The skull and crossbones flag flying high over a many-masted ship, tall shiny boots and large shiny swords–these accessories bring to mind pirates! Our culture has been fascinated with pirates since the 1600’s when pirates began to rob the Spanish … Continued
With all this talk of royalty in the last few months with the royal wedding in late May, I began thinking about using a royal theme for an upcoming Father’s Day party. My father is so special to all of … Continued
Memorial Day was created to honor the fallen dead of our armed forces from the Revolutionary War through the current conflicts of our times. It is an annual observance to show our gratitude to those who gave their lives for … Continued
If you have a special little girl or big-girl friend who loves fairies, then you might want to delight her with a fairy garden party. If your guest of honor has always loved those beautiful flying mythical spirits of legend, … Continued
When I was a little girl, I received a book of my grandmother’s that was printed in 1910. It was entitled Dimples Dallas, and on the cover it showed sweet blonde-haired Dimples in an Edwardian white dress with blue sash … Continued
April is National Kite Month Party, and it is the perfect time to celebrate the joy of winter’s departure, the arrival of spring, and the wide, open skies and winds calling for us to run with kites soaring high. This … Continued
When we think of showers, we usually think of women laughing and playing games at bridal or baby showers. But showers can be given for many more occasions. The idea of this kind of party is to “shower” the guest … Continued
April Fools is the perfect time to host a backwards party for guests of any age—trying to do normal things backwards can have everyone laughing at their own ineptitude. An April Fools backwards party can bring humor and challenge to … Continued
After a long dreary winter, springtime brings warm days, bright happy colors and joyful thoughts to children young and old. In preparation for Easter, the celebration of resurrection and spring’s hope for the world, a childrens Easter crafts party is … Continued
Are you feeling like lucky? Feeling like St. Patrick’s Day is a good time to celebrate that luck? Then why not throw a Luck of the Irish party which you can adapt to reflect the kind of luck you enjoy … Continued