Starwars Fourth of July Party

Hello! Sorry it's been so long! I am thrilled to share a recent Phantom Tollbooth birthday party, as well as a rose-themed birthday party, but first I would like to share this Fourth of July party before I forget to post it. I wanted to do a unique theme for the Fourth of July, but still use traditional, patriotic colors. I'd seen the Starwars pun "May the Fourth be with you" many times, and I was watching the sagas for the first time; so it hit me that that could be the theme! I wanted the party to be vibrant, fun and punny but still patriotic. I drew the poster, colored stars on balloons and threw a banner up from a past party. It's very simple because it was super last-minute, as usual (like the day of), but let's say I was aiming for a clean, minimalist party. Yes, let's go with that. Anyway, here it is:

Thank you for visiting! Come back soon for more party and gift ideas! 

-Lauryn

Memorial Day Party, 2016

I threw together this party on Memorial Day...literally. I had nothing ready and made or found everything that morning. The theme is modern/black and white/classic, and the color scheme is black and white with a small pop of red and blue. These pictures were from breakfast time, which is why there is fruit salad and pancakes. We went bike-riding and ate Mexican food since we'd had a bbq the night before (which was fine with me!). This party celebrates not the deaths of soldiers but the freedom they bought us.

My brother went camping the night before (sort-of), and we played in the tent, too.

I hope you had a fun Memorial Day also!

20 of the Best Memorial Day/4th of July Party Ideas

Since Memorial Day is on Monday, I rounded up my favorite party ideas. I had decided not to do a party this year, but I'm starting to reconsider after finding these great ideas. Anyway, here are some foods, decorations and games to try on Memorial Day:

Annual Memorial Day Party Prep (Hometalk)

Patriotic County Fair Games (Hostess with the Mostess)

Patriotic Crown (A Pumpkin and a Princess)

Red White and Blue Ice Cubes (Momtastic)

Cookie Cutter Fruit Salad (Wit and Whistle)

4th of July Party Ideas (100 Layer Cakelet)

Red White Blue Mason Jars (It All Started With Paint)

Memorial Day Muffins (The Vibrant Visions Blog)

Fruit Flag Pizza (Tablespoon)

4th of July Fruit Salad Cones (Bakers Royale)

DIY Star Pinatas (Studio DIY)

4th of July Photo Backdrop (Brit and Co)

Rocket Favor Packaging (Martha Stewart)

Firework Show Fun Bags (Eighteen25)

Patriotic Tissue Paper Tassel Garland (Landeelu)

Outdoor Patriotic Tassel Garland (The Scrap Shoppe Blog)

How to Make Patriotic String Lights (ehow)

[These could be Vegan if you take out the marshmellows:] 4th of July Fruit Sticks (Real Food by dad)

Patriotic Stripes Tie Dye Shirt (Doodlecraft)

[These could also be made vegan by replacing candy melts with non-dairy frosting:] Patriotic Popcorn (Jamonkey)

Memorial Day Muffins

Here's a little breakfast inspiration for your morning (although it's about lunch time)! Just add a little jelly and one big blueberry to the top of your muffins!