I'm not sure where the time went, but somehow 24 months have gone by and I find myself with a freshly minted two-year-old girl. It may sound like a cliché, but I feel like I blinked and she transformed from a helpless little blob of cuteness into a fiercely independent ...read more
My baby just turned 3. Three, you guys! He tells me every day that he's not a baby anymore. He's a big boy! What do big boys get? Big boy parties, of course. This year he chose his own theme: dinosaurs. I knew I could pull off a dino-mite party with lots of prehistoric fun. We ...read more
Every child loves to celebrate his or her birthday. It's most likely a favorite day of the year! As parents, caregivers, friends, and family, we love seeing their little faces light up at the sheer joy and excitement of it all. Any way to foster their happiness ranks at the top ...read more
The end of the summer signifies back to school, cooler temperatures, and all the yummy things that come with Fall. But while we still can, let us bask one last time in the glorious rays of the sun by celebrating all which summer bestowed upon us in the form of a tropical party. ...read more
My little guy is starting to get to the age that we've been having more playdates and planning more activities to do with friends. He's starting to become more artistic and loves to color and paint with his sister. I recently invited over some of my friends and their kiddos for a ...read more
A few weeks ago I shared that we were chosen to be a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate host. We got a box of goodies to help us throw a fun Disney playdate party with our friends. My kids were super excited on the day that the box arrived. Check out our unboxing video below to ...read more
Your baby's first birthday is a big deal. Mostly for you--because, at one, they don't quite know what all the fuss is about. Still, it can be a wonderful reason to celebrate your family. The couple featured in these photos had a particular proclivity for all things Paris so they ...read more
We love birthday parties and we also love the idea that children's parties should be filled with lots and lots of color. This water color themed party is just the ticket for the little artist. Best of all, it's inexpensive, easy to put together, and looks adorable! We hung a ...read more
Summertime is the perfect time to have your little one's birthday theme be strawberries. With delicious berries abundant in stores, there are plenty of opportunities to use the fruit in creative ways. This cake platter from Flying Tiger serves as a tray for our strawberry and ...read more
For the past couple of years, my lil' lady bean has been focused on one Disney princess... A certain little mermaid named Ariel. Sure, she obsessed over Frozen like every other little girl, but if you ask her who her favorite princess is, it's always Ariel. So, when it came ...read more
Cinderella has always been a favorite princess of little girls. With the newest live action movie released earlier this year, we've fallen in love with Cinderella all over again. Here is a sneak peek into our Cinderella's Royal Ball and how we hosted a magical party fit for a ...read more
Kate and I are lucky to be stationed in Germany together. We've become close friends and spend a lot of time together. Our daughters Ariana and Ellie were in the same preschool class and dance class last year and this year they are in the same Kindergarten class, too. They are ...read more
This weekend my son was so excited to attend his BFF's birthday party. And, when I say BFF, I mean it. The two boys are joined at the hip and talk about each other constantly. It's really quite cute. So, while my little man was enjoying an amazing party with his friends I was ...read more
For the second year in a row we celebrated my kids' birthdays with a joint boy-girl party. My daughter's birthday is mid-November and my son's is 6 days before Christmas - not easy times to plan parties! So, for as long as I can, I'm going to throw one joint party. It's easier ...read more
You're Invited to a Barnyard Bash! The Barnyard Bash to celebrate my son's 4th birthday and my daughter turning 2 was yesterday. After so much planning and excitement, I can't believe it's over. I had a great time preparing and the kids had a ton of fun with their friends. It ...read more