Real stories, questions, and tips from the GINYOU party planning community
Real parents, teachers, and party enthusiasts sharing tips, fails, and wins. Ask questions, share your party photos, and help each other throw amazing celebrations.
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Hey GINYOU Party Peeps! It’s that time of year again, and my brain is already starting to short-circuit thinking about Easter. My kids – Chloe (2), Sofia (3), Ezra (5), Ellie (6), and Ruby (8) – are all at such different stages. Last year, it was just too much sugar, and the Austin humidity made…
Hey GINYOU Fam! Hannah O’Brien here from sunny San Antonio, TX! Aunt Hannah, as my sweet niece Willow (2), Lily (6), Caleb (8), and Finn (13) call me. Easter is just around the corner, and honestly, every year it feels like I blink and suddenly I’m scrambling! This year, I made a promise to myself:…
First Easter Hunt with a 1-Year-Old! Any Choking Hazard Hacks for Matthew’s Anxious Brain? @matthew_broo: Hey everyone, Matthew here from Kansas City. First, just wanna say what a lifesaver this GINYOU community has been for party ideas and just, like, generally keeping my sanity as a foster dad. Big shoutout to whoever posted about that…
@the_real_suki: Okay, Kansas City fam and beyond! Suki here, stepmom to my wild crew Leo (3), Ellie (5), and Theo (12). Easter is coming up fast, and I’m already stressing about pet safety. Our golden retriever, Sunny, is basically another kid, and he gets into EVERYTHING. Last year, Ellie left a half-eaten chocolate bunny on…
Easter Pet Safety Guide Woes (and Wins?) from NOLA Hey party planning fam! Natalie from New Orleans here. You know, aunt to two wild boys, Leo (8) and Jude (10). My style is usually “throw everything at it and see what sticks,” especially For decorations I’ve hoarded from every thrift store between here and Baton…
@danieldoescrafts: Alright, fellow party maestros, Daniel here from Seattle! Spring’s in the air, and my competitive spirit is already buzzing for Easter. Luna (5) and Milo (6) are counting down the days, and I’ve got Pinterest boards overflowing with ideas for our annual neighborhood egg hunt and brunch. I’m talking a full-on pastel explosion, complete…
Easter with the Zoo Crew: Any Pet Safety Wins (or Woes)?! @hazel.robinson: Hey Ginyou fam! So, Easter is officially less than a month away, and I’m already feeling the delicious chaos bubbling up. Sofia (my 9-year-old tornado of joy) is already counting down the seconds until the egg hunt. And, true to form, I’ve already…
Easter Basket Budget Challenge: Can we REALLY do it for $10?! 🤯🧺 Hey party fam! Madelyn here from sunny Jacksonville, FL! ☀️ Crafting up a storm as usual, and guess what? Easter is just around the corner! My little Liam (he’s 4 now, can you even believe it?! Time flies!) is already asking about the…
Older Kids + Indoor Easter Egg Hunt Ideas = Help! My 13-Year-Old is Too Smart Now. @tylerdoescrafts: Alright, GINYOU fam, hit me with your best shot. Tyler from Omaha here, dad to Leo, who’s officially a teenager at 13. My wife Kinsley usually handles the big Easter hunt, but this year, it’s all on me….
