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Hear ye, hear ye! A princess-themed birthday party can be a simple and beautiful affair without having to be over-the-top fabulous! Check out this simply stunning princess-themed birthday for a sweet little girl and get inspired to plan your next royal celebration. Source: Branco Prata Read more
Every little girl deserves to feel like a princess on her birthday! Expenses for a kiddie birthday party can add up fast and mama is sometimes forced to make cuts to keep costs down. If you're planning to throw your little royal a super pink princess party check out this royal affair full of dazzling details and sweet treats — on a budget! The royal affair was pulled together without breaking Read more
Last Spring, American expat living in London Jerramy Fine had an idea. She would create Princess Prep, a weeklong Summer camp alternative in London ($3,005 per princess, flight not included) "for girls who want something a bit more elegant and a bit more intellectual." Little did she know, Prince William and Kate Middleton would announce their engagement six months later. "Needless to say," Read more
If your lil girl is begging for some face time with Belle, Ariel, or the rest of the classic princess gang, it may be time for a princess-themed party. Modern Family's court of zany characters met for a majestic and mirthful family function last night, reminding us that careful planning and low drama fetes are always the most fun. Here are some of our best guides for hosting a perfectly modern Read more
Now that the theme has been set and the invitations have been sent out, it's time to start stocking up on the necessary items for my 3-year-old princess's royal affair. First on the list is a regal style cake pan. In the past I've ordered the dessert from our grocer but this year I'm thinking of making it so she can help me with the decoration. It may turn out looking like a mess but at least Read more
I've talked to many new moms who have visions of Barbie-free youth for their babes. Women who purchase art supplies, musical instruments and wooden blocks so their kiddos, particularly their daughters, would be interested in building a future free of fairies and princesses. But, no matter how much parents steer clear of the "buying into the brand" at places like the Disney Store or Toys R Us, Read more
As it's National Princess Week and the week leading up to Will and Kate's royal wedding anniversary, we've got princesses on the brain. Sometimes that little girl inside us refuses to grow up, like when it comes to our endless fascination with all things Disney-princess-related. While our adult selves may cringe at princess culture and the outdated stereotypes that come along with it, there's Read more
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Today kicks off the first-ever National Princess Week! With fairy-tale-inspired movies aplenty (including multiple Snow White flicks), Pixar's first princess Merida hitting the big screen in Brave, and Prince William's own princess Kate in the spotlight, little girls and grown women alike have tiaras on the brain. And sure there are downsides to princess culture, but there are also lessons to be Read more
It's hard not to become giddy when talking about Julie Andrews. The legendary actress's career spans more than 50 years, with multiple generations of families still enjoying her library of work together — from Mary Poppins to The Princess Diaries. What many people don't know is that the 76-year-old Academy Award winner is also the coauthor — with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton — of more Read more
