Vegas Baby! A Poker Party for the Teenager

Planning a poker birthday party for your teenage son? From game ideas to inexpensive party favors, great appetizers to simple DIY decor, this party has it all! What happens here, stays here, right?!

As the kids get older, it’s getting trickier to find “cool” birthday party ideas, especially when teenagers are involved. At the end of last summer, John Paul really got into cards and card tricks. So much so that he’s up to 85 card tricks he’s mastered and some he’s made up himself. I know. At school…

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The Best of 2016

I always love the “best of” lists people write: best photos, best blog posts, best recipes, best everything. It’s such a glimpse into life, isn’t it? 2016 was beautiful, and hard, just like most years. With age, I’m starting to truly understand that no year is perfect, rather it’s our perspective that changes. We learn…

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Kathryn’s Favorite Things: A Religious Shopping Guide

Remember back when Oprah had her favorite things episode on her talk show? That was nuts. As much as I enjoyed seeing everyone squeal like kids on Christmas morning, I was always curious to see what Oprah chose and why. This is kinda like that, but without the TV deal. I’ve mentioned our “three gift”…

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BUSTED! A Phineas and Ferb Birthday Party

BUSTED! Ready to party with Phineas and Ferb? Here, you'll find easy party activities, simple DIY decorations, sweet treats and fun party favors even Dr. Doofenschmirtz would approve.

Sing with me: There’s 104 days of summer vacation and school comes along just to end it. So the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it…” It’s entirely possible I loved this theme just as much as my 7yo. It might also be true that I’ve set the DVR…

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An Art Party To Love: Clare Turns 9!

Does the sweet girl in your life love art? These easy, inexpensive ideas make for great additions at a studio or for an at-home party.

Like peas and carrots. That’s how Clare is with anything related to art. She’s known around our house for love notes and sweet kisses. When she asked if she could have an art party, I part jumped with glee and cringed. The thought of 9 girls, with paint, in my house kinda freaked me out.…

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