Free Printable Halloween Party Invitations
Gathering your best ghouls together for a Halloween party? Why not print out one of our free Halloween Party Invitations to get things started (and then grab some of our Halloween printable coloring pages and word games). We recommend printing them on card stock or other heavier weight paper. Click on images below to view and print full size. #gallery-1... [Read more of this article]
Football Season Means Its Time for Tailgate Parties
Getting together with family and friends before the big game is a fall football tradition! Whether you are cheering for the local high school team, your college alma mater or your favorite pro team, tailgate parties are just fun! While a tailgate party can be put together quickly and easily, a little planning can take your tailgate party from fun to... [Read more of this article]
Muffin Top Baking Pan – Because the Top is the Best Anyhow
Remember the Seinfeld episode where Elaine goes on and on about the muffin tops and how they should just sell those, because after all they are the best part of the muffin? I don’t know if I am just slow or what, but I just found a Muffin Top baking pan that lets you make just the best part of the muffin, or cupcake, or cookie creation. These... [Read more of this article]
Baby Shower Games
Planning a Baby Shower? Along with the food, pretty cake, and gifts, one of the things that makes a baby shower fun are the games! Yes, they can be silly, but they are a great way to break the ice, show the Mom-to-be your support and have a giggle or two in the process. At a recent baby shower I attended, everyone took a mini clothes pin when they signed... [Read more of this article]
Baby Diaper Cakes
I was at a baby shower earlier this week and the centerpiece for the main food table was a cute tulle wrapped baby diaper cake. Not only do baby diaper cakes make cute centerpieces, they are a gift the Mother to be really can use! For example, around each layer of the cake below is a pretty receiving blanket. Baby diaper cakes are pretty inexpensive... [Read more of this article]
Lollipop Tree with Attitude
My sister-in-law turned 60 this past weekend and her wonderful daughters put on an amazing party for her. One of my favorite parts of the dessert table was the “60 Sucks” Lollipop Tree. It was so easy to make! All you need to make your own “It Sucks” display is a piece of FloraCraft Styrofoam Block that can be purchased at any... [Read more of this article]
Pirate Costumes and Pirate Accessories
One of the most popular Halloween costumes of all time is the pirate – and with so many variations of a pirate costume, there is bound to be one that fits the style of pirate you want! Click on the images below for more information on each individual costume and ordering information. And for more pirate fun, be sure to check out our free printable... [Read more of this article]
Character Cake Pans
One of the easiest ways to bring a smile to a child’s face on their birthday is to present them with a cake that resembles one of their favorite things. For many kids, those favorite things revolve around their favorite characters from TV and movies. Most of the character shaped cake pans come with instructions to frost the cake and if you can... [Read more of this article]
All Things Family Celebrates Summer, Birthdays and MoreHappy Birthday to me and welcome to the July 13, 2010 edition of all things family. Heather Mann presents Make a Vuvuzela (Stadium Horn) posted at Dollar Store Crafts, saying, “Make a World Cup-inspired stadium horn noisemaker out of dollar store stuff.” Heather Mann presents Make Your Own Memory Game posted at Croq Zine – The... [Read more of this article]
Lion Cake and Safari Party Theme
My very talented friend Jessica is at it again – this time with an ultra adorable lion cake that she made. A lion themed cake would be perfect for a zoo, jungle or safari inspired birthday party theme or even an animal themed baby shower. Visit our sister site for some free zoo animal printable coloring sheets and activity pages: Zoo animal... [Read more of this article]
