3 different ways to make DIY balloon arches for your next party. Make your entrance!
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of gorgeous DIY balloon arches in my Instagram feed that have me inspired to figure out how to try my own. And after sleuthing around for tips from my favorite craft bloggers, I’ve discovered that it’s actually totally...
6 outrageous birthday party ideas for kids, when money is no object
When it comes to planning our kids’ birthday parties, we tend to aim for the trifecta: cool, easy, inexpensive. Which is why I’m always in awe when I come across big budget, outrageous birthday party ideas for kids like the ones here. These are all popular...
23 of the coolest mermaid party ideas we adore. Fin-tastic!
Mermaids are big with kids. In other news, water is wet. So of course, mermaid parties are big with kids and honestly, with us adults too. In fact, this mermaid trend has legs. (So to speak.) And that means if you’re looking for amazing mermaid party ideas for...
20+ magical unicorn birthday party ideas that are truly one of a kind. Just like the birthday kid.
They’re sparkly, mysterious, and gorgeous… is it any wonder then that kids (and, um, the rest of us too) find unicorns so entrancing? It’s why I searched the web to find the most magical unicorn birthday party ideas out there, which was so much fun...
Cool Beauty and the Beast birthday party ideas: 40+ of the most inspired treats, activities, decor and more.
With the much hyped Beauty and the Beast movie coming out today, we have the feeling more than a few kids will be raring for a Beauty and the Beast themed birthday party this year. And have we got ideas! We scoured the web for the very coolest, most fun, most...
7 creative winter birthday party themes for the great indoors (no jackets required).
Kids with winter birthdays may not have the same options that their summer friends have — playgrounds, parks, picnics, pools, and other outside fun is, er, out. And that’s exactly why we love these creative winter birthday party themes, and all the smart,...
The best Hamilton party ideas: Decor, invitations, treats, and more. WORK!
Hear ye, hear ye! How does a parent of a Hamilton-obsessed kid score major points without spending your child’s college fund on Broadway tickets? By throwing a Hamilton-themed birthday party, that’s how. While I would love to give my daughter tickets to...
7 simple changes I’m making before I turn 40
2018 is the year I turn 40. Wow. It seems like such a big deal, this milestone, complete with black “Over the Hill” balloons and all. No — kidding. I mean, sure I was afraid of 40 once. But, now, thanks to the women in my life who have not only...
Down with masks! 7 quick, easy face paint tutorials for kids this Halloween
Take it from an ex-face painter: Face painting doesn’t have to be hard for you — or on your kid. The first rule of Face Paint Club is to avoid using the crummy cheap face paints that are sometimes sold at grocery stores — they tend to be coated in...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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