Leah Meyer 
Planning a bridal shower on a budget doesn’t have to be stressful… When my best friend Michelle got engaged, I was honored and terrified. Honored because she asked me to be her maid of honor. Terrified because I was supposed to plan a bridal shower and I had about $400 total to work with across …
water games for kids Not everyone has a pool. That’s fine. Some of the best summer parties I’ve been to had zero pool access — just a regular backyard, a garden hose, and adults who weren’t afraid to get a little wet. Last summer, I hosted a 7-year-old’s birthday party for 15 kids in my …
About Leah Meyer Meet Leah Meyer 🎉 Event Planner | Creative Writer | Your Party-Planning Best Friend Hi there! I’m Leah, and I have a confession to make — I’m completely obsessed with throwing parties. You know that moment when guests walk through the front door and audibly gasp? When someone says “Wait — YOU …
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to get crafty with your little ones. Are you looking for fun and easy Halloween crafts that your preschooler will love? You’re in the right place! Crafting with preschoolers can be a delightful experience that combines creativity, learning, and a whole lot of fun. …
When my niece turned one, my sister-in-law sent me a text three weeks before the party that just said: “I don’t know what I’m doing help.” She didn’t need complicated advice. She needed real help — what themes actually work for a one-year-old, how many people to invite, whether to do a smash cake, how …
Trending Party Themes for 2026 1. Disco Glam (Still Going Strong in 2026) Disco has had a massive comeback over the last two years and shows no signs of slowing down for 2026. Think mirror balls, sequins, metallic everything, and a Studio 54 vibe. Why Disco Works in 2026 Disco balls photograph beautifully. Metallic decor …
My backyard went through a decoration evolution over five summers of hosting parties. Year one I put out a tablecloth and called it a day. Year five I had a full outdoor party space that neighbors asked to borrow for their own gatherings. Neither extreme is necessary. Somewhere between “nothing” and “Pinterest-perfect” is a level …
15 DIY Balloon Arch Ideas for Any Party (Easy, Stunning, Under $20) I need to tell you about the moment that turned me into a balloon arch person. Because there was a before and an after, and the dividing line between the two was a baby shower in my living room where my sister built …
Amazing 18 Spring Garden Party Ideas for Every Budget (2026 Guide) There is a very specific moment each spring when you step outside in the morning, and the air smells different. Not cold anymore. Not hot yet. Just this perfect, clean, alive kind of air that carries the smell of soil warming up and flowers …
Best Pool Party Ideas for Summer 2026 (Decor, Food, Games & Everything You Need) I am going to tell you about the exact moment I understood what separates a pool party from a great pool party. It was the summer of 2023, and my buddy Jake invited us to what he casually described as “just …