For Hollywood’s biggest night,  celebrate in old-fashioned style with a party worthy of the red carpet. Think of icons such as Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. These stars and those of their generation are the epitome of an era of chic, captivating style and unrivaled talent. Celebrations.com’s Karen Perkins has all the decor tips you need to create an unforgettable Oscar party that channels the glitz and glamor of Hollywood’s heyday.

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Here is a great recipe for homemade Play Dough from Cooking on the Side and look at what they made with their homemade dough!

Is that a cheery snowman or what?  Have fun creating your own Play Snow creations this season!

It’s summer, and that means it’s time to hit the road for the annual family vacation. It’s always a challenge to keep the “Are we there yet?” question at bay, but Cookie has come up with an extensive list of road trip games organized by age (3, 4, and 5 and up) to keep the kids busy during the long drive. This is a great resource chock full of excellent ideas.

Also, check out The Toby Show blog for a creative road trip game using story dice. It’s not only fun to paint pictures onto the wooden dice, but with a roll of these dice, children also have the opportunity to spin stories to pass the time. Love this too!

Looking for a laundry list of wonderful ideas to do with your kids this summer — for parties and beyond?  Check out an unpink life’s great list of 150+ ideas for family summer fun. Some of these ideas will take you back to your own good ol’ days; for example, have a water balloon fight! This is a great resource list to pull out time and time again this season when the kids start with, “I’m bored … there’s nothing to do.”

Thanks, an unpink life!