6 Tips for Bargaining with Vendors

Easily get the the best deal on flowers, venues, music and more with these 6 tips: Set a budget. Vendors are better equipped to help you out when they know what you can spend. Pick your party theme, then buy all of your decorations in one place. BigDotOfHappiness.com offers themed party packs and free personalization… Continue reading 6 Tips for Bargaining with Vendors

DIY Birthday Party Treat Cups

If you can believe it, Big Dot of Happiness has just added a completely new section to their already impressive Web site: delicious candies in beautiful colors to match their most popular themes! Of course, Big Dot has thought of everything, and you can order your candy arranged in bouquets (which make gorgeous centerpieces for… Continue reading DIY Birthday Party Treat Cups

Baby Shower Invitation Ideas

Baby showers celebrate the new parents and their little bundle of joy, usually with an event centered on a fun theme. A baby shower traditionally includes friends and family, fun food and exciting baby shower games, but ultimately it is to support the expectant mother and father with an abundance of good wishes and helpful… Continue reading Baby Shower Invitation Ideas

Bridal Shower Tips and Tricks: Free Bridal Shower Checklist

Download and print your own Bridal Shower Checklist. 3 Months Prior to the Bridal Shower: Talk to the bride. What type of shower does she want? Chose a Bridal Shower Theme Discuss a menu – Does she want cocktails served at the shower? Chose a location Set the date! If it is to take place… Continue reading Bridal Shower Tips and Tricks: Free Bridal Shower Checklist

Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Remember to GIGGLE

Remember to GIGGLE and you will be a baby shower Hostess Hero. G = Guest List: Be sure to invite all of Mommy-To-Be’s friends, co-workers and family. Have Mommy-To-Be provide you with a list of names so no one is missed. I = Invitations: Send baby shower invitations at least one month in advance. Choose… Continue reading Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Remember to GIGGLE

Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Free Baby Shower Planning Checklist

Download your free Free Baby Shower Planning Checklist. 1-2 Months Prior to the Baby Shower Talk to Mommy-To-Be and decide on the date for the baby shower Choose a location for the shower, and call for a reservation if necessary Pick a baby shower theme and order baby shower invitations Decide who will be invited… Continue reading Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Free Baby Shower Planning Checklist

Party Planning Tips and Tricks: How to Budget for an Event

As with any type of special occasion, it is always a good idea for the host to put together a budget. By setting a spending limit before the planning starts, Hostess Heroes will ensure they get the party supplies they need without unnecessary spending. A celebration is about being together with the people that mean… Continue reading Party Planning Tips and Tricks: How to Budget for an Event

Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Baby Shower Etiquette

Baby shower etiquette is centered around the Mommy-To-Be and her wishes for the celebration, but there are still certain guidelines most people will expect to be followed. Who Hosts the Baby Shower? Traditionally, someone completely outside the family of the Mommy-To-Be hosted the baby shower. However, modern trends show it is acceptable for a mother… Continue reading Baby Shower Tips and Tricks: Baby Shower Etiquette