Celebrate Royal Baby Announcements with Princess-Themed Party Supplies!

With BigDotofHappiness.com’s newly expanded collection of DIY decorations, tableware and other party supplies, party planners can celebrate royal announcements with ease… and lots of well-coordinated flair! “Party planners are constantly looking for trendy, one-of-a-kind ways to make baby showers fun and memorable,” says Sherri Yukel, founder and president of all Big Dot Shops. “A princess… Continue reading Celebrate Royal Baby Announcements with Princess-Themed Party Supplies!

Holiday Party Favor Idea: DIY Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub

Few things represent the holiday season better than the warm smell of gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses and… gingerbread sugar scrub? An easy holiday party favor idea, DIY gingerbread cookie sugar scrub is good for your skin, smells delicious and calorie-free! I package my gingerbread sugar scrub in glass candy jars, then added colorful ribbon and a… Continue reading Holiday Party Favor Idea: DIY Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub

Announce Early Arrivals with Unique “Sip and See” Baby Shower Invitation Ideas!

Announce early arrivals with our unique “sip and see” baby shower invitation wording phrases! We here at BigDotofHappiness.com love when our customers take the time to send in party ideas and theme requests… and once in a while, we’re called upon to help solve a dilemma! The following request came in just last week from… Continue reading Announce Early Arrivals with Unique “Sip and See” Baby Shower Invitation Ideas!

Hoilday Party Tip: Coordinate Food Stands with Decorative Signs!

Coordinate holiday party food stands with decorative signs! Although individual food labels are easy to make, creating enough for a large holiday party can be pretty time-consuming. Save time (and sanity) by displaying sweets and other holiday foods on tiered stands that are topped with coordinating signs! Here we displayed plastic party cups filled with individual servings… Continue reading Hoilday Party Tip: Coordinate Food Stands with Decorative Signs!

Honor the Mom- and Dad-To-Be With Unique Gifts Just for Them!

With all the attention that is paid to baby shower invitations, decorations and favors (and rightly so!), it’s easy to forget about a special gift for the mom- and dad-to-be. Fortunately, the party-planning experts at BigDotofHappiness.com have created a selection of unique baby shower gift ideas that are meant specifically for the soon-to-be parents AND soon-to-be… Continue reading Honor the Mom- and Dad-To-Be With Unique Gifts Just for Them!

Printable Tips for Holiday Party Planning!

With only 27 days until Christmas – yes, 27 – holiday party planning is in full swing! Although some of you may be seasoned hostesses who are so used to planning parties that organizing the details comes as naturally as breathing, many may not be quite so comfortable preparing not only a holiday party for friends,… Continue reading Printable Tips for Holiday Party Planning!

3 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas Picked by Big Dot Staffers

With the coming of the holiday season, many of you have probably started thinking about unique holiday gift ideas… some of you may already be done with your Christmas shopping! For those of you who still need a few fun gift suggestions (or who haven’t even begun shopping yet), the following list of 3 unique holiday… Continue reading 3 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas Picked by Big Dot Staffers

5 Reasons Why Personalized Candy Bars are the Perfect Party Favor!

Totally adorable, customized for free, perfect for last-minute party planners… there are probably more than 5 reasons why personalized candy bars are the perfect party favor, but I’m going to limit this list to avoid a never-ending blog post. If you’re contemplating these awesome party favors but aren’t quite convinced yet, check out the following… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Personalized Candy Bars are the Perfect Party Favor!

Baby Shower Planning Tip: Match the Party Theme to the Mommy-To-Be’s Personality!

When customers ask BigDotofHappiness.com’s party-planning experts how to start planning a baby shower (which happens all the time), the answer is always the same: Choose a baby shower theme, then go from there to select coordinating invitations, decorations and so on. But how do you choose the right baby shower theme? Match the party theme… Continue reading Baby Shower Planning Tip: Match the Party Theme to the Mommy-To-Be’s Personality!

Fall Party Recipe Idea: Classic Carrot Cake… With a Twist!

A classic dessert any time of the year, carrot cake is a particularly popular recipe for fall parties… and as one Big Dotter demonstrates here, it can be easily dressed up to match fall party décor! Big Dot of Happiness Design Expert Dorthea submitted this eye-catching fall dessert in a recent bake-off, and as you can… Continue reading Fall Party Recipe Idea: Classic Carrot Cake… With a Twist!