How To Throw The Ultimate At-Home Mother's Day Bash

How To Celebrate Mother’s Day 2020

by Liz Grisham

New Ways To Celebrate Mom’s

2020 sure has a way of making us think outside the box! Here at LYFETYMES we have come up with some exciting, creative ways you can still celebrate Mother’s Day with all the #momboss’s out there.

So kick back, relax, and enjoy all those hilarious Cardi Corona videos while we take care of some innovative ideas to still celebrate mom if celebrating from home.

We often scramble to find gifts or appreciation for mom and usually can get her out to a planned Friends Brunch, Spa Day, or big family gathering celebrating several moms. Unfortunately, most of those options are off the table at the time where we are reminded why moms are the glue that holds it all together for us. But the bright side is this; mom only cares about the thought you put into how you celebrate her.

Mimosas With Moms!  A Virtual Happy Hour!

First, Let’s discuss the most important thing all hard working mama’s need right about now. The bubbly!

A mimosa bar is perfect for your Mother’s Day celebration and is perfectly acceptable before noon (some little light-hearted emoji face to enhance the haha?) Whether your taste buds become electrified at the drop of Prosecco or some vintage Dom Perignon be fully stocked with the bubbly without even leaving lockdown.

A DIY mimosa bar complete with all the makings for the perfect mimosa is perfect to get the celebration rolling. Be sure to stock up on plenty of chilled and bubbly sparkling wine, juices and fruits.

Now is the time to be adventurous with your taste buds since the options on the shelves are thin. Apart from the traditional OJ, pick up some other flavors such as Pomegranate, Pineapple and Mango juice to keep the options rolling. Mimosa’s are not complete if they’re not served with some delicious fresh fruit like raspberries and blackberries.

Mimosas are best served chilled, without ice so you’ll want to be sure your champagne is kept cold. Using a carafe and a beverage tub will do the trick along with some champagne flutes that will round up the essentials. Add a beautiful balloon garland and you have a celebration space for some great photos.

I would bet that the majority of us moms pretty much know the basics of making a great mimosa, so let me get down to how you can experience Mother’s day safely with your squad. 

Livestream The Party

Invite Mom’s close friends and family to a live stream party, so they can have a mimosa and catch up! The goal is to have this organized ahead of time and surprise mom! Nothing stops you from decorating a space as her backdrop with pictures, decor or “I love You Mom” signs to show off a bit. And please, take the kid’s in the other room and really give her some time and space to enjoy herself. You can purchase adult and kid’s size here. Be sure to adorn mom with an adorable crown for her virtual party!

A beautiful Mother’s Day Brunch

After wowing mom with such a thoughtful virtual party, it is a perfect time to move to a wonderful brunch. Good news, GrubHub, etc exists so you don’t have to go far to get her favorite meal. Decorate it easily with our beautiful party sets to transform your table setting.

Gifts

Remember, this state of our lives is not forever and we really need to support our small businesses. So consider purchasing gift cards for products or services for a future date from your local small business owner's mom loves to visit.

Head to LYFETYMES to begin planning the ultimate mother’s day event. LYFETYMES makes party planning easier from creating your customizable party website, keeping track of your RSVP’s, Creating and adding your gift registry or cash fund link for your guests to easily access, to sending out your invitation via SMS, and more.

For help planning and styling your Mother’s Day event check out the LYFETYMES Vendors Marketplace to find everything you need.

Times are uncertain but one thing we can always count on is our loved ones to come together when we need them the most. With decor to drool for, sharing memories, laughs, and love all come together seamlessly for an unforgettable Mother’s Day.

Party Planning Has Gone Digital in 2020 with LYFETYMES

LYFETYMES Digital Party Planning

We created LYFETYMES for busy parents, one place where they could manage and plan important moments and celebrations like Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Graduations, Holidays, etc. As moms ourselves, we spend hours and days planning, we get it. We want to be able to save moms all over the world hours and days of stressful planning.

Another reason was to create a place to share tutorials, DIY Ideas, and support women and build a community of sharing. And we wanted it to be free.

Planning Has Never Been Easier

To us, planning a party is more than décor, that's why we created a Platform and Marketplace that is one-stop and will help you plan from ideation to memories. When you join our party, you will have free access to planning tools where you will be able to start planning in 30 seconds. Anyone that is the family or friend designated “Party Planner” knows there are many verticals to plan for.

