Party Planning Blogs That Will Inspire You
Looking for inspiration before you plan your next party? Check out this awesome list of the best party planning blogs! Party planning tips and inspiration!
At LYFETYMES, you could say we love all things parties. And you'd be right. We love scouring the internet for the latest and greatest party planners and their blogs--they're on the front lines of planning parties and they help to keep our creative juices flowing!
Below we're sharing our favorite party planning blogs:
Party Planning Blogs We Love
Cake and Confetti
Meredith Timms Staggers is the face behind Cake and Confetti and she started out as a party planner back in 2013. She's evolved her business into a party planning blogger/content creator and photo stylist. She writes about all things parties, entertaining, and a bit of lifestyle blogging for good measure!
Candy-themed birthday party from Cake and Confetti. Image: The Cotton Collective | Party Planning Blogs That Will Inspire you from LYFETYMES party planning blog.
Her recent candy themed 1st birthday party for her daughter, Piper, was full of beautiful and fun ideas! You can follow along with her amazingly fun and happy Cake and Confetti Instagram feed.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Party
Andressa Hara is a local party planner turned party stylist and creator of her wildly popular Twinkle Twinkle Little Party blog and Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Magazine, a lifestyle and party planning publication.
One of our recent favorites was her sweet pink & gold ballerina/princess inspired party--it looks like every little girl's dream party!
She has an incredible knack for styling the most creative parties and capturing the theme and vibe perfectly which is why major brands have hired her to create beautiful campaigns for them.
If you're looking for party inspiration, check out her blog or the Twinkle Twinkle Little Party Instagram feed for her always inspiring styled party shoots!
Kara's Party Ideas
The creative force behind Kara's Party Ideas is Kara Allen and she's a party designer, content creator, dessert stylist, and author, among other things. Recently dubbed the "new" Martha Stewart of party planning, her work is in high demand and she's worked too many brands to list!
This stunning vintage inspired lavender baby shower left no detail undone.
Follow Kara on Instagram for daily inspiration!
The Bashery
Pamelyn Rocco brings.the.party. She's been creating parties for over 20 years and started a successful party rental and party styling company where she rents awesome and unique things to people planning a party and creates content and inspiration for her blog and Instagram. She creates beautiful content and yes, FUN PARTIES!
This stunning Mother's Day party included pretty photo backdrops, activities for the kids, and a mimosa bar for the moms! Follow along with The Bashery on Instagram for more inspiration!
Oh Happy Day
Jordan's site is just...well, HAPPY. From the photography, to the styling, to the themes--she makes us want to throw a party just because ;)
Minecraft Balloons | Oh Happy Day commits to her party themes! Photo: Oh Happy Day
This incredible Minecraft themed birthday party was so creative! From the food to the decorations--she nailed it. Oh Happy Day also has a store where you can find almost anything you can think of to throw your party! She's built a powerhouse of a space for inspiration and decoration.
Follow Oh Happy Day on Instagram for a daily dose of color and party inspiration!
Feeling inspired, but not sure where to start? Check out Lyfetymes where we help you plan your perfect party with our easy tool FOR FREE!
Sugar and Cloth
On a break from college, Ashley Rose created Sugar and Cloth. That was eight years ago! She runs the site and studio full-time where she pumps out gorgeous party and lifestyle content that will be all up in your Pinterest boards!
DIY Hot Chocolate Bar by Sugar and Cloth. Photo: Sugar and Cloth
This DIY Hot Chocolate Bar they whipped up for a charity event with State Farm is perfection. We love her because she shares so many DIY projects from decor, to recipes, to entertaining, so that you can incorporate some fun into your life, too!
The Sugar and Cloth Instagram feed is not to be missed--gorgeous studio shots, photo shoots, and behind the scenes family snaps that will keep you smiling!
Black and Twine
Where do we start with our love for Black and Twine? Their gorgeous site is organized and curated so beautifully and you'll surely find the inspiration for your next party. We love reading their blog where they do deep dives into parties that will get you inspired to start creating your next celebration!
Jungle Themed Baby Shower via Black and Twine | photo: Bethany Lane Photography | Top Party Planning Blogs
This jungle themed baby shower was such a unique idea for a baby shower and the color scheme kept the vibe fun, yet classic.
