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Lisa Kothari –Children's Party Etiquette

Party planner extraordinare and author, Lisa Kothari, joined us live to answer several questions that parents may have about planning birthday parties for their children.

CW11 - New York, NY

Lisa shares High-School Musical themed ideas on CW11.

Better TV

Holiday Party Ideas with Lisa Kothari - Better TV

Northwest Afternoon

Lisa discusses Alphabet Party Ideas with Kent and Natasha as they food-fight.

AM Northwest, KATU TV, Portland, OR

Lisa Kothari talks about etiquette at kids' parties and conundrums parents usually face.

KGO-TV San Francisco

Lisa discusses great tips to plan a kids' party.

WTVR - CBS 6 Richmond, VA

Planning A Party For Kids on Virginia This Morning. Lisa Kothari showcases budget-conscious ocean-themed kids' party ideas.

Blogs

Recession Proof Party Ideas Part III

PART THREE: CHEAP, GOOD FUN! These tips are classic and priceless when it comes to the theme of a kids' party.

Lisa talks about Baby Shower ideas

Lisa discusses a number of budget-friendly and creative baby shower ideas for ePregnancy - an online community.

Grand Old Party - Family Groove

Aaaah, kids' parties: the new bastion of parental panic. Need help planning—and executing and surviving— your wee one's next birthday bash? Pick up a copy of Dear Pepper and Pollywogs; What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties. This go-to guide gives tips, trick, tools and advice on everything from age-appropriate themes to invitation ideas to party-throwing and going etiquette.

Today's Featured Product - What's Hot for Tots!

Ah...Valentine's day! If you are planning (or thinking of planning) an ab-fab Valentine's Day celebration, we urge you to check out Lisa Kothari’ website. She is the author of every mom’s “can’t be without” party planning guide, Dear Peppers and Pollywogs...What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties. Exclusively for the season of love, she has put together some amazing tips and ideas that you are sure to enjoy!

Grandparents.com - Party Animals

"Find what toys, books, and activities your grandchild loves, and build a party theme around those," says Lisa Kothari, the Seattle-based party planner who wrote Dear Peppers and Pollywogs... What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties (Peppers and Pollywogs Press, 2007).

Lisa Kothari's 10 worst party planning mistakes - Amaze Magazine

Whether throwing a first birthday party for a tiny tot, or hosting a teenager's birthday bash, parents often make party-planning mistakes that result in a disappointed birthday girl or boy, offended guests, or just a true mess on their hands! With the help of party expert Lisa Kothari - author of "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs...What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties" - parents can be sure to avoid these ten worst party planning mistakes and rest easy about everything from invitations to party clean up!

Spread the Love

Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to keep spreading the love with candy, balloons, and anything heart-shaped! For a dazzling Valentine's Day celebration, Lisa Kothari, author of every parent's indispensable guide "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs...What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties", has put together some amazing tips and ideas that any parents' little love bugs - and wallet - are sure to enjoy!!

Babble - Fun Birthdays Despite Recession

Party-planning expert Lisa Kothari, author of Dear Peppers and Pollywogs...What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties knows your pain and she wants to help out with her three-part series on recession-proof children's birthday parties.

LeaderPost - Top 10 party mistakes

Parents often make party-planning mistakes, which can result in a disappointed birthday girl or boy, offended guests, or a mega mess on their hands. To help you avoid some of the major pitfalls, here are Kothari's 10 worst party planning mistakes.

Amaze Magazine

Lisa Kothari's recently released book, "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs... What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties," is available at www.Amazon.com for $9.95. Also, Lisa's website www.PeppersPollywogs.com is full of great party ideas for any type of celebration for children of any age!!

Cute party planning ideas: Peppers and Pollywogs

Here's a cute little book and site to help you with your upcoming kids party: Dear Peppers and Pollwogs. This book is written by a kids' party planner. She includes all sorts of tips and ideas for various themed birthday parties and seasonal parties.

Lil Sugar

In a 3 part series, Lisa Kothari shares a number of unique party ideas with LilSugar. From cake ideas to a ditty for the party invitation, Peppers and Pollywogs can provide it all.

