Baby Shower Favors: Marshmallow Pops

Once in a while, I come across a treat that seems made for a certain event. This is exactly what happened when I saw these darling, dipped marshmallow pops—to me, they just scream baby shower! Not only are these little bites of goodness very delicious, they are extremely simple to make, can easily be decorated… Continue reading Baby Shower Favors: Marshmallow Pops

Easy DIY Baby Shower Favors: Washcloth Cupcakes and Fun Bath Salts

This Hostess Hero created delightful DIY party favors, washcloth cupcakes and brilliant bath salts, to make her baby shower one-of-a-kind. The pair gave each guest a little extra pampering and made the favor table a huge hit. Washcloth cupcakes are a fun way to treat your guests to an indulgently soft washcloth, wrapped up and… Continue reading Easy DIY Baby Shower Favors: Washcloth Cupcakes and Fun Bath Salts

The Birthday Interview: Free Birthday Printable

Birthday traditions are remembered long after the kids head off the college and are even passed down from generation to generation. They don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, as sometimes the simplest is the one most remembered. My family celebrates birthdays in the morning…with cake…giant pieces of white cake with buttercream frosting. We hover… Continue reading The Birthday Interview: Free Birthday Printable

Easy Do-It-Yourself Party Decorations: Personalized Straw Toppers

A fun decorating trend, straw toppers are popping up at all different types of events. Now your celebration can boast the latest and greatest with easy DIY straw toppers that perfectly coordinate with all of Big Dot’s original themes – And they’re personalized! Die-cut tags will arrive with your message already printed on them and… Continue reading Easy Do-It-Yourself Party Decorations: Personalized Straw Toppers

Creative Uses for Personalized Cupcake Decorations – And a Delicious Cupcake Recipe

Personalized cupcake decorations aren’t just for baby showers or birthday parties. Creative Hostess Heroes have recognized their numerous uses outside typical party planning and given our Expert Experts a variety of clever ways to use these adorable personalized cupcake toppers. Funfari™ – Fun Safari Jungle cupcake picks proudly displayed the “C is for Cookie Cuppy Cake”… Continue reading Creative Uses for Personalized Cupcake Decorations – And a Delicious Cupcake Recipe

Celebrate the Bride-to-Be With Personalized Bachelorette Party Favors

A girl’s night out in honor of the blushing bride quickly turns into an event to remember with this easy, do-it-yourself bachelorette party favor idea. A mesh bag full of chocolaty treasures, tied off with a pretty ribbon and personalized die-cut tag, tucked into each champagne flute gives each one an extra sweet treat. Add… Continue reading Celebrate the Bride-to-Be With Personalized Bachelorette Party Favors

Bridal Shower Tip: DIY Party Picks

The next time you place an order with Big Dot of Happiness, be sure to add a few sheets of these fantastic round sticker labels to your order. These little beauties are available to match any of Big Dot’s dozens of themes, and they are completely customizable as you can add two lines of personalized… Continue reading Bridal Shower Tip: DIY Party Picks

Birthday Party Fare: Snack Mix Buffet!

There are few things kids like better than scooping  and pouring. Except maybe eating. You can combine all three of these favorites at your child’s next birthday party by putting out a snack mix buffet and letting the kiddos scoop and mix to their hearts’ content. Lay out a beautiful display of the birthday boy/girl’s… Continue reading Birthday Party Fare: Snack Mix Buffet!

Baby Shower Fare: Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

A few weeks ago I was a lucky guest at a most beautifully executed baby shower. Our hostess had covered all the shower essentials: yummy food, good company and wonderful entertainment…plus she had decorated her home beautifully for the occasion. One highlight of this impressive shower was a large platter of cupcakes – decorated to… Continue reading Baby Shower Fare: Marshmallow Flower Cupcakes

Do-It-Yourself Favors Make a Bridal Shower Unique

Bridal showers are all about the Bride-To-Be and her special day so they should reflect her unique style wherever possible. Do-It-Yourself bridal shower favors are a perfect way to treat each guest to something the bride loves. Whether it is a fun bag full of decadent treats the bride can never pass up or a… Continue reading Do-It-Yourself Favors Make a Bridal Shower Unique