“Abbie is a complete puzzle to me,” her mother, Julia Mason, confided. “Last year, in first grade, she had a meltdown at the class Halloween party. She wouldn’t talk to anybody. She stared at the floor. Finally she just went out and sat on the stairs and when people tried to get by her, […]
The Super Bowl is approaching… are you prepared? Sure, you could make all your own food from scratch, but really?
The best neighborhood bakeries make desserts and cookies so good they transport you—to your childhood or to the fabulous week you spent in Rome.
Inspiration Books, poems, photos, hand-drawn art, printed designs, guest-of-honor’s favorite things Information to include Theme/purpose of party Place, date, time How to respond What to wear Tools and supplies Printer/Scanner Paper cutter X-acto knife Glue stick Card stock Hole punch Embellishments (shoelaces, glitter, ribbon, cotton balls, sequins, sand) Resources Paper Source (card stock, decorative […]
Birthdays—remember when they used to be a day we looked forward to? Princess parties, turning sweet 16, dropping the “minor” status, the first celebration with a spouse or significant other … yeah, those were fun. Now, say the word, “birthday,” and most us think about our kids: parties to plan, goodie bags to one-up […]
Think back to the last time you were really excited to attend a party. I bet you received an invitation in the mail for it, right? In today’s high-tech world of evites, distribution lists and photocopies, a real live invitation with your name on the envelope has become a rare and coveted treat. “A […]
