Just because you’re not in college anymore, doesn’t mean you can’t throw a theme party! Shake up your next dinner party by deciding on a theme and announcing it to your guests. Ensure it’s a crowd that you think will be up for getting into it and showing up in costume! Take a look through our list to get some ideas for your next theme party:   1960s. Recreate a scene from MadMen by asking your friends to don 1960s garb. Leave it open for interpretation - you’ll have everything from psychedelic hippies to Don … [Read more...]

Your son or daughter’s birthday is approaching and you want to organize a fun-filled party, but you don’t want to go overboard. With designer cakes from boutique bakeries, themed decorations, loot bags and food, it has the potential to be an expensive event. Top it off with an out-of-the-house excursion like bowling or the movies and you’re easily looking at a few hundred dollars.   You can still throw a memorable, exciting party without pulling out all of the expensive stops. Follow our ideas for a bash that won’t blow your … [Read more...]

It’s that time of year again. Pumpkin patches are being raided in search of the biggest and best, candy stores are being looted as people stock up and in houses everywhere, costumes are being brainstormed and fashioned. Whether you plan on having a spooky soiree or you simply want to get a bit festive for the visiting trick-or-treaters, here are some tips to get you into the spirit: Decide on a decoration theme. Are you going for creepy or cute? Decide whether you want to deck the house in cobwebs and spiders and the front lawn with … [Read more...]

Whether it’s a wedding shower or a baby shower that you’re planning, the important thing is that the mom-to-be or bride-to-be is showered - with love from friends and family, silly and embarrassing games, delicious food and gifts. If you’re planning a shower for a family member or close friend and are stuck for ideas, try to think of a theme for the event. Does she have a particular interest/hobby/passion? Gardening, cooking and travelling would all make great themes if any of these pursuits speak to her. Or you could go with a theme … [Read more...]

Summertime is a busy time, with a slew of events occurring every weekend, from summer BBQs to cottage getaways and days at the lake, it’s hard to plan an original, budget-friendly birthday party that works with everyone’s summer schedule. There are two sure bets with summer birthday parties - food and the outdoors. For a no-frills yet special birthday event, plan a gourmet picnic in the park. Whether it’s for someone’s fifth or their seventy-fifth, everyone loves a picnic! Choose an outdoor space that you love and that is easy for … [Read more...]

Summer is nearly upon us; the days are getting warmer, the sun is setting later, people are digging out their lighter coats and stashing away their heavy boots and parkas for another year. With all the joys of warmer weather, comes the anticipation of summer and all of its perfections - icy cold drinks, barbeques, staying up late on warm summer nights surrounded by your loved ones. The ultimate in summer entertaining is the backyard barbeque bash. Whatever the celebration, whether it’s a birthday or anniversary, or just a simple get … [Read more...]