Party Planning for The Future

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• Create Personalized Party Websites to text email your guests who can RSVP and get party details. LYFETYMES just launched where you can send a video, not just a picture, and we think it will really knock your guest's socks off!

• Celebration Dashboard-Easily to read dashboards to keep track of valuable information and updates, including countdown clocks.

• Invitation Station- Build easy email, mailing and texting lists, import previous guest lists or from your contacts, send invites, and track RSVPs. Save the Dates & Thank You notes.

• Inspiration Boards-Upload and share your favorite pictures to capture or inspire your vision for decor, cakes, themes, etc.

• Vendor & Venues- Your "Party Motherboard" of all the things you may need for a party all in one place!

• Registry & Gift Board- Create wishlist’s or add registry URL's that can be shared with guests or begin a new registry with your favorite store.

• Planning & Tools- Interactive checklists, add and track to-do's, assign tasks, and due dates. Assign your celebration a budget and track spending.

• Food, Drink & Dessert Center- It's the center of every celebration! You can order catering, book a restaurant, order food delivery or DIY grocery lists – it's all in one place!

• Decoration Center- Browse decorations based on the occasion, purchase from top suppliers, or get inspiration for your celebration!

Hostess With The Mostess

Are you hosting for someone? Maybe a graduation party or baby or bridal shower? With LYFETYMES, you can send your Guest Of Honor a link to help personalize the celebration with a limited view (so you don't give all the details away!). That way, they can help with invites or provide registry information or theme favorites.

We know that not every day is a party, but it's still important to remember someone's birthday, anniversary, or any special day. To keep all those dates organized, we created LYFEMINDERS: You pick the day, and we will send you a reminder so you can send your love.

You can even plan multiple celebrations at the same time and access past parties to reuse tools and information like previous invite lists to make LYFE easier!

To Infinity and Beyond!

As we grow LYFETYMES, we will continue to share party ideas via our blog. So you can bring a party together quickly with the latest insights around themes when it comes to décor, food, games and activities, and everything party. Hopefully, make some friends, collaborate, and have some laughs along the way!

LYFETYMES Your Celebration Platform and Marketplace

We are committed to eliminating the pain points in planning celebrations and the stress that comes with it. We want to enable you to spend more time with your family and friends enjoying the moment and less time sweating over the details.

Here at LYFETYMES, we want to hear from you as far as the information you want to learn about. With the holidays fast approaching we will have a ton to share with each other, and we can’t wait to start Celebrating all of the milestones in LYFE with you.

Please feel free to reach out to us directly at katie@lyfetymes.com if you have feedback, ideas, or just want to connect. We have BIG things coming for the rest of the year and can't wait to share them.

Keep Partying,

Katie Founder & CEO LYFETYMES

5 Tips For Throwing The Best Thanksgiving Feast

When I think of Thanksgiving, I sometimes wonder why I would want to get my head into this time-out from the rest of the world. I suppose it is because I like feeding people — cooking is my favorite thing to do. I think of all of the smells that go into making the meal, seeing all of the cooking happen is really exciting and if a part of me is lucky enough to be a host on Thanksgiving, I’m sure a part of me wants to become more like Martha Stewart as I try to impress the guests with my “gourmet dishes”.

Just like holiday dishes, Thanksgiving planning can often be overwhelming. There are so many options, there are so many activities to do, and even if you have a specific plan, it can still seem like there is always room for revision. The best way to tackle this stressful week of Thanksgiving preparations and have it go as smoothly as possible by being organized. Need help planning? Christmas has come early….

TIP #1- HAVE A PLAN

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Tip #2 - COUNT MOUTHS- How Many People Are Your Feeding?

PAPER HOLIDAY INVITES ARE BORING

Get the word out fast, Create a Sharable Celebration Website for FREE on LYFETYMES, Manage guests & track RSVPs, shop amazing decor, create menus and invite Co-Hosts to help out! You will never know how you did it before LYFETYMES.

If your Thanksgiving plans have not yet been finalized, don’t fear — there are some simple ways to get started and prevent the holidays from becoming a high-stress mess. This Thanksgiving season, start with the most important thing — Guests! Create a Thanksgiving guest list in LYFETYMES and folks can RSVP on your personalized website to get an accurate count of who and how many people are coming.

