Go USA! A Patriotic World Cup Soccer Birthday

Go USA soccer! This patriotic World Cup soccer birthday for a young girl is filled with lots of red, white and blue, affordable DIY touches and details that will make you proud to be an American!

Soccer is life. Or, at least my 11yo thinks so. She asked for a World Cup soccer birthday party a few months ago. Between the Team USA logo and the proximity of her birthday to the Memorial Day weekend – red, white and blue, it was. Let’s chat details. The Food Isn’t it always about…

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A Woodland Camping Birthday: Gianna Turns 2!

Fire up the grill and bust out the s'mores. If you have a kid who loves the outdoors, this woodland camping party may be your winner.

My idea of camping is a hotel without a spa. I felt like I should come clean – pun intended – at the get-go. Picking a party theme is one of my greatest joys and it’s especially sweet when the birthday girl doesn’t really have an opinion – those will come soon enough. She just…

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The Birthday with No Regrets: Happy 2nd Gianna!

Hooray for another birthday letter! Thank y’all for humoring me and allowing me to share a bit of my heart on each of my children’s birthdays. Those days really do change our lives, don’t they? Gianna, this one’s for you sweetheart. Dear Gigi, You’re two. TWO! And I love it. Two years of your happy…

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You’re 12! Happy Birthday John Paul

Starting off 2016 with a birthday letter. Hooray! John Paul, this one’s for you. Dear John Paul, Your last year before the teenage era hits. That just doesn’t seem possible. But, I’m so grateful we’ve made it this far with only 9 ER visits. This year, I’ve seen a little teenage swagger appear. You’re getting…

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Just Chumming Around: A Shark Birthday

Looking for a fin-tastic birthday theme? This shark birthday party is perfect for the little boy in your life. It's full of creative party favors, shark-themed food and fun water games. Time to get your bite on. Chomp! Chomp!

Choosing birthday themes with my kids has to be one of my most favorite parts of being a mom. What can I say? I like to party. While all the bigs were away at summer camp, Luke and I snuggled on the couch and hit up Pinterest. And that’s when we spied it. Shark bait.…

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