Christmas in July party ideas – a 12-step guide
Just in time for July 25th—here are some super-fun Christmas in July party ideas to help you throw a summer Christmas party that won’t soon be forgotten! If you like what you see, share on! The post...
View Article5 Summer activities to do (or do more of) before the leaves fall
We may be in the homestretch, but there’s still plenty to enjoy before the summer ends. Here are 5 summer activities that we plan on doing much more of before the leaves fall. 1. Have a backyard...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Labor Day Playlist – 21 songs for your Labor Day party
Labor Day started in the late 19th century, as a celebration of the American laborer. It’s still very much that, but it’s also the unofficial end of summer, and one last chance for a warm-weather...
View ArticleA Camping Birthday Party Adventure!
It’s an adventurous kind of day on the blog! Today, I’ll be taking you on a tour of Camp Grizzly – an awesome, camping-themed birthday party for 4-year-old Jack, styled by our own Elizabeth Draeger –...
View ArticleIdeas to spice up your summer BBQ (featuring a gourmet burger bar!)
Summertime means cookouts, and cookouts usually mean piles of brown burger patties in foil pans, sitting next to plastic bags of buns. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with serving burgers that way,...
View ArticleFriday finds: 4th of July
The 4th of July is almost here and I couldn’t be happier! It’s a great holiday to surround yourself with friends, family, food, and crafts. Here’s a few of my favorite patriotic projects for you to try...
View ArticleMore Summer BBQ Fun! Free Printable Burger Recipes
Last week, we did a delicious post on spicing up your summer BBQ with a gourmet burger bar. We got pretty creative with some of the toppings we included, so we made these free printable recipe cards...
View ArticleBackyard gone glam #1 | outdoor party decoration ideas
Welcome to the first post in our backyard gone glam series! This is part 1 of a week-long series on how to dress up your outdoor party, and today we’re talking about party decoration ideas. For years,...
View ArticleBackyard gone glam #2 | more outdoor party decorations
We’re back with the second post in our backyard gone glam series, with even more creative ideas for outdoor party decorations! Yesterday, I shared part 1 of setting the scene at your next backyard...
View ArticleBackyard gone glam #3 | summer party food ideas
Today is day 3 of our backyard gone glam series, and it’s definitely the most mouth-watering! Check out these awesome summer party food ideas that can dress up your outdoor party. The one thing you can...
View ArticleBackyard gone glam #4 | fun outdoor party activities
We’ve come to the fourth and final post of our backyard gone glam series! Today’s post is all about fun outdoor party activities that will keep guests entertained and dress up your backyard party. Any...
View ArticleColor Mixer | a summer color palette
We’re kicking off a new series all about our favorite colors. After all, we love color around here and we want to share that love with you! So, every few weeks or so, we’ll post a new color palette...
View ArticleDazzling Under the Sea party ideas that will make a splash!
If you read my post on dressing up your backyard party, you know a theme can help you make party-planning easier, and tie together the whole look and feel of your event. Themed parties are popping up...
View ArticleColor mixer | fiesta brights
A few weeks ago, I talked about how a theme (even if it’s just a color one) can help with planning a party. Having just finished planning one myself, I can definitely reiterate that it’s so very true....
View ArticleFiesta brights party | celebrating summer and 30 years
I recently celebrated my 30th birthday, and I’ve talked a couple times about the planning (in this backyard party series and this giant display numbers DIY), and now, I’m excited to finally share...
View ArticleFriday finds | summer party
This week, I shared a ton of ideas for your next summer shindig, with my outdoor party series. Now, it’s time to wrap it up with a few fun summer links from around the web. Happy Friday!...
View Article5 customizable party craft ideas for kids, perfect for their next birthday!
When I was a kid, I liked playing games at birthday parties, but I always thought it was way more special when I got to make a craft that I could bring home with me. To help spread some of that...
View ArticleShare the love – how to turn your vacation pictures into a sendable keepsake
Earlier this summer, we took a trip to the Outer Banks for our first family vacation since before Carter was born—and, as anyone who has ever taken a 12-hour road trip with a 2-year-old knows, this is...
View ArticleSurprise! A 40th birthday full of pink and gold
Last week, our resident party planner, Elizabeth, shared her 5 must-have items for easy party planning. This week, she’s back to show us how she put those helpful tips to use for her sister’s surprise...
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