You know how you see those posts on social media from moms sharing their house-cleaning woes? The ones where their husband’s dirty socks didn’t make it all the way to the hamper or where they leave their husband with the kids only to come home to paint on the dog and teetering dishes in the […]
When my first daughter was eight-weeks-old, I started planning her first birthday in my head. I had a theme and a slew of the details worked out, even going so far as to start carting Etsy birthday party supplies eight or nine months before the actual day. When the nights were sleepless and the days […]
Apple picking is one of our favorite fall activities. The only trick to apple picking is using up all the apples when we come home because we tend to pick more than we need. We keep some for lunches and apple pie in a jar, and we always keep plenty on hand to make our favorite dessert, […]
When it comes to birthday parties, I am all about the decorations. Food is great, but nothing says “party” more than banners, streamers, confetti, and balloons. And while I’d love to be the mom that sits around for weeks on end, hand-cutting and gluing the best party decor ever, the truth is I just don’t […]
Because they get more than enough sugar from the cake and snacks.
Wait till you see these super cool party pics, with tips on how you can recreate it!
I threw this entire birthday party together with stuff I found at the store (no glue guns here).
And here’s the thing: You don’t have to be a pro to pull off these ideas.
Here’s how I get the handmade look without actually spending hours on party prep.
Don’t drive yourself crazy with an elaborate cake—these simple recipes & tutorials will keep you sane.
This naturally sweet treat is the perfect cake alternative to serve for first birthday.
Sometimes a girl wants to wear something different than a tiara.
