Show your main squeeze just how much you love them with a sweet Valentines Day napkins fold. Watch this easy DIY video we found on One Kings Lane Instagram
Here is a last minute DIY Valentine's Day idea that anyone can do and everyone will adore. Thank you One Kings Lane for this tutorial we found on your Instagram feed on how to fold your napkins into a heart! We love your tips and love your products, even more. Continue Reading →
“Give Back” Holiday Party Craft Activity >> Fabric for No Sew Blankets:: Featured Blanket available for sale on Etsy
Today's mom's have little trouble creating beautiful and festive children's birthday party celebrations but sometimes between our own crazy busy schedules and the quest to throw the this year's most talked about event, we forget to add the little things that make the day especially meaningful. We think it is important for kids to know how much we love them but equally important for them to understand they are not the center of the universe. Children need to learn and develop a healthy sense of self which includes compassion and caring of others. What better day to teach this lesson than on the very day they are lavished with gifts. Teach by example – integrate a “Give back” craft activity into your child's birthday party in addition the the usual birthday fun and party games.
And with the holiday spirit upon us, why wait for your child's next birthday party. This “Give Back” craft activity would be a wonderful addition to any classroom holiday party and equally brilliant to incorporate into your own kid-friendly holiday celebrations. Continue Reading →
Coco Birthday Party Planning, Ideas, and Supplies
by Karli
If you and your family have not yet seen Disney Pixar's Coco, we highly recommend you head on over to Netflix or Amazon Prime Video! This is easily one of our all time favorite movies. Coco is an educational, adorable and heart-warming animated film about Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). If you and your children are a fan of the movie seriously consider using the movie to inspire your next birthday party. Not only will your party be visually brilliant, its beautiful meaningful message will set your party apart from the rest, in only good ways! (This is a great theme for classroom parties as well). Continue Reading →
Our close friends and occasional PIP contributors, Vicki and Paige, landed in Waco, Texas for a fun week in search of all things fabulous. It did not take them long to discover a set of wonderful burlap silverware holders. We hate to admit it but this was our first encounter with utensil holders and we are smitten. So of course, we felt compelled to spend a couple of of hours researching burlap utensil pockets and then decided to share a few of our favorites with you. We envision using cutlery pockets for weddings, bridal & baby showers, and birthday & dinner parties . We also think burlap cutlery holders could really add that sometime elusive but all so important little splash of wow to your Thanksgiving tables! Continue Reading →
Now that you are engaged, in addition to starting to obsess about the myriad of wedding details, you will also want to start thinking about what your life together might look like and all the “stuff” you will need (or might want) to get you started on this life long journey. This week on Small Talk Big Day, Amber lends some expert insight into creating fun wedding registries .
Just one note for your guests >> Even if you receive a Save the Date, we think it is best to wait until you get an official wedding invitation before you buy your wedding gifts. Besides, the registry is a work in progress. Give the bride and groom enough time to edit their wish list. As time goes on their priorities, and even taste, may evolve. Continue Reading →
Printable Family Reunion Games & Activities :: Click on It's A Family Affair and try printing directly from this page
Bring the grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings together at your next family reunion with lively games perfect for all ages. Fun for the whole family. Printable family reunion games will help everyone get to know each other better with games like Famly Reunion Bingo and Grandma's Measurements. Let the laughter (and games) begin!
Update! We are so disappointed that Funsational, our “go to” printable games merchants has shuttered her shop and we cannot find the featured family affair game any where else. You might try to print it directly from our page — it probably will not be as sharp an image as we normally like, but it might just be “good enough”. Not to worry though, there are plenty of other family reunion printables on Etsy and of course, there is always Print Games Now!
HOW2 Video Guide to Cooking The Ultimate Fall Dinner Party >> Buy the Best American Way and Prime Beef Delivered to Your Door
Ask my grandmother what help she had when she’d throw a dinner party back in the day and her reply will be: “Absolutely none. I’d start from scratch with a few old recipes my mother scribbled down into a notebook.”