Sheknows

For those parents afflicted by end of the year anxiety, author and party planning expert Lisa Kothari has created some wonderful party ideas and indispensable tips for stress-free wintertime party planning that anyone can use!

Mom in the City - Recommended Book

This book is written by the founder of a great children's party website, Peppers and Pollywogs.

Real Savvy Moms

Lisa Kothari, author of Dear Peppers and Pollywogs… shares, good alternatives to candy.

A Mom's Guide to Living Life in Style

I need help! Have you heard of "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs" written by Lisa Kothari? Fabulous! I now have the help I need. This little book is a guide to party planning for parents. My favorite part is the week by week list of what I need to accomplish to get the party organized without stress!

Spokane 7 Kids' party 101

You're not made of money, you're not particularly artistic or clever, and you know that at least one of the kids whom you'll have to invite has dietary limitations. You're tired of losing sleep over all this. What do you do? - Dan Webster

Site of the Week for Parenting K-6 Children - About.com

Children's party ideas are featured at Peppers and Pollywogs, a great-looking commercial blog with lots of creative and free content. Lisa Kothari also has a book about kids' party planning and a selection of cards to purchase for customized party invitations. You'll find lots of ideas for seasonal and birthday parties so browse around and be inspired - Kimberly L. Keith - About.com

Patti's Annual Holiday Gift Guide

For party givers: Dear Peppers and Pollywogs by Lis Kothari is a must have for today's moms and dads who like to throw parties for their kids.Let's face it we can all learn the do's and dont's and there are many listed in this adorable book. Great stocking stuffer or under the tree and you can buy lots to give to lots of friends and relatives...

Beanstalk Biz

PeppersPollywogs.com, the informational website that is "All About Kids' Parties," presents updates to its Card Central page, the web portal offering busy parents pre-designed party invitations and thank you notes.

Swanky Moms

Everything you need to know for throwing a birthday party for your child! From etiquette to allergy issues! This book is an easy reference style book for when you have a quick question about party planning.

Mayas Mom

Lisa Kothari, has made children's birthday parties her business. She is the founder of the children's party website, Peppers and Pollywogs, and recently published a book -- Dear Peppers and Pollywogs...: What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties. The book is one that should be added to the "must have" list for any new parent. Lisa offers simple, easy solutions to situations that often stress us about when it comes to birthday parties for our kids.

Mom's Favorite Stuff

The book, Dear Peppers and Pollywogs… is an excellent resource for any parent to have. The great part about Lisa’s book is that it really covers all age ranges from the first birthday all the way up through the teen years. So, it’s perfect for all parents!

Baby TV

Cool ideas for a budget friendly baby shower.

Babble - a magazine and community for the new urban parent

Custom Kid's Birthday Card Invitations Designed by Up and Coming Artists.

Red Tricycle

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Blog

Manic Mommies - Podcast

Parenting Ideas

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Cool party ideas for parents

High school graduation is an exciting time for teenagers: They officially enter the next stage of their lives.Whether they are going to a four-year university, trade school, or following a career path, it's definitely a cause for celebration. The only problem ... most parents don't know how to throw a "cool" party for teens.

How to ... throw a graduation party

Some people remember their high school years as the best time of their lives. Others find themselves shuddering at the memories of bad prom dates, lunchroom gossip and teachers mean enough to ruin even the greatest of study halls.

Graduate your party from fun to fantastic

Your baby is graduating. But forget the bittersweet emotion, pack away the tissue for the day of the ceremony. Set aside your worries about the future. You're too busy right now for any of that: You have a party to plan.

Groovy grad parties

Small details can add a touch of fun to room and table decorations. This time of year, parents are looking for ways to throw a “cool” party for their graduates.

Make your grad party a hit for all

When Lisa and Mike Leake of Ballwin gave a graduation party for their son Zack last year, they rented an inflatable obstacle course to set up in their backyard.

Pre-Prom Party Planner

Throwing a pre-prom bash and need some tips to make it memorable? Party planning guru, Lisa Kothari, has some easy pointers.