Black and Twine collaborates with their 'stylist circle' from across the world which keeps the content fresh and exciting!
Black and Twine is also on Instagram!
Laura's Little Party
Full of themed party ideas for birthdays, holidays, movie nights, game nights, and more, Laura's got an idea for every party!
Unicorn themed girl's birthday party from Laura's Little Party. Photo: Laura's Little Party | Top Party Planning Blogs
This adorable unicorn themed birthday party was a big hit and we can see why! The decorations, the treats, and that cake--this is one birthday party idea that will melt your little girl's heart.
Her Instagram account is popular for a reason-bright and beautiful party pics to inspire your every day!
Hostess with the Mostess
This site is so beautifully laid out and curated--it's a party for your eyes! They offer their own content and also feature other's creations. You could literally spend days sifting through all of their party topics.
Love Birds Bridal Shower from Hostess with the Mostess | Top Party Planning Blogs
This adorable Love Birds bridal shower was so clever and sophisticated. Plus, she includes links to these gorgeous printables for you to use at your own love birds bridal shower!
Follow Jenn at Hostess with the Mostess on Instagram for daily inspiration!
Little Miss Party
In addition to curating and creating stunning content on their blog, they offer personal party planning, branded event planning, and "party in a box" options to help you plan your next event!
Bridal Shower via Little Miss Party photo: LMP | Party Planner Blogs We Love
We love the simple touches they added for this 'best friend's bridal shower' event. The feminine and festive backdrop elevates the brick wall and keeps things festive with a few basic elements (balloons and a gold banner--it's true what they say: less is more!).
Follow along with Seri over on the Little Miss Party Instagram as she shares their parties and a little behind the scenes action, too!
We'll be updating this list often, so check back soon to see which party planning blogs have been added!
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Unforgettable and Unique Bridal Shower Themes
We rounded up the BEST bridal shower theme ideas to get you inspired to plan her big celebration! Whether she's modern, boho, or traditional-you're covered!
Bridal showers are an important event leading up to any wedding. There are a lot of moving parts in this celebration! Today we've rounded up the most current trends we're seeing in bridal shower themes to get your creative juices flowing!
With the right theme (ideally one the bride is head over heels for), all the other details will start to fall into place, from finding the right decor ideas or picking the perfect bridal shower dessert to match the vibe.
Whether the bride-to-be is always ready for brunch or has a long-standing traditional style, you'll find the idea to match her every pre-wedding dreams in this unique list of bridal shower themes.
Unique Bridal Shower Themes
Make a Special Bride to Be Cocktail
Have some fun and create a special cocktail name in the bride's honor! Or, make her favorite drink and put it on the menu for all of the guests to enjoy! Check out LYFETYMES Pinterest Board here for ideas!
Spa Day Bridal Shower
If the hustle and bustle of wedding planning have your bride completely worn down, one fun bridal shower alternative is to pack her and her guests off to a day at the spa. The pampering possibilities are endless and she'll end the day completely relaxed and ready to keep planning that dream day.
Garden Party Shower
If there's one bridal shower theme that will always sound like a perfect fit, it's a garden-inspired shower. There's just something about floral displays and overflowing arrangements that shouts "wedding!" This shower theme is a great one to make co-ed and get the groom in on the party.
Extend this theme to your pre-wedding event with the help of a flower-packed setting and you're well on your way to an unforgettable garden party. Click here for inspiration.
With a wedding in the works, sometimes it's best to stick to a bridal shower idea the bride already has on her brain—like a flower arranging class. Even if she's not even thinking about hand-making her own wedding arrangements, learning how to create her own centerpiece (or flower crown) may be the perfect way to unwind and still acknowledge the upcoming celebration.
Race and Brunch Bridal Theme
Is she a runner or biker? Have everyone sign up for a local race followed by a brunch to celebrate the bride. This is a fun bonding experience because you'll be working towards a shared goal AND there's brunch. So...
Tea Party Bridal Theme
Let the sweetest bite-sized delicacies tempt guests at an afternoon tea style shower. Tea sandwiches, towers of handheld desserts, and, of course, the tea itself will ensure your event goes off without a hitch. A theme shower is especially suitable for brides who have already accumulated many of the housewares that tend to be given as gifts at traditional showers. For awesome Tea Party Ideas, click here!
