Halloween is hands down, 100%, my favorite holiday. I’m that person who feels that “spark of joy” when I see that stores are starting to put out their Halloween decorations in July. […]
Learn how to throw a party like a pro and have fun while doing it! ‘Entertaining With Emily’ features loads of DIY party and event inspiration to get your creative juices flowing! Want to recreate one of her parties for your kids? Emily has an Etsy shop where you can buy printables from some of her most loved parties!
Back to School DIY Brown Bag Banner
August means back-to-school month for many of us, unless you’re one of the lucky ones who start after Labor Day. I wanted to get my house in the “Back-to-School” spirit, so I made this SUPER easy sack lunch banner that didn’t require scissors, glue or tape! […]
What I’ve Learned: Ten Years and Three Kids Later…
I’m sure I’m a few years “ahead” of some of you out there reading this, but I hope these little golden nuggets of advice might touch you in some way like they did me, and maybe a light bulb will just click on for you. […]
Party Favors 101: How to Create Favors Kids (and Parents!) will Love
Party favors. There I said it. The two most dreaded words for moms with little ones. Party favors have been the topic of controversy on many a mommy blog, Facebook mom group, and beyond. […]
Plan a Picture Perfect Sleepover or “Sleep-Under” Party
My eldest daughter recently had her first sleepover birthday party. I know, sounds scary, right? I can’t believe I am actually at the stage already—yikes! It seems like just yesterday I was busily planning her Butterfly Garden 1st Birthday Party! […]
DIY Backyard Obstacle Course for a Birthday Party!
A few years back, my son had a fire truck themed birthday party. It was a total blast, and one of the best parts of the whole party was a DIY Backyard Fireman Obstacle Training Course that I set up. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the details of how I made that obstacle course, so I thought I’d share all the tips and tricks I learned when making an obstacle course for kids! […]