A family Adoption Day event is a way to honor the day your adopted child came into your family. This is celebrated on the anniversary of your child’s adoption, which may fall on National Adoption Day (November 21 this year).

Many families have come up with other creative names to mark the anniversary of their child’s adoption: Family Day, Love Day, Arrival Day, or Family Anniversary.

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A Halloween party isn’t complete without great Halloween music. Celebrations’ Yelena Johnson has the top mixes for kid-friendly parties and all-age bashes.

Kid-friendly Halloween party:
Playing truly spooky tunes at your party might scare kids, so pick up the following CDs for Halloween music that’s no trick and all treat: Read the rest of this entry »

Recently someone who is turning 13 commented that for the upcoming special party she was going to create a Sweet Candy Buffet as a party centerpiece for the occasion.  I love this idea and think it can be used for any type of party from birthday celebrations for all ages to graduations to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and beyond.  If this idea appeals to you, I would visit Amy Atlas Events for her eye candy to see some great visuals for candy and dessert buffets that are sure to please your guests of all ages.

The colorful Birthday in a Box Bright Dots partyware would be perfect for serving up your candy buffet.

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Labor Day seems to be one of those holidays where anything goes as long as it’s red, white, and blue.  Some head to the beach, others relax at a backyard BBQ, and many picnic with friends. Host a unique Labor Day picnic where everyone pitches in with picnic blanket stations that offer food, drink, or an activity for all to enjoy.

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Halloween is just around the corner and we know that it’s the holiday to eat lots of sweets. If you’re a lover of cookies, Celebrations’ Amy Berman has a special Halloween treat recipe for you.

This Halloween, make some delicious Halloween Shortbread Cookies that your children, friends, and guests will love!

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Tailgating is typically a “food sport” for the big kids, but plenty of little kids enjoy hanging around before the game chatting it up with fellow fans.

Make your kid’s tailgating experience a fun one with these tips from Celebrations’ Jeanne Benedict.

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Here are some ideas for your Luau party this summer:

Have all of your guests dress in their wildest Hawaiian gear.

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