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How to Throw a “Beauty and the Beast” Party
Party planner and Plano mom Dayna Tolley goes all out for her daughter’s fourth birthday.
5 Hostess Tips from Dallas Party Planner Emily Clarke
Emily Clarke’s favorite local venues for events and catering, plus do’s and don’ts for planning your next big event.
National Parks-Themed Birthday Party
How Dallas parents Rita and Eric hosted their petite park ranger’s first birthday party with nature bingo and a Smokey Bear piñata.
7 Secrets To Throwing An Epic Birthday Party On A Dime
It’s easy to go overboard on party decorations and goody bags for kids’ birthday parties. Here are 7 secrets to help you throw a great party on a budget.
How to Throw an Arts and Crafts Party
Preston Hollow mom Lilly Neubauer makes it easy to throw an arts and crafts party.
How To Throw a Jungle-Themed Party
If your wild one is turning 1 soon, check out this jungle-themed first birthday thrown by a local mom.
DFWChild Best for Kids’ Parties 2019
Your favorite Dallas and Collin County party places.
Party Like It’s 1984 at a Retro Roller Rink Party
When it came time to plan her 10th birthday, Olivia Tolley of Plano chose a totally tubular theme straight out of a John Hughes movie. She and mom Dayna went back to the 1980s for inspiration to throw a blast-from-the-past birthday bash at Plano’s Thunderbird Roller Rink.
The Motherhood Moment That Inspired Ashley Paz to Join the Fort Worth ISD School Board
Why the Fairmount resident and event planner decided to run for the school board.
Your Tiny Dancer Will Take Center Stage at a Ballet Birthday Party
Throw your prima ballerina a “tutu sweet” swan-themed ballet birthday party, with tips from 5-year-old Toni and mom Rola.
Meet Kimberly Schlegel Whitman
Walking into the main tent for the opening show of Fashion at the Park recently, I see four familiar faces…
Catching up with Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Author and Lifestyle Maven
As Dallas’ premier lifestyle guru, Kimberly Schlegel Whitman is a woman in high demand. When she’s not making appearances on…
Your Unicorn-Loving Kid Will Be Enchanted By This Magical Birthday Party
For Elyana’s third birthday, mom Dayna O. Tolley wanted to make the day as magical as possible. The creative director and founder of Party On! Events knew that an average birthday bash wouldn’t do, and dedicated months to planning ways to get a unicorn on her daughter’s party guest list.
Fun Takes Flight at This Airplane-Themed Birthday Party
For her son William’s second birthday, Stia Allen Coffman had her head in the clouds. The mom of two (you might know her from her popular fashion blog, Bishop & Holland) translated William’s love of airplanes into a sky-high celebration.
Come One, Come All to a Carnival-Themed Party
Let your little one be the ringmaster of their own carnival party with tips from Dallas mom Megan and son Ellis
Say ‘Ooh La La’ Over This Madeline-Themed Birthday Party
Every detail gracefully combined the books’ monochromatic color palette, Parisian collar motif and snippets from Nona’s favorite stories.
Kids Party Etiquette 101
Modern etiquette for hosting (and attending) a kid’s party.
Sweet Summertime Baby Shower for a Southern Girl-to-Be
Texas couple celebrates daughter-to-be at a southern summer picnic
Turn Your Kid’s Favorite Lullaby into a Theme Like This "You Are My Sunshine" Party
Brighten up your child’s birthday with a sunshine theme inspired by 3-year-old Saylor’s party at the Perot Museum.