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{Featured Parties} Bubbles and Bratwurst

July 28, 2011 by Leslie

Just the name of this party alone makes me giggle.  Who would think of Bratwurst for a 1st birthday party...apparently an acquaintance of Emily over at The Toasted Coconut.  Pure genius! Stacey - Emily's acquaintance-combined research and realistic expectations to create an adorable and affordable party for her 1 year old daughter. I Continue Reading

Filed Under: Baby and Pregnancy, Kids Parties, Parties Tagged With: bubbles, first birthday

How to Make a Mess Proof Book Page Tablecloth

July 12, 2011 by Leslie

When I told the Husband that I wanted to take apart an old book, the Husband kind of freaked. To him, books are almost sacred. They're something to be respected and cared for. But when I get an idea in my head, there's no point arguing with me. Typically, picking crabs means tablecloths made of newspaper and/or plastic trash bags. And Continue Reading

Filed Under: Blog, Decorations Tagged With: Books, budget

{Real Parties} July 4th Sweet Treats

July 5, 2011 by Leslie

I mentioned last week that the Husband and I were traveling to Pennsylvania for the holiday weekend.  Originally, we were going to have family and friends over to our house for a barbecue, but it had been far too long since we last visited our PA family.  So we loaded up the car and brought a dessert buffet and decorations for a party on Continue Reading

Filed Under: Desserts, Food, Holidays, July 4th, Parties Tagged With: our parties

Death by Chocolate

June 28, 2011 by Leslie

About twenty years ago, Marcel Desaulniers at the Trellis restaurant in Williamsburg, VA created a new chocolate dessert that took everyone by storm.  It was and is the ultimate chocolate cake; basically combining every single chocolate dessert into one incredibly rich and decadent cake.  It takes no less than two days to make, and Continue Reading

Filed Under: Cake Recipes, Desserts, Food Tagged With: chocolate

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Hi there! I’m Leslie! I love helping busy moms create DIY parties that aren’t overwhelming. At Playdates to Parties, you'll find crafts, ready-to-use cut files, recipes, and fun printables you can use to create a celebration you’re proud of that you get to enjoy too!  {Read More}

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