Toys make way for spirit of charity, simplicity

"A lot of Gen X and Gen Y parents feel their kids already have enough stuff," said Lisa Kothari, author of "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs . . . What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties." "They don't want a bunch of miscellaneous gifts."

Urban Baby

Kids' party guru Lisa Kothari shares all of her behind-the-bash ideas – from a Harry Potter-themed fete or a Beatrix Potter birthday – on her website, Peppers and Pollywogs.

Recession-Proof Parties

The "R" word. It's been on the lips of talk show hosts, financial analysts, news reporters and anchors since November. But, that doesn't change the fact that birthday parties are still a big business. Kids don't care that the economy is taking a downturn, so how is mom and dad supposed to throw a bash on a shoestring budget? Party-planning expert Lisa Kothari, author of "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs...What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties" has gathered her tricks and tips for a three-part series on recession-proof children's parties.

Valentine Crafts to Share the Love - Dallas Child

Feel like celebrating this month? Get the kids together to fete friendship, or use some of these hints for a memorable Valentine’s Day party for the whole class. Here are some tips for all the trimmings from children’s party planning expert Lisa Kothari.

Parental guidance

Prudent party planning We're a month into the new year and the round of kiddie birthday parties has started up again. If you've got one of these in your future, heed this advice from event planner Lisa Kothari, author of "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs: What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties."

In a league of their own - Wittenberg Magazine

"Although I thoroughly enjoyed planning kids’ parties, I always was very interested in helping parents everywhere plan their kids’ parties with simple, easy, budget-friendly ideas to pull their parties together," Kothari says.

Hannah Montana - Coolest Party In Town

All tweens and teens are dealing with daily problems, but many secretly want to be famous and have a glamorous side. Hannah Montana embraces this idea and gives (the kids) fantasy in heaping spoonfuls."

Love To Know - Indoor Party Games

When you child's birthday is in February, or a thunderstorm threatens your pool party, indoor party games are an invaluable resource. LoveToKnow asked party planner Lisa Kothari to share some of her favorite games and planning tips, so you can host a great party, no matter what the weather.

Calgary Child

Dear Peppers and Pollywogs: What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties: Children's parties have become a billion dollar business over the last few years. This trend is leaving parents with difficult modern-day questions on how to throw their kids' parties with both decorum and creativity.

What's Hot For Tots? Featured Product

Elmo tells you how to use the potty, Dora tells you how to speak Spanish, and the creative geniuses of Dear Peppers and Pollywogs tell you how to throw a kids party!

Fresno Bee - 7 Halloween Tips

Etiquette experts and Halloween lovers say there are rules to follow, even on the scariest day of the year, for kids and adults alike.

Baby Loves Disco

...Last month i met party planner (and author) lisa kothari at bld seattle and learned about her awesome website. peppers and pollywogs has over 1000 party ideas, tips and tools on how to throw an inexpensive, super creative party for your kids. super nice human with great info...

Tot Trends Weekly - Halloween Edition

Lisa Kothari shares Spooky, Budget-Friendly Halloween Ideas for the Under 5 Crowd.

Tot Trends Weekly

Do-it-yourself cards are as easy as pie thanks to The Card Bakery at Peppers and Pollywogs. The Card Bakery offers professionally designed cards that you personalize, download, and print at home!

Baton Rouge Parents Magazine

Lisa provides advice on do's and don'ts for a stress-free first birthday celebration.

The Ledger - High-School Musical Party Ideas

Lisa Kothari, kids party expert and author of "Dear Peppers and Pollywogs: What Parents Want to Know About Planning Their Kids' Parties," offered some decorating ideas.

Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

Best of the City Event Planner Lisa Kothari has thrown over 500 birthday parties and transformed backyards into rain forests, World Cup kiddie tournaments, and mountain top campsites, complete with costumes and activities.

Seattle - The Premier Seattle Monthly

"A new kids' party planning biz helps parents throw the perfect bash." "The website offers party planning tips for every budget, links to articles about great party themes and other services to help you get creative."

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Cookie and Cupcake ideas for the busy parent.

NYU Livewire

Ideas for the First Birthday.

MSN Money

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