Kentucky Derby Themed Bridal Shower
Look no further than this particular bridal shower theme for an idea that's worthy of the Triple Crown. You'll definitely impress the bride to be and all her favorite ladies with a celebration packed with mint juleps, Southern snacks, and all the best hat fashion.
Sweet Treats Brunch Bridal Shower
If the bride considers brunch the most important meal of the day, your theme decision is simple. Pile plates high with her favorite flavors of donuts, or feel free to get extra creative with a waffle or pancake cake. Just don't forget the mimosas! Check out our brunch inspirations here.
Candy-Themed Bridal Shower
Plan a shower that is sweet like candy -- just like Darcy Miller did for bride-to-be Dylan Lauren, owner of Dylan's Candy Bar in New York City. "This theme is so much fun and perfect for Dylan," Darcy says. "But, really, who doesn't like candy?" Inspire your sweet tooth here!
Co-Ed Formal Bridal Shower Theme
Include the groom and his beaus in this formal affair--black tie optional, but encouraged. A decadent evening out to celebrate their upcoming nuptials is the best way to kick off all of the celebrating!
Or, if that's too formal for the couple, rent a room at their favorite restaurant or have everyone meet at the bar for a casual couples night out bridal shower theme.
Sports Bridal Shower Theme
Is the bride-to-be a big sports fan? Rent a suite at a local ballpark and cater the event with high end beer and party food. Have a blast doing something fun while celebrating the bride before her big day.
We're talking everything from guest lists and invitations to food and drinks, entertainment, and even items like party favors. Fortunately, LYFETYMES makes coordinating the perfect bridal shower infinitely easier, no matter which theme the bride chooses!
For some more amazing ideas check out our Bridal Shower Inspiration Board here.
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The Best Kids' Birthday Party Trends!
We've spotted these cool birthday party trends for kids! Check out the 2019 kids’ birthday party trends to inspire the perfect and unique party for your child.
Top Party Trends for Kids
Celebrating your child’s birthday? Thanks to DIY, ETSY, Amazon, Instagram, and Pinterest- parents are more inspired and empowered to get creative when it comes to planning their child's birthday celebrations! Get ready to explore the biggest upcoming kids’ party trends for 2019. Parents and kids are now looking for bigger and better ways to be entertained as they celebrate. We've rounded up an incredible list of ideas to get your creative juices flowing and plan a kid's birthday party that everyone will enjoy!
Birthday party trend we're seeing in 2019 is breaking away from traditional gender-based themes. Parties are now geared more towards themes, personalities and experiences that play into the child’s interest, whether it be baking, painting, spa party, or camping – there are so many low-cost options to make everyone feel like a rock star.
Need some inspiration and ideas we've got you covered in our list below, or check out our Pinterest boards here.
Trending Kids' Birthday Party Ideas
Floral Arranging Birthday Parties
Custom floral arranging parties including children's birthday parties where participants learn how to create a beautiful floral arrangement or a beautiful flower crown (huge trend) fit for a queen.
You can do this at home or at a local florist venue! The kids will learn a skill and you will enjoy the fruits of their labor all week.
The New Princess Parties
Mermaid, unicorn, and rainbow themes are popular alternatives to the traditional princess party.
Unicorns and mermaids are fun, ethereal, glittery, and build a child’s confidence through traditional and inspirational story telling. You can really get creative with these themes: from the cake to the party favors you can get as creative as you want.
Make it a Rainbow Unicorn Party to take it to the next level. Activities can include decorating unicorn headband horns.
If you want to add an actual unicorn or mermaid, more and more companies are providing services where a character will come to you- check out lyfetymes.com to see what is available in your area.
Tea Party & Fairy Party
This is one of the sweetest trends coming on from creating a backyard team party, in the house or at an actual venue. Tea parties are becoming more popular. From Alice to Wonderland Themes to Shabby Chic Vintage Themes, kids love playing dress-up- not to mention those yummy tea sandwiches and pastel macaroons are darn cute!
Have them decorate crowns or wings as activities. Or they can paint their own tea cup.
Check out more amazing tea party ideas here from modern to vintage.
