When we hosted our very first housewarming in an apartment nearly six years ago, I quickly realized it wasn’t as simple as just inviting people over. Space was limited, and with family and friends eager to visit, I had to be smart about how we set up, served food, and kept everyone comfortable. Back then,…
Last summer, we hosted the most enjoyable pool party ever. The kids spent hours splashing around, while the grown-ups joined for some fun pool games. My daughter was not ready to come out of the pool. We had a great time and good conversations. One thing is for sure, planning a pool party is different…
We often organize sleepovers for all the kids in our family so they can spend time together as if they were living under one roof. It’s a special time that they eagerly look forward to during holidays and school breaks. We try to do something new each time to make it exciting. After hosting a…
I don’t even remember when I first started celebrating Father’s Day. It’s been a gradual journey, from making handmade cards for Dad to cooking pancakes to hosting full celebrations. Now that I am a mom, even my daughter joins in to help celebrate my husband. Father’s Day has always been a special occasion in our…
Last year, my daughter graduated from kindergarten, and the parents, along with the teachers, were in charge of planning a graduation party. At first, I thought, “Back in the day, we had to actually graduate from school to get a party.” But then it hit me, Awwww, my little girl is growing up. In just…
Last year, when we were planning my daughter’s kindergarten graduation party, food surprisingly became one of the most fun (and debated) parts of the whole process. We wanted something that was easy to serve, kid-friendly, but also appealing to the parents and teachers attending. After going through tons of suggestions, Pinterest boards, and discussions, we…
Last year, when my cousin graduated from college, I was so excited to help in planning his celebration. As the go-to party planner in the family, I wanted to make sure everything from the vibe to the decor felt fresh, fun, and totally him. While putting the party together, I came across many trendy and…
