If your wild one is turning 1 soon, check out this jungle-themed first birthday thrown by a local mom.
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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.
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.
Host a National Parks-Themed Birthday Party for Your Petite Park Ranger
Your guests will be happy campers at a National Parks-themed party thanks to these tips from Rita and daughter Ryan.
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.
Score a Slam Dunk With an All-Star Basketball Birthday Party
Teresa Truong knew she was destined to throw a basketball bash for her son Nixon when at 11 months, he took his first steps toward a baby hoop with ball in hand.
Make Magical Memories at a Fairy Fest
Elaina’s eighth birthday party was filled with fairy treasures and Pinterest-inspired crafts.
An Adventure-Themed Baby Shower
With inspiration from mom-to-be Lacy’s love for geometric shapes, party hosts put an eclectic spin on the shower’s decorations which doubled as nursery furnishings for her newly renovated home.
Old McDonald Gets a Modern Party Makeover
This first birthday combined patriotic colors, wooden crates and a petting zoo for a charming farm-themed celebration.