Confetti Photoshoot – Happy 2020!

Confetti Photoshoot – Happy 2020!

"It's the Time of your Life, so Live it Well" Click Here to take a look at our new "Noon Year" Party ! Happy New Year! The week between Christmas and New Years had me reeling a little bit. Reflecting on previous resolutions. On the past year. On the past 10 years. Trying to come up with new goals. Feeling bad for not reaching some. Thinking I could ...

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Mermaid Birthday Party

Mermaid Birthday Party

2018 was the year of all things mermaid in our house, so it only made sense for Harper to have a Mermaid themed 4th birthday party. I'll share some photos below of how I put together an adorably sweet under the sea Mermaid Birthday Party, including: whimsical decor, a treasure chest craft / party favor, and a DIY (with help from etsy ;) ) cake. Styling a Mermaid ...

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Thanksgiving Craft: Making a Thankful Tree

Thanksgiving Craft: Making a Thankful Tree

While we begin to enjoy the magic of the holiday season, one thing that is important to me is teaching my kids to recognize things that they are thankful for. I find that the best way to do this is through a Thanksgiving craft. In the past we have made thankful turkeys out of construction paper and taped them to the wall, but I loved the idea of ...

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Childrens’ Holiday Pajamas 2019- Wishlist

Childrens’ Holiday Pajamas 2019- Wishlist

Jammies | Blanket | Reindeer Pillow | Star Garland | Felt Ball Garland Holiday pajamas have a special place in my heart. There is just something so nostalgic about thinking of the kids running down the stairs in their jammies on Christmas morning filled with such joy. We have an ongoing Christmas Eve tradition (passed down from when MY dad was a kid) where Rudolph makes a quick trip ...

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STORYBOOK BIRTHDAY BRUNCH

STORYBOOK BIRTHDAY BRUNCH

Once upon a time, there was a 3-year-old that loved books so much that she wanted a whole birthday party full of them. I decided to plan a Storybook Birthday Brunch with some fun twists thrown in by the birthday girl. It was the first birthday that she really "gets" and has been looking forward to. If there's one thing she's gained in the last year it's an ...

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Rubber Duck Birthday Party

Rubber Duck Birthday Party

Ethan's 2-year-old rubber duck birthday party (affectionately named "Quack-y Birthday) was SO fun and one of my absolute favorites! Turns out that 2 is a unique age where your child is coming into their own personality but doesn't have full-fledged interests in much of anything. I had to dig deep into my creative reserves to come up with a birthday party theme that he would love! Cue obsessively ...

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Homemade Halloween Snack Ideas: Pumpkin Hand-Pies!

Homemade Halloween Snack Ideas: Pumpkin Hand-Pies!

Add this recipe to your list of Halloween snack ideas for fall! October's cooler weather has me ready to jump right into the coziest parts of the season- which for me includes cuddling up in an oversized sweater with a hot mocha, pastry, and a good book (or, ya know, an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse with the kiddos). I love that these pumpkin hand-pies aren't overly sweet ...

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5 Favorite School Lunch Ideas for Kids

5 Favorite School Lunch Ideas for Kids

Making meals for kids is sometimes, well, the worst. Throw in a picky-eater, and in our case food allergies, and it feels like the options are frustratingly limited. I know how it goes- we start the year being that mom, but soon after fall into a hole of serving the same easy, go-to foods, day after day. To escape that pattern, I challenged myself to create 5 school ...

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ICE CREAM BIRTHDAY PARTY- Harper’s 2!

ICE CREAM BIRTHDAY PARTY- Harper’s 2!

"We have a new baby and are mid-move into a new house- let's throw an extravagant ice cream birthday party!"- says no mom ever. Except for me, I guess. But really, I love putting together special days for my kids and I didn't want Harper to miss out because of all the crazy going on around us these days. The party was completely planned and ordered prior to ...

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Happy First Day of School- Pre-K, here she comes !

Happy First Day of School- Pre-K, here she comes !

+ Starting new First Day of School traditions Dear World , I sure hope you are ready for Harper because my girl is coming 👏🏻 for 👏🏻you 👏🏻- first stop: Pre-K ! Happy first day of school! I've been feeling all the feelings about my little (big) girl starting school this year. Mostly, I am SO excited for her. She has been waiting for this and I just know ...

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“Favorite Things” FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

“Favorite Things” FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

Harper's first birthday party was ALL about HER and featured all of her "Favorite Things"! Her number 1- no question about it- favorite thing as a one-year-old was her little collection of elephants. So they obviously became a major element in her birthday party, appearing both on the top of her sprinkle smash cake as well as on the birthday parade fabric I bought to use as a ...

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“Party Animal” FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

“Party Animal” FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY

Oh, baby, baby, you're a wild ONE! I instantly fell in love with the idea of a "Wild One" first birthday party; however, we turned the fun factor up a notch by making it a "Party Animal" theme! I put together a list of supplies to throw your own party animal birthday party. Then take a look at all the details from Ethan's first birthday! Party Animal ...

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