What can I say? I’m a child of the 80s, therefore, when a birthday party design calls for video game decor, my graphics scream Atari! My nephew was celebrating his twelfth birthday last week, and I just knew this would be a perfect theme for him.
Category: Parties
No-Churn Ice Cream Recipe
I am not sure what part of the world you call home, but if you live in the southwest area of the United States right now, I hope you have access to air conditioning! It is about a MILLION degrees in our neck of the woods, and to add to the misery, my kids are...
comic book superhero birthday party
My adorable niece turned 4 this month, and for her birthday party theme she asked for a “real” superhero party. “Real” to her meaning not pink! So what is an Auntie to do, but dream up an original comic book superhero birthday party!
mocktail recipe: Monkeytail
Planning a baby shower in the summer months can be exhausting! The hot summer sun can take the fun right out of any party. And while we can’t control the weather, we can provide you with the most delicious mocktail recipe ever! We call it, the Monkeytail.
Art Party Activities
My family does not suffer a shortage of creative minds. My mother is ceramic artist, my sister is a photographer, and then there is me– the one that chose to make paper her passion. When my adorable niece, Lily, announced to her mom (my sister) that she wanted an art party, I have to admit...
Centerpieces on a Budget: Nurses Day
Some of you might remember, that about this time last year my hardworking cousin asked me to help out with a Nurse’s Day celebration she was organizing? Well, I guess I left an impression because she asked me to help again this year! This year’s theme, Italian Ristorante!
Science Lab Birthday Party: NEW!
Science is serious business. Except when its a party! A party simultaneously satisfying the curious brain of my ten year old son, Jack, and his friends, and allowing them to blow stuff up. If you have never witnessed the miracle of a group of kids completely engaged and entertained WHILE they are learning, I suggest...
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
It’s so sad when Cinco de Mayo falls on a weekday. Yes, it might be inconvenient and difficult to rally the energy to plan a party on a school night, but we we are here to help! You’ll kick yourself if you miss this opportunity to invite the gang over to eat some flavorful food...
Cinco de Mayo Cocktail: Palomamosa
Time for a quick history lesson. Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated because of the heroic victory of the Mexican Army over the French army in the Battle of Puebla? See where I’m going with this? So, because the French occupied the city of Puebla before their defeat, we now present to...
How To Make a Piñata
If you live in a state bordering Mexico, like I do here in California, you know that party piñatas are as common place as red solo cups. So, because my lovely assistant is Mexican American, and because Cinco de Mayo just around corner, we just had to figure out how to make a piñata!