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!

Party Planning Checklist Continued: 1 Week Before the Party

Whoo hoo! You’ve spent the last 8 weeks planning all of the details for your upcoming birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower or baptism celebration, and now there’s only 1 week left before the big day! At this point in the party-planning process, finalizing all of the major details is vital. Start by confirming the… Continue reading Party Planning Checklist Continued: 1 Week Before the Party

Party Planning Checklist Continued: 2-3 Weeks Before the Party

Now that we’ve discussed what to do 8 weeks before a party and what to do 4-6 weeks before the party, let’s chat briefly about the main “to-do’s” that crop up 2-3 weeks before a party! Now is the time to start thinking about details – and let your creativity shine! Food, decorations, favors and… Continue reading Party Planning Checklist Continued: 2-3 Weeks Before the Party

Party Planning Checklist Series Continued: 4-6 Weeks Before the Party

BigDotofHappiness.com is dedicated to helping all of their customers, from seasoned hostesses to first-time party planners, look like Hostess Heroes at their next event (and enjoy themselves in the process)! Last Saturday we debuted our party planning checklist series in a post that contained five things to do eight weeks before the big day. Today,… Continue reading Party Planning Checklist Series Continued: 4-6 Weeks Before the Party

Stay Organized with Our Printable Party Planning Checklist!

BigDotofHappiness.com is all about helping you look like a Hostess Hero at your next event, whether it’s the first time you have ever hosted a baby shower or the twentieth birthday party you’ve planned in five years. To help you stay organized (and sane!) as you plan the next special occasion, Big Dot of Happiness’ party-planning experts have created… Continue reading Stay Organized with Our Printable Party Planning Checklist!

Easy Fourth of July Recipe Idea: Red, White & Blue Kabobs

This easy Fourth of July recipe idea is for all of the party planners out there who need a simple yet creative recipe for their 4th of July party. Made of angel food cake, strawberries and blueberries, these red, white and blue kabobs are a tasty, patriotic addition to your Independence Day party table! Simply… Continue reading Easy Fourth of July Recipe Idea: Red, White & Blue Kabobs

Free Printable: DIY Fourth of July Decorations

Your guest list has been confirmed, your menu has been finalized, and you’ve found the best place in town to watch the fireworks… but your party space is somehow lacking that final touch of patriotic flair. Fortunately, BigDotofHappiness.com‘s party-planning experts have created a set of festive, modern DIY Fourth of July decorations that you can… Continue reading Free Printable: DIY Fourth of July Decorations

Baby Shower Tips: Big Dot of Happiness’ Top 10 Baby Shower Photo Ideas

BigDotofHappiness.com’s party-planning experts have compiled their Top 10 Baby Shower Photo Ideas to help you capture all the Mommy-To-Be’s special baby shower moments. The excitement that comes with hosting a baby shower can make it a challenge remembering to take photos throughout the party. After all, you’re busy making sure that food and beverages are… Continue reading Baby Shower Tips: Big Dot of Happiness’ Top 10 Baby Shower Photo Ideas

Your Event is OUR Event – And We Want It to Be Perfect, Too!

Here at BigDotofHappiness.com, your event is like our event, and we want it to be as perfect as it possibly can be! This philosophy is carried into every step of our order process, from designing and printing your personalized party supplies to packaging and shipping every item so that your “Box That Rocks” is received successfully… Continue reading Your Event is OUR Event – And We Want It to Be Perfect, Too!

5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Baby Shower Meal

Food is the main attraction at most parties, but planning a fabulous baby shower meal that your guests will love can be stressful. If you keep in mind the following questions, however, you’ll find selecting just the right food for a baby shower can be easy – and fun! 1. What time will the baby… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Baby Shower Meal