Celebrate all the things! Here you will find party and celebration inspiration for all Holiday, Life Events and Occasions!
Hey crafty friends! I’m excited to be working with Xyron to bring you DIY Christmas Tier Tray Decor just in time for the Holiday. Let’s get started! Disclosure: This post…
The Christmas countdown is underway and if you’re like me, you still have some shopping to do! I’m excited to share my top picks for this year’s Gift Guide for…
Can you believe we are already in the first week of November? Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’m excited to be partnering with Cricut to share 3 Easy…
Hey crafty friends! We’re still Halloween crafting around here to bring you budget-friendly and easy DIY Dollar Tree Halloween Decor! Today, I’m excited to share a stacked skull candle idea…
Have you started decorating for fall? I have a fun and easy DIY Shiplap Fall Decor Idea to share with you that will add a pop of color to your…
Hey crafty friends! I’m excited to be sharing another simple and budget-friendly craft for the Halloween season! This DIY Halloween Wreath Hanger is made with items from Dollar Tree and…
Calling all Slime loving Harry Potter fans! Here’s a great recipe for Pond Slime; great for party favors, Halloween parties and just plain fun for the kids! I’m excited to…
Who loves all things coffee, Halloween and Rae Dunn? This girl! I recently shared my black and white Halloween hutch featuring my Rae Dunn Halloween pottery collection; and today I’m…
It’s practically Fall and I can’t wait any longer! If you know me you know that Fall and specifically October is my favorite time of year. And I can’t wait…
Christmas crafting is in full swing over here! I’m excited to how to make a $2 DIY Rustic Christmas Tree with items from Dollar Tree. I know we have some…
Disclosure:This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Mickey90 #CollectiveBias Does your child love Mickey Mouse? Mine all do and we…
Calling all Potterheads! Show your Gryffindor pride with this fun Dollar Tree DIY Halloween Harry Potter Wreath! I’m excited to share how you can combine Halloween and Harry Potter in…
We’re planning a trip to Legoland for their fun Brick-or-Treat Halloween celebration, so naturally I wanted to share a fun Brick-or-Treat Lego Halloween Party! Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.…
It may be July, but I have Halloween on the brain! It’s no secret I love Halloween. And as a party stylist, I often have to plan my parties months ahead…
Disclosure: As a Cost Plus World Market Ambassador, I received compensation and/or products in exchange for my styling and recipes. As always, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate…
Are you a Frida Kahlo fan or planning a fiesta soon? Being a latina and living in Southern California, I’m no stranger to the strong impact Frida’s art has made…
Looking for a timeless theme for a girl’s night in? How about hosting a Simple Boho Chic Cocktail Party? Living in Southern California, I’ve grown up in the desert climate…
The kids table is where you’ll want to be with these awesome Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids! From tablescapes to treats and fun activities, the kids are sure to be entertained. …
Are you ready for Halloween? It’s no surprise that we’ve been gearing up for some time now. I’ve been crafting for weeks now to share some fun DIY ideas with…
It’s that time again! Time for the Halloween Trunk or Treat Blog Hop sponsored by Oriental Trading! I’ve joined my party blogging friends to bring you lots of fun ideas…
Halloween isn’t just for the little ones! How about a Scary Movie Party for Halloween or Friday the 13th? I grew up watching the classic horror films with my cousins.…
What Halloween Party theme is perfect for the Science and Halloween loving teen? A Mad Scientist Halloween Party, of course! My middle son is almost 15 and he loves Science,…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBias It’s officially time for Halloween prep so “Let’s do…
Now that Labor Day is behind us, I can start sharing lots for parties and crafts for Halloween! Yay! If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that Halloween is…
If you have been following my blog you know that theme parties are my favorite and I usually create a themed party for my boys and hubby. Ever since my…
Being a “Boy Mom” I know quite a bit about Star Wars and Legos and I’m a big fan of both! Of course my love for Legos and Star Wars…
Are you a Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University fan? Well, if you have been following me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I have been slowly working on a…
Join me in Wonderland for a trip to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! I’m thrilled to finally be sharing the party I styled for Oriental Trading Company with you. Mix…
Father’s Day is just around the corner! Are you ready? If you are looking for a last minute gift idea, I’m excited to share this fun DIY gift for that…
Are you celebrating a baby on the way and looking for a fun theme for your gender reveal? I’ve partnered with Cricut to bring you lots of inspiration for a…
It’s April and Mother’s Day will be here before you know it! So now is the time to start thinking of what unique and thoughtful gift or gesture you can…
Are you ready for another Whip It Up Wednesday? Spring has finally sprung and the weather is perfect for getting out the spray paint for a little DIY! This post contains affiliate…
Last week I shared a lot of the details from our Harry Potter Birthday party with the promise of a couple of follow up posts. Today, I’m sharing how you…
