When my son turned five, we wanted to celebrate with something simple, fun, and full of sunshine. We decided to host his birthday at our community HOA pool and invited neighbors, school friends, and their families to join us for a relaxed summer bash. We kept decorations playful and low-key—colorful pool noodles lined the fence […]
Night to Shine Prom
Last February my church, Waterfront Church DC, hosted a Night to Shine at the Nationals Stadium in Washington, DC. Night to Shine is a prom for people ages 14 and older with special needs, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation and hosted by churches around the country. I was able to help with decorating our space […]
Harvest Festival Block Party
When Redeemer City Church asked if I would throw their first Harvest Festival, I WAS IN. They wanted to create a fun afternoon filled with games, prizes, crafts, food and music that the entire neighborhood would enjoy. Flyers were sent out to houses in the area and given to kids at neighboring schools. Overall it […]
Neighborhood Picnic
I recently had the pleasure of planning a celebration picnic following the launch of a new church in Washington, DC. Redeemer City Church was having their first service in September and asked that I plan a fun afternoon with games and food for everyone who was helping and attending later that afternoon. Since the party […]
Taste of DC: Dessert Contest
When guests first arrived, they were asked to fill out a card telling everyone what their dessert was and where it came from. Then they cut it into 6-8 servings and left it on display while everyone had dinner. After dinner everyone was encouraged to try multiple kinds of desserts and vote for their favorite. […]
Dinner Party: Taste of DC
Last weekend I threw a Taste of DC dinner party for some friends and neighbors. It was a great way to discover fun restaurants around the city, introduce new friends and old friends, and throw in some fun competition. The best part is that you could easily recreate this wherever you live. Read below for […]
Fall Food
Halloween might be over, but fall is just beginning! Here are some of our favorite fall treats. Click on the picture for the original link.
Harvest Party
We rounded up some Harvest Party posts from last year. Just beause Halloween is over doesn’t mean there still isn’t time to throw one of your own! Click on the picture for the link to the original post.