Spa Party, Glamping, Camping & Slumber Party
The big trend being seen, especially with older children are sleepover spa party. This does not have to be at an actual spa! The market is flooded with fun low-cost home-based spa treatments. Drop cucumber slices in ice water to cover their eyes while they let a face mask settle in and offer soft and cozy robes and slippers and twirl their hair up in a towel for a day of pampering.
Image: Sprinkle and Dot
Slumber parties make some of the best memories, string up some garland and lights, a few decorations, music and it’s a party! If weather permits- go glamping outside. Sleep easy by checking out some great ideas here.
For a Camping theme, you could pitch a tent in your backyard if weather allows and have a night under the stars or set up in a room inside. Have everyone bring sleeping bags, BBQ some hot dogs & dig into s’mores.
You could apply lumberjack or forest or woodland animal party theme. Mix in some bandannas, nature decor and lanterns and have activities like a scavenger hunt list.
Experience/Activity Trend
Instead of doing a typical pizza party at the same place every year, mix it up: Trampoline Park, Bounce Houses, Bowling Alley, Go Carts, Indoor Climbing, Video Gaming, Laser Tag & Skating Rinks are great options. There are so many event venues to choose from now!
Pro tip’s for parents: These activity-based birthday parties are usually low cost, plenty of room to run around, private rooms if needed, and no clean up required.
With all the options available you can really make sure it is geared towards the kids’ interest and everyone gets some exercise!
Cooking and Baking Parties
Another idea for both boys and girls is to have a cooking or baking party. With kids cooking competition shows rising in popularity, kids are being encouraged and inspired to learn to cook or have some creative fun decorating cupcakes and cookies.
You can do this at home by putting out different colored icings and sprinkles. As an activity them could decorate and personalize their own aprons. Bakeries are also great venues to host a party! Check out venues here.
Mad Scientist or Exploration Party
This is all the rage! Kids will love being hands-on with a science-themed bash! Hand out lab coats and safety goggles, drink from beakers, and put together simple experiments.
You can do this at a home party or most children’s museums offer kids birthday parties at a reasonable cost, so the kids can party SMART! Don't go mad trying to think of everything yourself, check out some great ideas here!
Arts and Crafts Party
These are great opportunities for kids to do something different and use creativity to create something to hold on to forever. Keep kids busy with art and craft stations during the party. Kids can create a painting or a craft that will also serve as a party favor.
Whether you are planning a painting party where the kids can paint on canvas or a ceramic party where they can mold and decorate their special piece, a great opportunity to capture their imaginations with a keepsake to remember! Check out some our favorite ideas here.
If you can't stomach the chaos (and mess!) Craft stores like Michaels and Jo-Ann also offer birthday parties which will save you from the mess!
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Trendy DIY Graduation Party Ideas
DIY graduation party ideas to help you celebrate your graduate! Plan your party for free: create party websites, budgets, gifts, order decore and more!
It’s one of the proudest moments in a parents’ journey: when your child walks across the stage, receives their diploma, and throws their graduation cap into the air. If your son or daughter is graduating this year, celebrate this huge milestone with an awesome graduation party using these DIY party ideas!
LYFETYMES can help you plan your perfect graduation party stress-free so you can soak up every moment. Here are some ideas to help celebrate this milestone in style without breaking the bank. So, dry those tears (#proudparent) and let’s get ready to party!
Photo Backdrop
It's not a party unless there's a photo backdrop. There are a ton of options, complete with fringe, balloons, and star garland is Insta-worthy.
It will help commemorate the day for years to come and easily DIY-able. Check out our favorite backdrops here for inspiration.
"Then and Now" Centerpieces
Pictures are a great way to help personalize tables and works as a centerpiece. Take some of the millions of photos you have taken as they have grown up and shared with the guests. Check out our centerpieces Pinterest board for all kinds of inspiration.
Candy Buffet
These are popular for milestone celebrations. You can buy in bulk, find something cute to put candy in with a scooper and it is a great “Thank You” treat for guests to leave with.
You can even personalize the bags with your Graduates name, etc. And your candy buffet can go beyond just candy: you can use DIY dipped doughnut pops, candy apples, and more Your guests will feel like a kid in a candy store! We have great ideas curated for you here.
