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15 Magical Mermaid Theme Party Ideas for Any Celebration

mermaid theme party: Mermaid Magic Invitation against a white, wooden background

Mermaid-themed parties are so much fun to plan. You can really get creative with your color choices, room decor, and party games. Plus, you can add an underwater twist to so many delicious snacks and treats! 

To help you plan the perfect mermaid theme party, here are a few of our favorite tips to inspire you. We’ve included decor ideas, party food inspiration, and some of our top mermaid theme party invitations too.
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60th Birthday Party Ideas: Top Tips for Celebrating This Milestone

60th birthday party ideas: Daughters kissing their mother on the cheek while holding number 60 balloons

Turning 60 is a big deal. That’s 60 years of laughter, wisdom, and moments with loved ones you’ll never forget. It’s also the start of a new decade where you can look forward to enjoying new hobbies, retirement, jet setting to foreign lands, and spending time with grandkids or furry friends. Your 60th birthday party should be a reflection of how special your life story has been.

Whether you’re the guest of honor or someone looking for fun ways to celebrate your loved one’s milestone birthday, we’ve got you covered. This list of 60th birthday party ideas includes themes, activities, and stunning invitation options.
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15 Ideas for Thoughtful Birthday Gifts During Quarantine

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It probably isn’t the birthday party or day your friends or loved ones had planned, but birthdays during quarantine can feel just as special with a few thoughtful touches. Like birthday cards, birthday gifts during quarantine can create some celebratory magic with small, simple tweaks. 

To that end, here are some of our ideas for birthday gifts during quarantine to help inspire you. Plus, we’re sharing a few of our most-loved digital birthday cards that are perfect for pairing with a digital gift card.
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All Grown Up: 10 Dinner Party Games for Adults

dinner party games for adults: Man serving food while hosting a dinner party for his friends

You’ve chosen your menu, decided on your guest list, and even picked out your dinner party invitations. Now comes the fun part. OK, we actually think all of it is the fun part, but this part is literally all fun and games — it’s time to choose your dinner party games!

If you’re hosting a grown-up soirée, these dinner party games for adults will get everyone talking (and might elicit some very adult conversations). Play a game as an icebreaker while everyone nibbles on appetizers, or save the fun until after dessert when everyone has dined and is feeling fine.

Here are our favorite dinner party games for adults — each guaranteed to make the conversation flow like wine.
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10 Virtual Baby Shower Games Your Guests Will Love

virtual baby shower games: White baby onesie surrounded by gifts and bunting

Baby showers are some of the most delightful events to plan. They’re all about celebrating a soon-to-be new arrival and showering the guest of honor with love and well wishes. And that doesn’t have to stop just because of social distancing — virtual baby showers can be plenty of fun! 

Plan a baby shower that everyone will love with these fun virtual baby shower games. Take inspiration from our list that features virtual games, printables, and some tips on planning the perfect shower. 
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48 Valentine’s Day Quotes to Send to All Your Loved Ones

Valentines Day quotes: Close up shot of Sweethearts candies

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you’re in love with love, in love with that special someone, or in love with the single life, these Valentine’s Day quotes will make your holiday (and your greeting cards) complete. 

We’ve rounded up our favorite funny, sweet, and romantic quotes. These little bits of wisdom will help you celebrate your significant other, your single friends, your galentines — in short, all your loved ones. Find the Valentine’s Day message to match each of your relationships, and add it to your Valentine’s Day cards. 
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Create New Memories With These 16 Family Reunion Ideas

Digital family reunion invitations

Tasked with planning a family reunion, but don’t know where to start? Look no further. We’re here to help you plan an incredible event with some of our best family reunion ideas. You’ll find activities, planning tips, and ways to get together even throughout the pandemic. 
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Create a Buzz With These Virtual Happy Hour Ideas

Woman having a virtual happy hour with her friends

Time to get happy! OK, we’ll admit that at the beginning of the pandemic, we all went a little overboard with virtual happy hours and online dinner parties. Between staying in touch with our loved ones and trying online team building activities for our newly remote jobs, it seemed like everyone had three virtual happy hours a week. 

If you didn’t have virtual event fatigue by month two of COVID quarantine, then you are a social superstar. But, as coronavirus has carried on, many people have gotten pickier about which virtual events they’re willing to attend. 

If you want your guests to get excited about your online happy hour, you need to stand out from the crowd. (This is especially important for companies that want their team members to have real fun, not just mandatory fun.) 

So, we’ve gathered up our favorite virtual happy hour ideas to help you knock the virtual socks off your guests. Even if your guests have been to a dozen virtual happy hours, they’ve never experienced a happy hour like this before. 
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The Minimony: A Popular Alternative to Postponing Your Wedding

minimony: Newlywed couple dancing while surrounded by smiling guests

Recent times have shown us that even with everything booked, nothing is ever completely certain. With a lingering coronavirus pandemic and a move towards embracing change, some couples are switching from a traditional wedding ceremony to a minimony instead.

But what is a minimony? And why are they so popular? Let’s take a look at this fun new twist on a wedding ceremony.
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12 Virtual Family Games To Play With Loved Ones

Virtual family games: Happy family and waving during a video call

Ready to bring everyone together to play games, get competitive, and have fun? A night of virtual family games is the perfect way to spend time together in spite of distance.

But how do you arrange such an event? And what games should you play? Our guide to hosting a virtual family game night gives you all the details you need to plan a virtual event, plus our top picks for family-friendly games.
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