My little man turned 7 recently and we celebrated with a big Harry Potter Birthday Party! We’ve been long time Harry Potter fans and my youngest recently joined the club…
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! I don’t know about you, but I know my son’s teacher would really appreciate non candy Valentines this year! So I…
Donut you just love 1st birthdays? I love donuts and birthdays so I jumped at the chance to create a Donut Party for Oriental Trading using their adorable Donut Shoppe…
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? There is still time to make some gifts for that extra special someone, teacher and family member. Welcome back for another Whip It Up…
My boys have always loved anything Army related and since my all time favorite song from the 80s is Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benetar; I knew I had the…
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays for styling quick little parties. Almost any design element can be created into a full party table with very little effort. As…
Do you love football or know someone who is the ultimate Football fan? I grew up surrounded by Football and ever since I was little, I loved watching football with…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Healthy4School #CollectiveBias The New School Year Brings New Challenges My youngest is in First…
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and now’s the time to start planning your festivities! I’m over on the Oriental Trading Blog sharing lots of fun and easy…
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving later this month; it’s time to start thinking about Christmas! The Christmas season is the perfect time to get together with family and friends.…
Nothing like celebrating with your Best Witches on Halloween Eve! I’m so excited to share a collaboration with Blanca of Creativities Galore, Laura of Laura’s Little Party and Arlene of…
Are you planning an October or Fall Wedding? Looking for a way to integrate your nuptials with Halloween? How about a “Till Death Do Us Part” Couples Gothic Bridal Shower?…
It’s no secret that Halloween is a big deal in our house! It’s not unusual for us to host a party or two with family and friends. We are so…
We’ve been having so much fun with parties this summer! I hope you all have been enjoying all the ideas. I’m super excited to be sharing one of my favorite…
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMeMedia and Disney Channel. However, all opinions expressed are my own. #ElenaOfAvalor I also received party supplies from Oriental Trading Company and The Bakers Party…
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with DiMeMedia and Disney Channel. However, all opinions expressed are my own. #ElenaofAvalor #ReadyToRule Have you seen the newest Disney Princess? Princess Elena…
I’m so excited for summer! Memorial Day is just around the corner which means we are that much closer to Summer! Time for barbecues, swimming and lot’s of outdoor parties. Not…
Are you ready for summer? I sure am! And nothing screams summer to me more than a tall glass of refreshing lemonade! Pink and yellow are one my favorite color…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #StaterSnacks #CollectiveBias Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, time for…
This post is created in partnership with Keurig. As always, all opinions and experiences are my own. Mother’s Day is just around the corner! What do you have planned to celebrate…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #STOUFFERSGOODNESS #CollectiveBias My family LOVES pasta, I mean really LOVES it! I make pasta…
This post is sponsored by World Market. As always, all opinions are my own. Are you ready for Easter? I’m super excited! I was in World Market last week “oohing…
This post is sponsored by Evite as part of the Evite Influencer Program. As always, all opinions are my own. Can you believe Easter is two weeks away? I’m getting ready…
I can’t believe my little man is already SIX! Time really does fly when you’re having fun! Having two older brothers who love Star Wars, it was no surprise when…
Do you have a friend (or friends) that makes you laugh so hard you cry? You know that special friend that has your back no matter what, laughs when you…
Valentine’s Day is so fun to celebrate, I just adore all the hearts and kisses! So, I styled a quick little Hearts & Kisses Valentine’s Day Party table for the…
Looking for an easy no fuss recipe for Creole chicken? Today, I’m sharing the secret to my family’s favorite Creole Baked Chicken. Mind you, this is not an Earth shattering…
Nothing says I love you like a Sweetheart Valentine’s Day Party! Show your lovey just how much he/she means to you with a romantic sweet table! With a little bit…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SienteGlade #CollectiveBias There is nothing more exciting than preparing for a new baby…
Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it! Are you ready? How about whipping up these cute His & Hers Valentine’s Day Party Favors & Milk Glasses in 15…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ScoreOnFlavor #CollectiveBias It’s peak football season and time for more Easy Football Party…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeamPizza #CollectiveBias #Cbias What are your plans for the Big Game? How about…
Happy New Year! I’m kicking off 2016 with a delicious recipe for Rockin’ Honey Curry Chicken Wings. My husband loves chicken wings, especially for our New Year’s celebration. When I…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MinionsAtTarget #CollectiveBias Have you seen the new Minions movie yet? We watched it…
