When it comes to magical parties, rainbows pack such a WOW factor. Choosing all the colors makes it so easy to decorate and transform a space. When I need to throw an inexpensive party, I love using these rainbow theme party ideas. They make for a festive feel without having to be a creative genius. …
When I am ready for a vacation, the only thing I want is tropical weather and the sights and sounds of the ocean. I can’t always get there, though. So, when I find myself in desperation, it is time for me to bring the tropics home. I have some excellent luau party ideas that will…
We millennials are setting a new standard when it comes to our love for our fur babies. With more of us treating our animals like proper parts of the family, we are starting even to celebrate their birthdays and “Got you day”. Here are some fun ideas that hope inspire you as you prep for…
I remember coming home from my friend’s birthday, 14 years old, and digging through a plastic goodie bag to discover the awesome things inside. I giggled with the excitement of receiving Lip Smacker flavored chapstick found inside, cherry, naturally. We will often say that teens can be so hard to figure out. That may be…
When I throw a soiree, I want to make sure my guests leave with a cool, useful, or interesting parting gift. It can be a difficult task to come with nice adult party favors when frankly there are so many options. So in this article, I want to give you solid, easy to find suggestions…
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…
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…
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 decorate with bunting. They are so cute and fun and they add flair to anything- from a child’s wall, to a holiday or themed party. When I had my baby shower for the twins, my friends made several pom-pom style ones for the party. They looked so good that I ended up…
Looking for a simple printable bunting template that doesn’t require sewing? You’ve come to the right blog!! In this tutorial I provide the free printable and show you how to make fantastic bunting using felt. The beauty of using felt is that you can get it in so many colors and designs nowadays and my…
Are you hosting a nice dinner or about to attend one? In this article Rhonda explains setting up a basic table setting as well as which order you should use your utensils when sitting at a basic table setting! Would you like to feel more comfortable sitting before or setting a proper table? Would you…
You know that TLM is all about turning everyday occasions into extraordinary celebrations and it’s especially true when it comes to planning a Happy Galentine’s Day! Yes, you read that right, it’s not a typo, but rather it’s a day designated to show appreciation and to celebrate the special gal pals in your life! This…
In 2017, my family moved from very bustling suburbia to a very small town nestled near the mountains of North Carolina. The one thing they don’t have in my new little town is a party shop believe it or not. So I’ve had to find new ways to find party supplies in my town. The…
Summer is quickly approaching and that means more time spent outside enjoying nature and all the warmth the season has to offer. One of my favorite parts of summer and even fall is getting to use my backyard fire pit regularly! There are several accessories that I found that really enhance the use, versatility and…
Special thanks to Upromise for sponsoring this post! I still remember Graduation day like it was yesterday. I’m extremely sentimental and so I tried to seize as much of the day as possible. I was excited that being in alphabetical order would seat me beside one of my best friends who was also the…
My wonderful friend Rhonda has the method of decorating that I love. She likes for things to be beautiful in her home, but she keeps it minimal and diverse enough that she can take a simple design and make it stretch through seasons. Last year she did a post for me on her outdoor decor…
Chalkboard. It’s all the rave right now. I see it everywhere and it’s awesome. It’s adorable! While picking up a few things at Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago I found this super adorable wooden pumpkin that screamed “spray me with chalkboard paint and make me amazing!” Not literally, but in my head it did!…