Inspired By Family Magazine

I love wearing dresses and I especially love wearing them in the summer.  You know that extra breeze that comes up your dress, is heaven sent. Yes, if you have lived in Houston, SC, Florida….. you know exactly what I am talking about. Since I love wearing dresses I have to find ways to dress [...]

I love that feeling I get when I am creating something.  It doesn’t matter if it’s food, a painting, a craft, a curtain, a dance, a song (only my kids get the joy of hearing this), an article…… I find deep pleasure in the process and great fulfillment in the finished creation (most of the [...]

Featured Writer: Yvonne Pratt The bunnies have come out to play in this Easter tablescape. The inspiration for this table are these happy blue and green polka dot egg plates (HomeGoods). Some colors were just meant to be put together. Blue and green are perfect examples of this color pairing. Alternating blue and green at each place setting brings interest to the table and keeps this springtime table fresh. [...]

Featured Writer: Mayra Rivera 1. Take into consideration your child’s special interests – Hobbies, books, video games, sports, favorite games or colors…..  An original theme can be created from your child’s special interests or likes. This party had a ‘reading theme’ and we decorated the dessert table with a chalkboard background that displayed a quote [...]

Featured Contributor: Mariah Leeson with Giggles Galore  For more Spring Ideas go here! I am excited to be back again this month sharing a simple party craft that you can easily make for your next event. Lollipops are a childhood favorite and they make fantastic party favors or classroom treats!  With Easter just around the corner [...]

Featured Writer: Jenny Dixon Inspiration My son loves wearing rain boots,  jumping in puddles, and searching for rainbows. Throwing him an April Showers party was an easy decision for his 3rd birthday. (this party was also featured in our magazine go here) Decorations The colors for the party were various shades of light blue with an [...]

Contributing Writer: Mari Hernandez-Tuten Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! I wanted to share this party with you all as we draw closer to celebrating Theodor Seuss Geisl.  Hopefully this gives you some ideas as you celebrate in small or big ways. Every year we get excited about throwing a Back to School party for my sons class.  We love it [...]

photo by L. Davidson (sis-in-law) Here’s a recipe that I impressed the crowd with for a baby shower.  Perfectly pink for the arriving girl!  This was a last minute combination I found in the store to replace a punch I found a little too pricy for my taste…. INGREDIENTS: 1 can of frozen pink lemonade [...]

Writer: Mariah Leeson with Giggles Galore our Party Expert  I love throwing parties for my kids birthday’s, holiday’s, special occasions and just because.  However, parties can get expensive and quickly out of hand if you don’t have a plan and a budget. Today I am going to share some of my favorite tips for planning a fun, [...]

Delicious rich and creamy Hot Chocolate! Am I speaking anyones love language? Share the Love with this cute packaging! Rich and Creamy Hot Chocolate adapted from Heidisrecipes.com her version is made in the crockpot Ingredients: 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces 6 cups low-fat milk 2 cps chocolate chips In a pot add sweetened condensed milk and [...]