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8 ideas for hosting an awesome Gilmore Girls watch party that even Lorelai and Rory would want to come to.

8 ideas for hosting an awesome Gilmore Girls watch party that even Lorelai and Rory would want to come to.

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

You may have heard Gilmore Girls fans across the globe collectively freaking out over the revival event coming to Netflix Thanksgiving weekend — Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. We will, of course, be watching while Rory continues to figure out her life and...
6 cool digital election night party invitations to precede the pizza, booze, and Pepto Bismol

6 cool digital election night party invitations to precede the pizza, booze, and Pepto Bismol

by Kate Etue | Cards + Stationery, Party Ideas

The last time I hosted an election night viewing party with friends was back in 2000 when our friends resignedly left around midnight, with no winner decided. (It’s a good thing or they might have been camped out on our living room floor for a week.) I...
Celebrate Everything by Darcy Miller: The party planning guidebook so inspiring it will make you celebrate…oh heck. Tuesdays.

Celebrate Everything by Darcy Miller: The party planning guidebook so inspiring it will make you celebrate…oh heck. Tuesdays.

by Kate Etue | Books for Adults, DIY, Party Ideas

The holidays are fast approaching, which means it’s party season! I’m thinking all about Halloween this week, but before you know it we’ll be planning New Year’s parties. Not to mention the, oh… 1,285 family birthdays that my family seems...
9 easy Halloween games for kids that will make your party the best on the block

9 easy Halloween games for kids that will make your party the best on the block

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

I’m barely getting to the store before all the good candy is gone, so I’m definitely not looking for over-the-top complicated crafts and activities that are going to impress my friends at our annual Halloween party. And when I’m charged with bringing...
Sexy Halloween costumes that make you say, just..no. | Spawned 55: The Halloween episode

Sexy Halloween costumes that make you say, just..no. | Spawned 55: The Halloween episode

by Cool Mom Staff | Party Ideas, Podcast

This week on Spawned, we are laughing so hard (truly, like, mascara-running laughing) discussing the craziest sexy costumes we’ve seen. Plus, more Halloween fun. Click right here to hear Kristen ranking these best of the worst ideas for “sexy”...
16 seriously creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas for all of the fun, none of the pumpkin guts!

16 seriously creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas for all of the fun, none of the pumpkin guts!

by Caroline Siegrist | DIY, Party Ideas

Welcome to the no-stress portion of our Halloween coverage, as we track down some of the coolest, most creative no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas that are perfect for kids. After all, for me, Halloween’s swarming bats, cackling witches, and stumbling zombies...
Tons of easy pirate party ideas, because every day should be Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Tons of easy pirate party ideas, because every day should be Talk Like a Pirate Day.

by Delilah S. Dawson | Party Ideas

There is never a bad time to throw a pirate themed party and look for cool pirate party ideas. Of course there’s always Halloween — and then today’s Talk Like a Pirate Day. (One of our favorites!) But it’s a cool birthday party theme all on its...
5 fun and easy last-minute birthday party ideas your kids will love. (Not that we think you forgot or anything.)

5 fun and easy last-minute birthday party ideas your kids will love. (Not that we think you forgot or anything.)

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

I’ve never actually forgotten to send the invites out to one of my kids’ birthdays, but I’ve definitely waited until the very last minute to plan their parties. The thing is: if your child’s birthday happens to land during one of the crazy-busy...
14 fun birthday traditions you can start with your child at any age

14 fun birthday traditions you can start with your child at any age

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

I’ve already let my secret out: I’m not one for elaborate birthday parties. In fact, we keep birthday parties simple and on a budget around our house. That said, I love to celebrate the birthday kid and make them feel really special on their big day. We...
5 creative ways to make personalized candy favors and gifts the coolest ever. Look what we made!

5 creative ways to make personalized candy favors and gifts the coolest ever. Look what we made!

by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas

My kids believe they are the World’s Greatest Fans of Dylan’s Candy Bar. Which is hilarious, considering that every single one of the zillions of kids who visit their shops each year also believe that they are the World’s Greatest Fans of...
5 tips for throwing an awesome kid’s birthday party on a budget of under $50. Yes, it’s possible.

5 tips for throwing an awesome kid’s birthday party on a budget of under $50. Yes, it’s possible.

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

We love a good birthday party around here. In fact, we’ve loved sharing our ideas for Minecraft, Star Wars, Minion, Finding Dory, and even storybook birthday parties for your kids. But some of the ideas we’ve seen on Pinterest (or our friends’...
Fun backyard Olympic games that give your own gold medal athletes a chance to shine

Fun backyard Olympic games that give your own gold medal athletes a chance to shine

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

With the Summer Games set to begin on August 5, we are getting ourselves ready to do some Olympic-sized television viewing as we cheer on the amazing athletes from around the world. So if you’re celebrating what is sure to be a spectacular opening ceremonies...
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