Before you knew it, your sweet little boy is turning one whole year old! Where did the time go? What presents can you get your sweet baby? Whom will you invite? Most importantly, what theme will you pick and how will you decorate and bake for it? You’ve got some searching to do. Moms are […]
Fun Ways to Decorate Your Porch for Halloween
Ah, autumn! My favorite season! Whenever I step outside in the cool air; I see fall leaves changing, I smell apple cider and rain-soaked fields, I hear laughter over pumpkin patch fire pits. I watch children happily skipping off to school as I tearfully wave them goodbye for a full seven-hour day. Fall is what […]
Finger Food Recipes for Kids’ Birthday Parties
Happy Birthday to your little one(s)! Got a cake? Presents? Decorations? You’re set! Right? It seems like every year, I end up hosting a birthday around a mealtime. They happen three times a day, so that’s actually highly likely. If you find yourself floating in this boat as well, you’ll enjoy these finger food meals […]
15 Awesome Ideas for a Star Wars Themed Birthday
Not so long ago, in your own backyard… It is a dark time for The Rebellion: a time of political intrigue, Jedi masters, and children’s birthday parties. One parent, alone, stares at the calendar. He or she knows of the impending guests, the necessary distractions, the need for themed food items. Utilizing years of Academy […]
10 Flashy Ways to Decorate Your Mantel for Fall
I can’t tell you how many times I visit a neighbor and she has the CUTEST Halloween arrangement set up! Goblets of jewels bubble onto spiderweb picture frames. A fancy sparkling banner spells out tricks and treats for all. Eerie candles flicker against chic, weatherboard shutters. And, don’t get me started on the mantels. I […]
12 Ways to Decorate Your Walls for Fall
It’s that wonderful time of year again: weather cooling down, leaves beginning to change, and the children are all in school (yay!). Now that you’re sitting at home, you may be thinking it would be nice to decorate those walls so you have something interesting to stare at. There are only so many times you […]
Terrific Tablescapes for Fall
Every year, we end up having my husband’s very large family over for Thanksgiving. We set up all our spare tables and chairs, ensuring there are enough forks to go around. I check the turkey. Someone makes mashed potatoes. Children run around screaming and stealing grapes. While I’m trying to reheat peas that were done way […]
9 Party Ideas for Dia De Los Muertos
¡Hola, mis artistas! Are you looking to celebrate Dia de los Muertos? Thought to have its origins with the ancient Aztec peoples, this holiday traditionally focuses on celebrating the passing of loved ones. The bright marigold flowers, patterned skulls, and party feeling are spreading its popularity further than Mexico. Who wouldn’t want a party with […]
12 Halloween Party Ideas for Room Moms
Unfortunately, I have personal experience with planning a Halloween party as a room parent. I know the anxious thoughts of, What if kids have allergies? Or, How can I keep this simple, and still entertain all the kids? Mostly, I want to impress the other parents who show up to help. I need to find games, treats, and […]