TIP #3 MAKE YOUR FOOD MENU & BUDGET

Remember to keep those already invited in mind when you plan your Thanksgiving menu. It can be tempting to let your family dictate what you serve and what you don’t, but it is far better to have a plan in place and then listen to the suggestions that your family gives you. Don’t underestimate the ability of your family to make your life easy by sharing what they like to eat and bring and enjoy the things that you don’t normally order from your favorite store. You can build your menu and budget in LYFETYMES and email to yourself or assign tasks to other hosts or guests.

After deciding on the menu, you can set up your kitchen and make as many of the preparations day before. I like to prepare all of my vegetables at the same time and then cut, slice, and boil them all at the same time. This will ensure that I get all of my time-consuming cutting done before I go to bed.

TIP #4 DECORATING CAN BE EASY

LYFETYMES Featured “TALK TO ME TURKEY” PARTY SET

If you are looking for Thanksgiving decorations visit LYFETYMES for our amazing party sets, that will handle all the decor, delivered in one box to your door and you can set up in minutes, Don’t forget about decorations for the kitchen, roll out some butcher paper and write what your dishes are and it looks great and easy clean up. You can buy inexpensive versions of all of the bowls you would use for the hostess gift, your platters, and napkins. One great idea is to download free Thanksgiving printables (we will have on our Pinterest Page) to add some extra “wow: factors. Follow us for the latest party ideas and trends at https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/

TIP #5 ENJOY THE DAY- IT DOES NOT NEED TO BE PERFECT

By the time the big day comes around, your guests will be ready to enjoy a great meal, there will be plenty of decorations out and ready to be used, and you will have a less chaotic feeling to you. Of course, the recipes can change each day and even the food can change from week to week, but by laying things out and doing some necessary things early on, you can focus on what is important — making sure that the food tastes great and is served the way you want it.

We make a big thing about the concept of doing “what you love” at any time. By deciding ahead of time what you want to have the guests eat and use as decorations, you ensure that your Thanksgiving week will be exciting, fun, and enjoyable. By using LYFETYMES the needs of your family and sharing those with your guests, you can ensure that everyone is happy. This will be one of the best and easiest preparations you have ever made. It is important that you enjoy yourself on Thanksgiving, but more important is not to overdo the food. Create a delicious feast, which everyone will enjoy while keeping the stress of the day down.

The 10 Best Halloween Decorations We Love

With Halloween right around the corner, we wanted to share some of our Top 10 favorite finds.

So this great find can be placed in the yard or used to make a Halloween Charcuterie Board!

You can create this look with classic meats and cheese, candy or fruit and veggies.

Up next, some outdoor fun. We love these hats, and they are perfect for decorating the front of the house or the tree inflatable that is a great size to take up space and fun.

Busy and don’t want to deal with a pumpkin carving station from Hell? Here is the easy way out.

Witch overboard...or, over-cauldron that is! Add a hilarious touch to any Halloween haunted house with this animatronic accent of kicking witch legs. Motion-activated, the legs move as though the cackling witch is stuck and trying to free herself.

We here at LYFETYMES are not huge scary fans, so we try to keep it PG. But we do love this spider web set

Another great way to incorporate some Halloween is desserts. We love these cupcakes containers and toppers.

There are so many banners but we had to settle on this that can be used for food or booze

Next up, we love an easy DIY kit you can order and decorate a large space with. This kit has a bit of everything and easy for any Halloween Party.

We love anything that glows for Halloween. These glow in the dark rings are so much fun and can be a great substitution to candy or cool party favor.

If you plan any party, you know it can be a pain in the pumpkin bumpkin so use LYFETYMES for all your parties and holiday events. LYFETYMES is a free place to plan any party or get-together. You can create personalized party websites, and guests can  RSVP in a click. It has all the party planning tools you could need, and you start planning in seconds. It is free, and you will never use anything again. And check out LYFETYMES Pinterest Page for almost 1,000 Ideas on Halloween decorations, food, and party ideas.

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The Best Smoke Bombs For Gender Reveals on Amazon

What are Smoke Bombs so Popular for Gender Reveals?

