5 Tips to Create an Influencer Worthy Birthday

Celebrating a birthday is always a joyous occasion, but in today's digital age, creating a celebration that stands out on social media can add an extra layer of excitement. Whether you're planning your own party or orchestrating one for a friend or family member, these five tips will help you design a birthday bash that's not only memorable but also influencer-worthy. And yes, we're going to sprinkle in a bit of unique flair with light up iridescent cowgirl hats!


7 Awesome and Enjoyable Kids Birthday Ideas on a Budget


Planning a memorable and fun-filled birthday party for your child doesn't have to break the bank. With a little creativity and resourcefulness, you can organize a fantastic celebration that will leave your child and their friends smiling from ear to ear. In this article, we present seven awesome and enjoyable kids' birthday ideas that are budget-friendly, ensuring a delightful experience for everyone involved. From themed parties to DIY activities, these ideas will help you create magical moments without straining your finances.

7 Awesome and Enjoyable Kids Birthday Ideas on a Budget

Turning the Page: A New Chapter Begins on My Birthday

Birthdays are a special occasion that invites reflection on the past year and anticipation for the future. They symbolize another year completed and an opportunity for personal growth and renewal. As I blow out the candles on my cake this year, excitement and anticipation fill me. It's time to turn the page and embark on a journey of self-discovery, fulfillment, and joy. Like a succulent for birthday, I am ready to thrive and bloom in this new phase of life.



Birthday Bliss: How to Make Your Child's Celebration Memorable

Birthdays are magical milestones in a child's life. It's a day filled with joy, excitement, and the opportunity to create lasting memories. As a parent, you have the power to make your child's birthday celebration truly memorable. By infusing creativity, thoughtfulness, and love, you can create an experience your child will cherish for years. This article will explore various ways to achieve birthday bliss and ensure your child's celebration is nothing short of extraordinary.


How to Organize a Stunning Birthday Party

Birthdays are special occasions that deserve to be celebrated in style. Whether you're planning a party for yourself or a loved one, organizing a stunning birthday bash requires careful planning, creativity, and attention to detail. From selecting a theme to managing decorations, activities, and guest lists, every element contributes to the overall success of the event. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the essential steps to help you organize a memorable and stunning birthday party that will leave a lasting impression on everyone in attendance.


3 Steps To Planning Your Kid's Birthday Party

Planning your kid’s birthday party is something that seems easy at first, but could then get more and more stressful the closer you get to it. You’ll have to worry about buying gifts, inviting guests, and even sorting out the entertainment. It’s something that shouldn’t be left until the last minute.

birthday candles on cake


It also shouldn’t be as stressful as some people believe it is. Instead, it can be much more straightforward. With three top steps, you can make sure that’s the case. Since you’ll naturally want to make the big day special, there’s no reason not to put some effort into them.

Planning Your Kid's Birthday Party: 3 Top Steps

6 Options for Birthday Food for Pre-Teen Kids



It's no secret that the pre-teen years can be challenging. The physical, emotional, and mental changes a child experiences during these years can be overwhelming for both the child and their parents. While there is no one right answer to raising a pre-teen, providing various food options is one way to help them grow into happy and healthy adults. In this blog post, we will explore six different food choices that are perfect for birthday celebrations and special occasions. So, whether you are planning a small gathering or a large party, there is an option on this list that will suit your needs.

12 Popular Birthday Cake Ideas For Your Kids in 2022

Birthday cakes are the life of the party, which is exactly why you need to make sure you select a unique and delicious cake for your child. Here are some ideas!




Tell us, what’s your fondest memory of your childhood? If you could jot down a couple, would a memory from your earliest birthdays be included? If the answer is yes, then you already know the significance of celebrating your kid’s birthday in style.

We can’t deny that these yearly celebrations are fundamental to raising children with strong self-esteem, and simply bringing them more joy. And, my dear, a birthday cake is the soul of your child’s birthday!