Metallic Letter Balloons, Balloon Garlands, Jumbo Balloons with Tassels
Balloons have come a long way baby! With so many options available, you can get really creative with your graduation party decorations. You could decorate with words “The Tassel Was Worth the Hassle” with metallic letter balloons for stylish decorating this grad season.
Balloon garlands are very popular from decorating the entrance or incorporating in a photo backdrop. Balloons can serve as colorful but inexpensive centerpieces or create a chandelier.
Another significant trend that adds a pop of color and helps to fill a party space is jumbo balloons with colorful tassels.
Mix in smaller balloons to create an eye-popping display. Check out our Pinterest board here for fantastic ideas.
Theme Party
Like when they were little, one of the best ideas is to have a themed Graduation Party. You can theme based on the College they may be attending including colors, mascot, and personalized décor.
Another favorite theme due to the time of year is a Luau. It's bright, fun, tons of inexpensive DIY decor options and it’s fun to have your guests show up in their best Jimmy Buffett outfit. With LYFETYMES you can invite your Guest of Honor to help with personalization without giving away the party details.
Make a Graduation Money Lei
Along the Luau theme: remember when you used to pin money on the bride’s dress to dance with her? A money lei is a popular graduation idea that puts a modern spin on tradition.
Roll up dollar bills to get it started and use mini clothespins to attach them to DIY lei or buy one here and leave empty ones that your guests can attach money. It’s fun for the graduate to wear around and fun for the guests to pin on them.
Food Bars for Easy Menu Planning
If you are feeding any group of people, the new trend is Food Bars and Drink Stations- they are LYFE-savers!
From Hot Dogs with all the fixings to Taco Bars, you can help save hours of stress and money by having your guests serve themselves. The best part is you can put together a fantastic display with some inexpensive options that will fill them up and leave them happy. Check out some tremendous Bars and Stations here.
The New Interactive Guest Book
You could apply this with anything but skip the boring guestbook, and ask guests to sign a Jenga block with a piece of "Life Advice" with one-liners and their name on the other side.
Or how about a Polaroid guest book where guests snap it, shake it, stick it and sign it. Or if you’re a tech family come up with a hashtag for Instagram for your guests to use, so you get every pic from every guest there- remember when we used disposable cameras at every table?
Graduation parties are the perfect time to mix things up and make things FUN, not stuffy! Use some of these trendy DIY Graduation Party ideas that will make your graduate grin from ear to ear!
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Rose Gold Bridal Shower Decor
We've rounded up the best rose gold bridal shower decorations to make your life easy! Start Planning the Perfect Bridal Shower in 30 Seconds at LYFETYMES!
We've rounded up our favorite rose gold bridal shower party decorations, so that her rose gold dreams can come true! BONUS: You can purchase them all for under $125 to have a great shower! Plan the entire bridal shower for free at LYFETYMES, your Free All-In-One Party Planning Website.
You can also add unlimited co-hosts to help celebrate the special day! Be sure to check out our beautifully curated boards here for inspiration
Rose Gold Bridal Shower Decor Ideas for Under $125
Gorgeous Decoration Kit
This gorgeous bridal party decorations and supplies kit will make your party stand out and includes everything you need for your party. It fills the room- it is a great kit complete with a bridal sash! Rose Gold balloons combined with gold letters add a perfect touch. Purchase here.
Photo Backdrop
Photo backdrops are a must-have for every party--especially bridal showers! These rose gold metallic tinsel foil fringe curtains are perfect for selfies and posing with your friends. Purchase this set-up here.
Rose Gold Table Runner
Continue the rose gold love with this beautiful table runner. This runner will create a gorgeous base for all of the amazing bridal shower eats and treats. Purchase here.
But First Mimosas Rose Gold Cocktail Backdrop
Will you have a special area for drinks at the bridal shower? Separate the champagne and mimosas with this gorgeous backdrop. It will help make things festive while your guests grab their cocktail or mocktail. We LOVE this decor to put over the busiest place in the party! Purchase Here.
Table Covers
Rose gold everywhere sounds divine for a bridal shower, but to use it more as an accent, but give your guest's eyes some visual white space, use these classy white table covers with rose gold polka dots accents. Plus, they are disposable which makes cleaning up after the party a breeze! Purchase 4-pack here.
