I’ve always been name-obsessed. I’ve kept notebooks of new-to-me names, striving to learn as much as I could about their history, etymology, and pronunciation. Naming my daughter was a fairly simple process, but what if I had decided to honor …
Eleven months have flown by since I had my daughter. I love her more than I ever dreamed possible. She’s my favorite person on the planet. And I’m so proud to be her mom–her intelligence, her sense of humor, her …
The Southwest holds a special place in Jordana’s parents’ hearts. The vast deserts, the spicy Tex-Mex food, the cacti all inspired this party. While the activities of the party aren’t set in stone (the Georgia weather is a little iffy …
It isn’t often that you roll out of bed and head straight to a party, but that’s exactly what Malachi’s friends and family will be doing when he turns one. They live in New England and there is a good …
When you nickname your offspring “Monster” and you teach him to growl like one, this colorful theme is the clear choice. (Please don’t carry on with this if you have nicknamed your kiddo Booga, like another friend of mine.) Corwin’s …
Georgia is always on her parents’ mind, and they’ve decided to plan her first birthday party to coordinate with her name. A peach cake, peach bellinis, and a bowl of Trolli Peach Rings nodded to her name. Her parents struggled …
Babies love wheeled toys. My 10-month-old loves her tiger and turtle vehicles. Elijah is another October baby who loves everything on wheels. So tricking out the house like a speedway was the obvious choice.
The snack table has been well-planned …
Welcome back to my First Birthdays series! Plants vs. Zombies is a popular video game franchise and Warren has been watching his brothers play since birth. So when Warren turns one next month, he will have a PvZ-themed party.
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