Octopus Cupcakes
Earlier in the fall, we celebrated my son's 6th birthday. Six. Where did the time go? I know those of you with older children have told me how fast things move and I haven't wanted to believe it. But at six years old, we are 1/3 of the way through raising him...
Disney Princess Party {Part Two}
Last week, I shared the first part of my daughter's Disney Princess Party. Do you have a little princess in your house? With our love for fairy tales (and Disney, of course), it was the perfect little party for us to throw to celebrate Sweet Girl turning four. Here...
Dress Up A Glass with a Little Sugar Treatment
If you are looking for a fun way to present a drink at your next party, try this simple and easy little trick. Dress up a glass with just a few items from the store. You Will Need: Colored Sugar (Sugar Crystals or Sanding Sugar, something with small granules) Lemon...
Disney Princess Party {Part One}
Aside from the family "picnic party" I shared last month, I am quite behind on sharing about all our recent parties. So over the next month, you'll be seeing a lot of celebrating here on the blog! Ready for the fun? My daughter turned four for this summer and just...
A Picnic Party
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook (and if not, come & join me!), you know that I think I have found my favorite party theme ever!! ... PICNIC. I love the simplicity, the oh-so-easy menu and the great red and white colors and pattern. And for a party that...
A Camping Party {part 2}
Last Wednesday, we had the fun of peaking in at Lynnette's Camping Party for her son's 6th birthday. Today, we are going to finish up with the children's activities and s'more cupcakes. The Fishing Hole: Lynnette hot glued magnets to the fishing line and to these...
A Camping Party
Welcome to Camp Jacob! You are about to explore the goodness that Lynnette put together for her son's 6th birthday party and you're sure to love it. Grab some grub, enjoy s'more cupcakes, finish your scavenger hunt and get a seat near the fire because we're going...
A Peter Rabbit Party {part 2}
Yesterday, I was over at Redeemed Reader talking about How To Throw a Book-Themed Party. Are you looking for a creative idea for a party theme? Why not pull from a classic and loved story. Oh, there are so many ideas whether you are planning a children's party or a...
How to Throw a Book-Themed Party
Ah, the magic of books. They encourage the imagination. They whisk the reader to new worlds, thrilling adventures and great mysteries, all the while teaching valuable lessons and sharing new discoveries. But even more than that, they can be used to plan the most...
Gabriella’s Mexican Fiesta
I have always dreamed of having a Mexican Fiesta party. Bright colors, festive Spanish music (probably my awesome Gipsy Kings) . . . well, someday. But since yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, I thought we'd feature Marcy's fun Mexican Fiesta for her daughter's 9th...
Clown Birthday Party Feature
Today, we are featuring a clown birthday party from Mariana O. in celebration of her son's first birthday party. I think you'll love her attention to detail and creativity in presentation of her amazing-looking truffles. And guess what, she is sharing one of her...
Our Luau Birthday Celebration (Part Two)
Aloha! We're back talking about the Luau Celebration we hosted for my kids' family birthday party. On the first post, we talked about greeting the guests with pineapple-coconut smoothies, leis and more. Today, we're going to wrap up with the menu and buffet display....
Easy Balloon Bunting
Balloons are a festive and inexpensive way to decorate for a celebration. You can choose from a variety of color and sizes . . . the only drawback is having to blow up a large number of them. (Or you can ask your husband when it is for one of his sweet kid's...
Our Luau Birthday Celebration – Part One
As you can safely assume, birthdays are a big deal in our house. We celebrate the actual birthday with a fun activity and a more intimate dinner. We plan a friends party for each child and then we also host a joint family party for both kids (about 25 people and...
The “Glamour Party” Scavenger Hunt
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I was helping my cousin with her daughter's 10th birthday party. She was planning a Glamour Room for the fun bunch of 10 year old girls followed by a Fashion Show. To build up the excitement, we sent them on this Glamour Scavenger...
“Drowning in Milk” Dessert Table
My husband's family is a little quirky with their desserts. You know how some people dunk their donuts, others dip oreos and graham crackers in milk . . . well, Dan and his family drown their desserts in milk. They just don't eat a piece of cake. They put it in a...
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My name is Kristen. I'm a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging about fun ways to celebrate each and every day and the special occasions of life. Here you'll find inspiration for family fun, children's activities, party planning and a faith-filled life. 
