How to Make a Serving Tray that will Score at Your Football Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScoreMoreFans #CollectiveBias If you love entertaining, unique serving pieces and vintage-looking decor, you will LOVE this tutorial on how to make a...
Setting up for a Snowy Gingerbread House Party
Every year, we host a gingerbread house party for our children and our youngest niece and nephew. In years past, it used to be quite a few more kids building houses, spilling icing and eating way too many sweets. But as they have grown up, the older kids have...
Lego Movie Games that Make for an Awesome & Happy Party
Hi Friends! I have six Lego Movie Games that will make for an awesome party. We played them at my son's 8th birthday party and the kids loved them. And if you missed the first party post, you may want to start here. (This post contains affiliate links.) #1:...
AWESOME Lego Movie Party Ideas Your Kid Will Love
Well, my little boy turned 8. And if you've had the pleasure of meeting him, you probably know that he is very into legos and the Lego Movie. In fact, there have been times I have had to put the kibosh on the singing of "Everything is Awesome." It is a...
Alice in Wonderland Party Games, Activities & More
Hello there! We are wrapping up our Alice in Wonderland party today with a look at games, activities and favors. I also will be sharing the order of events I used in case you want to structure your own Mad Hatter Tea. If you missed the earlier two posts, you can...
Alice in Wonderland Party Sweets & Treats
We're all mad here. And I am very excited you are joining us for this Mad Hatter Tea. Today, we're talking about Alice in Wonderland party sweets and treats. You'll see the Mad Hatter cake and other sweets my daughter and her friends enjoyed during the celebration....
Alice in Wonderland Party
Get ready to hop down that rabbit hole because I have so much to share from my daughter's Alice in Wonderland Party. It was a fun theme with so many opportunities for creativity and classic Disney characters. Today, we will take a look at the decor, but be sure to...
Learn Something New with these Free Craftsy Mini-Classes
Do you like to learn new things or improve upon your existing skills? I have always been one to enjoy trying something new. I may not always be awesome at it, but I like the process. Simply, I love to learn! And when I saw these free mini-courses from Craftsy, I...
My Secret for Protecting Tables from Party Spills & Drips
Party time. Guests are serving themselves drinks and blue kool-aid is dripping down the side of the pitcher onto the table. Or maybe it is the spout of your favorite beverage dispenser leaking iced tea even when turned off in plenty of time. It happens to...
Awesome Superhero Party Games
Last week, I shared the first part of my son's superhero birthday party . . . simple but super decor and food. Today, we're talking superhero party games and activities {you'll soon see why the final game was my favorite thing about this particular party!}. This post...
Our Superhero Party
Move out of your house in two weeks and throw a birthday party. A little crazy, right? It was last summer and we were under contract for the house. We had two and half weeks to pack and move thanks to a cash buyer and I had to decide if I would throw one last party...
Graduation Party Desserts in School Colors
Are you looking for ideas for graduation party desserts? Show your school spirit and make these delicious treats in the graduate's school colors. Last weekend was my nephew's graduation party. I cannot believe he has graduated and will be starting college in the...
Safari Themed Baby Shower
Hello friends! A couple weeks ago, I attended a safari themed baby shower and wanted to share the pictures with you. Everything was super safari cute and . . . it was another Open House Shower, which of course I love! Open house showers allow for a large number of...
“A Heart Like His” Tea Party
Have you ever spent 10 weeks with a group of ladies, delving into the Word, sharing deeply and growing together? I spent about 10 years with the same lovely group of women doing one Bible Study after the next and loving it. There is something special about studying...
DIY Tissue Paper Garland
When I was getting ready for our DIY Kool-Aid Drink Station, I wanted a full and fringy garland to hang across the table backdrop. I searched the stores for crepe paper rolls (not streamers), but had no luck. So I decided to try some tissue paper and I was quite...
the DIY Kool-Aid Easy Mix bar
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PourMoreFun #CollectiveBias Here comes a fun DIY drink station, perfect for your next party or casual gathering. It is colorful. It is kid-friendly. And it...
Awesome College Send Off Party Ideas
Are you sending a kid (yours or a niece or nephew) off to college this fall? I am dreading the day. But least I have 10 years to go and I am hoping those years go slow. And when the time comes, I'll be referring back to this awesome College Send Off Party Idea. It...
Our Lemonade Party
Disclosure: This post contain affiliate links. Please see my Disclosure Policy for more information. Are you looking for a fun summer party theme? Start thinking of assorted flavored lemonades, lemon-inspired food and a great outdoor evening with family and...
Enchanting Collection of Cinderella Party Supplies
With the new Cinderella movie's recent release (read my review), I am confidently guessing there will be many girls across the country looking forward to beautiful Cinderella birthday party. So to help you get started on planning that fairy tale of a party, I have put...
DIY Trophy Centerpiece for your Big Basketball Party
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EasyBracketParty #CollectiveBias The college basketball games are upon us! This is my husband's favorite time of the year as far as sports go. And I love it...
A Dr. Seuss Party Ideas from Birthday Express
"I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny." ~The Cat in the Hat Ah, this is my favorite quote from Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat. A poster with this silly saying used to hang in the playroom in our basement and I hope...
Pink Cowgirl Party from Birthday Express
*This post contains affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. This month's feature party from Birthday Express is the Pink Cowgirl Party. It was their most popular party theme in 2014 and is expected to be just as...
The Perfect Fall Party Theme
Every October, Dan and I look forward to a party hosted by our friends, Sharon & Clayton. It is the perfect Fall party theme. . . The Cider Party This year marked their 7th Annual Cider Party and we have been honored to attend the last 4 or 5 years. The...
Little Mermaid Party Food, Favors and the Rest of the Sea
Hi Friends! We're back with the final post about our Little Mermaid Party! If you missed the grotto decor or fun games, you will find links at the bottom of this post. Today, we'll be looking at Little Mermaid party food, favors and well . . . the rest of the sea....
Gather ’em up for this Neighborhood S’mores Party
Welcome to Entertaining Fridays!! Depending on where you live, there may be time to squeeze in one more outdoor party. In our last neighborhood, the turn of cold weather meant seeing less of others as we each retreated inside for the winter. But in Ohio, we've had a...
Little Mermaid Party Games & Activities
We're back Under the Sea! Today, we're talking about Little Mermaid party games and activities. My daughter recently turned 5 and these were the three activities we did at her party. I'm saving the best for last! 1. Pin the Shell on Ariel Simple, classic...
Little Mermaid Party Decor: Creating Ariel’s Grotto
Last month was my daughter's 5th birthday. Yes, my baby is 5. Where did the time go? For this birthday, my Sweet Girl wanted a Little Mermaid theme. Last year, we celebrated with a Disney Princess theme, but this year, it had to be Ariel alone. So where to...
Creative “Touch” for Your Child’s Young Birthday Party
If you have a little one who is turning one, two or three, here is a creative (and literal) touch you can add to the birthday party. Don't you love the detail? You'll need: A Stamp Pad (in color with your party theme) Wooden Utensils A Willing Child ...
Hello Kitty Party Inspiration
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links What little girl doesn't love the sweetly iconic look of Hello Kitty? Create a purrrfect party setting with the Hello Kitty Balloon Dreams Party Pack from...
Mustache Man Party Inspiration
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links Prepare to party in style with Mustache Man party supplies from Birthday Express. The Mustache Man party theme is a very versatile themes. It can work...
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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. 
