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5 Tips to Host the Ultimate Backyard Party

January 19, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Grab these 5 must-do tips for hosting your own backyard party. Get ready to let the fun roll!

Hosting a party in your backyard is a great and affordable alternative to renting a venue. However, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed when you start planning. You want everything to go well, but there is a lot of organizing involved, even in a small event. Luckily, there is some great advice out there […]

Filed Under: DIY, Kid Birthday Parties

Throwing the Ultimate Summer Party for Kids and Adults

August 11, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Throwing a summer party? 4 must-haves you need! Seriously check this out--I got some really smart ideas!

There is something wonderful about the summer that fills most days with happiness and a loweredlevel of stress. However, if you are planning to host a summer party, those anxiety levels may shootright back on. Continue reading for our guide to throwing the ultimate summer party for kids andadults. Ultimate Summer Party Food Al fresco […]

Filed Under: Kid Birthday Parties, Summer

6 Must-Dos for a Successful Sleepover Party

September 20, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 1 Comment

Filled with nerves over the thought of a sleepover party? No worries! With these 6 smart tips, it will be smooth sailing! My favorite? #6 is brilliant! No more worries, mama!

I am a planner by nature. I love planning ALL the things. Birthday parties, family celebrations, cookouts, vacations…you name it, I love to plan it. I love being creative, searching for deals, and creating an event that is memorable AND affordable. So, when my kids came along and I was able to start planning birthday […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties

10 Tips to Make the Most of an American Girl Visit

July 26, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 2 Comments

There is nothing like an American Girl visit to make some special memories and enjoy a fun day with your little one! It can seem overwhelming to plan your trip, but nab these 10 smart tips and you'll find yourself with an easy day to remember! #7 is especially genius!

Visiting the American Girl store in New York City is a yearly tradition in our house. My mom and I started taking my daughter for her birthday when she turned five. The first year we went, I was totally overwhelmed! How would we get there? (I’m not a fan of city parking OR city driving!) What would we […]

Filed Under: Kid Birthday Parties, Toys, Vacations, Young Kids

5 Easy Steps to a Winning No-Baking Baking Party for Kids

February 27, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect DIY kids' birthday idea? Try this no-baking baking party that's sure to be a win--and with these easy-to-follow how-to steps, way easier than you might think! I LOVE this chef craft idea!

As a mom of triplet girls, two of the questions I hear most often are, “Do they look alike?” (not at all) and “Do they have different personalities?”. The answer to the last question is a loud yes with a capital Y! So as their 7th birthday approached, I was doubtful they’d be able to agree on what type […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Cooking, DIY, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties, Young Kids

Custom Invitations for any Occasion

July 19, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Need quick, easy, yet fantastic invitations for your next event? You MUST check out this service. It's the most user-friendly, creative source I've found, and some of these special features are unreal with how helpful and impressive they are. Go make your own custom invitations now--you will be wowed by their innovative ordering process, I promise!

***Disclosure: This post about custom invitations is sponsored by Basic Invite and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own*** In just one short month my beautiful daughter will be turning ONE! Apparently I’m in a cloud of shocked disbelief (or maybe it’s just second child syndrome?) because I haven’t even started planning the party.  I’ve […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, DIY, Kid Birthday Parties, Online Shopping, Organization

10 Tips to Throw an Affordable Birthday Party

July 15, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 6 Comments

Throwing a birthday party, but don't have a bank to break for it? Check out these ten smart tips for throwing an affordable birthday party. Celebrate your kid's birthday in classy style with all the fun, without all the crazy expense. I love tip #7--would never have thought of this!

In the past decade birthday parties have made the leap from celebrations to grand scale events. The days of cake and ice cream have been replaced with petting zoos, bounce houses and banquets of food based on a specific theme. Not only are these parties stressful and time consuming but they are costly. Birthdays shouldn’t be a major budget […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Budgeting, Kid Birthday Parties, Saving Money

His World of Angry Birds

May 19, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Any Angry Birds fans in your home? With the new movie coming out, I've learned some important lessons as a mom about my son and his world of Angry Birds. Sometimes gaming apps and games can be a hidden blessing in disguise and here's why. This perspective on seeing Angry Birds and childhood hobbies as a blessing will surprise you--and help, I promise!

There’s something pretty epic going down tomorrow, did you know? The first ever Angry Birds movie is being released in theaters. For many people, this will mean nothing, nothing at all really. They will get up, they will shower, burn their toast, plan their weekends while at work, and crash on the couch by 8pm. […]

Filed Under: Kid Birthday Parties, Toys, Young Kids

The Things I Hope My Daughter Never Learns

July 13, 2015 By Meredith 24 Comments

Little girls love their princesses and here are some solid reasons to celebrate this! Enjoying the fancy is a blessing in this life and here's why.

Today, my little gal turns the big 4. Mind-blowing when you consider the many days I doubted we would ever make it to 4 o’clock, much less 4 years. Elyse amazes me. She amazes me in the way that sometimes I look at her and wonder, “Is this creature real?” This astoundment might happen after she does […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Faith, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties, Young Kids

Summertime Gift-Giving is in the Bag!

April 24, 2015 By Meredith 26 Comments

Shopping for Mother's Day? Teacher Gifts? Graduation or Father's Day? A Summer Birthday gift? The perfect gift solutions are here in this ultimate summertime product buying guide! Snatch up all the hot items of the season and be a hit with everyone on your list!

With Mother’s Day, the end of school, Father’s Day and summer birthdays coming our way, it almost feels like this season is as gift-giving busy as the holidays! It’s no secret that I love to shop, but our tight budget is always a concern. I really like to make sure that the items I purchase are […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Giveaway, Holidays, Kid Birthday Parties, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping

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