When we celebrated my oldest’s 19th birthday, it was a day marked with presents, dinner at his favorite restaurant, and a birthday cake made from the yellow box mix he loves. To be honest, there was not a lot of over-the-top fanfare besides the typical birthday festivities. After all, turning nineteen doesn’t have the same [Read More]
11 Things I Love About My 11-Year-Old
On the occasion of my daughter’s 11th birthday, I wanted to share the 11 things I love about my 11-year-old. She is amazing and here’s why: 1. She writes with passion. Stories, notes, letters, you name it. This letter to me at Mother’s Day will touch my heart forever. 2. She is studious and hard-working. [Read More]
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How to Throw a Birthday Party During the Holidays
When my daughter was born on a snowy December night, I was overwhelmed with love. I remember cuddling with her as my husband and I listened to Christmas music. We found an ornament in the hospital gift shop with her name on it. We dined on a Christmas dinner that year that someone else prepared. Having a baby in December? It [Read More]
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Four Reasons To Try Basic Invite
When Basic Invite contacted me about a sponsored a post, I was excited to try designing my own custom party invitations and cards with them. First, though, I had to double check that Basic Invite wasn’t just a wedding invitation company. After all, that ship has sailed, hopefully for the only time. Second, I wanted to [Read More]
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Ode to the Mom Who Didn’t RSVP
‘Twas the night before my kid’s birthday party And all through the house, This mother was scurrying, Thinking you were a louse. The goody bags had been made With the utmost of care In hopes that 8 friends At the party would be there. But would there be 9? The question remained. You [Read More]
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Thirteen Things I Love About My Thirteen Year Old
My oldest turns 13 this month. Happy birthday to my boy! In honor of this joyful and momentous occasion, here are the thirteen things I love about my thirteen year old. He is kind to his sister more often then he is a butthead to his sister. He loves cats, video games, fishing, and ice [Read More]
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25 Great Places to Have a Children’s Birthday Party
Want to know 25 Great Places to Have a Children’s Birthday Party? You’ve come to the right place! That’s because with two kids, ages 9 and 12, I feel like we’ve run the gauntlet with children’s birthday parties in the last decade. You name it, we’ve attended it or hosted it. So if you’re looking [Read More]