CupCake Toppers
Cupcake Toppers elevate basic cupcakes for her special day. These gorgeous bridal shower cupcake toppers will take your cake or cupcakes to the next level. We love these wedding themed toppers, buy here.
Table Settings
To keep the rose gold theme going, coordinate with these pretty matching flatware and, cups, napkins, and plates. Purchase our favorites here.
Your rose gold bridal shower is just a few clicks away with these awesome products! You can use LYFETYMES to plan every last detail, in addition to the rose gold decor! Your bride-to-be will be amazed at how you pulled it all off. You've got this!
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Handmade Mother's Day Gift Ideas
We rounded up 10 amazing gifts from Amazon Handmade that will show your mom how much you love her this Mother's Day!
If you don't live near your mom, sending flowers is a nice gesture for Mother's Day, but you can do better than that! We've rounded up the best Mother's Day gifts from Amazon Handmade that you can send directly to her to make her feel special!
Best Mother's Day Gifts From Amazon Handmade
Personalized Initial Necklace
Make your Mother's Day gift personal with a handmade necklace to represent kids and/or grandkids. This Delicate Initial Disk Necklace from MignonandMignon on Amazon Handmade starts at only $15 and comes in various finishes.
Concrete Succulent Plant Pots
These modern concrete plant pots are perfect for succulents or flowers and go with any decor. Gift your mom with this modern look with a fresh take on flowers for Mother's Day. These pots are around $55 for all three with free shipping. Bonus: each pot is handmade in the USA!
These durable and timeless pots will keep her happy for years to come.
Hand Painted Silk Scarf
Give your mother a gorgeous, one of a kind, piece of art that she can wear every day! These hand painted silk scarves will keep your mom looking stylish and feeling loved.
Personalized Handmade Soy Candle
You're pretty safe buying a candle as a gift for Mother's Day. These soy candles are handmade (hand poured!) and you can personalize the label with your mom's favorite saying, favorite quote, or your own phrase to appreciate your mom.
You can also choose from 10+ different scents! And you'll feel good gifting her a soy candle that burns clean for 40+ hours!
Sweet Throw Pillow
These sweet pillow covers can be customized: different colors for the script over pure white or off-white fabric. This sweet message in beautiful calligraphy, "home is wherever mom is" will warm her heart every time she sees it in her home.
Stunning Handmade Pillbox
What mother doesn't carry pills in her purse? Elevate her handbag with a stunning pillbox like this handmade bee themed pillbox. These works of art are made-to-order, but there's still time to get one for your mother this year!
Handmade Spa Products
Treat your mother to some at-home spa products from Amazon Handmade to brighten her every day. Made by Molly creates 100% all-natural, chemical-free skincare products in California. This fresh cuticle oil is made with vitamin E and almost oil and scented with eucalyptus and lavender (she'll feel like she's been whisked away to the spa whenever she uses it!).
Funny Tea Towel
These funny tea towels from MoonlightMakers in the Amazon Handmade store would be perfect for any occasion, but we think it's perfect for Mother's Day. "I wet my plants" is just one of their hilarious play on words in their tea towel collection.
These tea towels are hand drawn and screen printed in Asheville, North Carolina.
Laser Cut Wood Journal
If your mother is anything like ours, she likes to journal. Or, at the very least, keep a notebook handy. These stunning laser cut wood journals will wow your mom this Mother's Day. Made by Cardtorial and fulfilled through Amazon Handmade, you can have this unique gift delivered straight to her door this Mother's Day. You can choose from a variety of designs, including a monogram for her first name, or this this gorgeous heart design in the photo above.
Custom Doormat
She'll love a custom door mat for her front door! Amazon Handmade offers plenty of options from creators who will custom make a design for your mom on Mother's Day! Three Arrows Collective uses 100% natural coconut husk fiber to create these custom door mats and they only take about 4-5 days to make your order before shipping it directly to your mother!
Amazon Handmade offers artisans and creators a wonderful platform to connect with customers looking to support small business owners and/or who are looking for unique Mother's Day gift ideas. We hope we've inspired you to send your mom something handmade this year!
