The Design Experts at BigDotofHappiness.com get to see all sorts of creative baby shower invitation wording ideas and phrases every day – it’s so much fun! One trend we have noticed recently involves the wrapping of baby shower gifts – or rather, the lack thereof. It seems that some Hostess Heroes, in an effort to… Continue reading Baby Shower Gift Idea: Display Unwrapped Gifts for the Mommy-To-Be!
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Have “S’More” Fun With These Delicious S’more Bites!
What an easy – and adorable – party food idea: Chocolate s’more bites! Just like a classic s’more, these bite-size treats are made using graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows, but are baked in the oven instead of over the fire, so they can be enjoyed any time of the year! Their kid-friendly ingredients (and size)… Continue reading Have “S’More” Fun With These Delicious S’more Bites!
Kid-Friendly Grandparent’s Day Gift Idea: Homemade Clay Ornaments!
National Grandparent’s Day is tomorrow (Sunday, September 9), so that means you still have about 24 hours to make Grandma or Grandpa a personal gift in honor of their namesake holiday – and these homemade clay ornaments are a fun, kid-friendly activity that the grandkids can help create from start to finish (and one you… Continue reading Kid-Friendly Grandparent’s Day Gift Idea: Homemade Clay Ornaments!
Dress Up Party Favors with Personalized Favor Boxes!
If you’re looking for an easy way to dress up party favors, BigDotofHappiness.com’s party-planning experts love recommending the use of their own unique personalized favor boxes! Their bright colors and custom messages ensure that any party favor, from a scoop of colorful candy to a frame engraved with the guest’s name, is presented with a stylish and personal… Continue reading Dress Up Party Favors with Personalized Favor Boxes!
A Sweetly Scary Halloween Party Food Idea
Add a sweetly scary touch to your Halloween party treats by displaying candy, chocolates and other party food in plastic party cups decorated with BigDotofHapiness.com‘s unique Little Pumpkin cupcake wrappers! Available in a variety of fall party themes, Big Dot of Happiness’ cupcake wrappers fit perfectly around standard party cups, which can be found… Continue reading A Sweetly Scary Halloween Party Food Idea
Make Your Own DIY Banner Using Themed Tableware!
In honor of Labor Day, we’ve found an incredibly low-labor do-it-yourself project that can be used at any type of celebration: DIY banners made from themed tableware! Simply punch holes in the top of pretty paper plates, decorate each plate with the letters of your banner phrase, then string everything together and hang above a… Continue reading Make Your Own DIY Banner Using Themed Tableware!
5 Things to Do 1 Day Before a Party, Plus a Printable Event Planning Checklist!
Only one more day and all of the preparation, shopping and planning will pay off with a few hours of fun, friends and food! In the final post from our party-planning checklist series, we detail 5 things to do 1 day before the party – and include our free, printable event planning checklist! With only 24… Continue reading 5 Things to Do 1 Day Before a Party, Plus a Printable Event Planning Checklist!
5 Fun End-of-Summer Activities for Kids
With school just around the corner, it’s important to make the most of these last few vacation days! If you’re looking for a special way to commemorate the end of summer, or simply need a new way to entertain your children before school begins, try one of the suggestions on the following list. These 5 end-of-summer… Continue reading 5 Fun End-of-Summer Activities for Kids
Add a “Hoot” of Fun to Your Fall Party with These Adorable Owl Cupcakes!
This adorable owl cupcake recipe is so cute and easy that I know you’ll take one look at the photo and think “why didn’t I think of that?” Well, now you can serve these easy-to-make owl cupcakes at your next fall party and sit back while each guest admires your cleverness. All you need is some… Continue reading Add a “Hoot” of Fun to Your Fall Party with These Adorable Owl Cupcakes!
Bite Off Some Fun with these Adorable Shark Cupcakes!
Treat your guests to a “bite” of fun by making these adorable shark cupcakes for your next Under the Sea Critters birthday party! Made by decorating cupcakes with blue and red frosting, mini marshmallows and gummy fish, these cupcakes are a unique addition to an ocean-themed party. Can’t you just picture the looks on young guests’… Continue reading Bite Off Some Fun with these Adorable Shark Cupcakes!