Key Takeaways: Choose Experience-Based Celebrations: Select memorable 13th birthday party ideas like a themed picnic or an outdoor movie night to make the transition into the teen years feel...
13th Birthday Party Ideas
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First Birthday Themes
Key Takeaways: Pick a theme based on your location and how much mess you want to clean up. Popular ideas often use puns like Wild One or First Trip Around the Sun because they are simple to decorate...
Gender Neutral Baby Shower Ideas
Key Takeaways: Focus on modern earthy tones like sage green, terracotta, and cream to create a stylish look without using traditional pink or blue. Select a hosting style based on your venue, such...
February Birthday Ideas
Key Takeaways: Always plan for an indoor setting first and keep a backup plan in case the weather changes. If you’re adding outdoor time and you live somewhere with a mild winter, plan it between 11...
Best Newlywed Game Questions
Key Takeaways: The Newlywed Game is a fun activity where couples answer questions about each other to see how well their responses match up. To play, one partner writes down an answer while the...
Joint Birthday Party Ideas for Adults
Key Takeaways Use the Party Map method to create different activity stations and give each person their own short spotlight moment, like a separate toast or candle lighting. Pick one main theme for...
10-Year Anniversary Gift Ideas
Key Takeaways: Aluminum and tin are the traditional symbols for 10 years of marriage because they represent the strength and flexibility of a long-term relationship. Great gift ideas include...
Happy Birthday Beautiful Lady Wishes
Key Takeaways: Choose a birthday message that matches the lady's personality and your relationship with her. You can pick from different styles like funny, elegant, or short and sweet to make her...
9 Best Shopping Places in LA
Key Takeaways: Los Angeles offers diverse shopping districts that cater to every style, including the luxury boutiques in Malibu, the trendy vintage shops on Melrose, and the unique handmade goods...
Top Picks for Picnic & Party Essentials
We review only the products we use or would use in our own luxury setups
Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens, Reviewed
It’s 9 AM on a cloudless Malibu morning. The sun is already warming the sand, and the Picnic Makers team is in motion. We’re laying out heavy Moroccan rugs and fluffing velvet cushions for a...
6 Best Beach Wagons: Ask a Pro!
Last weekend, we saw a family trekking across the sand, juggling a vintage cooler, three beach bags, a wobbly stack ofbeach chairs, and two flying kites. It was a classic case of beach-day chaos. As...
6 Outdoor Lanterns Chosen By Event Pros
One time, our team was setting up a wedding reception in a beautiful garden. Everything was perfect, but as the sun set, I saw that familiar flicker of panic in the bride’s eyes. Her perfect day was...
Best Water Jug Dispensers
Warm water, leaky spigots, and plastic aftertaste ruin a good spread. You deserve ice-cold sips without drips. In this guide to the best water jug dispensers, we cut through the hype and highlight...
Top Cornhole Game Sets with Real Scores
Have you ever tossed a cornhole bag only to have it slide right off the back of the board, while the next one stops dead in its tracks? We have, and we know how frustrating it is to wonder, "Is the...
Beach Bags with Zipper: Trendy, Durable Choices
Beach days shouldn’t resemble a yard sale in the sand. A tote that flops or gaps, or gulps water, needs an upgrade. The right carryall keeps everything in line. Here are the best beach bags with a...
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