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More anniversary fun (and a few unique gift ideas)

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Last week, I shared the tablescape we created for my parents’ anniversary party. It was full of photo memories and was such a special way to celebrate 35 years of marriage. Now, I’m back to share a few other ideas to decorate at an anniversary party. (Although I think these ideas would also be great for […]

A customized anniversary tablescape (and how to make a vase out of anything)

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It was my parents’ 35th Anniversary last weekend and my brother and I wanted to do something special to celebrate. (Spoiler: We went a little over-the-top. But you only celebrate 12,775 days of marriage once.) After talking with my mom and dad, we settled on a dinner at our house with just the family. (Not something […]

How to make a batch of mojitos for a crowd

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If you are like me, you have mint on your windowsill for one reason and one reason only. Say it with me … MOJITOS. I love myself a mojito, and they are pretty simple to make and enjoy. But since moving into the new house, we’ve been entertaining more than usual. (YAY!) With entertaining comes the […]

A space party for little astronauts (Henry’s 4th birthday)

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I am physically incapable of going low-key when planning a party. You know it. I know it. So when Henry started talking about an astronaut party in mid-February, I couldn’t NOT start planning and pinning and dreaming about a fun space-theme party. And I guess my version of low key isn’t actually low key. But it […]

Constellation party details with Sharpie

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Henry’s party was on Saturday and this year it was all things space. I will be sharing more details from the party later this week, but one of my favorite details was creating simple constellations into the party decor – especially this fun and easy constellation table cloth for the food table. This was so […]

Planning an astronaut space party

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Birthday party time has come again. Henry told me in February that he wanted an astronaut party. I have no idea where he gets his party theme enthusiasm. (Sarcasm.) It started with the astronaut costume. The costume was very likely the reason Henry wanted a space party. Who can argue? He and I staged a little […]