Here at LYFETYMES we love a smoke bombs for an extra element of excitement to any event like Gender Reveal parties.

Gender Reveal Smoke Bombs

By far the most popular are Gender Reveal Parties where a particular FBI like family member or friend holds the baby’s gender secret, usually makes the purchase and the parents are surprised by whatever color will be revealed. Not only is it another reason to get folks together to celebrate the soon-to-be newest family member, but everyone gets involved in placing bets until the main event. Here are our favorites based on all the customer reviews, highest star ratings, and a high number of product sold. Have fun!

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Party Like A Mother

Mom, You Need to Party

We, as moms, think of parties as an obligation. Mostly kid-type events we attend that eats away at our weekends. Tit for tat, we must attend theirs, or they won't participate in yours. Some are more fun and meaningful like a friend or family members baby shower (we go for the Mimosa Bar). When you have kids, you become consumed by their events, but when was the last time you took time for you and your Girl Squad?

Friends or Kriend?

What’s a kriend? It is what we call mom’s we meet through our kids. Sometimes we assume the parents in your kids' circle are your friends, because you see familiar faces at all the parties, sporting event, or class functions. But the truth is that is not the universe putting you together to really bond (if it happens excellent), that's the school pulling a name out of a hat.

It's so important to keep touch with those and more importantly connect with friends (if they are family, even better) on an ongoing basis. You deserve it, also seeing each other once a month is fine, you can keep up to date on day to day or week to week updates through social media.

Leave the mom guilt at the door, because you are the only one who can care for your mind, body, and soul and if that isn't a bit balanced and in check, then you can’t be your best for everyone else who are depending on you. Most importantly, it gives you something to look forward to that is just yours.

Self Love Challenge

Let's challenge all the women we know: stay at home moms, work from home, corporate moms (work dinners three times a week with colleagues DO NOT COUNT), and mompreneurs. Let’s take a 3-month challenge, and get your squad together to meet. At the very least, do it once a month, put it on the schedule and treat it as doctor appointment, it’s immovable.

I promise after three months you will realize how much you not only need it, but enjoy it and look forward to it. Here are some fun ideas to get this challenge started for you and your squad.

Watch Party

Watch parties are great to bring your squad together. No matter if it's an Oldie but Goodie Movie Night, Newly released PPV, Real Housewives Season Finale, Oscar Watch Party, or Little Big Lies we can always find something that we love to watch. We get we could be doing more productive things, but we somehow know it is the food for our soul and makes us all warm and fuzzy inside.

This isn't a sit-down dinner kind of dinner party. Depending on the length, have everyone bring an appetizer or take turns. Everyone gets to show off their favorite little culinary specialty, and the person hosting won't have to clean AND cook. Have one person bring a dessert. We love this showstopping 3-D Marilyn Monroe Cake. If you're in the Champaign, Illinois area contact her at carissa.thomas1972@gmail.com to have your fantastic cake at your next Movie Party.

Ladies who Lunch/Brunch

Nothing is better than brunch. Keep in mind brunch is defined as between breakfast and lunch, a two-fer, two birds, one rock. Most associate it with Sunday, but it can really be any day of the week. From an outdoor place setting to dressing up and meeting up at a favorite restaurant, so you leave the cooking to someone else, it's a beautiful treat to know you can sneak away for a couple hours and relax. Let's also get "Linner" trending, combing Lunch and Dinner, you're welcome moms. Check out out favorite Brunch Ideas here.

Tea party

This is a bit posh, but who doesn't love a summer dress, a nice cup of tea and delicious finger sandwiches? Coupled with a beautiful table setting, you can cover any topic, favorite book you are reading or favorite new life-saving app. If you want to kick it up a notch, try an Alice In Wonderland Theme to showcase your sense of humor. Get some inspiration for a great Tea Party here.

Wine Tasting

Rose All Day Party. Get your Wine, cheese, crackers, fruit all equals a sexy charcuterie board. This is a great way to share new wines and pairings. Just make sure we are all responsible, and we have designated rides home. But let your hair down and have a good laugh with friends. Check out our favorite wine tasting parties here.

CBD Party

A CBD Spa Party was Kim Kardashians last baby shower! Introduce your friends to the world of CBD topicals and spa product that are providing new relief and healing to millions. You can now find CBD in creams, shampoos, skincare and there is a ton science to back up its claim on how wonderful these oils and lotions are. Click here for the article cover Kim (yeah, because we are that close) Shower.

