Tag: birthday
My Son Was Born on September 11
My son was born on September 11, 2003: the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, on the Pentagon, and...
Five Birthday Party Goody Bag Ideas that are both Parent and...
In the world of parenting, there are some pretty divisive topics like working moms vs stay at home moms, breast vs formula, siblings vs only...
School Birthday Treats – What to Bring Besides Cupcakes
Growing up, school birthday treats were always cupcakes. Always.
These days, most schools discourage parents from sending cupcakes as school birthday treats. Some schools ban...
Our Happy, Healthy Kids in Our No Birthday Party Household
Birthday parties are almost a childhood rite of passage. I understand that. I truly do. And while you might expect a mom to post...
Mom Hacks: How to Survive a December Birthday
It’s the holiday season and in addition to the thousand things on your to-do list, do you also have to plan a birthday party...
Turning 40: How I Plan To Enter This Milestone Year
Before turning 40, there are many things I want to accomplish.
Birthdays come, and birthdays go. Some people ignore turning another year older, others celebrate...
Alternating Birthday Party Years: How We Celebrate Birthdays
A wise friend once told me that in their home, they have birthday parties for their kids every other year. I can’t remember her...
DIY Birthday Party: Cat in the Hat Edition!
When I told my daughter, Violet, that I would be combining her birthday party with her little sister's last summer, I expected some pouting....
Reflecting on Why I Think My Halloween Birthday Is the Best...
Early one Halloween morning way back in the dark ages (okay, the late 70s), my mother’s water broke.
Because she was on the downhill side...
The Birthday Interview: A Birthday Tradition That Won’t Stress You Out
Twice a year I find myself gripped by a strange madness driven by one simple question: How can I make this kid’s birthday awesome?!!...
Why Eight Has Been the Most Bittersweet Birthday
My eldest daughter turned eight last month.
For me, it has been the most bittersweet birthday yet. Not because this birthday marked the end...
Mad Hatter Tea Party on a Budget!
Sometimes I'm not sure what I spent more time planning, my wedding or my daughters' birthday parties. Luckily, you can throw a fantastic bash for...
I Am Jealous Of My Daughter’s Birthday
I am jealous of my daughter’s birthday
This week, my brilliant and sensitive miracle turns seven. I won’t ask where the time went, because I...
A Pink Lemonade First Birthday Party
I can hardly believe that my little Maggie turned one on May 8. It seems like just yesterday I was sharing her birth story...