Back in August, I was preparing for an interview, not really knowing what I'd be asked. I was brainstorming questions about party planning so I could jot down some answers. And then I had a horrible thought: "What if she asks me about being hired as an event...
On today's long to-do list was a simple Valentine's Day classroom treat to share with you, but the best laid plans and all that ... Tomorrow, promise! (We did score the last of the heart-shaped Peeps at Walgreen's, though. Go us, go us!) So here's a quick peek into...
I'm working with a few clients right now on custom party plans and a party kit. I'm also planning my own daughters' 9th birthday party. So party budgeting is top of mind for me right now. Which ultimately leads to the question: when is it worth it to spend money your...
It happens all the time. You're busy, which I totally get because I am, too. So, if you've waited too long to plan your child's birthday party, but you still want a custom look, here's what you need to do to make it happen: 8 steps to pull off a last-minute birthday...
Today I'm sharing some tricks of the trade ... the "how did she DO that" kind of tools that party planners turn to. Not that you can really call any of these items "tools" in the true sense of the word. Here are my top 9 essential party styling tools. Most cost just...
Why do I have a party shop? Why do I blog? Why I am on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, PInterest and Google+? Connecting with you in all these different ways? This may be news, but it's not for the money. It's to make birthdays easy. The party biz is not my day job. My...
I'm excited to publish the results of our first reader survey! I've loved reading your responses -- especially to the question about why you celebrate birthdays. I chose my favorite response, which was actually also a very common sentiment. (Read to the bottom to see...
This past Saturday night was our Night Owl Sleepover, and as always, I learned a few things during this party. A few of those things I learned the hard way. Here's how to host a slumber party without losing your mind. 1 - Keep your guest list small. This one I learned...
"Oh my gosh! How did you think of that?" It's one of the questions I hear after parties sometimes, and it's so sweet. But of course, parties don't come to me full-blown. Creating the details is work, but I do have a trick to make it easier. Here's how to brainstorm...
The way we write our thank yous has changed as the girls have gotten older, so I thought we'd talk about how to make writing thank you notes easy and fun for you and your kids. I know it can be a struggle to get your kids to stop playing with their gifts long enough...
You know I love an at-home party, but sometimes space does not permit. That was the case with my twins' 8th birthday party. As the girls have moved into separate classes at school, their group of friends has expanded and our guest list has grown. We also invite close...
On Sunday, the Vice President of Packaging, Shipping and Special Projects and I took the girls to a roller skating party. (Hint: ear plugs.) Of course, the kids adored the activity, the birthday girl got to invite 20 kids, and the hosts didn't have to risk all those...
As much as the girls help with my parties and see every aspect of their creation, I sometimes wonder if they really understand what it is I do. So, tonight while they were in the tub, I had a captive audience to ask them some questions. What do you think mommy's...
(With apologies to Oprah.) I know for sure that I love making parties for children. Your kids, my kids -- whomever. It just makes me happy to delight children. I love collaborating with moms. It's always a blast to see what ideas they already have, and how excited...
Today's blog post was dictated to me by my seven-year-olds. Honestly, I always run by ideas by them and ask their opinions about my party plans. They never steer me wrong. But some of these ideas? Well, they are seven. You always have to have a cake at a party. If...
Sunday's photo shoot turned into an Easter party comedy of errors, so I want to share the behind the scenes with you just so you know that when things don't go well, you can still have a great event. I've certainly had things not go as planned before, but this is a...
I thought I'd give you a peek behind the scenes today of how I set up a dessert table buffet. One of the challenges you may face in getting ready for your party is limited time to set up. You have a vision in your head, but how much time do you have to execute it?...
After each party or photo shoot, I try to review what I've learned and can improve on next time. Some of these party lessons are purely practical and others are more attitudinal. I hope these will be helpful to you and I'd love to know your party lessons, too! 1 -...
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