Monthly Archives — July 2009

Back to School Ideas Week: Dawn of Menu for the Week

Back to School Ideas Week continues with Dawn, founder of Menu for the Week, a site that takes the guesswork out of what to make for dinner. Dawn, a South Louisiana native, emphasizes that meals are a celebration. She says, "Dinnertime is not so much about the food as it is about gathering as a family at the end of the day and reconnecting."

What Do You Do If Your Kid’s Invitation Was “Lost” in the Mail?

Party politics are not just for grown-ups! Issues come up as early as pre-school which can feel like yet another job skill is required for today’s mommy: Global Diplomat. For our “Back to School” kick-off episode on Blog Talk Radio, hosted by Celebrations.com Lifestyle Party Expert Jeanne Benedict, we’ve got a doozie of an issue that Jeanne experienced with her own 5-year-old child:

Back to School Ideas: Bobbi of Casa Camacho

Back to School Ideas week continues with a bunch of ideas from Bobbi Camacho of Casa Camacho, her personal blog where she chronicles her crafty and creative projects. Bobbi is a self-proclaimed crafty housewife and mom of 4. We first fell in love with Bobbi's blog after coming across her interpretation of the Muffin Tin Monday Ocean Theme. We knew Bobbi would be a goldmine of creative inspiration for back to school ideas.

Back to School Ideas Week: Emily of Busy Mom

Today's featured blogger is Emily Roemmich of Busy Mom, a site dedicated to helping all moms with tips and tricks, cool products, recipes, fun online shops, cool blogs, giveaways and a forum community. Emily is a full time student, a full time mom to her son, and a full time wife to her husband, TJ.

Craftastic Summer!

Summer's the perfect time to get in touch with your arts and craft side. This time around when you're thinking of throwing your next party, try out these crafty ideas to spruce up your home before the big event, or to just embellish your summer partay! Vintage Library Card Invitations I found these beautiful invitations [...]

Back to School Ideas Week: Dawn of Not Just A Mommy!

Today's featured blogger is Dawn Smith of Not Just a Mommy!, a chronicle of her journey to becoming a professional event planner. Dawn is a stay at home mom to 2 boys, 5 and 8, step-mom to a 15 year old, wife and owner of a mini schnauzer. Check our her blog for daily features such as Tuesday Tutorial, Drink of the Week and Fiesta Friday.

Back to School Ideas Week: Jeri Maxedon of Pink & Posh

It might only be July, but many families are already planning for Back to School. It can be both a daunting and exciting experience for kids and parents alike. No matter the feelings surrounding the event, a celebration is in order as little ones begin a new school year.

Pet Party Ideas Week: Rachel Friedman of A Better Dog Blog

Pet Party Ideas Week continues with two ideas from Rachel Friedman, founder of A Better Pet LLC and blogger at A Better Dog Blog. Rachel has worked professionally with both people and animals for more than 27 years. She is a licensed independent social worker and spent many years providing early childhood development and in-home parenting and emergency mental health/crisis intervention work in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Summer Party Time

In the heat of July, here's to bringing you all a few of our favorite ways to celebrate: 1. A Cherry-Themed Party {Frolic!} brought to our attention a beautiful, whimsical, and colorful Cherry Harvest Table. I think it's the perfect complement for any type of party: birthday, bridal, or even baby shower. And, it's a [...]

Pet Party Ideas Week: Amy Belle Isle of Stem Parties

Pet Party Ideas Week continues with some great ideas from Amy Belle Isle of Stem Parties. Amy is an event stylist and founder of a boutique event planning service in St. Louis, Missouri. She specializes in decor and event planning for small parties for the big events in one's life.