http://www.tinparade.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:44:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en .......AND BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO GET YOUR HANDS ON THEM. Here we go! Kristen and I have officially launched our Kickstarter campaign. If you aren't familiar, it's a platform creative types to raise much needed funds for things like; a documentary film, an art installation or as in our ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2011/11/20/see-our-newest-party-good-designs/ You have been so busy planning and buying, and cutting and gluing who knows what that you have forgotten one of the most important things for your child’s party…..flow.  (important for any party). I am an event planner and I do understand this comes much easier for me but you ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2011/11/07/creating-a-timeline-for-your-child%e2%80%99s-birthday-party/ Everyone wants to give you the best grey paint color ever! Problem is, greys look different in everyone's homes. It all depends on the amount of natural light and the tone of lighting in the room and the colors already present.  It took me 3 months and ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2011/09/28/dont-borrow-your-friends-grey/ This past weekend was a lazy summer day of lemonade, half naked kids running through sprinklers and mom sewing.  That's me.  I'm the mom. All of a sudden its circa 1983 around my house.  And I couldn't be happier.  In this world of crazy kids schedules, the ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2011/07/27/sewing-outside-the-lines/ This is the most recent post we made to Moms Inc Daily (formerly Designingmoms.blogspot.com...I wrote this about my life as a wedding coordinator and as co-owner of Tin Parade. Biz How To:    Live The Dream by Cat on January 5, 2011 by Designing Mom Ryan I am a mother.   I am business owner ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2011/01/05/480/ These always make me think of our history. Every bite carries a warm sense of family. Make these for your family and change the name to suit...Grandma---'s dinner rolls...who knows...maybe your own family will still be making these 70 years later too. Aunt Helen’s Icebox Butter Rolls • 1 package active dry ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2010/12/21/aunt-helens-rolls/ I get so giddy around the holidays. Yes, I'm THAT girl. Sorry if I annoy or offend the bah-humbuggers out there. I just love when the world  (or my world anyway) comes together in such a warm, communal way...open houses, parties, gift giving...people are in the mood for being nice. ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2010/12/03/im-in-the-holiday-spirit/ We love to get photos of our customers using our party goods. Here is a darling baseball party one of our customers did for her son using Oscars Baseball Party and other great finds. Thanks for sharing these. We love that you used the baseball hats as the favor holders. Looks ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2010/11/08/tin-parade-goods-in-action/ Eco-Chick · The modern girl's guide to living green & fabulous. Tin Parade Vintage Party Goods for Your Perfect Holiday Fete Share by Starre Vartan · 11/03/10 Tin Parade offers custom-designed, all-inclusive packaged parties for dinners, adult and children’s birthdays, baby and bridal showers. It is the inspiration of two women with ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2010/11/03/the-eco-chick-talks-tin-parade/ This is the our latest post to the Designing Moms Blog as contributing writers. At least in my mind that makes sense. When I see children having lemonade stands it makes me feel happy and peaceful and sort of washes away all the crazyness of the day.  I realize ... http://www.tinparade.com/blog/2010/10/25/ah-lemonade-stands-an-icon-of-childhood%e2%80%a6a-good-childhood/