Game & Appetizer Party

Nothing will get people out of their comfort zone and everyone smiling like playing games. It sounds cheeky, but we kind of long for it. I'm not talking Twister or Chess, but there are a ton of funny games to play that will crack the entire group up. One of our favorites is Heads Up, an Ellen favorite. Its an app, all you need is your phone, and you will laugh, guaranteed. Click here for other great ideas

Farmers Market/Food Mall Field Trip

Food Malls and Indoor and Outdoor Farmers Markets are some of the best outing experiences with your squad. They are quaint; usually, you can find something fresh and new you want to try, fantastic ambiance, experience getting out and going somewhere. Most places have a place to grab a quick bit or eat along the way. All you have to do it google it and you will be surprised how many options you have. This is also a wonderful fall activity when it is a bit cooler and every mom welcomes backs jeans and riding boots.

Now Go For It!

So now that you have some ideas, the question is, will you do it? Invest in yourself, just do it, no "thank you" required. You will feel immediately better and excited and looking forward to your next adventure.

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Best Tips for a Magical Unicorn Party

Create a Unicorn Party that is Magical

Do you still believe in Unicorns? It’s been a couple of years and this trend is always at the top of the lists. There have been millions of pictures, decor ideas, purple and pink food combinations shared with edible gold glitter. I mean we really (I’m looking at you moms) have beat this horse to….never-mind.

It’s not going away anytime soon so slap on a horn and let's talk dreamy decor, gorgeous cakes, and magical moods - it’s what all unicorn parties are made of. We've rounded up some of our favorite ideas for throwing an awesome mythical unicorn party kids will love and will make you look like you have magical powers.

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Planning Your Unicorn Party

LYFETYMES is Your FREE Digital Party Planner. We will help you plan your perfect unicorn party stress-free so you can enjoy the party and soak up every moment. Start Stress-Free Planning in 30 seconds: Create a Party Website, manage guests & track RSVPs, add a registry, shop for decor, and more! You will never know how you did it before LYFETYMES. Follow us for the latest party ideas and trends at https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/

Pick a Unicorn Theme

Didn’t know this was a thing? Yes, it is. Good news is you can't mess it up; it could be pastel and magical, purple and mystical, or rainbow color scheme. Usually, if you consult the H.C.I.C. (head child in charge), then they will let you know their preference. After all, you are their party stylist. Check out LYFETYMES Unicorn Pinterest boards at https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/unicorn-birthday-party/ to get inspiration

Unicorn Treats and Eats

The gift of Unicorn Parties is that as long as you put edible sparkle, glitter or sprinkles on it, it looks like Unicorn Food! Easy to make Unicorn Dip, Unicorn Bark, Unicorn Fudge, Unicorn Pretzel Horns, Unicorn Sundaes, and Unicorn Party Snack Mix. Click on any the images to get the recipes!

Unicorn Drink Ideas

You can also get in the Unicorn Mood with some amazing drinks. Click on the image below to get easy DIY recipes.

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Healthier Unicorn Party Food Options

OK, we get it, you cant just pour sugar on everything. Click below to stay on theme and not become the most hated parent in the group!

Unicorn Party Decoration Ideas and Unicorn Party Favors

The best part of a Unicorn Party is Decor! Here are the top picks for the Ultimate Unicorn Party! We have researched Amazon and looked at the customer reviews and selected the best rated products.

Unicorn Party Activities

With every great Unicorn party are the Unicorn Games and Activities. And let’s face it, you and the other parents will appreciate anything that will drive down the sugar rush and tucker those kids out. A great DIY idea that is cost effective, great take home gift and party favor is Unicorn glitter play dough. Click on the image above to get the steps from a bubblylife.com

Other activity ideas that make our horns glow?

Make it Super Special for the “Star of The Show”

There is nothing better than owning your role as the H.U.I.C. (Head Unicorn In Charge) by adding some special items to really make her stand out. Below are the favorites and a hot Unicorn toy idea for 2019/2020!

Most Important tip for a successful Unicorn Party?

