It has become something of a tradition to celebrate a birthday while on our annual family vacation each summer. I have so many nieces and nephews and cousins and siblings, that there is bound to be someone ready to have a party thrown in their honor, while we are all together at a lakeside cabin...
For my son’s fourteen birthday party this year (yes, you heard me, 14!), we went back and forth over what the theme would be. I offered everything I could think of – even airsoft (that would be like shooting your friends with large, slightly softer BBs!). But ultimately, he wanted a party at home, with...
It’s no secret that we LOVE a fancy dessert table around here. And while we want all the glitz and glam of fancy, we want none of the cost. Which is why we are showcasing our most budget friendly treat to date: these Unicorn Party sweet treats. Unicorn Themed! I promise, making these ice cream...
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve been invited to a destination party, in Maui, and you were volun-told to decorate it? I’m SO excited to let you know, that we have some help for you! Let’s begin by looking at this gorgeous set of Sea Turtle Party Decorations. I LOVE to...
This DIY Zombie Birthday Party has to be in the top 5 best themed birthdays in our house of all time. It just HAS to, because, well, look at it! Let me back up a moment here. My son’s 13th birthday was fast approaching when we started to discuss his party theme ideas. We’ve had...
I have these two cute little cousins who ADORE all things princess themed. These sisters have birthdays so close together, that they share their celebrations, and guess who gets to help decorate? ME! And this year, they wanted a princess party for two. Not just a princess party for two, but one that they could invite...
My older sister turned 50 this year. I know, I know, its SO hard to believe because I’m so very young and everything. But, 50 is a pretty big deal, so I wanted to help make it memorable… so what’s a younger sister to do but design a kick ass black and white birthday party!...
My son Jack has an obsession with sharks, has even known for years that he would like to be a marine biologist when he grows up. When I asked him what theme he would like this year, of course he asked for sharks – for the second time! Now, I really wanted to make this “Under the...
So many parties… so little time, am I right? My sweet niece turned FIFTEEN recently, and she really wanted a memorable party theme. So, magic party Auntie Abby (ME!) to the rescue with a new set and some Gemstone Birthday Party Ideas! Let’s kick off these Gemstone Birthday Party Ideas with some pictures, shall we?...