No matter how you acknowledge (or don’t acknowledge) your birthday, the day holds opportunity. How do you feel about birthdays? Are you one of those who eagerly count down to your next birthday as soon as the previous one has passed? Do you make elaborate parties for your kids’ birthdays and spend months trying to…
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These Fillable Letters Make the Perfect Birthday Centerpiece
No matter what you’re celebrating, these letter or number centerpieces are a fun and easy addition. It can be instead of a birthday cake (perfect for those non-bakers) or even simply a centerpiece for any occasion – whether you choose to go sweet or savory. Choose one letter or number, or if you’re making a…
15+ Cute and Low Cost Food Packaging Bags & Boxes from Shein
Just stuff them and you’re done. You’ll love these easy bags and boxes and your kids will too. Sometimes, if we want to get cute stuff at a great price, we need to plan a bit ahead. And cute packaging like these help you do it. There’s lots of cute bags and boxes at Shein…
It’s Time for a Glow Party!
Put on some music, turn off the lights and start dancing! Whether you have 4 people in the room or 40, a dance party will always lighten the mood and make an evening more fun. Add some “glow” to the party and make it so much better! There’s something about dancing in the dark that…
How to Make a Trendy Cookie Cake
Make the cookies. Make the frosting. Then decorate to your heart’s content! This spectacular trendy tart cake acts as a centerpiece for any dessert table. Whether you do a number, a shape, or an initial, it’s sure to draw oohs and aahs. The cream softens the cookies, and slicing through the cake is a breeze….
Some Cute Ideas for Your Daughter’s Bas Mitzvah Party
Do you want to add a spiritual element to the party? Or do you need some extra fun? My daughter’s bas mitzvah party, overall, was pretty typical for our neighborhood. We had a dairy buffet and dessert table plus a project for the girls to do as an activity. (They decorated tumblers with waterproof stickers….
One Great Gift Idea for Graduation/Bat Mitzvah/Birthdays and More
Sometimes you need an inexpensive gift, but you still want it to be wrapped up nicely. We know the wrapping really does make a difference. It makes you feel better when giving the gift, and it makes the recipient feel more special when receiving it. The perception is just different. A few weeks ago, my…
How to Celebrate an Upsherin In Quarantine
It’s your little boy’s big day but you can’t celebrate in a big way. We have some ideas on how you can celebrate an upsherin in a socially distant way instead. The good thing is, he won’t remember. An upsherin is not like a bar mitzvah or a wedding where you need to consider how…
How to Host a Laser Tag Birthday Party
No need to visit the arcade. You can have laser tag fun in your own home. What kind of birthday party do you make for a boy who is not into sports? My 9-year-old son had never had a birthday party for friends before. Since he has a twin sister, it’s just been easier to…
How to Fake Home Bake an Amazing Birthday Cake
Don’t want to bake from scratch? Have a child that prefers something other than a classic cake (i.e. like chocolate chip cookies or Rice Krispie treats?) These birthday hacks are for you. Last month, we showed you how to use a store-bought bundt cake (featuring the incredibly delicious “why bake when you can buy these”…