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 […]
How to Launch a Holiday Cookie Exchange Party
Getting social again after our long, Covid-19-induced isolation is wonderful, but it can also be overwhelming. A cookie party is an easy, stress-free gathering to throw. For an even easier gathering, make it a cookie exchange party! How do you throw a cookie party? First, let’s talk about when you should throw your cookie swap […]
You Can Make Halloween Costumes With Balloons – Here’s How
Looking for a creative way to win this year’s Halloween costume contest? A balloon costume might just be the way to go. DIY balloon Halloween costumes are some of the easiest Halloween costumes you can create—and they’re fun, too. Note that we’re talking about costumes literally made with balloons, not inflatable costumes like the ubiquitous […]
How to Get Ready for Rush Week
When every sorority and fraternity does its part, Rush Week lends a festival-like atmosphere to the Greek strip of any campus. Sorority rush and fraternity rush are the key to recruiting new members. New to the planning process? Here’s a rundown of what you and your Greek brothers or sisters will have to think about. […]
80s Party Ideas for Adults
Got some 80s nostalgia? Plenty of adults do right now, which is why 80s parties are all the rage. You don’t even need a reason to throw one! You can throw one just because things are finally opening up again, and you’re ready to have a good time with your friends. Use these tips to […]
Block Party Ideas For a Great Street Party
National Night Out is coming on August 2, and it’s the perfect excuse to throw a block party. We really encourage it, since it’s a chance to do what many of us have never done before: meet and communicate with your neighbors. This can be intimidating if you’ve never thrown one before, so we’ve got […]
Helium Shortage – June 2022
Right now, we are facing a helium shortage. This has happened before, so we have lots of ideas for gorgeous, playful, and eye-popping non-helium balloon displays. Think columns and sweeping organic air-filled displays for every occasion. These can inspire such awe that you might not miss helium at all! If you really want helium, we […]
