There's always something special to celebrate with your loved ones.
From everyday opportunities to make dinner a little more special for friends and family to the bigger holidays we recognize, I've got all the tips to bring a little more confetti into your world.
Everyday Moments to Celebrate
Birthdays are the obvious choice for a family celebration, but why not turn your book club meeting into a book club party?
Host a casual brunch and get together with your friends in person.
Or plan an impromptu Family Fun Night to give yourself a chance to reconnect with your kids:
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Spring Holidays
It takes just a few minutes to make Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day a little more special for your kids.
Prepare for the big Easter feast with these quieter Lent activities for kids.
Then plan a cocktail party for the Kentucky Derby to cheer on the ponies.
Feeling like a fiesta? Use one of these easy Taco Tuesday recipes for a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo dinner.
Lent
Slow things down a little bit and help your kids learn the meaning of the Easter season with these easy Lenten traditions for families.
Easter Recipes
If you want an easy Easter celebration, start with simple Easter recipes that you can prep ahead.
Here are some of our family's favorites:
Kentucky Derby
Cheer on the ponies as you plan an elegant Kentucky Derby party filled with the best southern dishes and tasty cocktails.
Mother's Day
Plan a special Mother's Day with delicious brunch treats, fresh flowers, and all the gifts she'll love to get.
Memorial Day
Kick off the first weekend of summer with a weekend of grilling and cold treats.
Summer Vacation and Graduations
School is out for summer and it's all about the backyard parties. Fire up the grill and get together with your friends to celebrate the end of the school year.
Father's Day
Celebrate the big guy in your life with tasty treats he'll love and a backyard party for the ultimate grill master!
4th of July
Cheers for the red, white, and blue! Celebrate the 4th of July with a sweet party filled with patriotic goodies.
Fall Holidays
When the kids head back to school in the fall, there's still so much fun to look forward to.
Plan a weekend football party to watch the game or a festive Oktoberfest dinner party with your family or invite some more friends over!
Rosh Hashanah
Halloween
Celebrate spooky season with all the fun pumpkins and costumes and not-so-scary movies your kids can handle!
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the big show, and I've got all the best Thanksgiving recipes you can prep ahead.
Winter Holidays
As the year comes to a close, the holiday lights twinkle and brighten the darker days.
Anticipate Christmas during the season of Advent and plan a sparkling New Year's Eve to finish the year with a bang!
Christmas
Christmas is our family's favorite holiday of them all and I've got dozens and dozens of festive family traditions and Christmas recipes to share with you:
Advent
For Catholic families, Advent is a fun time to celebrate more meaningful Christmas traditions with your kids.
New Year's Eve
Finish the year with a bang! Make simple nibbles to enjoy while you count down to midnight and plan for a fresh new year of fun.