Before we enlighten you with some of the popular cake designs of 2022 for you to get birthday cake ideas for your little one, let’s talk more about their history!

Homemade Cake Pops - What to Do with Leftover Birthday Cake

I hate wasting food. You can ask anyone I know. There are people starving all over the world. So, when it comes to what to do with leftover food from events, I am always thinking outside the box. Searching for what to do with leftover birthday cake, I found that you actually make cake pops with cake. You basically make a cake and frosting then it easy peasy from there. PLUS, cake pops are freezable! So, you could make a bunch of cake pops out of the leftover cake, pop them in your freezer, and save them for a later event or a sweet random surprise treat.


Homemade Cake Pops - What to Do with Leftover Birthday Cake


To make the cake pops, you will need left over cake, or you can make a sheet cake plus enough frosting to cover just the cake. I had a bunch of little bites that were about to expire. There was no way we were going to go through them in time and I definitely didn't want to waste them, so I decided to turn them into Vampire Cake Bites for a Halloween charcuterie board. I also already had some candy coating on hand from when I worked with Chocolate Pen so this basically a no brainer recipe for me to create.

Sweet Birthday Surprises for Someone You Love



Birthdays always deserve to be celebrated at least a little, whether the person celebrating is turning five or fifty. As you get older, you might only go all out for the milestone birthdays, but it's still fun to do something on the less significant birthdays too. Giving someone a surprise on their birthday is a great way to celebrate, especially if you know that they're the type of person to enjoy surprises. You can surprise people in big and small ways, showing them that not only are you thinking of them but that you've spent time planning a surprise just for them. Take a look at these birthday surprise ideas for inspiration. 

4 Best Party Themes for Your Kid Going into 2019




Another year means another party, or maybe a few parties. Kids can be particular, but with these party themes, you’re sure to throw a fun, kid-friendly party that any child will enjoy. Here are the four best party themes to throw your child this year.

And My Baby Turns Four {PJ Masks Birthday Party Ideas}

I had a hard time with this one for multiple reasons. My son is our last "planned" baby. Right now at least, we don't have any plans for another. My husband and I don't know if that will change, but we are content with not having another baby right now. So my son turning four was hard. He officially isn't a baby or toddler anymore.



Another reason this was a hard birthday was because the planning. PJ Masks is a popular theme. There wasn't very much décor out there that fit within our budget. I agreed to do this them before I knew this, but thanks to Pinterest, I found a ton of DIY décor ideas. I don't know about other people BUT when I make things myself instead of buying it, that means more stress. My mother-in-law did help me by making his homemade PJ Masks shirt.

Happy Birthday, Sweet Pea! My Little Pony Birthday Party Ideas

Happy birthday, Sweet Pea! Oh how the years have flown by! My smart, creative, sweet, caring, sassy girl is seven. I am still trying to wrap my brain around it. It feels like yesterday we were bringing her home and totally clueless on this parenting gig.


We do throw parties at our house for our children. We don't buy gifts because we feel like the party is the gift. And both of my kids are totally okay with that. My daughter decided this year she wanted a My Little Pony party.

Celebrating Birthday Milestones in a Memorable Way

This little man turned three and a half last week. I have been trying to enjoy all the little moments with him because he is our last baby. But don't call him that. He is a "big boy" and ready for a full time job and a house of his own. Half birthdays may not be something that everyone celebrates, but it was a fun distraction to keep our minds off of Hurricane Irma for sure.


We had a lot of fun celebrating this sweet Peanut's half birthday. And to him, it's a big deal. He is no longer a "baby" anymore, he isn't just three anymore, he is three AND a half! Netflix helped us celebrate this little man's half birthday in a fun, new way. Not only were we sent cool items to make this fun Red Velvet Cake, but just released today they have 15 on-demand videos that celebrate birthdays and make your kids' day special.

