parties
3 Spooky Sips For Your Halloween Bash
Hosting a Halloween bash this year? Whether you're planning a full on party or just hosting a few families for pizza before heading out to trick-or-treat, we've rounded up some spoooooky adult sips that can serve a crowd. Because no one wants to be stuck in the kitchen mixing ...read more
Hosting an Impromptu Summer Party
Summer is the time of year when parents do not have to worry about packing lunches, assisting with homework or running from one school activity to the next. This summer will be unlike any other before, even though we can't gather in large groups, but that doesn't mean we can't ...read more
DIY Make an Ombre Easter Egg Centerpiece
We got inspired by Pinterest to create this DIY ombre egg centerpiece for Easter. It's a simple project that won't involve a lot of time or money and you've likely got all the tools you need to embark on this craft without having to head to the craft store or grocery store. ...read more
We Found Easy DIY Floral Design Tips
To inspire floral designs and create a few of my own, I have been honing my creativity and arranging more flowers at home. Whether it's for a dinner party, or simply to make your house more vibrant, flowers are always a good idea. Related: 5 Impressive DIY Floral Designs for ...read more
Why You Should Consider Going Shoe-Free at Home
I went to a birthday party for a one year old at a friend's house a few years back, and was greeted at the door by a passive-aggressive sign that read "No Shoes in the House. Please Wear Socks or Hospital Slippers." (There was a big box of disposable surgical socks free for the ...read more
It's A Party: Handmade Holiday
'Tis the season for holiday parties and since we are all about sharing this special time with the kiddos, we are hosting a Handmade Holiday Party. Instilling in children that every gift doesn't have to be bought at the store is an important life lesson that will turn them into ...read more
Party Entertaining Tips: Keep Track of Wine Glasses
Tips for keeping track of glasses at your next party! Forget about wine charms, use a Sharpie instead. We used metallic Sharpie markers to keep track of glasses at our holiday party. Buy the markers on Amazon here. This video is part of the #EveryDayMoments campaign with ...read more
Setting a Holiday Table: White and Gold Tablescape
Are you ready for the holidays? Are you doing any entertaining? Here's some tabletop inspiration for you. We've used gold as a theme color and added some additional touches. For my recent holiday party I went for a metallic theme. It is classic and modern and I want to share ...read more
Halloween Crafts and Treats Round-Up
One week to go until Halloween! We're featuring these fun and easy Halloween treats to help you get into the spirit of the holiday. Trust us, these crafts and snacks are easy to do. They are perfect for the craft-challenged or for working moms who are spent. Related: DIY ...read more
How About Lunch: Throwing a Great Home Party
Gathering friends at night can be tricky, so I took a page out of Chef Gale Gand's latest book: Lunch! I invited a few of my girlfriends over for a weekday “Home Party” to catch up. I kept the menu pretty basic. A few dips to start, served with iced tea and then my ...read more
Tips for Stress-Free Summer Entertaining
We love entertaining in the summer, but it can be stressful to host a party. To help us out, we learned some tips from Carla Ruben, CEO and founder of Creative Edge Parties, New York’s leading event planning and catering company. Also referred to as "The Party Therapist," she ...read more
Throw a Rustic 4th of July Family Party
We love the traditional 4th of July parties, but let’s admit it sometimes they can be kind of dull. Invite the neighbors, throw some meat on the grill and boom, it’s a party, right? With simple store bought desserts and easy styling tips, any busy mom can jazz up a tired party by ...read more
Planning a Colorful Summer Party
Schools almost out and I'm planning my first party of summer. It's going to be a Mom's Night Out celebration! We've made about 200 lunches this year. We've cobbled together costumes and science projects. We've driven countless miles to soccer practice and overseen hours and ...read more
Birthday Party Ideas for Kids
Pinterest is teeming with ideas for birthday parties, and we recently shared an incredible way to celebrate with our LEGO 'It's a Party' post. I also recently discovered more tips including some ideas where party goods can get shipped right to your door. Here are a few of my ...read more
In-Home Styling Party (and a Giveaway)
This month on It's A Party we are sharing the how-to's to throwing an In-Home Styling party. Check out creative ways to display merchandise, bodega floral arrangements, savory snacks and a stellar signature cocktail. ) In-home styling parties are all the rage these days. ...read more
Five Great Personalized Birthday Invitations for Kids
We love the personalization trend. We've rounded up five of our favorite personalized cards for kids AND a 30% coupon to TIny Prints to order them. Ready to party? We thought so! There has literally never been a better time to order from Tiny Prints. If you're not ...read more
Lego Birthday Party
This month on It's A Party, we are entertaining with LEGO to celebrate a special birthday. Check out the hand-crafted invitations, LEGO cake making, personalized place settings, and LEGO departing gifts. Come on and let's party . Celebrating a birthday is one of the most ...read more
1920's New Years Eve Party
Looking for a New Years Eve party idea? Look no further. We've packaged a party to celebrate auld lang syne 1920's style. From invitations to activities, get all the details for your roaring affair. INVITATIONS Let's start with the invitations. Make a statement with the ...read more