Looking for more Mother's Day inspiration or help finding more gift ideas? Check out our FREE planning tool to help you with any occasion, including planning a special day for Mother's Day! Click on "start planning" above to get started!
Unique Mother's Day Celebration Ideas
Make Mother's Day extra special by planning a special celebration! How to celebrate Mother's Day with more than flowers: unique parties ideas and gifts to make her feel special!
Mother's day is coming up fast and we've rounded up unique gifts and ideas for how to celebrate the mom in your life. Go beyond a flower delivery this year!
Mother's Day Celebration Ideas
Progressive Brunch Party
A lovely brunch out to celebrate your mom is a traditional way to celebrate--but if you'd prefer a more personal touch (or if you missed your chance to snag a great reservation!), plan a Mother's Day progressive brunch.
This works especially well for families with a few grown kids who live nearby so you can build in a few stops in the celebration.
Start off with mimosas or smoothies, fruit and cheese. Next up: the main course: french toast, pancakes, pastries, eggs, whatever she wants! And then finish up with more drinks, gifts, and some nice chocolate. Play simple games at each stop (How well do you know your mom?game, What's in Moms Purse? etc.)
You can also turn brunch into a "progressive dinner party," for a grown-up twist on traditional Mother's Day celebrations.
Take Mom Out to her Favorite Activity
Nothing makes mother's happier than spending time with their children--especially if it's sharing a moment together in one of her favorite places! Does she love art galleries? Or the local botanical gardens? Or a the local history museum she's been telling you about for months? Wine tasting? Tailor the idea to fit the special mom you're celebrating.
Snag some tickets and share some time with your mom. Life is busy these days and time is our most precious commodity. Share some of your time with your mom (or whichever mom you're celebrating!) and you'll make her year!
Acts of Service
Offer to plant your mom a tree or some fresh flowers and make the celebration live on past mother's day. Or, paint the bathroom she's been talking about for years. Anything that will make her life easier would go a long way in showing your mom how much you appreciate her!
Mother's Day Tea Party
Keep things light and simple with a fancy tea party. Break out the fine china she never uses and make her day! Make it a multigenerational all girl tea party, or invite the whole family. Create a 'formal' dress code to really make mom proud.
Go beyond tea and cookies and make some simple sandwiches, pastries, and a party punch.
(Making cute sandwiches isn't your thing? You can plan every detail of her mother's day party using our free tool! Find the local bakery who'll help with the menu, and more!)
Make a Video
This idea works especially well if you don't live close to your mother to celebrate in person! Gather up your favorite images from when you were kids to more modern shots and create a video set to music!
Add in video clips of you and your siblings sharing their favorite mom moments and you'll really make her feel special. (Cue the tears!!)
Breakfast in Bed
This is a popular one, especially if young kids are planning the Mother's Day celebration! It's something they can plan and do for their mother and who doesn't love breakfast in bed?
Kids will be so proud that they were able to treat their mom on her special day--just make sure cleaning up the kitchen is also part of the gift ;)
Make a Donation
Much like the 'act of service' idea above, you could make her Mother's Day special by making a contribution to her favorite charity or organization. Any amount will do!
Spa Day
Moms (especially moms with young children) rarely take time to pamper themselves. Instead of planning a big Mother's Day celebration, send her away to the Spa or a day of shopping while you handle the kids, meals, etc. This one is worth every penny as she'll return refreshed and rejuvenated and most importantly: appreciated.
Schedule a Photo Shoot
This idea will tickle every mother you are celebrating! Hire a photographer who is willing to take multi-generational group shots, as well as individual family shots. The memories and photos will warm her heart for years to come. It's the gift that keeps on giving.
Celebrating the mother's in your life this May can be a great way to really show her how much you love and appreciate her all year long, not just on Mother's Day. Use some of these unique Mother's Day Celebration ideas and really make her proud!
Planning isn't your thing? LYFETYMES has you covered! Use our FREE party planning tool here or by clicking, "start planning" above! Get inspired, plan and order food, create and send invitations, and more! We've got you covered this Mother's Day.
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9 Fun Easter Party Ideas!
Looking for easy and unique Easter party ideas? We've rounded up nine tips to make your Easter party fun without breaking the bank! Keep the kids busy this Easter while you celebrate with the grownups.
