Madyx Farmer, 7, rides an inflatable bouncing horse during the barrel riding competition at his grandparents’ backyard rodeo party on Sunday in Mattoon. ROB STROUD, JOURNAL GAZETTE & TIMES-COURIER MATTOON — For two years now, the COVID-19 […]
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6 sports-themed birthday party ideas worth a gold medal
NewFolks may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. If your kids love sports, hosting a sports-themed birthday party is a slam dunk. Party goers get to run around and play, and your child gets to have birthday party revolving around the sport they enjoy. Thankfully, […]
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When Does Party City Put Out Halloween Stuff 2021?
Party City is the go-to for all fun Halloween stuff, and this season is no different. If you’re past ready to put up your goblins, ghosts, and witches, and you’ve been sitting on the edge of your debit card ready to buy up your family’s costume, then you need to […]
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Chloe Khan throws epic balloon-filled 13th birthday party for her daughter Destiny
Chloe Khan stunned fans as she celebrated her daughter’s birthday – sharing photos and videos of a lavish party she hosted at her country mansion, and shocking followers as they realised she is now the mother of a teenager. The 30-year-old former X Factor contestant is proud mum to 13-year-old […]
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8 great bugs-themed birthday party ideas
If your little one is a huge fan of butterflies, ladybugs, caterpillars, or is just fascinated by insects, then a bugs-themed birthday party is a perfect pick. You can turn your backyard into an entomologist’s dream. Of course, you have nature on your side when it comes to a bugs-themed […]
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‘It’s Kind Of Cool’: Midsummer Party Celebrates Holiday Events Missed During COVID-19 Pandemic
June’s “Holiday Extravaganza” at the Heyse house included a Halloween costume contest. This month is Christmas in July, that holly jolly holiday hotpoint halfway to December. But for Antoinette Heyse of Des Plaines, July has her reflecting on June 2021 when she hosted a party to celebrate all at once […]
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32 Of The Best Etsy Shops For Party Decor
Make up something to celebrate – these decorations are waiting. We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide […]
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How to through an amazing Fourth of July party with your family
Fourth of July parties are a summer mainstay. Backyard barbecues and picnics are a super fun way to celebrate Independence Day. The great thing about Fourth of July parties with your family is that you don’t necessarily have to celebrate on July 4. The fun usually lasts the entire weekend, […]
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Sammy the Homeless 19-Year-Old Cat Adopted After Viral Birthday Party
A homeless cat who turned 19 in the care of an Ohio animal sanctuary on Tuesday has been adopted after staff threw him a birthday party. Sammy became a hit online this week after Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society employees adorned his cage with decorations and gathered to wish him […]
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Mini Museum Honoring the Black Panther Party Will Debut on Juneteenth | Smart News
A 1,000-square-foot apartment in West Oakland, California, is now a “mini museum” documenting the history of the Black Panther Party, a militant Black power organization whose members “confronted politicians, challenged the police and protected [B]lack citizens from brutality,” per the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The […]
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During pandemic, Detroiter turns love of painting into Paint’d Party Services
Feeling like she had no choice but to quit her job during the pandemic, a Detroit mother of two knew she had to quickly come up with a plan to draw an income. The joy of painting clicked with LaShay Heard, 24, before she entered kindergarten. So she decided to turn […]
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Man Throws Girlfriend Incredible Batman-Themed Birthday Party
Birthday party themes are a big deal for children, with princesses, cars and our favorite film characters all sources of inspiration. Parents would pull out all the stops for décor and food, but one man may have put moms and dads to shame after treating his girlfriend to an epic […]
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Pandemic inspires mother-daughter duo to start ‘fabulous and unexpected’ slumber party biz | Business
As Desiray Mitchell’s golden birthday grew closer, it became clear to her family that a huge celebration wasn’t an option. Desiray would turn 10 on Aug. 10 at the height of the pandemic, but her parents would make sure a small sleepover at their Broussard home would still feel special […]
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Tent Sleepovers: The Extravagant Party Kids Are Craving in 2021
THREE AND A HALF years ago, Josefina Martinez received photos from her sister-in-law of her nephews at a slumber party in Bogotá. Each child at the party had been assigned his own tyke-size tent, just big enough to cover the top half of a floor mattress. The result was an […]
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How the pros plan the perfect garden party
This summer, I’m embracing yellow, orange and pink. I don’t know if it’s a subconscious thing because yellow is the Pantone Colour of the Year, but I’m craving bright colours, sunshine, cheer and playfulness. I like the idea of barefoot, carefree escapism and dirt-floor decadence – a little bit “Summer […]
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How to host a very posh post-lockdown party
This summer, I’m embracing yellow, orange and pink. I don’t know if it’s a subconscious thing because yellow is the Pantone Colour of the Year, but I’m craving bright colours, sunshine, cheer and playfulness. I like the idea of barefoot, carefree escapism and dirt-floor decadence – a little bit “Summer […]
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Spicy Shrimp Recipe: A Peel-and-Eat Party in 25 Minutes
HANDS ON The peel-and-eat shrimp get their kick from a peppery spice paste. Go ahead and serve them without silverware. Photo: CHELSIE CRAIG FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, FOOD STYLING BY PEARL JONES, PROP STYLING BY SOPHIE STRANGIO By Kitty Greenwald April 23, 2021 11:52 am ET The Chef: Rashida […]
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Alaska Republican Party vows to recruit challenger to Sen. Lisa Murkowski in 2022
The Alaska Republican Party has voted to censure U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and will recruit a challenger to run against her in next year’s election. Under party rules, a resolution of censure is just “an official rebuke and disapproval,” but a copy of Saturday’s resolution explicitly states that the party […]
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Rachael ‘Bachelor’ Racism: Old South Antebellum Party Photo, Videos
Not up to date on the Rachael Bachelor racism drama? Let us fill you in. Rachael—a 24-year-old graphic designer from Cumming, Georgia, and a contestant on season 25 of The Bachelor with Matt James—is under fire for past behavior that led fans to believe that she’s a racist. Rachael is […]
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The Best Alexa Party Games to Keep Everyone Entertained
Ready to have fun? Use these Alexa games to keep any party going. When it comes to hosting a party, food is only half the pressure. The other half is how well you can entertain your guests. Choosing a game that you know everyone will like can be tricky. And […]