Are you as in love with the pink Halloween trend as I am? I think a pink Halloween party would be perfect for an October birthday or pre-trick or treating. What better way to get your kids to eat a little dinner before the big night than by making it sweetly spooky? Look for: Bashify […] The post My New Pink Halloween Party! first appeared on The Party Teacher ..read more

If you’re following along on my Instagram, then you know I’m getting ready for a pink Halloween party. I’m doing a little bit every day — just like I teach in The Party Course. It’s the only way I manage to work full time and throw all the parties I want to without pulling out […] The post Easy DIY Party Decor for a Pink Halloween Party first appeared on The Party Teacher ..read more

Have a birthday coming up in this summer? And need some thoughts on what to do for summer birthday party? I’ve compiled 30 themes that would be perfect summer birthday party ideas for kids. With themes galore, your only challenge is choosing from all the summer fun! 1 – Gone Fishing Party If you have […] The post 30 Summer Birthday Party Ideas for Kids first appeared on The Party Teacher ..read more

Do you ever see something yummy at the grocery store, but you’re not sure what to do with it? That’s how I felt about butter waffle cookies every time I went into Sprouts. If you don’t know what they are, butter waffle cookies look exactly like waffles, but they are mini cookies, maybe 1.5 inches round and nearly flat. They are too cute to be denied. So I finally bought a box and Baby A and I sat down one morning to play with them. These are our three favorite ways to gussy up butter waffle cookies into easy party treats. We made: A version of s’mores Frosting bites, dressed up for 4th of Ju ..read more

Choosing party favors has got to be one of my favorite parts of party planning. Picking party favor packaging is a close second! So I raided my craft stash and Target to come up with 14 easy, low cost ways to style party favor bags from simple lunch sacks and gift bags. Before we get started, if you need party favor ideas, check out this post. And if you need need even more party favor packaging ideas, then visit this post. Party Favor Gift Bag Supplies I bought these colorful gift bags from Amazon. All the favor tags, scrapbook paper, doilies, washi tape, bows, flowers, tickets, tissue frin ..read more

Are you knee-deep in DIY birthday party planning for your kiddo? Maybe you’ve got the balloons, the food, and the centerpieces, but you haven’t figured out the party activities. If you’re looking to share the workload on party day — and have a super-fun event — consider hiring birthday party performers. One of the questions I get from moms is, “But what do I DO with the kids for a two-hour party?” If you’re hosting a party at home, you may be wondering the same thing. After all, if your party is really cute, but not all that fun, then what’s the point? Hiring a birthday party entertainer can ..read more

For our Easter table this year, I made ombre floral centerpieces. You could use this same technique for any party, using any color of flowers. This look is simple to create, doesn’t cost a fortune, and is a great way to highlight your party color palette. Instead of one central flower arrangement, I made a series of five small arrangements. All together, they created an ombre effect down the center of the table. Ombre Floral Centerpiece Supplies For vases, I chose 3-inch square glass vases from Dollar Tree. (I’m not seeing those online now, but Michael’s has similar vases.) We chose whi ..read more

I typically pull out my Grandmother’s china for Easter and this year is no exception. It is getting more delicate as the years go on, so at some point, I may have to stop using it. But for now, I’m leaning into the pattern’s colors. Two years ago, I styled a yellow/white Easter and this year, I’m going for a green and white Easter table setting. Add flocked bunnies to a sideboard Since we have a new dining room table and chairs, plus art and Wedgewood plates on the wall, I was determined to use mainly what I already had. (Well, the table is not new — just new to us. The table and chairs are E ..read more

Run, run to WalMart if you are looking for cute neutral Easter decor this year. I went looking for new Easter baskets for my girls (found: rattan with bunny ears!) and came home with ivory flocked bunnies and this 12 x 6 inch wood bunny platter. This bunny tray is perfect for making an Easter s’mores board! I’ve been so excited to style the bunny board and came up with the idea of making deconstructed s’mores — charcuterie board-style. This has got to be the easiest and fastest Easter project you can make this Spring. The idea is that you pick a bunny ear marshmallow, a chocolate and a couple ..read more

For the weather themed part of my daughters’ birthday party, I hit on the idea of cloud popcorn. Sweet and salty is a can’t lose combo in my book and I had all the ingredients on hand. Cloud popcorn is a lot like Rice Krispies Treats, but even easier to make and not as sticky. The basic idea behind cloud popcorn is that I wanted a dessert that would be special for my daughter who is studying meteorology. And if you tilt your head sideways and squint, popcorn, marshmallows, vanilla yogurt chips, coconut and vanilla merginues all kind of look like clouds. Cloud Popcorn Ingredients Popcorn 1/4 ..read more