BBQ Gender Reveal

My daughter, Emily, and her husband, Jared, recently announced they are having a baby. After my incredible, over the moon excitement, my next thought was the theme of the gender reveal and baby shower. I guess once a party planner, always a party planner! First thing is first, of course, so we began with the […]

Fourth of July at the Den

As we approach Fourth of July, we thought we’d revisit last year’s party to give you some decorating ideas!  Check out the recipes on Taste the Fairytale. Our guest table decorations were very simple. We used red and blue bandanas as table runners, spray painted tin cans to look like a flag, filled them with flowers […]

Two Peas in a Pod – Recipes for a Twin Baby Shower

If you haven’t checked out the fun pictures from this shower, take a look at Experience the Fairytale. Dawn put on an awesome shower for her daughter, Nicole, who was pregnant with twins! She designed the recipes around children’s storybooks. What a great idea… DEVILED STRAWBERRIES (“Strawberry Shortcake”) 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese 1/2 […]

Two Peas in a Pod – A Baby Shower for Twins!

Dawn recently threw an amazing baby shower for her daughter, Nicole, who was pregnant with twins. She has since given birth to a handsome baby boy, Elijah, and a beautiful baby girl, Eliana. I asked Dawn to share the details of the shower. Read below and enjoy! Our son, Randy Jr, has given us two […]

Gender Reveal Party

My daughter, Laura, is pregnant with her first child – and my first grandchild! Because the latest baby trend seems to be gender reveal parties, we thought we’d join in the fun. Last month, my other daughter, Emily, Dawn and I put together a fun party for the gender announcement. As our guests arrived, they […]

Independence Day!!

We want to share some of our favorite Fourth of July pins.  We hope this gives you some great ideas for your own celebrations. We are planning a big party for the fourth and will be sure to post pictures! FOURTH OF JULY!! We love these ideas for centerpieces.  Fire crackers, painted Ball jars and […]