Can you believe it’s December already? It feels like I just put last year’s decorations away and now it’s time to dig them all out again! But that’s ok by…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GiveHappiness #CollectiveBias Have you started planning your Christmas traditions? Every year, my boys…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SienteGlade #CollectiveBias The Holidays are just around the corner and with just a…
Today, I’m excited to be sharing my project for the Winter & Holidays Craft Challenge headed by Colby of Love Joy Glitter. Colby had a fun idea to start a craft challenge where…
The Merriest time of year is upon us and I kicked of the Christmas Crafting season with the first MPP Crafty Party this past weekend. As you know, I love…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #InsideOutEmotions #CollectiveBias Have you seen Disney’s Inside Out movie yet? My little man and…
It’s November which means it’s time to start the Christmas crafting, Craft Lightning in fact! I hosted a Christmas Craft Party yesterday and today I’m sharing one of the fun…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareTheJoyOfPie #CollectiveBias It’s November and Fall is in full spring! Why not celebrate…
Are you celebrating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)? Whether celebrated with the traditional Mexican rituals or incorporated with Halloween, I’m happy to see the Latin culture and…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SpookySnacks #CollectiveBias Halloween is just around the corner and I’m so excited that Halloween falls…
I’m excited to have been invited to participate in the Black & White Halloween Party with some fabulous Party Planners and Bloggers. (Thank you to Dawn of Not Just A…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AvengersUnite #CollectiveBias My family loves Halloween and all things Avengers, so naturally we wanted…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #TrickOrSweet #CollectiveBias Halloween is a month away! Not ready? That’s ok, because I’m sharing how…
Last week I shared how instead of decorating my whole house for Halloween like I normally do, I am setting up several themed mini-parties with my decor for the family to…
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and SunnyD, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #keepitsunny https://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Now that my…
Who’s ready for Halloween? This girl! I’ve been sharing several mini parties with you all lately and today I’m sharing our Wicked Web Halloween party! As I mentioned last week, I…
Disclosure: I received product and supplies to create this project. Some of which were samples to try. The choice to use and expressed opinions are 100% my own. Supplies listed include…
Are you counting down to Halloween? I sure am! Yesterday I shared the first of many mini Halloween parties I’m planning with you and today I’m “glamming” it up with a spiffy…
By now you must know that I love love love Halloween. I’ve always loved dressing up, decorating the house and taking the kids out for Trick or Treating. Over the…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MARVELSnackBar #CollectiveBias My husband and sons are huge super hero fans and the…
I hope you all are enjoying the long weekend! An extra day off from work for me means more time to craft! With summer pretty much over, it’s time for me…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareYourSpirit #CollectiveBias It’s almost time to kickoff the College Football season and we’re…
Art supplies and sponsorship provided by Social Artworking. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #SocialArtworkingJunior I recently partnered with DecoArt as part of their blogger outreach program and was…
This blog has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #Disney #VillainDescendants #CollectiveBias Have you seen the new Disney Descendants movie yet? We…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BDayOnBudget #CollectiveBias Summer is coming to an end which means it’s time to…
My boys LOVE sharks. So in honor of all things Summer, we had a little play date/pool party to kick off SHARK WEEK! Shark Party Decor & Dessert Table: I…
Nautical themed parties are my favorite for summer! And since July is the month for Red, White and Blue, I decided to set up a simple dessert table for the…
Planning a travel themed party soon? I recently styled an Indiana Jones inspired theme party for Father’s Day and made these fun little Suitcase Favor Boxes. These are super easy…
Get ready for the 4th of July with some fun crafts and amazing recipes. School is out- let the kids stay busy making some awesome decor to celebrate the Independence…
Father’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because I get to celebrate the most important man in my life, my Husband. Every year I plan a little party for…
I am so excited to be participating in the Expressionery BAKES and The Bakers Party Shop Blogger Link Up! In conjunction with Laura Kelly Designs, 20 bloggers have united to…
Greetings friends! Today I’m sharing a fun Patriotic Banner, perfect for the Fourth of July, Flag Day, Memorial Day and Election Day! Let’s get started. I made this banner for…
Does your child love all things Science? I’m so excited to finally be able to share the Science Birthday Party I created for PBS Parents! My boys love science so this…
We recently celebrated my youngest son’s birthday with an Army themed party and boy, was it a blast! With a DIY backdrop and authentic military gear (from my Uncle and…
