Category: Birthday

The world’s best vanilla buttercream frosting recipe

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

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In the spirit of yesterday’s post, I’m just going to stop over-analyzing things and get back to blogging about whatever the hey I feel like! And that’s … frosting? We make a lot of cupcakes around here. The kids both LOVE to bake, and… Continue Reading “The world’s best vanilla buttercream frosting recipe”

Category: Birthday, Cooking, Recipes

How to host a Mickey Mouse birthday party (on a budget)

Posted on June 12, 2013 by

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Since C turned one exactly six weeks before D turned three, we knew we wanted to host their “friend party” together. It makes sense at this age, since they have all of the same friends — and otherwise, we’d be hosting two parties for… Continue Reading “How to host a Mickey Mouse birthday party (on a budget)”

Category: Birthday, Cooking, Craftiness, Decor, Parties

Countdown to 1

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

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My baby girl is going to be turning ONE in just over a week (a week tomorrow, to be exact). And … … I’m kind of freaking out about it … For several reasons: She won’t be “a baby” anymore. I’m so used to… Continue Reading “Countdown to 1”

Category: Baby Girl, Birthday, Holidays, Milestones, Our Daughter

Fun gift idea: 25 reasons we love you

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

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I mentioned last week that Little Sis recently turned the big 2-5, so I thought I would show you what I did for her gift … I usually agonize over what to buy Little Sis, because she is of the fashionable, trendy young person… Continue Reading “Fun gift idea: 25 reasons we love you”

Category: Birthday, Craftiness, Decor, DIY, Family, Holidays

Countdown to the big 3-0

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

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Yesterday was Little Sis’s birthday (25!) and we’re exactly four years, six months, and one day apart. This means that the day after her birthday always marks the “halfway to MY birthday” point. And this year? I’ll be turning … 30 … Poor Darling… Continue Reading “Countdown to the big 3-0”

Category: Birthday, It's all about me

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