Peanut's 3rd Birthday - Paw Patrol Birthday Ideas

My Baby Boy turned three on Monday. This past weekend we had a fun little party for him. It wasn't as big as my daughter's party, but my son really needs something a little more low key so I didn't invite as many people. This makes year number two that he hasn't cried or even been shy when everyone sang him "Happy Birthday" and I'm so proud of him! He picked out a Paw Patrol theme and we had a lot of fun with it!



We invited everyone through a Facebook invite because with our bunch they tend to be better about RSVPing if the invite is online.
Here is what I put in the description of his online invite:
"All Paws on deck! Mikey is turning three!
Join us on the double for a RUFF-tastic party!"
I think you could use Shutterfly to make some cute personalized invitations with this.

I was fortunate enough to work with Oriental Trading again for most of Peanut's Nick Jr.'s Paw Patrol themed party.

Gotta Catch 'Em All - Pokémon Party Ideas

The holidays are over and done with and went by so fast! My daughter's birthday was 12/9. I cant believe this was her 6th birthday! We celebrated the weekend before. I was going to rent a bounce house, but of course it rained the day we planned her party. I felt selfish for not wanting it to rain when we really needed it. SweetPea ended up getting a stomach virus on her actual birthday and had to miss a day of school. Anyways we decided to have her party at our house and we invited a ton of people, but our new house did very well. And everyone LOVED the Pokémon theme.

Pokémon Party Ideas

We bought her pull apart cupcake cake at Kroger. I think the Pikachu turned out great. We played "Catch the Charizard" game seen above. Which was like pin the tail on the donkey. I loved all the decorations that we got from Oriental Trading. What I love about them is that you can get SO MUCH without spending a ton. Her shirt was made by my mother-in-law since she loves Togepi.

Celebrate Special Occasions with Basic Invite

This post is sponsored by Basic Invite. All opinions are my own.
 
I love sending personalized cards to my friends and family. Whether it's birth announcements, baby shower invites, and first birthdays there are a lot of reasons to celebrate your special occasions with Basic Invite.
 
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Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. Once you select a design you can change the color of each element on the card to over 160 different color options. So you can make sure the card is exactly how you want it down to the tiniest detail. This is what sets them apart from almost any other online stationery company.

Celebrating Easter & My 30th Birthday #DisneyKids #DisneySide

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.
 
Yesterday was not only Easter, it was also my 30th birthday. Yes, I turned the big 3-0. I remember crying, like a lot, when I turned 20 because I was sad I wasn't a teenager anymore. But I wasn't sad yesterday, I was happy and am excited for the journey ahead. We were fortunate enough to be chosen to host a #DisneyKids Preschool Playdate. (Here's a video of our unboxing.) So we had both sides of the family over for Easter and of course all the cousins. We did some egg hunting, had a great meal, enjoyed some cupcakes, and shared the #DisneySide fun.
 

 
We started the day off with some egg hunting.

Thomas the Train Birthday Party Ideas

Thank you to Oriental Trading for the decorations and Good2Grow for the beverages to make our baby's day so special.

My baby boy turned TWO on Sunday. I can not believe how fast time flies! We had his party on Saturday so it was easy for my husband to get that day off of work. Peanut is in to cars, balls, trains, and basically anything that rolls, so we decided to have a Thomas the Train Birthday Party! It is such an awesome theme because Thomas & Friends are EVERY where, so there are so many cute ideas out there. We had fun putting this party together and a great time was had by all!

 

SweetPea's 5th Birthday: Disney Princess Theme

Thank you to Oriental Trading for providing products to help make my daughter's day so special.

SweetPea's had her 5th birthday party this past Saturday. I can NOT believe she turned FIVE on Wednesday! Where did the time go? My mother-in-law was super sweet and let us host the shindig at her house. And I was fortunate to be able to work with Oriental Trading again for all the wonderful decorations.



I brought all of SweetPea's dress up dresses, so all the little girls could wear a dress of their own. SweetPea wanted to wear her Sleeping Cutie dress from GreatPretenders because "it's pink and sparkly". Whoever would have thought I would have such a girly girl.