This post is part of a campaign with Tiny Prints and LooksiSquare. All opinions are entirely my own. It’s almost Graduation season and now is the time to start planning…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DisneyEaster #CollectiveBias Easter is a one of my favorite holidays. Every year my…
Are you ready for Valentine’s Day? Today I’m sharing how to make this Nautical Valentine Treat Box using the latest Life Made Simple Sizzix dies by Rachel Bright. I just…
This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GoldfishMix #CollectiveBias My family loves to snack and I am always trying to…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TasteTheSeason #CollectiveBias The Holiday season is time to gather friends and family for…
New Year’s Eve Dessert Table Happy Thursday! I’m excited to share with you some Silver and Gold New Year’s Eve party inspiration! If you saw my Gold & Silver Christmas…
***This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HoneyForHolidays #DonVictor #CollectiveBias I always love giving and receiving gift baskets of homemade…
***This #ChooseSmart #CollectiveBias shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.*** The holidays and cold weather call for comfort food and family…
Happy November! I’m starting the month off with a fun Harvest Pumpkin Sizzix tutorial! Transform any faux pumpkin into a beautiful Thanksgiving Dinner centerpiece in a snap! What you will need:…
“You’re traveling through another dimension — a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That’s…
Steampunk Party If you have been following me on Instagram, you know that I recently celebrated my 39th birthday with a Steampunk party. I’ve been a Steampunk fan for a while…
I have always loved “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) celebrations. If you aren’t familiar with the Mexican holiday, it is celebration that starts on November 1st to remember…
(Disclosure: I received products from Oriental Trading included in this post, however all opinions are my own.) My husband has a great sense of humor and has always made me laugh, you…
Maleficent is my all time favorite Villain and in honor of the new Disney movie premiering on May 30th, I collaborated with several amazingly talented party ladies to create a Maleficent…
We traditionally have Easter brunch with our friends which includes an egg hunt for the kiddos, and this year was no different. This year, I decided to focus on the…
Welcome to the new home of Michelle’s Party Plan-It! It’s hard to believe it’s been 2 years since I started blogging about my party adventures, boy time sure flies! If…
Western Party Ideas My youngest son loves dressing up and lately he has been obsessed with cowboys. I had bought him a cowboy costume after Halloween and since…
Happy Tuesday! Did you hear the news? I’m now a Party Tip Tuesday contributor over at Moms and Munchkins! Head on over to the M&M blog for my first guest…
It’s no secret, I love Halloween. I’ve loved it since I was a little girl. Remember those awful plastic mask costumes? Ya, I fell victim to those costumes every year…
I’m so excited to share with you a Toy Story party I styled recently. The Toy Story franchise is one of my all time favorites with Toy Story 3 being…
Wonder Woman has been my favorite superhero since I was a little girl so naturally I had a blast creating this dessert table featuring our latest Superhero party backdrop. …
My boys love dragons and knights and because we love to party, we had a little Dragons and Knights play date to kick off our latest party theme. Rice Krispie…
My youngest son, Liam has been obsessed with two things this summer, Monsters University and School. He wants to go to school like his big brothers and can’t wait for…
Father’s Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. A day for me to celebrate my husband who is the best Father I could ever hope for to…
Remember the last few days of middle school? Short school days with no homework and nothing but excitement for what summer had in store for us…ah the memories! 8th grade…
One year ago, I started this blog with our mini St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Has it been a year already? Wow that went by fast! It’s been a wonderfully busy…
My little fella loves Mickey Mouse and anything to do with water, especially boats. One day while visiting Paradise Pier at Disneyland’s California Adventure, it hit me! A nautical Mickey…
October is my favorite month of the year and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! Since Halloween falls on a school night this year, a House of Spooks Halloween…
Two of my three boys have a birthday in October and it’s been a tradition to celebrate their birthdays with one big party. This year the boys wanted a TRON…
Being a huge fan of “Seinfeld”, I recently had a Seinfeld Celebration, not quite a party about nothing, but a party to celebrate my 37th birthday! The Seinfeld sitcom didn’t…
A couple of weeks ago, my mom asked me to style a tea party for the church’s ladies bible study group. Each week one of the members of the group…
When my longtime friend Gabriela asked me to plan a party to celebrate both of her son’s July Birthdays, I couldn’t resist! So after tossing a few ideas around, we…
Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful Easter with your loved ones. We sure did! Here are some highlights I’d like to share with you all from our wonderful…
Boys rule my house and what 2 year old boy isn’t a lil’ monster? So naturally, a monster party was in order to celebrate my youngest son’s 2nd birthday. I…
