can create a decadent hot chocolate toppings bar and have all the combinations…
I come from a family that loves to cook. We gather in the kitchen and spend time together while the food is readying. Now that my children are getting bigger and more self-sufficient, I like to find ways to bring us all together to cook as a family. The easiest (and safest) way right now…
If you are looking for some awesome slumber party ideas, you’ve come to the right place! This is my ultimate list and I hope it gives you some inspiration for how to host one amazingly memorable party. As a child, I remember getting an invitation to my first slumber party. I couldn’t wait! All the…
With a 16th birthday party, you can keep it simple, or you can make it into one of those large, blow-out sweet sixteen events. It all depends on your budget and how your kid is interested in celebrating. In this post, I’ll cover sweet sixteen ideas for how to celebrate at home and out of…
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…