Having family that lives in town means we get to celebrate all our milestone and every day events together. We had a small family get together and decided that the best summer party must include ice cream. Well, our plans never got beyond the ice cream since the kids were involved with the planning. We stopped at…
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Black and White Valentines Day Party Decor
Host a black, white and gold cookie party for valentines day! Its a valentines day cookie party. Every year my sister in law hosts a small get together for her daughter and a handful of girls to spend the afternoon decorating cookies for Valentines Day. This year I helped put together a black, white, and…
A Pirate Birthday Party
Pirate Birthday Party Ideas Today I am the mother of a 4-year-old. I can’t believe time has passed by so fast. I am grateful everyday that I have such a fun and cute kid. We started with a treasure map party invitation, which started our theme. Do you have a birthday party coming up soon?…
Printable Birthday Cake Banner
FREE PRINTABLE BIRTHDAY CAKE BANNER Birthday parties can be over the top, or simple fun gatherings. No matter what your party style is, it’s the thought that counts but something little can make a thoughtful touch. My boys seem to think that a birthday means decorations. We don’t go over the top, just some dollar…
Outdoor Dining Table Decorations
Al Fresco At Last! The sun is out for warm weather and long days, and its time to enjoy the outdoor dining season. I like to BBQ as much as possible so my husband has to cook dinner…. I mean… so we can eat outside! I love being out in our yard and playing games after…
Outdoor Entertaining Tips From Debbie Travis
On days where the temperature is above 25 degrees (that is about 80 for you Americans) I am out the door in shorts and sandals, and I stay outside as long as I can. Even my kids know and tag along. Jett is learning about temperature in school, and each day they all guess the…
Book Club – The Irresistible Treat Box from Boursin
Book club is always a great gathering of friends with great discussion that sometimes includes discussion about the book. I had the pleasure of hosting this month’s meeting using an Irresistible Treat Box from Boursin and I went all out on the food and decor. I set up a food table for my guests to gather at…
Making Birthdays Special #birthdayscount
Birthdays are such a fun and exciting moment for everyone. Its truly a meaningful day that is yours to be celebrated with as many family and friends in many different ways. Our family has had a few different traditions over the years, evolving as our family has grown up, added in new members with their own…
Outdoor Oasis Party – Family BBQ
Family Gathering This past weekend was a busy one. My cousin Jayci got married, and most of my extended family was in town to join in the festivities. Another cousin, Marcy, flew in from Washington and stayed at my house. Since we only see each other every few years, we got together with both my…