Ideas and Tips

16 Easy Summer Party Ideas

Gather inspiration for a casual outdoor gathering from one of our easy summer party ideas. From dinner on the deck to a festive taco buffet, your options are endless for a no-fuss summer party.

27 Actually Good Ideas

Inexpensive Ideas for Holiday Party Food

Don’t let sky-high food-and-drink bills crash your party. These affordable strategies let you scrimp without looking like Scrooge.

Frisky & Fun Fall Decorating Ideas

All the fall decorating ideas you need in under 2 minutes.

Appetizer Ideas for a Finger Food Dinner Party

For a fun change of pace, ditch the traditional sit-down dinner in favor of an appetizer dinner party. Serving tasty finger foods can be inexpensive, low-stress, and a great conversation starter. The trick is to find delicious appetizer recipes that mimic a traditional dinner menu. We've got plenty of easy appetizer ideas, plus tips to help you throw a fresh, fun party from start to finish.

Simple Decor Ideas to Get the Party Going

The new book ‘Decorate for a Party’ shows how to welcome guests in style, whether for drinks, dinner or special occasions

18 Trunk-or-Treat Car Decorating Ideas

We have a Trunk-or-Treat every year with the members of our church congregation. I don’t know if you’re familiar with a Trunk-or-Treat…..but it’s a simple and safe way to allow trick-or-treating, in a controlled area. Generally those participating will park their cars in a parking lot and will open their trunks to trick-or-treaters and will...Read More »

Shy About Entertaining? Try This Easy "Gateway" Gathering Idea

Confession: I work for a fabulous design publication, love my home, enjoy riveting conversations and have attractive, interesting friends—but I have been avoiding inviting people over to my home for as long as I can remember

12 Last-Minute Ideas to Help Holiday-Party Procrastinators

Event planners and caterers offer tips and ideas including food walls, ornament decor, and gift exchanges. With holidays such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all less than two weeks away, planners who haven't hosted their office or home holiday parties yet might find themselves scrambling to put together a festive event.

Fun Themed Sleepover Party Ideas

Make your child’s next sleep over party a sleepover they, and their friends, will never forget!

Easy Party Treat Cup Ideas & Giveaway

It's so easy to turn yummy bakery treats from your local grocers into fun party treats.

5 Totally Free Date Night Ideas That You'll Both Actually Love

20 Fun Family Game Night Ideas

Do you ever find yourself running out of ideas for fun family activities? iMOM shares a list of 20 family fun night ideas.

10 Gift Ideas for Baking Lovers Under $15

Do you have to get a gift for someone that loves to bake but you just aren’t sure what to snag? These 10 Gift Ideas for Baking Lovers are sure to be appreciated. Plus they are under $15 so that means you could snag a couple and make a gift basket without breaking the bank!...Read More

Fun and Frugal Birthday Cake Ideas

You can make a fun birthday cake your child will love without losing your mind or breaking the bank! Check out these fun and frugal birthday cake ideas.

10 Randomly Nice Things You Can Do for Your Friends

Ideas for doing nice things for a friend, like taking them out for coffee or lunch, writing a note, or buying their favorite movie for them.

Eco-Friendly Wedding Invitations & Other “Green” Tips

This post was published in cooperation with Paperless Post. Looking for wedding ideas that aren’t only earth-friendly but wallet friendly too? INVITATIONS AND OTHER PAPER PRODUCTS • Like the idea of menu cards? Do only 2 or 3 per table instead of one for each person (your guests won’t miss having their own). • Reduce … Continue reading Eco-Friendly Wedding Invitations & Other “Green” Tips