50 of the Best Kids' Birthday Party Themes


Updated 05/24/12 2:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Kids' Birthday Party Ideas

It's your lil one's special day, so there's no stopping Mom when it comes to planning the perfect birthday bash. Kids wait all year to celebrate their big days, and with one of these amazing party themes, they're sure to have the best day ever. From an Angry Birds-themed party and a Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday to a firehouse soiree, we've rounded up the best themes for the guest of honor! Read more

15 Sweet Treats For Your Memorial Day Bash!


Updated 05/23/12 11:09 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Memorial Day Cupcakes and Cake Pops

Memorial Day is right around the corner, and whatever your weekend plans entail, we can't think of a better way to celebrate than with a special sweet treat. Whether you prefer a classic patriotic theme or want to get inventive with cupcakes that look like they just came off the grill, stock up on some sugar, heat up the oven, and get baking! Read more

A Classic Americana Memorial Day Barbecue


Updated 05/22/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Memorial Day BBQ

If your Memorial Day plans include entertaining guests with an outdoor barbecue, look no further than this classic, all-American celebration from Celebrations at Home for red, white, and blue inspiration. A basic BBQ menu paired with old-fashioned games and fun makes this a great way to kick off Summer with the entire family. Happy Memorial Day! Read more

Make Your Lil Graduate's Day Extra Special: 9 Fun Party Ideas For Pre-K and Kindergarten Celebrations


Updated 05/22/12 1:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kindergarten Graduation Ideas

While this year's graduation may not be taking your little one much further than a new school down the block (thank goodness!), their achievements still deserve a celebration. Whether you're having a bash for the whole class, a graduation day playdate for a few friends, or just want to make family dinner extra special, here are nine fun ideas to celebrate your little grad. Oh, the places they'll Read more

A First-Class Post Office Party!


Updated 05/21/12 11:08 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Post Office Mail Birthday Party Theme

When Jenny Dixon of Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line was looking for a theme for her son Noah's fourth birthday party, inspiration came from the most practical of places: her mailbox. "It hit me one day that a mail party would make such a fun theme!" Jenny says. "What child doesn't love delivering and receiving mail? I contacted my favorite duo at Piggy Bank Parties to create a brand spanking new Read more

An Inside Look at Molly Sims's Baby Shower


Updated 05/17/12 9:17 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Molly Sims Baby Shower

Molly Sims has less than a month to go until her baby boy arrives, and her friends and family celebrated her coming attraction with a glam, sunny shower. The garden lunch included some amazing shower activities, Layla Grayce goodie bags for guests, and lots of love showered on the mom-to-be. Keep clicking to check out the party and beautiful, stylish Molly. Source: Gia Canali Read more

6 On-the-Go Snacks For Kids With Food Allergies


Updated 05/16/12 3:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Traveling With Kids With Allergies

When your kids' food allergies rule out fast-food stops and airport kiosks as travel-day options, what's a mom to do? "Plan ahead!" says Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple. Through her clean eating consulting business, Amie helps Manhattan moms come up with manageable, delicious solutions for dealing with food allergies from gluten to lactose intolerance, nut allergies, and more, both on the go Read more

A Wet and Wild Wipeout Party


Updated 05/15/12 11:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Water Wipeout Birthday Party

If you're planning a Summertime birthday bash, consider following the lead of Beth Saxton of Beth and Co. When her daughter Carter said she wanted a sixth birthday party inspired by ABC's Wipeout, Beth went all out, throwing an awesome, water obstacle-filled party that would make any 6-year-old (and her parents) smile. "Carter was dead set on this being the theme for her party," Beth says. "It Read more

Get the Gifts You Really Want! 5 Unique Baby Registry Options


Updated 05/14/12 6:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alternative Baby Registries

For some moms-to-be (myself included), there's something just slightly uncomfortable about specifying a "wish list" for friends and family to gift you and your new baby with. People expect it though, and if you're having a shower, it's almost necessary to create a registry to ensure that you don't end up with a stack of identical baby blankets, or frilly, feminine nursery decor for what you were Read more