It’s a ninja girl birthday party and it’s all about fancy kicks, and turning six! Our Little Mama has transformed herself into little ninja status and we couldn’t have been more excited to make this a fun celebration for her and 30 of her little friends. Yup. I said 3o. (6 are missing from this shot… […]
How to Prepare a DIY Ninja Birthday Party on a Budget
It’s a SIX & KICKS DIY ninja birthday party for Little Mama this year! Where did the last 6 years go? Didn’t we throw her a Toy Story Jessie Party for her 5th birthday just the other day? I literally blinked, and out of nowhere, a 6 year old appeared! A cake-loving, wish-making, excited little 6 year […]
DIY Jessie Toy Story Party ACTIVITIES :: On a Budget
We survived the prep, we sorted out the food, we finalized the decorations. So, what next? Planning the Toy Story party activities was our most favourite part of the process. We brought out the toys. We soaked in the vibrant, bold colours. We jumped in the inflatable houses. We had an all around great time! I […]
DIY Jessie Toy Story Party FOOD :: On a Budget
What’s a party without food, right? That’s our philosophy anyway. Even better, Toy Story Party Food! You can have all the decor and do all the preparation you want, but at the end of the day, those kids are looking for some good eats. Then again, if food isn’t top priority to the party planner, […]
A DIY Jessie Toy Story Party on a Budget :: DECOR
Little Mama‘s DIY Jessie Toy Story Party was ready to go after a few weeks of preparation (see our Toy Story party prep post here). We were so excited, and a little… overwhelmed. Little Mama noticed she was matching from head to toe with her decor but didn’t quite know how to process all of […]
A DIY Jessie Toy Story Party on a Budget :: PREPARATION
A Jessie Toy Story Party… On a budget. What the prep!?!? Not too long ago (okay, a million years ago… we were a little behind with this post), Little Mama turned into the not-so-little 5 year old she always dreamed of becoming. Even as a 3 year old, she kept talking about turning 5 and […]
Valentine’s Day Friendship Bracelets :: For School Friends
Valentine’s Day friendship bracelets? For an entire class? In theory, Valentine’s Day greetings for school friends, is very simple. Buy some mini v-day cards, encourage your little one to write their little friends’ names on them, and voila! You’re done. But you know us. We’re always looking for the detour – as we have a […]
5 Ways I Learned To Move Through Grief :: Vol. 46 #5Faves
January 30th – marks a very significant day for my family and I. It was my very first experience of profound grief. Four years ago today, I lost my daughter, Victoria, half way through my pregnancy. It was my first loss. While I went through the 3 phases of shock and grief on repeat, every […]
A Valentine’s Day Gift for Preschoolers :: Heart Springs
Valentine’s Day is always a hit for preschoolers and school aged kids, and even now, as a big kid – I’m a huge fan of celebrating this holiday. Yes – everyday should be Valentine’s Day, just how everyday should be Christmas, and in our case, everyday should be Halloween! We should be showing our love and gratitude for […]
Little Lady in Red :: Christmas at the Castle
Weeee! Apparently this Little Lady in red has a pretty exciting event to attend this Christmas holiday! It’s that time of year where we go to Big Daddy‘s “castle” for his company’s annual Family Christmas party. That means, crafts, balloons, and a big, jolly guy in red (much like our little lady in red) bearing gifts […]
Tiny Rudolph Deliveries :: Ideas for Christmas Treats
Tiny Rudolph does it again. I try to teach our Tiny Rudolph that outreach and extending gratitude is the best act of kindness that anyone can give. Simple acknowledgement and telling a person that they’re awesome – is enough to spread the good feels all around. And we wanted a piece of all this good […]
5 Fave Christmas Traditions For The Family :: Vol. 45 #5Faves
We have officially celebrated 5 Christmases as a family of three, and along the way, we have established a few Christmas traditions for the family that we look forward to every year. But first… let’s take a moment to admire the insane beauty that is our city… shall we? photo credit – Doug Clement Photography ©2015 […]
A Mary Poppins Halloween :: FAM-O-WEEN with Little Mama Poppins
Chim chimney chim chimney chim chim che BOO! Little Mama Poppins does it again. She took a classic, and made it her own. All in the name of Halloween – A Mary Poppins Halloween! And as always… we were her mere accessories. I grew up watching Mary Poppins on repeat. Who didn’t? There’s just something about […]
Grieving Families – Fathers and Siblings Grieve too :: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
Grieving families. It’s something we just don’t talk enough about. Every year, when October rolls around, there’s an overall sense of melancholy that creeps up on my Facebook and Twitter newsfeeds. Many of my friends, and an abundance of facebook groups and communities I have joined, put up quotes, photos of memory boxes, tiny footprints […]
5 Unique Themes for Kid’s Halloween Costumes :: Vol. 44 #5Faves
Every halloween, Big Daddy and I scour the interwebs in full force – searching for the most unique themes for kid’s halloween costumes. It’s no surprise that, in the process, I bump into the world’s most clever costumes worn by some of the most adorable kiddos. Here are 5 of some of the most unique themes […]
Ways to Help my Child Stay Asleep :: Vol. 43 #5Faves
It’s a miracle! MY KID SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT! To all my fellow sleep deprived parents – I am not here to boast, believe me. After 5 1/2 years of failed attempts, about a zillion tears (and I’m not just talking about Little Mama‘s) I am here to tell you… There. Is. Hope. It’s been half […]
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