by Kristen | Jul 27, 2011 | Parties
First, let me say that I am very glad that my children weren’t born in the middle of the night! Because our next birthday tradition is to take an annual photo at the time of our kids’ birth. As the mom, that time of birth was a special moment. Hearing if...
by Kristen | Jul 20, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Box, Birthday Music Box, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions, Family Traditions, Parties
I love birthdays! And as I mentioned last week, we are in “Birthday Mode” in my household. So over the next couple weeks, I will be sharing some of my favorite birthday traditions. If you have any you would like to share, please send them in! I would...
by Kristen | Jul 18, 2011 | Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss, Parties, Party Planning
A Dr. Seuss Party has long been on my list as a fun party theme . . . not necessarily a birthday party theme, just an any day kind of party theme. I scored a ton of Cat in the Hat/Dr. Seuss party pieces from the Target $1 section this weekend. So if the idea sounds...
by Kristen | Jun 27, 2011 | Children, Parties
Not too long ago, I was sitting in my family room staring at our little box house and thinking how much I loved it…and the fun and creativity it represented. (See last week’s post on taking cardboard boxes and turning them into little houses for kids.)...
by Kristen | Jun 3, 2011 | Parties
So now you’re thinking about having an Afternoon Tea and you know where to start. Let me show you what I put together for my Spring Tea. Oh, what fun it was! I decided on a tea party for four, knowing that it would be more manageable to prepare for than...
by Kristen | May 6, 2011 | Adults, Parties, Party Supplies, Table Linens, Tablecloths
Table linens can be pricey. I have a gorgeous, square dining room table. It is great for conversation and entertaining up to eight, but I have always had trouble finding linens for this 55″ square surface. That is, until I called party rental...