You keep meaning to sit down and figure out your child’s birthday party. Pick a theme, set a budget, order something. But between work and school pickup and everything else on your plate, party planning keeps sliding to tomorrow. And tomorrow is getting closer to the...
Let's be honest — birthday party planning has gotten complicated. You want to do something special for your child, so you open Pinterest. Three hours later you've saved sooo many pins, you've seen everything from $50 backyard setups to $5,000 professional productions,...
You've planned your child's birthday party. The theme is set, the cake is ordered, and the invitations are ready to go. But there's one thing nagging at you: How do I let parents know they need to stay? If you've ever stared at a blank invitation wondering how to...
Balloon garlands have been around, but if you've never made one, it's all new to you! Every time I'd see a video of someone inflating two balloons at a time and then twisting them into sets of four, my brain would go blank and I'd think, "I could never make that." So...
Sometimes, I see parents making party planning more difficult than it needs to be, especially when it comes to picking a party theme. I'll see a mom post about a cute name she's considering for her party — "Taco Bout a Party," "Choo Choo I'm 2," "She's a Real Gem" —...
When I first joined Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok, I loved the party planning content and wanted more, more, more. It's great for browsing and killing time. It's great for searching for tutorials. But what I didn't know then was how overwhelming those sources...
A mom invited her daughter’s whole class to her 9th birthday party. She and Evelynn spent weeks planning together: creating prize ribbons, decorating bottles with doilies, preparing mini pie stations and friendship bracelet activities. They styled a beautiful country...
You know that moment when you’re standing in the party aisle, cart half-full of random supplies, wondering how you got so far off track? Or maybe you’re an hour deep into a Pinterest scroll session at 11 PM, saving ideas that have nothing to do with what your child...
Does your child's birthday get lost in the holiday shuffle? You're not alone! My own birthday is two weeks after Christmas, and as I kid, I got lots of "Merry Christmas / Happy Birthday" gifts from relatives, which was kind of a bummer. So, what do you do when your...
When you think "birthday party" do you think "presents"? I know I do — and my kids certainly did. (Like when Baby B was three — if I'm remembering correctly — and as soon as gift opening was complete, called out, "More presents!" Imagine me, trying to melt into the...
Being invited to a party is wonderful — it means someone wants to share their special occasion with you! While bringing a bottle of wine or flowers is always appreciated, here are some more creative ways to thank your host for their hospitality. Because nothing says,...
Grab your party planning notebook because I'm about to share the birthday party food tips you've been looking for! After years of watching what actually gets eaten at kids' parties (and what ends up as leftovers), I've cracked the code on party food ideas that kids...
Hosting a morning birthday party? Or maybe you need breakfast ideas for after a slumber party? Either way, I've got you covered with brunch ideas for kids that they'll love and are easy on you. A morning party is always ambitious just because you have so little time...
When it comes to children's birthday parties, I typically advise serving a dessert table but skipping a meal. But for other, larger parties, you may opt for serving food buffet style. (Think: bridal shower, baby shower, graduation party, milestone birthday, or open...
In January, I worked on the Detective Party Plan, which made me think about all the variations you could have of a detective party. And that, in turn, made me want to share with you something that we talk about in depth inside the Party Course: why it’s so important...
One of the most common questions about party planning is, “How long should a kid’s birthday party be?” Too long and your guests get antsy and ready to go home, but if it’s too short, there won’t be enough time for the kids to enjoy the party. The key to your party’s...
Is your little one's birthday falling during the chilly winter months? Don't let the cold weather dampen the celebration! As a mom who's hosted many winter birthday parties for my own kids, I've discovered that indoor celebrations can be just as fun as outdoor ones....
Ever opened Pinterest and suddenly three hours have vanished into a black hole of rainbow unicorn cakes and DIY balloon arches? Been there! Today, I'm sharing a quick-start party-planning method that will get you from overwhelmed to "I've got this!" in just 15...
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