Throw an End-of-Summer Bash!

Here are some fun ways to cure those back to school mopey faces.

Family Road Trips: Blast or Bust?

Fake It: Family Portraits

I know what you're thinking ... the holidays are months away, why would I read an article about family portraits?

Throw a Spa Party for Your Little Diva

My sister, Barbara, is a mother of three girls and knows ALL about living with little divas! So when it came time to throw my niece's birthday party, Barb came up with a really fun, creative way to pamper her little diva (and friends) for the day!

Local Park Parties: Blast or Bust?

Host a Slam-Dunk Yard Sale

These days, everyone could benefit from a little extra cash in their pockets ... so get to work and clean house!

Celebrate Your Golden Birthday!

This is a popular holiday, but mostly in the Midwest. When I moved to California and no one knew what a Golden Birthday was, it became my goal to spread the good word on this exciting year.

Serve Up the Red, White, and Blue

Independence Day is the day to celebrate all things American! Here are a few ideas to make your 4th of July holiday truly patriotic and fun.

Throw a Backyard Movie Party!

Outings to the movies can get expensive -- so bring the drama to your own backyard!

Father's Day Fiesta!

Celebrate Father's Day with great food, décor, and good times ... without spending the big bucks! Here's how.

Send Your Teens on a Wild Goose Chase

Teenagers can be hard to impress, and many moms find themselves at a loss for ideas when it comes to throwing their next birthday party. Here are a few ideas for your moody, hormonal, growing bundle-of-joy teen that will keep them so entertained they will forget to be bored with life for a day.

Sex and the City Your Next Baby Shower!

Attention, ladies ... it's time to channel your inner Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, or Miranda! For your next baby shower, reinvent this special occasion to make it fun, chic, and fabulous ... "Sex and the City" style!

Graduation Parties on a Budget

After all the hard work and studying is done, it's time to let loose and celebrate. Remember, graduations should be ALL about the graduate. So before you start planning the party, sit down with the grad and see what kind of party they want.

Your Mission: Make Memorial Day Memorable!

What's not to love about Memorial Day?? The three-day weekend, warm weather, a sign that summer is finally here, and -- most importantly -- the day we honor all the men and women in the U.S. military.

Spend Less than $20 on Your Next Party

Whatever happened to the good old days? When life was simple, cheap, and meals cost a nickel! With the economy caving and people losing their jobs, now is as good a time as any to go back in time and throw your child's next birthday party ... old-school style!

How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party

Party planner Lucy Riles shows moms how to throw a birthday party that's good for the environment ... and good for your pocketbook!