Tag: party

Tips for Planning A Grand Opening Event

A grand opening is one of the best ways for a small business to drum up buzz. Whether you are opening a cafe or a car wash, you should take the opportunity to get the locals excited about your new business venture. Here are a few ways to have a successful grand opening:  Give a… Read more »

3 Simple Tips to Host an Amazing House Party

How to Host a Party Like a Pro Hosting a party is a lot easier said than done. We’ll give you some tips on how to host a party, avoid lulls in conversation and create a night your guests will never forget. Whether summer is urging everybody outside to play or holiday cheer is rampant,… Read more »

Under Construction

What do you serve at a construction themed birthday party? Why dirt & construction cones of course! What a fun spin on pudding with crushed chocolate cookies and candy corns. Put your noggin to work and think about what you can call your treats that would fit your theme. Nuts & bolts = peanuts &… Read more »

Up, Up and Away

A handful of years ago I went to my cousins wedding and witnessed a balloon release for the first time. It was so neat and unique. It was only until recently that I learned that balloon releases are for more than just weddings and that there is quite a bit to learn about the balloon… Read more »

Holidays: Ghostly Goodness

Like many others my mind is in full orange & black mode this month – I can’t stop thinking about Halloween! More specifically I am thinking about how I can decorate our house for those little ghosts & goblins that will be visiting at the end of the month. When I stumbled upon this ghostly… Read more »

Birthdays: Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Two years ago my son came into this world and changed my life forever. I love him more than I ever thought possible. One of my (many) goals as a mother is to make sure that he has an enjoyable birthday (whether he remembers it or not). I spent quite a bit of time planning… Read more »

Full of Hot Air

Within the next 4 weeks we will be celebrating my birthday, my husband’s birthday, and my son’s birthday (as well as a wedding and an anniversary) so needless to say I have “party brain” lately. My husband & I don’t typically go all out for our birthday’s but we do like to make sure our… Read more »

Bridal Shower part 1

After quite some time planning I was able to finally see how everything would come together for the dual bridal shower this past weekend. This shower honored my future sister-in-law and my cousin’s fiancée – both who will be joining our family this fall. I chose to go with a navy blue and light lemon… Read more »

Bridal Shower Teaser

This weekend I will be co-hosting a bridal shower for my future sister-in-law and my cousin’s fiancée – a dual shower. I have spent a good amount of time planning the event from afar but have had wonderful help from the other hostesses. I am so excited to share the details of the party with… Read more »

Thinking It Through

When planning any event it is important to think about all of the components that will make up your party. I have broken it down into a few categories for you and have given you some scenarios to think about. You want to think about the different aspects but also remember not to over-think. What… Read more »