Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. Having just thrown her daughter's third birthday, Darcy shares the original — and sweet! — way she planned the entire party around the birthday girl's favorite color. In our house, birthdays are not only a celebration, but also a fun activity for us to Read more

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Darcy Miller, celebrations expert and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings. With Valentine's Day upon us, Darcy shares some original — and sweet! — crafts she and her three girls put together for the holiday. With three little girls — Pipa, Ella, and Daisy — who adore all things hearts and sweets, Valentine's Day is always a Read more

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to showcase your love of tablescape decor. I was curious to see what was on David Stark's radar this year, and he created a truly modern and elegant tablescape with a minimalist palette. Take it away, David! Here are some pieces that I like for this Thanksgiving — all coming from the premise that the Thanksgiving table does not need to be a “harvest” table Read more

We're thrilled to present this sweet Celebrity Baby Scoop story here on Lil! This Sunday is a happy day for any proud papa, but it's extraspecial for dads celebrating their first Father's Day. New dads from Orlando Bloom to Mario Lopez to Owen Wilson to Elton John and partner David Furnish to Nick Cannon will be celebrating this weekend. Take a look through our list of the hottest new dads in Read more

Move the party outdoors this Summer! Space constraints are always an issue when planning a party for tots, but when the temperatures warm up, it's the perfect opportunity to make use of the great outdoors. The June issue of Martha Stewart Living is packed with warm weather recipe and party ideas, and Marcie McGoldrick, MSL editorial director of holiday and crafts, was eager to show us how to Read more

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Annabel Karmel, the British children's chef and kiddie cookbook author. This week Annabel shares her favorite recipes for kids to make and eat throughout the holiday season. The holiday season is upon us and there is no better time of the year to enjoy being with friends and family, cooking and eating together. Here are some of my favorite Read more

Editor’s note: The following is a guest post written by Annabel Karmel, the British children's chef and kiddie cookbook author. This week Annabel shares tips for feeding tots after school without spoiling their dinners. When children come home from school they are usually starving. Most children tend to head straight for the chips or biscuits, as they are the only things to snack on, but these Read more