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Theme Parties

Hosting a New-To-Town Party

If you know of someone who is going through this transition, what better thing to do than host a "New-to-Town" party for them? ...(more)

Planning a Harvest Party: The Dos and Don'ts of Successful Entertaining This Fall

As the leaves begin to fall and the nights grow crisp, celebrate the turning year with a harvest party. You may be surrounded by scarecrows out in the countryside, passing pumpkins in the corner bodega in a busy city or even somewhere that lacks the crisp nights and gold leaves...(more)

How to Plan a Formal British Tea Party

A formal British tea party provides a charming theme for afternoon get-togethers for all ages....(more)

Must Have Decorations for a Twilight Theme Party

Over 100 million people have read the wildly popular vampire romance series Twilight. If you or someone you know is a "Twi-hard," a Twilight theme is a great spin to put on a Halloween party, birthday party or any other occasion....(more)

Party Planning

How to Host a Great Theme Party

If you love bringing people together for a good time, and you want to take your entertaining to the next level, consider a theme-based party!...(more)

How to Plan a Potluck Dinner Party

Sharing food is an important part of many get-togethers, and a potluck dinner party is one way to include all the guests who are coming, asking them to participate in the menu. Potluck dinner parties are becoming more and more popular!...(more)

Hosting a Formal Event: Dos and Don'ts for Creating a Formal Tea Party

Associated with the Victorian era in the United Kingdom, the custom of tea parties has since spread worldwide and continues to the present day. While things have changed a great deal since Victorian and Edwardian times, you can still host a formal tea party in your own garden or a...(more)

Kids Parties

Themes For Children Parties

Creating a party for a child is full of adventure and excitement. Children love parties because it takes them to a place that they cannot go on a daily basis. These helpful tips will make planning an upcoming birthday party for your child quick and painless. ...(more)

Dos and Don'ts for Throwing a Great Little Kids Party

A little kids party can be so much fun, especially for the kids. It can also be very stressful for the parent in charge. You want the kids to have a good time, but you do not want your house to get torn apart in the process. Here are a...(more)

Essen for Kinder: Great Recipes for a Kids' Oktoberfest Celebration

Celebrating Oktoberfest is a fun way to bring together the themes of autumn and Germany. While most kids are not too excited about bratwurst and sauerkraut, there are many fun, kid-approved foods that fit with an Oktoberfest for kids celebration. ...(more)

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Sandy Coughlin

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Sandy Coughlin is an author, blogger, wife and mom to three children. She lives in a fixer-upper in Oregon with 14 raised garden beds and a beautiful and imperfect side patio where she loves to hos ...Read More

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