emily
You know that sinking feeling when you realize your kid’s birthday is in three weeks and you’ve done exactly nothing? Same. I’ve planned seventeen birthday parties (yes, seventeen), and here’s …
I’m going to be completely honest with you—when my daughter turned six, I spent $400 on her birthday party and immediately regretted it. The fancy decorations? Torn down in 10 …
Three weeks ago, my daughter announced she wanted a “fancy grown-up spa party” for her eighth birthday. My first thought? Panic. My second? This could actually be easier than the …
I’ll be honest with you—indoor birthday parties used to terrify me. Twenty kids trapped in my house? With winter rain pounding outside and nowhere for them to burn off energy? …
You’re planning the cutest tea party for your little one and her friends. The fancy cups are ready, the treats are baked, and then it hits you: what are these …
You just opened the baby shower invitation, and your heart did a little flip. Not from excitement (though you are thrilled for your friend), but from that immediate panic of …
You know that sinking feeling when you’ve planned a Christmas party and the kids finish your “activities” in 7 minutes flat, then start asking “what’s next?” while eyeing your unattended …
You know that feeling when you’re about to turn 30, and suddenly everyone’s asking what you’re doing for your birthday? That’s exactly where I was three months ago. I’d spent …
I still remember my 18th birthday like it was yesterday. I thought I had it all figured out—balloons, cake, maybe some streamers. Then my best friend showed me her Pinterest …
You know that feeling when the temperature drops and you’re desperately trying to keep your little ones entertained indoors? I’ve been there – staring at the snow outside while my …