Thankfully nowadays, we have apps like Panna to make our dinner party experience that much better. Panna is the video cooking app that allows you to stream and follow step-by-step recipes from master chefs across America—all the while in your own kitchen. Sounds too good to be true? Guess again!
Here are a few reasons why our favorite Panna master chefs—like Rick Bayless, Melissa Clark, Hugh Acheson, Nancy Silverton—will soon be your best dinner party mentors.
Create Custom Wedding Geofilters >> Etsy
In the past we have written about incorporating hashtags into your wedding from start to finish. Today we move on to Snapchat geofilters. Truthfully, creating great custom wedding geofilters is not an easy DIY. We think this is one of those things you should seriously consider outsourcing just like you outsource your photography and your flowers and even your hair and make-up. It is definitely worth a little extra money and innumerable saved hours to purchase a professional wedding geofilter. So when we found these geofilters on Etsy, we had to share! This might very well be the answer to our geofilter dilemma. Continue Reading →
We always envy our friends who can whip a plate of delicious AND gorgeous cookies that somehow capture the essence of whatever party or event they are hosting. For Ashley's baby shower, Vicki managed to create darling intricately decorated baby carriage cookies and always has a plate of fabulous football field cookies at the entrance to her legendary college football viewing parties.
One day Vicki told me in confidence that she turns to Anne Yorks' The Flour Box Shop videos for inspiration.
We, like many of you, are obsessed with air plants & succulents. A stunning succulent arrangement can transform a room from fine to fabulous, instantly. Yes, to some extent all plants and flower arrangements add color and life to a room, but succulent arrangements also add a modern sensibility. The muted colors and multiple textures work to create a warmth and serenity whether used in a party centerpiece or in the form of a wreath gracing your front door. So today, we want to introduce you to an online classes on HOW2 make stylish container compositions with gorgeous succulents! Learn to make your own bouquets, terrariums, wreaths and more. on .
Everything you Need to Know to Create Succulent Arrangements on succulent expert Debra Lee Baldwin's YouTube channel!
Party Hearty!
We are obsessed with these ceramic berry baskets recommended by Tia Mowry! Such an upgrade over the soggy cardboard baskets the berries come in. We bought 2 large baskets in red and blue and one smaller basket in ivory.
PIP’s Picks are BACK!. Each day we will feature a deal that tickles our fancy. It may be something small like a darling host{ess} gift or something as fabulous as the latest and greatest Gucci find. Check back often!
Free Printables including these darling happy everything placemats!
What can be better than FREE? Planning your next party? Think Minted’s FREE Online Invitations!
Personalized Return Address Stamps now priced as low as $9.95. Perfect for keeping those simplify & beautify resolutions!
NEW! Although not medical grade, these darling washable cloth face masks even have a slot which allows you to insert a disposable mask inside to provide extra layers of filter protection.
New! There’s No Such Thing as Too Many Puppy Kisses Cloth Face Masks to match our Puppy Kisses Baby Party! | Cute Print Cloth Face Masks
New! Sport Team & College Face Coverings!
One more option >> these washable face shields, are designed to protect against sun, wind, and particles. We have no idea whether they could protect against a virus but they are fun and, since they are breathable, may be more comfortable to wear while exercising.
Face Shields
We found premium natural hand sanitizer, in stock! Buy a single spray bottle, buy a package of 3 or 6 or even buy 48 in bulk. Keep a bottle at home, one in the car, and tie a ribbon around the extras to gift to friends and neighbors. Stay well!
And when it is time to party again, add these to your goodie bags!
Order groceries from home
Instacart – Stay home! Stay Well!
We are so excited! Hanna Andersson is now offering a baby registry!!!!
Send Small Party Packs!
Put a bag of Personalized M & Ms into a personalized stemless glass. Add a cute paper straw or reusable straw and the directions for making a festive mocktail or cocktail.
