Tag: birthday
Turning 40: Look Ma, I made it!
This year was a milestone birthday — I turned 40 at the beginning of February. I’m not sure how I’m supposed to feel about...
Awesome (and Affordable!) Birthday Gift Ideas for Classmates
Now that it’s the start of school again, it’s also (maybe) the start of school-friend birthday season again. The kids are always excited about...
More than Enough: The Pressure of a Pandemic Birthday
My son had a birthday recently.
I’ve been constantly thinking about what we could do with him to help make his birthday special during a...
Birthday in Quarantine: 5 Ways to Still Make It Special for...
Birthdays are a time for gathering, socializing, and celebrating. So many of our traditions do not fall in line with social distancing, so in...
Reflections After A Year Of Redshirting: The Power of Play
When we sent our oldest to preschool for the first time, I remember how tiny she looked. Her chipmunk cheeks and petite frame were...
Everything You Need To Know For Planning A Trip To The...
I had been planning this day since my daughter was born. This was going to be the most magical 5th birthday celebration ever! And...
Iowa City Area Birthday Party Guide
If you're planning a birthday party in the Iowa City area, you've come to the right place! We are proud to showcase some of...
How to Throw a Mediocre Birthday Party
I pride myself on being a mediocre parent. Maybe it’s my age. I had my daughter when I was of advanced maternal age. Maybe...
Birthday Traditions: Fun Ideas to Celebrate Your Child
I am all about traditions. Maybe this stems from my Catholic upbringing, but I love all kinds of traditions with my family. Bagels while...
How to Avoid the Pressure of Planning the Perfect Birthday Party
We’ve all seen the pictures, the pins–the pure perfection.
We've seen the perfect party posts on Instagram and attended parties that are coordinated from the...