Ideas for Planning Spring Parties
Hosting a Spring party be both fun and environmentally helpful! Reuse old supplies and decorations for some unique and thrifty decor, and save some bucks by lighting your home up with candles instead of artificial lightbulbs. Cheap is chic!
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Thinking eco-friendly, our Contributor Coryanne Ettiene got creative with how she chose to serve dessert at a spring garden party in honor of Earth Day. This idea seems so simple, we're knocking ourselves for not thinking of it sooner!
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Spring flowers are bright, beautiful and aromatic - the perfect inspiration for a sweet treat at your next spring party. Coryanne made these easy no-bake pudding cakes with flower pots in mind.
Craft
An easy and eco-friendly party favor comes in the form of a plantable pot. Guests can take the gift home, plop in the ground and will have a perennial bloom for years to come! Give this easy spring craft a try for your next party!
Party Inspiration
When I think of May Day, kids with flower wreaths encircling their heads dancing around a Maypole is what comes to mind. Actually, May 1, which is the date that marks this holiday, is a day spent in celebration of both spring and summer.
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Springtime is a great reminder to "go green" because green is sprouting up all around us. Flowers bloom, grass returns and trees grow taller. And when surrounded by all this natural beauty, it's impossible to forget that one special day of the year is devoted to celebrating Mother Earth.Earth Day is...
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Mardi Gras parties may be celebrated during the winter, but they're definitely all about the anticipation of Spring. Check out these crafty ideas that use those left over Mardi Gras beads you have lying around and decorate your home in a trendy, stylish way for the season.
Inspiration
Though it's not nearly as widely celebrated in America, in Europe and other Catholic countries around the world, Mardi Gras ("Fat Tuesday") is THE occasion for revelry, merriment, cross-dressing, and all kinds of fun social taboos--similar to the cultural mythology surrounding Halloween in America. Read on for great tips for your Mardi Gras celebration!
Decoration
Instead of tossing those empty wine bottles, use them to create a chic accent or centerpiece. Then, fill them an elegant candle or your favorite springtime flower for one incredible DIY!
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Everyone knows it's the little things that count! Here's a great spring craft and decor idea to dress up your plates without breaking the bank. It's an obvious choice to use this crafty how-to for Easter, but we're also loving it all season long.
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What a great way to welcome spring with a fun craft that kids can do! These spring seed cards are a perfect token of appreciation to send to classmates, teachers, neighbors, or special friends.
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This fun activity is a great way to welcome the spring! Make these garden markers and start planting a well identified garden!
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It's almost impossible to think of Easter without thinking of Jelly Beans. Jelly Beans are a kid and adult favorite thanks to their sugary sweet taste and chewy texture. Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, Jelly Beans are usually the main attraction in Easter baskets. But did you ever consider baking them into your favorite Easter treats?!
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With this DIY gift bag, you'll never have to rely on overpriced storebought gift bags again! Your gift will be so much more special when presented in this personalized wrapping.
Decoration
Escape to the French country side by using these decorative tips to transform your backyard into a beautiful, french landscape.