Spoiler alert: I am a boy mom. 😉 But I have always wanted to throw a bright and colorful party for a little girl. When I had this opportunity to come up with an idea for a girls’ birthday party I jumped on it! I am going to be on the local news tomorrow morning […]
Dinosaur 4th Birthday Party
Are any of you the type of people who promise yourself you won’t over-commit, and then you get caught up in a project and find yourself going over the top? No? Me neither. 😉 Though I thoroughly enjoyed celebrating my son’s 4th birthday, I did not keep this party low-key as I had promised myself […]
THE BEST Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Buttercream and Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have made versions of these Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Buttercream countless times! I’ve used this chocolate cake recipe for cupcakes, mini cupcakes, layer cakes, cake pops, mini layer cakes, and rectangle cakes. It is perfect for birthdays, holidays, and any celebration! This does not fit into my typical, healthier eating habits, but everyone needs a […]
Friday Favorites
Long time, no see!!! I did not intentionally take a break from blogging, but it has really been so long. Life has simply gotten a little crazy (planning several events, computer issues, etc etc), and I haven’t made it a priority! But I am hoping to start a new pattern of blogging again. Because I […]
Gold, Black, and White: My 30th Birthday Dinner Party
FABULOUS is the best word I can think of to describe the dinner party thrown to celebrate my thirtieth. My mom, Todd, my sister-in-law, and some of my best friends went above and beyond to create a beautiful setting for a delicious dinner with friends and family. My dad and my brother, Patrick, were also […]
Five on Friday
Happy Friday! Before you go any further…if you’re looking for some birthday planning ideas for your little one, check out my post from yesterday. We had a basketball themed first birthday party for Davis. It was quite a slam dunk, I must say. Yes, I did actually type that. Anyway, back to the important stuff. […]