freebie!!! – giant summer calendar download

We are always looking for new and exciting summertime activities for the kids. However, it can get a little crazy trying to keep track of the pool days, camping trips, art classes, and piano lessons on top of work schedules. So, we created a little thing we like to call the Giant Summer Calendar! This (large format pdf) free download is just for you to help keep track of all your summertime fun!

Sun Bar: Summer Party Tablescapes

Summer is right around the corner, and this means some serious BBQ’s and poolside fun! We love a sweets tablescape as much as the next party girl, but this time we wanted to do something a little different… introducing the Sun Bar. This is a functional, yet adorable tablescape filled with all the essentials your guests might need to have just a little bit more fun in the sun.

P&C Real Life Party: Beer is Good

I have always wanted to throw my boyfriend an amazing party and really show him what it is that I do. Let’s be honest, there is a limit to non “party person’s” interest in tablescapes and party food labels. Not everyone can appreciate them as much as us. I knew it was going to take something different from the traditional sweets table to really knock his socks off. So we got to thinking, what would a man appreciate in party? One word came to mind…BEER. Am I right or am I really right? Beer and wine tasting parties have definitely...

easter = peeps

Peeps have always held a special place in my heart. In fact, there was a time in my life (pre kds!) when I used to mail flattened peeps to my friends – it’s not pretty, but it can be done. I look so forward to seeing them in the stores, and looking at photos of Easter peep cupcakes on pinterest. But… I don’t ever eat them. Ever. But just because I don’t enjoy eating them, doesn’t mean you don’t, right? I mean, my kids each had a half a peep the other evening, and jumped up and down for joy...

p&c Real LIfe Party: It’s a Pirate’s Life for Me

Well. I did it. After all the research, cleaning, shopping, borrowing, building and baking, it’s finally over. What’s over, you ask? The big 0h – four. Captain Jack’s Pirate themed 4th birthday party. It was SO much fun. I am still recovering. For this party especially, you’ll probably notice a reoccurring theme: as much as possible, use what you can find at home.