lucy riles
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.




