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FREE Printable Patriotic Fourth of July Party

The Fourth of July has been one of my favorite holidays ever since my family started going to see the Macy’s Fireworks in New York City when I was a kid.  We’d spend the entire day camped out in the hot summer sun – waiting and somewhat bored.  It wasn’t until the fireworks started late [...]

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Sweet Treat Tuesday: Lollipop Balloon Cupcake Toppers

I love creative cupcake toppers – especially when they’re an edible treat themselves. Cupcake toppers are such a fun and easy way to dress up a basic cupcake and make them match the theme of your party. We’ve been brainstorming balloon themed party ideas these last few weeks to get ready for the upcoming release [...]

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Ways to Find Inspiration for Your Next Party

Photo by 3liz4 Entertaining should be fun and enjoyable. It is a special chance to gather family and friends together to celebrate. Whether your organizing your child’s first birthday party or a casual summer barbecue, planning a party always starts with finding inspiration. Inspiration is everywhere – from your son’s favorite bedtime story to your [...]

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10 Ways to Line Serving Trays

Photo by Shannon Younge Dessert Tables When displaying food for your event, beautiful presentation is just as important as how the food tastes. Serve your food with more style by adding a liner to your tray. Start with a white dish and bring in colors and patterns from your party design to make it your [...]

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How to Make Cake Pops

Whoever thought to crumble up cake and mix it with frosting was brilliant! Although it seems to be up in the air who actually is behind this yummy treat, they’re definitely a fun party trend that you should consider having at your next event. Cake pops are the solution to the age old question: How [...]

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Sweet Treat Tuesday – Flower Cookies

Welcome to our new weekly feature – Sweet Treat Tuesday. After looking at my Pinterest posts recently, I realized that the majority of them included cakes, cupcakes, cookies and so many other beautiful treats. The truth is that I have a terrible sweet tooth. Making desserts is one of my favorite parts of party planning. Even [...]

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Father’s Day Tie Shaped Gift Tags

I still can’t believe that Father’s Day is right around the corner. I always feel like these holidays sneak up on me even though they’re on the calendar for months. Maybe the problem is that I always have too many ideas and it’s hard to choose the one or two best ones. In an attempt [...]

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Father’s Day Craft – Big Shoes to Fill

I’m really excited to share this adorable Father’s Day craft with you from Kylie at Made by a Princess.  Following her passion for parties, Kylie designs a variety of invitations and other party printables perfect for a variety of events.  She also believes that every party needs a little bling and made a new collection of beautiful sparkle [...]

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Father’s Day Gift Card Box

After Mother’s Day was a creative flop this year and I failed to come up with any amazingly adorable projects for two very special grandmothers, I am on a mission to fix that this Father’s Day.  Last year, Little Bug made this sweet footprint heart card that is now framed on Mr. Mountaineer’s desk.  Every time [...]

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Choosing the Perfect Activities for a Children’s Birthday Party

Keeping little ones entertained at a get together is one of the toughest challenges when organizing any event from a large birthday party to small play date.  From guests having different interests to explaining a project so a three year old understands, this party of planning can be pretty intimidating.  But, it doesn’t have to be!  Follow these [...]

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