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Lucy Riles: Attention, ladies ... it's time to channel your inner Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, or Miranda! For your next baby shower, reinvent this special occasion to make it fun, chic, and fabulous ... "Sex and the City" style!

Baby Chic Invites: Design baby shoe-shaped invitations and decorate with jewels, rhinestones, and ribbons ... think "What would Manolo Blahnik or Jimmy Choo do if they designed baby shoes?" Also, on your invitation, ask your guests to dress up in their favorite heels,… Continue

You can still throw a great party even when the economy is in a rut ... it just takes a little creativity.

After all the hard work and studying is done, it's time to let loose and celebrate. Remember, graduations should be ALL about the graduate. So before you start planning the party, sit down with the grad and see what kind of party they want. Here's how:
Teens in a party

Diploma-Style Invites: Nowadays you can do just about anything on the computer, including invitations. Upload a photo of… Continue

What’s not to love about Memorial Day; the 3 day weekend, warm weather, a sign that summer is finally here and most importantly, the day we honor all the men and women in the US military.

A Kid’s Patriotic Parade: Gather all the children together with their bikes, wagons or scooters…Moms join in with your strollers. Decorate your ride with red, white and blue streamers, balloons and of course, American flags…yellow ribbons would also be a nice touch. Once the decorating is done, it’s time for t… Continue

Whatever happened to the good old days? When life was simple, cheap, and meals cost a nickel! With the economy caving and people losing their jobs, now is as good a time as any to go back in time and throw your child's next birthday party ... old-school style!
kids at a birthday party

One of my most favorite birthday parties ever was when my mom threw me a 1950s themed party. Growing up with 11 older siblings, my mom was always coming up with ways to throw a fun party on a tight budget!

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To give your mom a day she will never forget, here are some tips that will make any mother feel like a star!

Buy her favorite flowers: There's a reason Mother's Day is the busiest day of the year for florists ... every mother loves receiving flowers! Pick up some of your mom's favorites (my mom loved daisies). If that particular flower comes in different colors, buy them in her favorite color. If you don't already know your mom's favorite flower and color, now is a good time to find out!

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