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Outdoor Party Games
Our Favorite Outdoor Party Games

Get your guests out of the lawn chairs and the kids out of the house with some classic party games. Here is a list of our favorites...

BBQ 101 Guide
BBQ 101 - Easy Grilling Tips

It's finally that time of year again! Everyone is rolling out their grills and dusting off the patio furniture. Summertime...

U.S. Flag Flying Tips
Flag Etiquette - U.S. Flag Flying Tips

Did you know according to the Flag Code, the U.S. flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living...

Inspirational Graduation Quotes

Graduation is a momentous milestone in a person's life. It is a time of transition and growth. Whether it's graduation...

My Recent Articles

  • Halloween to Thanksgiving Seasonal Decorations

    It’s autumn and time for a series of holidays that will keep your kids busy throughout the next few months. First up was Halloween which now leads into Thanksgiving only 4 weeks later. What is wonderful about these holidays is they fall within the same season and use the same ...
  • Christmas Greeting Cards

    Make the Christmas season extra special this year by designing your own Christmas greeting card.  It's easy to do and affordable with the PurpleTrail Design Center.  You have two print options for your holiday greeting cards; you can either print at home or utilize PurpleTrail's professional print option.  Either way ...
  • Thanksgiving History and Facts

    A better title for this article may have been Thanksgiving History and Myths. It seems just about all of what we associate with modern day Thanksgiving celebrations has very little root in actual historical fact. Per James W. Baker, Senior Historian at Plimoth Plantation, "The reason that we have so many ...
  • Elegant Thanksgiving Centerpiece – Tips for making great seasonal centerpieces

    There can be a lot going on at the Thanksgiving table. People chatting and enjoying the savory dishes you worked so hard to prepare. Adding in a elegant centerpiece is the cherry on top of your cooking and baking efforts. Check out these elegant ideas to showcase your bountiful feast. Cornucopia What ...
  • Design Tips For Printed Cards

    Designing a personalized card is fun and easy.  Whether you've elected to design cards to print at home or have them professionally printed, there are a few things to keep in mind.  We've put together some tips to help you create your best card design. Spacing When designing a card, make ...
  • Office Holiday Party Invitation Wording

    It's that time of year! Time for your annual Christmas office party.  Find a way to bring new life to the old office party this Christmas.  Whether it's for a big corporate Christmas party or a small office holiday party; if you are in charge of the annual Christmas party ...
  • When is Hanukkah This Year?

    When is Hanukkah This Year? While the secular (also referred to as Gregorian) calendar is based on the earth's rotation around the sun, the Hebrew calendar calculates months according to the moon and years according to the sun. Therefore, Hanukkah is does not fall on the same day every year. ...
  • Tailgate in Style

    Autumn in the Northeast is a miraculous experience. The crisp air, the vibrant color of the leaves, and ultimate sense of renewal as a fresh school year begins and anything is possible. It is also the last chance for a picnic before winter sends the earth to sleep ...
  • Low Cost Holiday Party – Host a party for 20 for under $120

    Here are some great ideas that allow you to throw a great holiday party for 20 people for under $120! Invitations: Use PurpleTrail free online invitations.  No waste of paper and you get the ease of all PurpleTrail's Rsvp management modules.  You can add games, bring along lists and polls to get ...
  • Kids Christmas Crafts

    Deck the halls with these easy kids Christmas crafts.  They are sure to add a festive touch to your home for the holidays.  These ideas are easy to make and a great way to spend some quality time with the kids. Advent Socks Waiting for Christmas can be tough for kids.  The anticipation ...

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Leslie is a working mom who spends much of her time running after her 1 year old! Work gatherings, baby showers, bachelorette parties, dinner parties and backyard BBQ's are all in her event planning repertoire. Since life is busy and there never seems to be enough time in the day, Leslie works to create easy, fast and elegant party planning tips to help make your next event a smashing success.

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