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Celebrate : Kids' Birthday Thank-You "Notes"

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The invites for our Spring Swim party were a huge success, as was the party…which inspired me to do more than just send a written thank-you note. When I came across these mini frisbees, I figured they fit with the summer theme. My son was thrilled. Using a 2 1/2″ punch, we cut circles out …

Easter Surprise - It's an Egg Dyeing App!

Celebrate : Easter Surprise - It's an Egg Dyeing App!

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We mentioned in our April issue that we had an Easter Surprise up our sleeves. Today we are thrilled to announce the release of Egg Dyeing 101 — our very first crafts app for the iPhone! We selected our favorite ideas for egg projects and compiled them into a gallery of 101 egg images, complete …

St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate : St. Patrick's Day

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Tomorrow is Saint Patrick’s Day! Here are some tips to feeling green (in the best way possible): For these ideas and more, click here (and if you’re feeling inspired to cook an Irish menu, we have lots of recipes, too). If you happen to be in New York City tomorrow morning, head over to Fifth …

Celebrate : Kids Birthday Party Invitation (for any season)

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Everyone who knows me is aware how grumpy I am about having my birthday in the winter. I can’t recall how many times I’ve had to cancel birthday plans due to nasty weather. So when I found out that my son would be born in March, I was excited to have a spring baby, envisioning …

Babies and Cookies

Celebrate : Babies and Cookies

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According to my calendar, I’m due to have a baby boy in a matter of days, so this past weekend my mom and I decided to distract ourselves with an afternoon of cookie decorating. My good friend Dani Boglivi-Fiori hosted a V-day cookie workshop at The Art Studio in Flemington, NJ, a charming little converted …

Celebrate : Last-Minute Valentines

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Happy Valentine’s Day! And just in case you’ve procrastinated, here are a couple quick ways to spread the love. All you need for these little guys is card stock and chocolate hearts. You can stamp or write the “I” and “U,” attach the heart with a little tape, and add a personal message on the …

Chinese New Year

Celebrate : Chinese New Year

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The Chinese New Year celebration began on February 3, ringing in the Year of the Rabbit. I ventured over to Chinatown this weekend to see the Dragon Parade—one of my favorite events of the year. The streets are bustling and filled with the most beautiful colors. With all the elaborate dragons, costumes, lanterns, and confetti, …

Celebrate : Valentines for Monkeys and (Little) Boys

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Here we go again … another year of the excitement for Valentine’s Day, which will bring lots of sweets, but please nothing that involves hearts or the color pink, kisses or the word love. That would just be too cute, and don’t you know as a 9 year old boy you are no longer cute?! …