Party Time

We think it's important to take the time to throw parties. And not just the ones where you eat donuts or chocolate late at night when no one else will know. Though we still have a lot of those. But we digress...

Small dinner parties, get togethers with friends about books, games, diets, you name it. From 30-minute get-togethers to huge events, we have some ideas for planning fun with your friends and loved ones.

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Ghost Pops - Quick and Easy Halloween Favors!
Everyone loves lollipops and these little Ghost Pop favors are adorable...

Fall Leaf Shortbread Cookies
So much fun for kids! Who doesn't love to get in that bowl and squeeze some butter into beautiful dough!

Birthday Fortunes In A Jar
Similar to the concept of a time capsule...Tiffany chose fortune cookies because her birthday party was based on a Chinese theme...

Touchdown Chili!
Score a touchdown for yoruself and your football lovers with this quick, under 30 minute recipe!

A Simple Winter Dinner Party
By going with rustic food and a bistro look on your table and put the focus on sharing time together...

Mocktails, Preggatinis and More!
Perfect for Baby Showers, playdates with the kids, family gatherings and entertaining in general...

Quick Tips for Thanksgiving
Nothing in the actual thanksgiving dinner is difficult to make. What’s difficult about the dinner is timing it all perfectly...

Fun Thanksgiving Activities For Kids
Giving kids a project to do, such as arts and crafts, gives them a sense of purpose and keeps them busy while you plan your feast...

'Tis The Season To Recycle
There’s the phrase we’ve all heard: reduce, reuse, recycle. So, while I love this season...I've been gradually coming up with ways to celebrate that don’t break the bank, and don’t break the planet...

Pour The Red, White And Boo!
This Halloween is the perfect party fright night...so celebrate big by hosting a Hallo-Wine Party! Why should kids have all the fun?

Family Film Fright Fest!
October means scary movies but it doesn’t also have to mean gruesome gore and graphic violence...

Ready Your Home for Festive Fall!
Stay away from purchases that scream "Halloween" or "Thanksgiving" and go with one that says "Harvest."

The "Peel Deal" in Party Snacks
It's back to school and the kids need healthy snacks to pack and so do the grownups!...a special gift to BetterWayMoms.com readers... a 10% off coupon!

The Transitional Tabletop
I put together the design ... with tableware and linens from Crate and Barrel...

Green Tips for Entertaining
Five for keeping the planet Alive when you party...

Top Ten Rules for Entertaining
Never try to impress your guests. Instead address each guest and make your party a time to connect with those you love...

Interview with Aimee from Treasured Birthdays
... One of our biggest goals was to help other moms start their own businesses so they could be in control of their time and still bring in money to support their families.

Birthdays On A Budget
You can keep your sanity and plan a budget friendly, kid friendly, birthday party for your child right in your own home...here's how...

PartyBluPrints Stimulate the Senses
We believe the perfect party experience is achieved when people simply feel good, relaxed and open to connecting with others...

Evolution Of A Party Girl
Party Planning has always been in my blood; here are the lessons I've learned...

Transform Your Outdoor Space for Guests
You can find lots of products on the market that make this easy, and most are on sale this time of year...

A Precarious Invitation
I asked my daughter to bring in the mail the other day. She comes running in jumping up and down..."Mom!!  It's a birthday invitation for me! Can I go, can I go, please?"...

The Birthday Party Circuit
I am actually embarrassed to say I didn’t recognize the birthday girl, and I didn’t know too many of the parents there...