Kid’s Birthday Pool Party IdeasYou have kids and you have a pool – if you combine the two, you can have a really fun party! The kids play with their buddies at the local pool all summer, so they’re used to entertaining themselves and making up games. But to get invited to a private…
Parties: How to Plan a Party When You’re Pressed for TimeI have always loved parties and entertaining. Now that I’m a mom and I’m running my own company, I no longer have time to entertain as much as I would like—the big exception being birthday parties. With four boys under the age of eight, I find the time…
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Nothing says summer better than camping, right? Every year, we invite our cousins to come for a few days and hold "Camp Pattee" in the backyard. We have a fabulous time crafting, cooking, and playing—a tradition that we look forward to all year long. One comment I frequently…
Summer Tea Partiesfamily fun • entertainment & parties
Little girls and tea parties go hand in hand. No matter how simple or fancy you make it, they will enjoy it. I remember dressing up in my grandma's hats, fancy shoes and plastic jewelry while sitting down to chipped china from her basement and having tea (which was really…
Getting Active and Outdoors as a FamilyWith the warming temperatures, my family has been getting outdoors more. We live by a bike trail and love to go for walks or bike rides together. Staying physical as as a family has always been import to us. I find, that when I lead out on these types…
