In the seven years since we’ve been throwing kids’ birthday parties, the party landscape has lost its mind. I blame Pinterest. Last week was the big first birthday for our youngest, and let’s just say the theme was “simplicity.” It’s a good thing love isn’t measured in mix-your-own trail mix stands or chalkboard signs or carnival themes, because Em had none of that last Thursday. And spoiler – she didn’t care. She didn’t even care about the age-appropriate first birthday gift we gave her … [Read more...]
How to Make Every Birthday Special
Today Melissa & Doug are sponsoring a little chat all about birthdays (and giving away one mega prize pack too!). I'm curious - how do you celebrate your littles' birthdays? Here in Seattle, birthday parties are big business. It probably has a lot to do with the weather - nine months out of the year the chances of rain on any given weekend are fairly high. That means folks who don't have a home suitable for hosting a big bash are often left scrambling for other indoor alternatives. The … [Read more...]