Looking for some fun and easy Easter party ideas? We've rounded up 9 unique easter party tips that will get your creative wheels turning! From DIY decorations to fun Easter activities, these are the best ways to celebrate Easter.
Fun and Unique Easter Party Ideas
Bunny Ear Party Hats
This activity will help keep the kids busy because they will have plenty of extra energy thanks to the Easter Bunny that day. Making them from scratch with construction paper and tape, kids can create and decorate while the grown-ups enjoy a delicious meal or dessert. Kiddos will love wearing their handmade cute party hats, or you can purchase plush bunny ears--kids AND adults will get in on the fun! Here's a cool pair here.
Easter Centerpieces
Wow your guests with DIY low-cost centerpieces that even the Easter bunny is sure to love. Use carrots, Peeps, chocolate eggs or even the cheap plastic eggs to decorate. One idea we love is to use artificial grass strips and then sprinkle the eggs throughout.
Or, just fill a glass bowl with Easter candy for a super simple centerpiece.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating
What's an Easter party without awesome desserts? It's such a great activity for all ages! Much like many families bake and decorate cookies during the Christmas holidays, Easter egg cookies are just as fun! It keeps the little ones busy and also serves as a great parting gift. Easily whip up adorable egg-shaped cookies with this cookie cutter set.
Easter Egg Basket Decorating
This is a great DIY project to keep kids busy while creating something unique that they can use! Baskets don’t need to be fancy or heavy duty (especially since most eggs are plastic with lightweight coins or candy inside).
You can use white paper bags and set up all the trimmings to decorate. Once again corral the kids and keep them busy, And it's an adorable keepsake for parents of an art craft created by their kids!
Easter Egg Golden Ticket Game
Here's an Easter activity that's fun for both kids and adults! Fill one of the plastic eggs with a golden ticket and the child who finds it wins a prize. Have a special prize for kids (candy would be a popular choice!) or a nice bottle of wine for the adults to win.
Whoever finds the golden ticket wins the prize!
Easter Egg Relay Race
We love this idea to reduce the frustration (and panic!) of not finding eggs in a big group of egg hunters! Instead of every man for himself, why not split the kids into teams (evenly matched of course) and have a member from each team search for an egg. Once they've found an egg, they come back and tag the next teammate — just like a traditional relay race!
The kids still have the fun of an Easter egg hunt, but less pressure!
Toddler's First Easter Egg Hunt
I think we can all agree that a toddler's first Easter egg hunt is probably more for the parents than the kids! Because they're kind of clueless as to what they're supposed to do, parents usually end up leading the child to find the egg.
Here's a solution: if you have a younger kids, tie a balloon to the eggs so they little ones can have fun “hunting” and easily identify their target. They'll probably still think they're "balloon hunting", but they'll have a blast, and parents can get their Easter photo opps ;)
Easter Egg Decorating
What would Easter be without some Easter egg decorating? Buy a kit to dye eggs, or (for a less messy option) let the kids hand decorate them with markers, stickers, and more! This inexpensive and festive activity will build memories for years!
Easter Themed Coloring Pages and Word Searches
A quiet way to corral the kids while you entertain is with Easter themed coloring pages and word searches. You can make a custom word search here! And there are plenty of free printable coloring page sites that you can find with a simple google search. Here's one for Easter themed coloring pages.
Are you inspired to start planning your Easter party? These 9 fun and unique Easter party ideas are easy and won't break the bank--bonus: they'll keep the kids occupied and having fun!
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LYFETYMES is your #1 party planning website and is the NEW WAY to plan a party! Our founder shares why she came up with LYFETYMES today on the blog.
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I volunteered to plan my close friend’s baby shower; I figured I'd crush it. I’ve been the right-hand gal supporting huge corporate organizations in many roles for years. If I could do that, how hard could it be?
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I went through the same thing planning my niece's graduation party (and let me promise you one thing, you do not want to screw up a teenage girl’s party). I was running around like a crazy person, trying to divide and conquer with co-hosts, worried sick it wouldn’t be the guest of honor’s vision, or I would forget something important.
I was so stressed over it and a full-time job working mom with little time.
I love to celebrate life’s milestones or just throw a party on the weekend, just because. My fondest memories are from these moments, and I hope there are many more.
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