birthday party

Milestone Birthday Countdown

by Mariel August 25, 2011

It’s birthday season around my house. In between the poopie diapers, bills, and laundry, I’ve got birthdays on what’s left of my mind: What to do for the party? Should I make a fancy or lazy cake? What gifts should I buy? Can I handle this?? Needless to say, I’m checking them off, one by [...]

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Celebrate a Birthday with a Balloon Banner

by Marie August 15, 2011

I’m sharing this fun way we decorated for my daughter’s birthday with a balloon banner over at Babycenter’s Momformation. This banner could not be simpler and it looks festive for any birthday party. We hung it on our entry way as the party guest came through the kitchen and dining room. Another fun way to [...]

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“Happy Birthday, Dear Family…” – Wedding Anniversary Fun

by Mariel July 28, 2011

Some of my wedding anniversaries have been fancy and romantic, some have been pretty low key. We’ve taken fun trips, but we’ve also just gone out to eat and exchanged little gifts. But, no matter how we’ve celebrated our marriage, I’ve always felt that it would be fun to involve the kids, on at least [...]

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Summer Camp for Kids: Pirate Day, Arrrrr

by Marie July 25, 2011

Summer Camp guest post by Aimee and Bettijo of Paging Supermom. Arrrrr Mateys! We’re Aimee and Bettijo, the Sometimes Supermoms from the blog Paging Supermom. With summer in full swing, we decided to step up our typical playdate with a little theme: Pirate Day. Check out these simple ideas to turn your around-the-house items into [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Birthday Parties

by Marie July 16, 2011

I’ve got a birthday party coming up in a few weeks and I’m now armed with some really fabulous ideas thanks to those who submitted over at the M&T Spotlight. I’ve chosen a few to highlight, but make sure to check all the birthday party spotlights out. **Next week: I’ll be featuring your ideas on [...]

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Butterfly Tea Party Birthday

by Marie May 31, 2011

Guest post by Carolyn of Cookin for my Captain Ever since that day I found out I was having a girl, I knew I’d throw her a tea party for one of her birthdays. This year was the one! We are in a beautiful area, all her school friends are within a 2-block radius, weather [...]

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My Son’s MEGAMIND Birthday Party

by Marie January 14, 2011

We just celebrated my son’s 8th birthday. I can’t believe I have an 8 year old!! He wanted to go see the movie MegaMind, so we thought we’d make a fun theme out of it for his birthday party. For his costume, he’s wearing a blue craft foam visor upside down for Megamind’s head, and [...]

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Last-Minute Birthday Party Games

by Heather October 22, 2010

Let’s face it, life can be hectic. Sometimes you don’t have time to put on a show-stopping birthday party. Admit it, sometimes we want to impress other parents with our amazing parties! I know I do! I love some good bloggy eye-candy, but the truth is, with three boys who aren’t even in grade school [...]

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Weekend Links: Birthday Party Resources

by Marie May 22, 2010

If you can’t tell, I’m a big fan of birthdays. We love to celebrate with fun games and activities. Here are some great websites that also share some really fun birthday party ideas. They have activities, treats, and decorations. Many of these sites sell their printables for decorations, making it even easier to plan the [...]

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Flower Garden Birthday Party

by Marie May 21, 2010

With the sun out shining and the flowers in bloom, there’s no better time to host a Flower Garden Party. These ideas would be a great addition to any outdoor party, but especially a spring or summer birthday party. Are you a summer birthday? Flower Girl: Make an Easy No-Sew Fleece Poncho, but cut it [...]

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