The post I could not stop writing about my favorite birthday party favor ideas started me thinking about fun ideas for party favor packaging. Here are my go-to party favor container ideas. 1. Bow and Tag My all-time favorite way to give a party favor is just by adding...
Jennifer Needham
How to make candy dipped ice cream cones
When we had our 4th of July ice cream social, I had the idea to make candy dipped ice cream cones, but everybody wound up making ice cream Sundays instead. Still I had the candy melts, so here’s how to make candy dipped ice cream cones. Candy Dipped ice Cream cone...
How to Host a 4th of July ice Cream Social
If the 4th of July is hot as Hades where you live, like it is here in Georgia, you’re thinking about indoor Independence Day celebration ideas. I love outdoor 4th of July party styling as much as the next girl, but I can’t with the heat. So, my girls and I came up...
How to Make a Sharkcuterie Board
Y’all, I love a pun. I’m as corny as a dad joke. Anyway, I guess I also have a thing for Shark Week and shark parties, so I thought: how fun would it be to put together a sharkcuterie board full of candy and desserts? Here's how to make a sharkcuterie board for your...
How much does it cost to host a graduation party?
Anyone who’s hosted any kind of party knows that the cost can add up quick! That’s why it’s so important to have a budget in mind when you’re planning your party. The budget gives you guardrails: they keep you from driving off the road! So how much does it cost to...
How to Throw a High School Graduation Open House Party
I spent most of Mother's Day in pajamas, binging Law & Order SVU. Which was actually an excellent way to spend Mother's Day; highly recommend. Anyway, I was completely fried from hosting my twin daughters' high school graduation open house party the day before....
37 Awesome birthday party favor ideas that work for any party theme
How many times have your kids come home from a birthday party with a party favor bag full of pencils, candy and little erasers? At one point I had a kitchen drawer exploding with pencils. Birthday party favors can definitely be more creative than what’s available in...
How to Style An Easter Tablescape with the Viral WalMart Bunnies
Like everyone else, I fell hard for the flocked bunnies when they appeared in boutiques last year or so. But I was a good girl and didn't splurge so I JUMPED on the knock-off bunnies when they came to WalMart this spring. (I think Michael's Arts & Crafts also...
Guest Party: How to Host a ONE of a kind First Birthday Party
Today I'm so excited to welcome Cami Monet Miller to the blog with the ONE of a Kind first birthday party she created for her daughter Mia. This party is sooo gorgeous. Even if you don't have a one-year old, I KNOW you'll find design inspiration that you could apply...
Tutorial: How to Make Kite Party Decor
I made a couple fun -- and easy! -- party decorations for my Let's Go Fly a Kite Party, and I thought I'd share how to make kite party decor with you. You can easily make these kites and clouds. I used a die cutting machine for some the clouds and kites but you can...
How to Style a Let’s Go Fly a Kite Party & Giveaway
Party inspiration can come from just about anywhere, and for this Let’s Go Fly a Kite Party, it came from cute diamond-shaped plates from Pickytarian. These plates are super-sturdy, sustainably made and compostable. So you can feel really good about using easy...
How to Host a Party at a Restaurant
In November, I shared the Ray of Sunshine baby shower I hosted for a dear friend. The party was at a local restaurant -- a first for me! I've never hosted a party at a restaurant, but I would definitely do it again. Here are my tips about how to host a party at a...
How to Make a Simple Christmas Ornament Garland
If you love the look of the Pottery Barn mercury glass Christmas ornament garlands, but don't feel like spending $50 for one, I've got you covered. These garlands are so simple to make! You can get everything you need at Walmart or on Amazon for a fraction of the...
My Parties: Ray of Sunshine Baby Shower
When my twins started daycare, there was an assistant teacher in the two-year-old room who quickly became a family favorite. Miss Stephanie also moonlighted as our babysitter and later as my party assistant. And now, she and her husband Greg are expecting their first...
Guest Party: How to Style a Lush and Natural Fall Tablescape
One of my favorite party collaborators, Brandi from Barefeet Imagery, is our guest hostess today! Brandi is sharing how to style a lush and natural fall tablescape. It's just right for a relaxed but luxe Thanksgiving or any fall dinner party. And even if you're just...
How to Make Pumpkin Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies — Perfect for a Cookie Exchange
It’s amazing where trying to re-organize your pantry will lead you. Pulling everything out made me realize I still have three cans of pumpkin that I had to do something with. So I turned to an old favorite recipe, pumpkin gingerbread thumbprint cookies. This recipe...
Tutorial: How to Make Thanksgiving Leaf Placecards
I made these leaf placecards for our Thanksgiving dinner, and the process is so quick and simple. I’m sharing the tutorial with you today. I've also got a template that you can easily customize using Canva. Here's how to make Thanksgiving leaf placecards for your...
How to Style A Brown & White Thanksgiving Tablescape
When the holidays roll around, I like to try to do a little something new with each holiday tablescape — without spending a fortune on all new table settings. I’ve found the trick is to use about 70% of what I have, and then add in a few new things. Bonus points if...
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