Half a century can be marked with afternoon tea or with an ice climbing trip, and the lists in this corner span both ends. They cover themes and decorations (including setups aimed at men), golden cakes, dinners, entertainment and party favors people won’t leave behind, for hosts throwing a 50th for a spouse, a parent or themselves.
Giant foil number balloons that drooped before the first guest arrived are why this party blog exists, and a hand pump still rides on top of my supplies bin. Michael E. Cheney is the pen name I write under, and these days nothing inflatable goes up more than 3 hours before my guests arrive. Here's the whole balloon story.
