Transportation Themed Birthday Party

Trains, Trucks, Tractors….galore!   Beep, Beep, Choo, Choo….so much more!   Both of my boys LOVE all things transportation.  From diggers to ambulances to airplanes, they are fascinated with all kinds of vehicles!  SO, I decided to mix them together for my oldest’s 3rd birthday party (he will be turning 5 in a few months….yikes!). Nothing beats that excited look on your child’s face when they see all the details come together.  I only hope I have enough energy to {Read More}

Superbowl Party: 10 Simple & Tasty Recipes

So, Superbowl is in a few days, and although my team hasn’t been in it since the 80’s (yes, we’re terrible), I still enjoy the festivities that circle around this event. It’s a fun time to spend with friends and family, while enjoying some delicious food! Whether you’re hosting or attending a party, it’s important to find a dish that is simple yet tasty!  Being a mom with young kids, time is of the essence, so I look for something {Read More}

Nautical Themed Party

So, it’s been a couple weeks since our vacation in Florida and I’m really missing the beach!  Watching my boys play together in the sand, riding on the kayak for their first time, searching for seashells, and splashing in the water, made for some great memories.  All of this fun in the sun got me to thinking.  I should probably post E’s nautical themed first birthday deets from almost a YEAR AGO.  Folks, he is almost two!! This mama is suhhhhlacking!  It has {Read More}

Sesame Street & Elmo Themed Birthday Party

My son just recently turned two and has been all about Elmo and Sesame Street (not to mention Thomas the Train!!).  To combine these two “loves” of his, I decided to have a party theme of “All Aboard the Elmo Express”.   With baby #2 on the way in just a couple of weeks, sometimes I think I tend to bite off more than I can chew.  Party planning took over many nap times and late nights, but I really {Read More}

Storybook Themed Baby Shower

Last weekend, I co-hosted a baby shower for my sister-in-law!  My twin brother and his wife are due about 6 weeks before our little love is expected to arrive.  Our family is so excited for the two new bundles of joy that will soon join the world.  To help the mom and dad-to be celebrate this exciting time in their life, we threw them a storybook themed shower……because who doesn’t need new books to help build the baby’s library?! First {Read More}

Thrifty Thursday: Bling Bling Baby Shower

  Welcome back to Thrifty Thursday!   Things have been super busy for me this past month.  My dining room table was hidden under paper, glue, tape, scissors, glitter, yarn, rhinestones….you name it. Pretty much everything and anything craft related covered this poor piece of furniture.  It looked as if my craft bin had exploded and everything landed precisely on my dining room table.  You know how some people pull up to the window of the drive thru at Starbucks {Read More}