The Party That Will Never Be Pinned

The Party That Will Never Be Pinned

The time had come when I was finally going to do it up right.  A party deemed worthy of scrapbook status or, might I dare, Pinterest? No more last-minute decorations. No more Krispy Kreme Donut cakes. No more email only invitations. My daughter deserved the birthday...
Host a Teenage Birthday Party…on a budget!

Host a Teenage Birthday Party…on a budget!

As the time came for our oldest son to turn sixteen,  I wanted to plan something special, sentimental, and yet still be deemed successful in his teenage eyes. As the time came closer for this birthday party, he assured me, “Don’t worry, mom, I’ll...
Donut Birthday Cake

Donut Birthday Cake

Sometimes as women we put so much pressure on ourselves to be “perfect”  – the perfect mom, the perfect employee, the perfect…(fill in your blank). Especially during the holidays, the desire for Martha Stewart decorations, the Food...
Birthday Traditions

Birthday Traditions

Since I mentioned that we just finished three birthdays in 31 days, I thought I would share a few birthday tradition ideas that have been meaningful at different times. We don’t attempt to do these all or it would be overwhelming, but I will share a variety of...