Enjoy the moment and take in the experience. If you would like to share your party ideas, pictures and memories, contact us at LYFETYMES here to be featured on the #1 Party Planning Site!

Blume Dolls All the Rage for 2019

What is the Blume Doll Toy Trend?

Blume collectible dolls are flower pots that "sprout" dolls when you add water to them. They are adorable and colorful, and children love them! Blume Dolls originate from parent company Skyrocket Toys. They’ve the brand behind Pomsies and Grumblies, for example. Blume Dolls Series 1 will include 22 different dolls (some are rare, and others are ultra rare-oh Pokemon days), Series 2 and # are already on their website with the caption “Coming Soon.”

• They are being called the Hottest Toy of 2019

• After much anticipation, they will finally available for purchase, and we imagine they will be flying off shelves, so act fast (see our Amazon Blue Buys Below)

• Get ready for Blume Parties and Blume Halloween and Blume Christmas Presents

Why are Blume Dolls the Toy of 2019?

Here is Blume’s Value Proposition from their website https://blumedolls.com/

My opinion? Outside of an adorable and cute concept, kids love the experience of surprise and collectibles like Blume. What parents like about Blume: It's fast, easy and won't break the bank. It's mess-free, stress-free and pot becomes part of the toy — something your child can even personalize and decorate! Price ranges around $10 per Blume (see below to buy on Amazon, also purchase at Walmart & Target. Pre-Sale until 8/1/2019).

I need the Blume Dolls 101

Here is what we know:

Blume Dolls as stated “grow” out of their flowerpot in around ten quick seconds.

Once Sprinkled, up comes one surprise doll with colorful foam-like hair (rainbow color, flowers, crystals embedded, and more).

The hair is soft, squishy, and foamy. You can remove the foam hair and clothes and mix-and-match with other dolls.

• There are ten different surprises in each pot

• Each doll also comes with her very own accessories: a pet, purse, watering can, etc.

• Every doll comes with a miniature friend that’s a cute accessory with eyes.

• Once your Blume doll “blooms,” the flower pot can be used as a play-set to stash and carry doll and accessories.

The Official Blume Doll Checklist:

Blume Doll Types, Blume Doll Options, Blume Doll’s

There are 4 different varieties you can get (with their 22 names!)

1. Mystical (Leilani is the one to get!)

2. Super Rare (Skye, Gemma, Cleo, Kit)

3. Rare (Lola, Poppy, Sierra, Cora, Roxy, Reese, Valerie)

4. Adorable (Sedonna, Tess, May, Mandy, Nori, Alana, Tate, Celine, Cammie, Krystal)

Here is where Blume Dolls can be purchased on Amazon, I would buy in advance, since it’s being predicted as a craze!

Planning a Blume Party?

Go to www.lyfetymes.com to plan an epic party for any occasion and follow us for more Blume updates and Blume party ideas!

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4th of July Party Ideas for 2020

July 4th Party Planning Trends

July 4th is upon us, and one of the most important times of year to bring friends and family together and we want to help you plan and celebrate America's birthday in the best way possible. It’s the perfect time to throw an outdoor BBQ get-together and show your American Spirit. So let’s get Red, White and Blue cover some great themes, food, and activities to knock your guest's socks off and have the party everyone is talking about!

Planning: Plan Every Aspect of Your Party for Free

LYFETYMES can help you plan your perfect July 4th Celebration stress-free so you can soak up every moment with your guests. Start Stress-Free Planning in 30 seconds to send invitations, food planning menus, track RSVPs, get decor, and more! Follow us for the latest party ideas and trends at https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/

What's more, using LYFETYMES is like having your own party planner, easy to plan any party end to end...which means you can put together any party, no matter how little time you have.

4th of July Party Décor

Decorating for your 4th of July party is simple: stick to red, white, and blue. The American flag makes the perfect backdrop for photos or food displays, work it into your decorations whenever possible. Check out our Patriotic Pinterest page here https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/4th-of-july-party-ideas/ for over 1,000 amazing ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Pin those ideas to your free LYFETYMES Inspiration Board for your Party.

DIY PRO TIP-DIY Knot bandannas to create a spirited streamer!

