This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of theme parties such as vampire, magic, rock star and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own theme party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like making a rock star necklace or detective badges easy to follow. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family and friends. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Features ideas for twelve themed children's parties, and includes suggestions for games, activities, recipes, and decorations as well as templates for invitations and party favors.
From the founder of the eponymous party-planning website, a guide to creating exceptional celebrations that will inspire any host. Tablescapes, tips, DIY party crafts, beautiful color photos, and more than 50 never-before-seen recipes, in an easy-to-follow format. Beginner hosts will find tons of tips and how-tos, as they’re walked through practical steps to creating fabulous parties on a realistic budget. The seasoned host will discover unique details and new recipes to enhance their tablescapes all year long. Follow one party to a tee, or mix-and-match elements to create a unique affair all your own. Courtney Dial Whitmore provides instructions for more than a dozen occasions (from simple backyard gatherings to special celebrations), each complemented with full tablescape details; decor tips; and recipes for each party covering appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Ring in the new year with a glitzy New Year's Day Brunch; savor a bit of Parisian culture with a Crêpe Cake and Sparkling Raspberry Cocktails; enjoy Spinach Tea Sandwiches and Lavender Fizz Cocktails at a Jane Austen–inspired Book Club Gathering; celebrate your favorite guy with Bacon and Pecan S'mores and Sriracha and Bourbon Wings; and don your best black-and-white apparel to enjoy Red Velvet Brownie Truffle Cakes and White Chocolate Martinis at a Black and White Masquerade Party. These are just a few of the ideas you'll find in Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style. “Courtney covers every detail, and breaks them down to make entertaining easy. With so many creative ideas, you’ll want to start celebrating half birthdays, too!” —Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, editor-at-large, Southern Living “Festive, bright, and cheerful…full of ideas and passionate about the details.” —Tara Guerard, owner/creative director, Soiree
Presents a guide to planning the perfect party, with tips and ideas for party themes and decorations, including an elephant baby shower, a circus train birthday party, and a hot air balloon party.
This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of family parties such as anniversaries, graduations, reunions and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own family party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like Birthday Bingo and making Mother's Day bouquets out of crepe paper easy to follow. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of international parties such as African, Indian, Italian and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own international party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like making a South American panpipe or an Australian magnet favor easy to follow. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family and friends. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.
A child's birthday is the highlight of the year in any family and planning a themed party is easy with this guide packed full of ideas. The Ultimate Party Book for Kids takes you stepby-step through the process of planning and surviving your child's party, while delivering a fun, stress-free and memorable event that everyone will enjoy (even the mums and dads). Written by party planning professionals, The Ultimate Party Book for Kids helps you at every planning stage, from the theme and invitations, food and decoration ideas, to birthday cakes, games and activities. Party theme ideas include Pirate, Princess, Superheroes, Fairy, Clown and many more, including Easter, Halloween and Christmas parties. Plus, this book contains all you need to cook for a children's party--fun and delicious treats to make even the pickiest child smile.
This cool title introduces kids to planning different kinds of slumber parties such as spa, art, camping and more. It begins with party-planning basics and guides kids through the process of having their own slumber party. Sample invitations, menus, and fun party activities are included. Step-by-step instructions and photographs make the projects like making fabulous bracelet favors or a friend trivia game easy to follow. Kids will find a lot of really cool ideas for entertaining their family and friends. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
The old adage, 'It's not what's on the table, it's who's at the table, ' means more to home cooks as the stuffy, fussy, pretentious dinner party of the past disappears, making way for a new entertaining ideal. People naturally gather together over food; it's a huge part of any celebration, and a means of coming together for more casual daily social interactions. Dinner parties are making a comeback - with more focus on gathering over easy, casual food, there's less pressure for fancy recipes, immaculate table settings and perfect presentation. Home cooks crave comfortable ways to socialize with friends and family, whether it be a special occasion or a means of reconnecting on a regular weeknight. Gatherings puts the focus on real situations that bring people together, whether the occasion is a birthday or holiday, or just an excuse to reconnect and strengthen relationships. The book will be broken down into casual scenarios, with recipes, drinks or cocktails, and easy serving, decor and presentation suggestions for each. It will appeal to those less inclined to spend money eating out, who are still interested in socializing or hosting more casual home parties. It will benefit those who can't cook, have a small space, don't know how to mix drinks or easily decorate, or are intimidated by all that organizing a party entails, from estimating quantities to storing and serving. Gatherings makes social occasions easy and approachable, and strengthens relationships while building confidence in the kitchen. Taste Canada - The Food Writing Awards finalist, 2015, General Cookbooks category
