Kid Parties

As my oldest used to say when he was little..."It's Pooky Season!" 😂👻🎃 Don't let those Halloween party favors or boo baskets scare you! I've put together a fun Halloween treat idea for the little zombies and the big zombies in your life! Here's what makes this little goodie box extra fun: A delicious homemade skeleton bone cookie from Redheaded Neighbor Girl Bakery (love supporting local!) Sweet and chewy Albanese Candy gummy worms. A little dirt (aka black crinkle filler)

Thursday throwback to Afton's 'Dive into Five' themed birthday pool party! When you have an August birthday it's just a given that you have a pool party and bonus if it's mermaid themed! Being a boy mom; I love all the glitz/glamour of little girl birthday vibes. If you want hot pink, sequins, or fun girly decor then call me!!! For Afton's celebration I created a little mermaid cove within their outdoor patio area, so guests could hang-out, grab food and celebrate the birthda

Monkey munch, bananas, and "One" Curious little monkey named Everett! I loved planning and designing a simple home party for sweet Everett who loves all things Curious George and can't do anything without his stuffed monkey tagging along for the fun. Having a holiday birthday can be tough with busy schedules, bitter cold temps for outdoor play/travel, sickness, and just getting everyone together to celebrate in one space! At the end of the day though, it's all about celebrati

Eleven years?! How can this be possible? My sweet Liam love is turning eleven tomorrow and I can't believe it. It makes me sad that time is going so fast, but happy watching him grow and become such a sweet, caring, and smart young man. When Liam arrived into this world it was 10 minutes before Thanksgiving and he will always be our little turkey. Unfortunately with a holiday birthday though it can be tough to have parties while friends are traveling and school is out for Tha

Ho, Ho, Ho...Santa Claus is coming to town! I had so much fun being apart of Santa's visit to Wild Orchid Custom Floral Design's Santa photo minis hosted by Kim Ritchie Photography recently. A little hot cocoa, some sugar cookies from Sara's Custom Cookies, and a hangout with Santa is sure to get you in the holiday mood. If you haven't been to Wild Orchid; it's a must! Fresh floral design, giftables, and boutique fashion are all offered at the shop. They also offer sip and de

First birthday Buc-ee's themed party for boys, featuring red trucks

They say time goes fast, and boy does it. I remember holding Connor as a newborn and now I'm holding him as a 7 year old! I'm so happy he still loves to cuddle with mom. Connor has always been that boy that makes a new friend wherever he goes, never whines, and just always has a positive attitude. Let's hope that doesn't change with year 7! I love a good Summer birthday, because there are so many more options to celebrate. This year Connor said, "Mom I want a Vans Off the Wal

I always have people say..."I didn't know you do that!" Whatever it is you need for your next event, yes, I most likely can do that! I love getting creative and trying new designs/party elements. Whether you're near or far; we can make a fun and unforgettable party for you and your guests. When Nora reached out for Tessa's upcoming first Bee-day party in Colorado I was so excited. I've been wanting to work on a bee themed event and what better opportunity than with this adora

Malibu barbie birthday pool party setup in Norwalk, Iowa

Liam unlocked level 9!!! How is that even possible?! I feel like our little Thanksgiving baby bundle was just being born. Our little gamer is all boy and loves a good party. This year he wanted a gaming party for his last year in the single digits. We've been eying the Operating Room several times as a fun hangout spot, so when it came party time it was a no-brainer that was were we needed to host it. Operating Room is the perfect playground for the young and old; serving as

Sweet Niko turned one and I was so honored to help pull his "One Happy Camper" themed party together. It's so obvious how loved this little man is. When your grandma is Shelly Sarver Designs there's no question you're going to have a memorable first birthday party. I worked with Shelly to gather some fun camper decor and put together an outdoor vibe that was soft and sweet, but also rustic for this little outdoorsman. I love the shades of dusty blue, as they match the birthda

So the forecast for this weekend is calling for 102 degrees, which means I'm sending all the mermaid vibes your way. I love Summer, but there's only one way to enjoy the crazy heat and it's in the pool or at the lake. I had fun putting together playful sea shell and sparkle details for this mermaid themed birthday party setup. Being a boy mom means I have to live my girl mom wishes vicariously through girl party planning instead! If you like all the glitz and glam of this mer

June 15th will always be one of my favorite dates! Why? Because our sweet Connor was born on this date. He has always been our sassy, funny, easy-going, and loving little boy. You always hear everyone say that time goes so fast with kids, but it never really sinks in until you sit back at their birthday and realize they are another year older. Time just needs to slow down! I'm loving all the snuggles and mom kisses lately, and hope they last much longer. Connor is all boy, so

Photos by Nicole Laing Photography Where are my breakfast people? I've never been a huge breakfast person, but my little guy Connor is the ultimate morning person. He loves to wake happy and the first thing he says is "mom, I'll take some pancakes, a side of eggs, grapes, healthy yogurt, and some orange juice!" No joke this kid could clean out a breakfast buffet in no time. That being said, we like to make homemade pancakes when we have time and on special occasions, includin