LAURA'S little PARTY: January 2017

Moana Party Ideas for Shindigz

Disney Moana Party January 24, 2017

Will you be hosting a Moana themed party soon? Our Moana party ideas are up on the Shindigz blog! We've got lots of ideas to share with all of our Moana fans! Be sure to check out our favor box decor, festive party table set up, and the amazing Kakamora cake pops from Bella's Bakery!

Head over to the Shindigz blog for all the party pictures, and shop their Moana themed products! Do you have a favorite character from the movie? My personal favorites are Hei Hei and Tamatoa!

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Galentine's Day Party Ideas | Tips for Celebrating Special Friends

Adult Party January 23, 2017

Host a Galentine's Day Party to celebrate those special friends in your life! Spoil them with sweet treats, a fun festive setting, and a bubbly bar! Set out cute photo props and a camera to make memories that you can all look back on. I'm sharing some sweet party inspiration + a few ideas and tips for throwing your own Galentine's Day party!

I'm always in the mood for celebrating! And when you have friends that have touched your heart, listened to your fears and dreams, and have been there with you through thick and thin, celebrating your friends is a must! You can keep it simple, or go all out. As long as you're together, magical memories will happen. Here are some easy steps to help you get started:

- Pick a color palette and/or theme. Have fun with your theme! Maybe there's something personal you can add to your set up.

- Choose decor that will help bring out your colors and coordinate with your Galantine's Party theme. Mix colors and patterns too. Add one or two "Wow"pieces to your decor or tablescape.

- Create a menu. Will you be serving dinner? Brunch? Don't forget the sweet treats! Drinks served in fun cups are always a good idea!

- Plan some activities. Create a photo booth, craft, or maybe throw a dance party! Either way you dice it, just plan to have a great time with your Gals.

Prepare simple party food that will keep your guests happy and satisfied! Cupcakes are always easy. Serve them in a sparkly cupcake wrapper, and top with conversation hearts and fun toppers.

Store bought treats are an easy alternative and a great time saver! Dress up your donuts by drizzling colored chocolate over the top. Add fun sprinkles and conversation hearts. Watch them disappear!

Beverage bars are all the rage! Whether you're using a bar cart to display your sweet sips, or a special table to serve your juices, make it fun and festive! Garnish your glasses with mint leaves. Add some rock candy. Beverage napkins that coordinate with your theme are always a good idea. And don't forget a fun banner!

Send your Gals home with a sweet parting gift; a simple token that will make them look back on the fun time you all had together. A fun picture frame to hold all the fun photos you captured during the party, a journal, or maybe some bath fizz for when they can steal a moment for themselves.

I hope you've been inspired with my ideas and tips on how to celebrate your special Gals! Will you be throwing a Galentine's Party this year? Maybe you'll be doing some entertaining soon?

Here's a pin to help inspire you along the way. Happy entertaining, friends!

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Abracadabra! Magic Party Ideas| Shindigz

Abracadabra January 18, 2017

"Dylan the great" is about to perform his magic trick, as he hosts his first ever traveling magic show! We had so much fun creating this celebration for all of our little magic-loving guests.

The rest of our Magic themed party is over on the Shindigz blog! Be sure to check out all the fun details + the old trunk that I transformed. Presto, change-o!

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Wild at Heart Valentine's Day Party

arrow January 16, 2017

My boys have such a wild and carefree spirit. They love to play outside and dig in the dirt for hours, ride their scooters, and help with yard work. When I thought about my Valentine's party theme for this year, I definitely had my boys in mind. They keep me on my toes, and I truly enjoy planning little celebrations for them.

My friend Donna from Swish Printables whipped up the cutest printable set for me. I shared my vision with her and she effortlessly brought it to life - like she always does! You may remember the printables she created for my Donut Pinch Me St. Patrick's day party from last year.

I used arrows, hearts, and feathers throughout my Wild at Heart Valentine party. I made a couple simple dream catchers to use as party decor and used one of the many teepees that my boys like to play in.

I set up a small party table and filled it with "wild" party decor and a few sweet treats. I took a solid black plate and hand drew teepees and arrows with a chalk marker. This was so easy to do and helped tie everything together for my Wild at Heart Valentine Party.

With the printable feathers file, I made the boys a small feather headband by hot gluing them onto black ribbon. I also constructed a couple tabletop teepees with black card stock, a chalk marker, and twigs from our backyard.

Next to the boys' teepee, I set out some apples on a wooden crate. I added a small teepee banner, and a table sign. I also hung the dream catchers that I constructed from embroidery hoops, ribbon, and printable feathers.

With twigs, twine and printables, I made a bow and a couple arrows for the boys to play with. The boys laughed as they tried to shoot their arrows like cupid.

Notice the dirty hands... the boys were digging and playing on the dirt hill. You may also notice that one of my little free spirits is missing from my photos. He was having too much fun playing and didn't want his picture taken.

My boys and I had a fun afternoon of snacking and playing in the yard. I love that they're Wild at Heart and full of energy and creativity. Do you have any special plans for your little Valentines?