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 […]
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. […]
