Party Themes & Ideas

Birthday Parties ► July 27, 2017

Disney Cars Birthday Party – EASY Party Decorations

Summer is such a bright, cheerful time of the year, and it means different things to different people. For me, summer means bbqs, campfires, the smell of freshly cut grass, and . . . birthday party prep. Both of my boys have summer birthdays, and it seems just when I finish planning and executing the first one, it's time for the next party planning. I used to go really elaborate and crazy in my decorations and prep, but after so many years, I'm dialing it back. I still want my parties to look impressive, just with much less effort!

Baby Shower ► May 15, 2017

DIY Alphabet Blocks for Learning {Monthly Crafty De-stash}

Welcome back to another month dedicating to de-stashing my craft room clutter! Every month, a group of bloggers challenge each other to create a new craft or project from their own stash of goodies!...

Grown Up Parties ► February 26, 2017

Mardi Gras Party Ideas {Merry Monday Link Party #143}

We threw a Mardi Gras party for my mom’s sixtieth birthday a few months ago, and I wish I had some of these ideas handy then! If you have a love of New Orleans...

Desserts ► October 18, 2016

Family Movie Night Snacks: Sweet and Salty Snack Bar

Most of the time our movie nights are fairly basic, the typical popcorn sort of deal. Every now and then, though, I like to make it a little more special - and a new movie is a great excuse for a little something extra. I grabbed some necessities for a delicious sweet and salty snack bar - Ghostbusters themed of course!

DIY ► August 1, 2016

5 Boys Sleepover Ideas

Normally when we have a boys sleepover at our house, we just rely on the basement playroom and various toys to keep the kids occupied until closer to bedtime when we usually go the movie-and-popcorn route. Since it was a sleepover/birthday party, I decided to make things a little more festive. A quick trip to Walmart and less than $20 worth of supplies and my imagination got to work.