Outdoor Dining with a DIY Flairfamily fun • entertainment & parties
Summer has officially arrived, so its time to get out the fiesta-ware and for some wonderful outdoor dining. In addition to all the party necessities (grill, cocktails, a marquee hire and good family and friends) let's take it to the next level with some creativity and DIY spirit. Ambiance and…
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…
mom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
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…
Crafts: How to Make 3 Fun Easter CraftsWe just moved into our forever-home, and will be hosting Easter brunch in a few weeks…kind of a big deal. Thankfully, party planning comes pretty naturally to me, and it's something I really enjoy. 3 Fun Crafts for Easter Here are three fun and easy ways to decorate your home…
Event Planning: How to Plan a Party on a Budgetgiveaways! • me • time management • family fun • activities
The first time I planned and hosted my own party it was kind of a disaster. Well, maybe not a complete disaster but when people started arriving I was still scrambling to put out food. I failed to give myself enough time to finish getting "put together" and some…
