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Have Some Fun With Your Gender Reveal

Many couples eagerly await the day when they find out whether they are expecting a little girl or a little boy. With each of my pregnancies, I chose to find out my baby’s gender. Both times, I was overjoyed to learn that I was having a little boy. Unfortunately, I simply disclosed what I learned to my husband, friends, and family by talking to them. It did not occur to me that I could have done something clever to reveal the exciting news to my friends and family. If you are excited to find out the gender of your baby, … Continue reading →

Fun with Party Bags

In a previous post I detailed the drama I went through finding affordable goodies to stuff into the party bags we gave away at my daughter’s birthday celebration. As a parent, I am keenly aware that most kiddie party goodie bags are loaded with cheap crap that simply collects dust or breaks within minutes of being unwrapped. That said, if you have the time and money, there are a plethora of ways you can have fun filling swag bags. One of the easiest ways to facilitate fun is to carry the theme of your child’s party to the favors. You … Continue reading →

Extreme Fun in the Extreme Heat

This week’s heat wave has left many families deep-fried and looking for ways to cool off. Our city was under an excessive heat warning for five straight days. Unfortunately, when you have young kids, sitting around in air conditioning the entire time isn’t an option. When the mercury starts to rise, it’s time to flex that creative muscle to come up with ways to beat the heat and still have fun in the process. Some ideas include: Blind Man’s Catch: This game is basically like Water Balloon Toss, but with the added challenge of being blindfolded. Split a group of … Continue reading →

Puppy Party Fun

Happy birthday, Haka! My neighbor’s dog turned 13 last week and to celebrate she threw him a super soiree that outdid parties I’ve attend for humans. Of course, my neighbor treats her dog like a child—even though he is 91 in human years—so a full-blown pooch party really is not an unexpected move on her part. She requested that human guests dress up like dogs to make the birthday pup feel loved. My 6-year-old wore a white sweat suit that I decorated with black fabric spots and I wore a store-bought doggie Halloween mask, black pants and a black shirt. … Continue reading →

Baby Shower Alternatives

Are you wondering what to expect for your very first baby shower? Or maybe no one has offered to throw you one yet? I have never been a huge fan, but if you are pregnant, you will most likely be thrown a shower. Don’t get me wrong, I love getting gifts, but being the center of attention, when you already feel like a giant pregnant lady, can sometimes be intimidating. For me, when I was pregnant with my first, I was living out of state from any family, and did not know many people. Luckily, a girl from church threw … Continue reading →

How to Have Fun at Your Own Party

Party planning is no picnic. What’s more, once the party gets started, many hosts find that they are too busy refilling snack bowls, pouring drinks, and ensuring that guests are having a good time, that they barely get the chance to partake in the festivities. When hosting a summer shindig or a gathering at any point during the year, it is important to remember that you are a guest too. When planning a party, take time to figure out how you can mingle and enjoy the fruits of your labor. If friends are willing, ask them for help. Most pals … Continue reading →

Fun With Centerpieces

Summer entertaining is typically an informal affair. Backyard BBQs, luaus and pool parties don’t usually lend themselves to linen napkins and fine china. However, that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the table décor. Carefully placed candles and fresh bouquets can give your backyard an instant resort feel. If you are looking to create spectacular centerpieces for your next summer shindig, consider the following options: Floral Centerpieces Centerpieces can liven up any table and your options are seemingly endless. Don’t limit yourself to flowers and greens. Instead, consider adding herbs and fresh fruit to a vase to create a … Continue reading →

Have Fun With Party Lights

You don’t have to install a disco ball and colored spotlights to make your summer shindig fun, hip and happening. On the other hand, you don’t want to skimp on creativity when it comes to outdoor party lighting either. A dim porch light and a few candles won’t do much to get your party started. If you are looking for fun ways to brighten up your backyard bash consider the following: Paper Lanterns Chinese paper lanterns are inexpensive ways to illuminate your summer outdoor get-together. They are available at party supply stores and retailers, such as Target and Kmart. To … Continue reading →

Ways to Have Fun While Decorating for an Outdoor Party

If a tight budget has put the kibosh on your plans to host an outdoor party this summer, then I have good news for you. There are many simple ways to liven up your outdoor entertaining space without going broke and without making it look like a kiddie party ala balloons and paper streamers. One very inexpensive way to brighten up your party area is to use fresh fruit as part of your decor. Lemons, limes, apples, oranges, pomegranates and kumquats placed in a glass bowl or cylinder make an easy and vibrant centerpiece. Another way to add splashes of … Continue reading →

Ways to Make Summer Entertaining Fun

The goal of summer entertaining is to have fun, but when you are hosting dozens of people at your home, often “fun” is the last thing that comes to mind. After all, before your guests arrive there’s cleaning, cooking and organizing to be done. One way to keep a summer party from turning into a chore is to infuse fun into the planning process. Think outside of the box with these simple yet creative ideas: Invite a variety of people: A simple way to add zing to your summer bash is to invite a diverse crowd. Instead of just inviting … Continue reading →