Events

Are you looking for ideas and tips for throwing your best parties, or planning a special occasion? It’s easier than you think to create a memorable event.

Here are some of our best tips on event planning and entertaining:

  • You can throw great outdoor parties in your backyard even when the weather is a challenge. With just a little preparation, you can create a fun and memorable event, whether it’s a formal gathering for dozens or just a get-together with a few friends.
  • These Super Bowl Snack are perfect for Super Bowl Sunday. But honestly it’s a great list of really satisfying finger foods for any party.
  • These Chicken Wing Recipes will take you way beyond the usual buffalo wings. Great for parties, snacks and light meals!
  • Try some DIY Wedding Favors if you’re trying to plan an affordable wedding. These make-them-yourself wedding favors will save you money without skimping on the memories.
  • DIY party favors are another great way to save money. Great for kids’ parties, but also for adult parties marking a special occasion like an anniversary.
  • How to Make Gift Tags for Any Occasion: you can handwrite or computer print your own gift tags. They add a special touch that show you put some thought into it.
  • 40+ Christmas Crafts, Recipes and Tips: lots of ideas for making your holiday season special.
  • 40+ Halloween crafts, recipes and tips: if you’re planning a Halloween party, we’ve got crafts and recipes to make it special. Plus event planning tips.
  • 26 Fourth of July Recipes: need some ideas for what to make on July 4? We’ve got everything from entrees to desserts.
  • How to Dye Eggs with Onion Skins: no need to wait for Easter. Kids love seeing how you can dye eggs with onion skins and other natural vegetable colors.
  • 28 Easter crafts for kids: lots of crafts suitable for kids with minimal or no adult supervision. These spring themed crafts are perfect for Easter or any springtime fun!
  • 21 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts: shamrocks and leprechauns! Kids can make these fun decorations and holiday crafts with just a little help from you.

How to Dye Eggs with Onion Skins

How to Dye Eggs with Onion Skins

You’ll find out how easy and fun it is when you learn to dye eggs with onion skins. Since the dyeing takes place at the same time and in the same pot as the boiling, it’s a great alternative to messy and time-consuming food color dyes. 

28 Easter crafts for kids

Felted Easter eggs on grass

Easter’s right around the corner. For those of you who celebrate it, I put together a link roundup of Easter crafts for kids. Most of the projects are easy enough for kids to do with little or no supervision. Happy Easter!

21 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

St. Patrick's Day crafts on table

I’ve put together a fun list of holiday-themed St. Patrick’s Day crafts for you to enjoy. They’re all easy, and most are simple and safe enough for kids to help with.

Last minute Christmas shopping tips

Wrapped gifts sitting under Christmas tree

Somehow, despite your best efforts, the holiday season beat you again. It’s the eleventh hour, and and you’ve got people you haven’t yet bought gifts.

Thanksgiving recipes and tips

Thanksgiving dinner on table

You may already be planning your Thanksgiving, and if you’re hosting the get-together for a big family, the pressure’s on! But here’s a monster list of helpful links to Thanksgiving recipes and tips.