Unless you’ve been living in a cave, then you know that the movie Breaking Dawn just came out in theaters. This final installment of the Twilight series (at least the book - the movie comes in two parts) features all the main characters with a very significant new one. At the center of it all is, of course, vampires and shape shifters, and that’s where things always get interesting. So if you are having a ...

It’s hard to believe but it’s time to get ready for Thanksgiving! It sneaks up on us every year but our mouths water in anticipation. This is such a traditional meal and is actually pretty easy to do if you plan it out. If you happen to be hosting a Thanksgiving party this year or if you just want to bring a dish that will knock their socks off, then try ...

What theme is more adorable for your little girl than a ladybug theme party? This can also make for a perfect theme for a bridal shower or baby shower as well if this happens to be a love of hers. Though they are bugs, they happen to be dainty and cute, (not to mention quite fashionable) therefore making them a nice little theme for a ...

I just made an Elmo cake for my daughter's 2nd birthday party. I used a Wilton cake pan, chocolate chips, and a biscuit. Here's a tutorial on step by step how I easily made it.

It's your child's birthday, and you want to send some treats to share to daycare.  You need to stay away from nuts--one of the most common food allergies.  But, there are some other issues to be aware of, too.  Food that's easy to eat.  Being aware of choking hazards, and staying away from too much sugar.  (Some daycares and schools have no-sugar policies.) You always want to check with the daycare, itself, for their specific rules.  ...

Some of our favorite foods are difficult to translate into party-sized portions.  Have you ever tried to eat macaroni and cheese while standing up?  How about a full-sized hamburger?  It isn't easy.  If you want to serve some of your favorites at your theme party, but want to cut down on the mess, here are some ideas for how to do it. Mini-Mess Here are some ways to make smaller versions of some of your favorite ...

What better to serve as the theme for your next get together than Alice in Wonderland! You can center the party around a tea party and serve up the wildest desserts for all of the guests. One of the things a tea party is known for is of course the desserts, and therefore you need to be sure that you have the very best to serve up. Playing Card Cookies These are simple to make and ...

Your party food can do double duty as sustenance for your guests and as part of the party theme.  Here are some food ideas for a Surf's Up party, or any bbq, summer or luau-themed party.  These treats will keep your groms and wahines well-fed to enjoy their surfing activities! Grom Guacamole This is an easy guacamole recipe that will keep even the hungriest surfers satisfied. Ingredients: 3 Avocados, mashed Juice from 1 lime One ripe, but firm tomato cubed 1/2 ...

Yo Gabba Gabba! is a super-hot right now, not only among toddlers but even college kids - it even won a daytime Emmy. The funky and retro music, minimalist style and famous guest stars (Snoop Dog made an appearance in their live show) has made it a hit and hip phenomenon. So, like any good parent, you're almost certainly brainstorming ways that you can put your creative talents to use and make your child's ...

Spice up your parties with these hot pepper recipes! From gumbo to chili to fresh, home-made salsa, there's a party recipe for anyone serving something hot for any type of celebration. First, learn the differences in heat between all of the different pepper varieties. A Scoville unit is used to measure the hotness of a pepper. As a comparison, original Tabasco sauce is around 2500 units. Types of Hot Peppers Mild Peppers - 100 - 2500 units Pimento - ...