How to Get Ready for Oakland Pride
Even though National Pride month is in June, pride is celebrated at all times of the year. And if you’ve been here long enough, you know that the Oakland Pride parade and festival is coming up on September 9 through the 10th at 20th Street and Broadway. Both events are don’t-miss events, but there’s another […]
Adoption Party Ideas
Have you adopted a child? Welcome them into the family with an adoption party! You can throw an adoption party for your new child no matter how old they are. They help to formally bring your child into the family and introduce them to friends, relatives, and loved ones. There’s no right or wrong way […]
Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day in the USA
In France, people celebrate Bastille Day on July 14. The holiday commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. This event marked the start of the French Revolution. If you can’t throw a party on the 4th of July, Bastille Day offers a great “second chance” day for celebrating historical […]
Backyard BBQ Party Ideas
The backyard BBQ is a classic. It’s one of the few parties you can put together that requires no occasion, holiday, or excuse. Of course, nobody wants to throw a boring BBQ. Here are some ideas for making a BBQ party special. Decorating an Outdoor BBQ Party You don’t have to skimp on the decorations […]
Beach Party Ideas for Kids and Adults
Summer’s on the way, so everyone’s thinking about the beach. Throwing a beach party is a natural choice! You don’t even have to head all the way down to Baker Beach, Alameda Beach, or Keller Beach Park to throw a fabulous party. You can do it in your backyard, too. Either way, here are some […]
Craft Ideas for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day crafts are a time-honored gift tradition. Creating a homemade Mother’s Day gift is so much more meaningful than simply making some brunch reservations (though brunch is good too). Despite a wealth of sites promoting Mother’s Day crafts for preschoolers, creating easy handmade gifts for Mom is appropriate at any age. Of course, you […]
How to Celebrate Persian New Year
Persian New Year, also known as Iranian New Year, is celebrated on March 21 to 22. The holiday’s real name is Nowruz, which means “new day.” Nowruz may be where Americans got the tradition of spring cleaning, as a deep clean of the home in the weeks leading up to the holiday is part of […]
How to Celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a day that’s set aside to celebrate the accomplishments of women and to imagine a world where gender equality is the norm for every person. It’s also a lovely day to get together with the special women in your life! While many mark this occasion with little more than social media […]
How to Make DIY Chinese New Year Decorations
You can DIY your lunar New Year decorations and make this fun occasion more festive than ever. In fact, few other holidays lend themselves to the handmade approach quite so well as the Chinese New Year, simply because paper crafts are such a big part of the holiday to begin with, and paper is an […]
Decorating Gift Boxes for the 2022 Holiday Season
Money is tight for a lot of people right now. How can you show your loved ones you care this holiday season while avoiding a big bill come January 1st? A decorative gift box offers a fun option. You can add small, fun candies and gifts or you can place a gift card or cash […]