Broad stripes and bright stars make easy decorations. Get your DIY creative on and make American flag-print bandannas. Just tie the ends together and string them from tree to tree or above the food table. You can use them with Tablescapes and food displays. A bandanna runner adds rugged country charm -- and slips right off the next day. Here are some easy Decor options, and save them for every Red, White, & Blue Occasion! Here are some of my favorites and paper lanterns are a game changer!

WOW FACTOR: 4th of July

In the mood for some easy WOW FACTOR? One of our favorites is Painted Lawn Stars or Sidewalk Stars. Wow guests with this DIY project that will only take you minutes to complete. Cut out star shapes from old cardboard and use red, white, and blue temporary spray paint that you can use on grass or sidewalk. Also a cool lighted display will stand out in the evening!

Decorations for Your 4th of July Party

Table Spirit: 4th of July centerpieces are also a great way to display patriotic party favors. Mix different sizes of American flags and pinwheels in a bucket. It's a bright and colorful display, and the guests can use them during the celebration!

4th of July Menu Ideas

Your July 4th food menu should feature some pretty simple classics. Maximize your time outdoors by cooking almost everything on a grill. Buying all the ingredients for a party can be expensive and time-consuming.  Here are some ideas that we love for guests:

DIY PRO TIP: "You Bring It, We Grill It” style potluck. Each guest brings their favorite grilling item or a side to share. https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/bbq-party/

Small Grill or Kitchen? No Problem- Have each Guest bring their favorite famous outdoor family appetizer- people love to show off and share their secret recipes!

Bake OFF!

Have everyone bring a Red-White-Blue dessert, it is fun and makes an instant Dessert Bar that is an Instagram worthy picture! Give a small traveling trophy that gets passed around each year- like that Statue of Liberty replicas you get at JFK Airport.

S'mores Favors

This delicious party favor does double duty as dessert. You can hand out the jars at the end of the night as Thank You’s or the toast at firework time. Remember you can usually find the Red, white and blue marshmallows at this time.

Let Guests Know What's on the Menu

The gift that keeps giving for every party you will have. Paint a big piece of plywood with black chalkboard paint for a professional-looking board. Then list out what you are serving. Devil in the details.

Drinks to Celebrate Independence Day

A great drink setup is essential to any party for a cocktail or mocktail? In addition to your drink offerings, create a signature cocktail for your event. There so many red, white, and blue drinks to DIY from adding red and blue Jello Ice cubes to layering colors in equal parts, to adding star cut watermelon and blueberries- all are refreshing, delicious, and completely on-theme. The recipe picture here https://www.pinterest.com/pin/858146903977296623/

4th of July Party Fun & Games

Not fireworks time or not allowed to have them, you can fake it with confetti-filled balloon bombs. Create firecracker favors out of kid-friendly Party Poppers that shoot out confetti and streamers. Check our https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/4th-of-july-party-ideas/ for all the DIY Poppers and confetti balloon ideas.

No Pool? Give it up for Water Balloons! Especially fitting for a fun cool-down on a toasty day, a water balloon bin can spark some friendly competition and hilarious sneak attacks. Buy them in red, white, and blue colors.

PATRIOTIC PHOTO BOOTH

Give your guests something fun to do, Instagram fun and memorializes the celebration with fun photo booth props. Check out some of our favorites below on Amazon.


PRO Tip: NO-SEW AMERICAN FLAG PHOTO BACKDROP

Finally, a use for all the scrap fabric and ribbons in your crafting area! A backdrop takes less than 30 minutes to make and will be one of the most popular stations at your party, mix in some white string lights for a great night time picture!

4th of July Party Ideas for Kids

Kids Attending? Having a great kid's creative table is essential for any party. Sport your patriotic pride with the red, white, and blue friendship flag, where the kids can create something for their parents to take home with their hand print on it.

Music: Create A Summer Song List for Your 4th of July

No party is complete without some music! Keep your playlist upbeat for the daytime, and switch to a more mellow mood when evening comes around. Here’s a pretty stellar list shared with us for Patriotic Holidays.

https://mashable.com/2014/07/01/fourth-of-july-playlist-spotify/

Look the Part! 4th of July-Inspired Outfits

Above all, make memories and have a great time. LYFE is short, Celebrate the Good TYMES!

Here’s a few more notable items we love on Amazon for a 4th of July Party! 

So there you have it! We hope this inspired you to plan an epic 4th of July party for your friends and family!