parties

red carpet birthday party for kids

February 1, 2012

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Once a year, we as moms must come up with the ultimate party theme to get our school-aged kiddos and their friends talking. You have about 6 years to get it right, since these early birthday years are more about the family and friends than they are about your child and his/her friends from school. [...]

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hhm holiday gift guide | 6 gifts for a teacher or co-worker

December 7, 2011

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Giving is one of the best parts of the holiday season, but it is sometimes difficult to find that perfect gift for your coworkers, teacher, or your child’s teacher. A nice pen is typical and gift cards are always nice (yes we included one in our list!), but sometimes it is nice to get creative. [...]

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are you the perfect holiday party guest? 7 gifts your hostess will love…

December 5, 2011

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The holidays are full of joy, happiness, and PARTIES! There is always that one special holiday party that you look forward to every year, and what better way to guarantee next year’s invite, than to bring an unforgettable hostess gift–or maybe you are like the majority and want to surprise your friend/family member with an [...]

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top 5 free (or almost free!) thanksgiving printables

November 18, 2011

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Thanksgiving is a day for all to think about the many things in their life they are thankful for. Food, family and fun can only be best brought together with those finest details that make each holiday that much more special. When you plan your Thanksgiving recipes this year don’t forget to go the extra [...]

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yo gabba gabba & memorex’s 50th birthday!

September 21, 2011

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Yo Gabba Gabba! can be fun for kids of all ages. How else would you celebrate Memorex’s 50th Birthday, YGG and your mother in law’s birthday that happens to fall on 9/11? The 4 grandsons, who LOVE Yo Gabba Gabba! started the party off with surprising their grandma (Noni) at the door. Although she may [...]

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Memorex and Yo Gabba Gabba! “It’s Time to Dance! Virtual Birthday Party”

September 8, 2011

What has 9 eyes, comes in 5 different colors, loves to sing, dance and put smiles on kids’ faces?? Yo Gabba Gabba with Brobee, Foofa, Muno, Toodee and Plex, of course! Grab your family and join in the fun and festivities while Yo Gabba Gabba celebrates Memorex’s 50th Birthday Bash on Ustream. Friday, September 9th [...]

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party box design | free easter printables

April 3, 2011

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Party Box Design is being uber generous this Easter season. Creating and cooking an Easter menu is hard enough, yet we all love the adorable fine details. Check invites and favors off your list, and instead, download these amazing FREE PRINTABLES from Party Box Design. Plus see her adorable new site design. Easter Favor Box Easter Invitation [...]

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valentine’s day party ideas courtesy of onecharmingparty.com

January 29, 2011

As I browsed the Internet for fun Valentine’s Day inspiration, I found a fabulous party site, OneCharmingParty.com. Since these ladies had so many fabulous heart-day ideas, I thought I would share a sneak peek of my faves for all of you to enjoy. Make sure to follow the links to find more details and instructions [...]

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thanksgiving cocktail party‏ | the party dress

November 10, 2010

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be orange and brown table with millions of crazy kids hopped up on pecan pie wearing homemade Turkey hats. Although we love the traditional customs every other year we can entertain with a modern, chic look. (Hey, a girl can dream, right?) Our fellow OS and blogging pal, Kelly of The [...]

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10 tips on planning an awesome bridal shower

October 29, 2010

Tis’ the season…for weddings! At the beginning of October, three of my college pals got married on the same day. This meant a ton of planning, parties, and presents for these three lucky ladies. This also meant that there were many a brides maid needing to make sure their bride was feeling special on such [...]

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“two little pumpkins” baby shower | the perfect october baby shower idea

October 5, 2010

We wanted to give my SIL the shower she deserves. Our goal was to celebrate the additions while honoring the passing of her previous twins with a theme that resembled the season when it occurred, and bring new light and feeling. Plus, with the upcoming Halloween Holiday and pumpkins everywhere, we knew we had a [...]

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halloween glam | tomkat studio

September 20, 2010

Bye bye summer and hello Holidays! Can you believe it is that time of year again, already? In the Midwest, we went from hot and sweaty humid days to Labor Day, then, BAM!, chilly fall weather. In my perspective, this is the best time of the year. Maybe its due to the economic crisis that [...]

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the perfect dessert for your summer bbq | happy hour mom’s strawberry pie cake

August 12, 2010

It’s a cake!

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baby shower barbecue ideas | inspiration board

August 5, 2010

It has been a while since I have thrown a baby shower, and I am excited to use some of the wonderful ideas I have found on a variety of blogs. Nowadays, when it comes time to search for new ideas or awesome recipes, I throw in “blog” or “mom blog” and the end of [...]

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classic parties for children | kate landers events

August 1, 2010

Ever wondered where to go-to for the best in party design, decor and inspiration? There are a few amazing ladies that immediately come to mind when working on our next event, Kate Lander Events, definitely being one of the tops. Kate’s classic parties for children are pushed to a new level. If you want something [...]

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happy hour baby shower | BEBE SOIREE

July 30, 2010

HAPPY HOUR MOM is thrilled to announce the launch of the BÈBÈ SOIREE. Throughout the years it have been a party faux pas to have a second baby shower, sometimes referred to as a sprinkle. What if you are having a child of a different sex than your first? What if you are having twins [...]

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under the sea | jessica

July 26, 2010

Theme: Under the Sea Colors/Patterns: Blue, Orange, Green, White, Polka Dots and Stripes Center Pieces: Tall Cylinder Vases with Goldfish, Sand and Seaweed Party Favors: Take Home Goldfish in Glass Bowls with Signature Tags so children may name their fish Signature Cocktail: Under the Sea Sangria Florals: Blue hydrangeas Party Favor Details: Classic Drum Style [...]

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alice in wonderland

July 25, 2010

Today’s happy hour will be spent daydreaming in the wonderful world of Alice in Wonderland. What happens when you put a handful of amazingly creative women together…something inspiring beyond your wildest dreams. The concept is created with vibrant colored photography, perfect party accessories, drool-worthy clothing items and the finest details from cupcakes to lights. There [...]

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hhm party | storybook theme for neutral baby shower

July 20, 2010

In June I had the honor and privilege of throwing a gender neutral baby shower for a good friend of the family. I know that I need to understand that just because I couldn’t wait the whole nine months to know the sex of the baby. Regardless, it made coming up with a cute and [...]

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green eggs and ham our way

July 7, 2010

We all love the classics of Dr. Seuss…right? When a new opportunity to throw a gender neutral baby shower came about I new I could incorporate some of the mama-to-be’s favorite childhood classics into a fun and exciting theme. Stay tuned for more on the detail of the event. For now, enjoy the simple, easy [...]

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