by Kristen | Oct 1, 2012 | Birthday, Birthday Cakes, Birthday Party
You may have thought I jumped ship on finishing the Luau party for the kids’ family birthday party. But here we are, back to it today. As I mentioned in the last post, we host a family party (our immediate families) for both of the kids’...
by Kristen | Jul 25, 2012 | Birthday, Birthday Cakes
With birthday season beginning at my house, I’m taking a quick look back at previous years. This is the Monkey Cake I made for Sweet Boy’s 1st Birthday. You can find the instructions here from Martha Stewart. It was very easy and makes use of your metal...
by Kristen | Apr 17, 2012 | Birthday Cakes, Minnie Mouse Birthday Cake
Today, I am looking back to my Sweet Girl’s 1st birthday. Being the Disney lover that I am, I used a Minnie Mouse theme, although without Minnie’s face…simply the silhouette for the decorations and cake.The cake above is 3 tiers of 8, 10 and...
by Kristen | Mar 5, 2012 | Birthday Cakes, Cake Decorating, Cakes, Thomas the Train
Sweet Boy will be turning 5 this year and even though his birthday is months away, I have started searching for train cake ideas. (This is what happens when you have a background in Wedding & Event planning . . . you start dreaming and planning six months...
by Kristen | Oct 24, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Cakes, Birthday Treats, Children's Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Traditions
This adorable Tea Party Birthday comes from Marcy T. She was celebrating her daughter, Gabriella’s 8th birthday. I love her decorations and they could easily transfer to bridal or baby showers and other parties. Let’s take a look at what Marcy did....
by Kristen | Aug 17, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Cakes, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions
This fifth and final birthday tradition is sometimes harder to do then you would think. I have given up altogether for doing this at our large family celebrations (when it is over 20 people!). But for the actual birthday celebration, it is strictly enforced. In...
by Kristen | Aug 8, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Cakes, Ladybug Birthday Cake
Well, it is 2pm, the day before Sweet Girl’s birthday. The cake is finally done and we are all (shamefully) still in our pj’s. I enjoy taking my time with making and decorating birthday cakes, but just so you know, this hasn’t been the only...
by Kristen | Jul 14, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Cakes, Cakes, Party Planning
Sweet Girl’s 1st Birthday Cake I’m about to run the Birthday Gamut! My family’s birthdays all fall within two months of each other. So I’ve been starting to plan . . . family parties, kids’ parties, activities, presents, themes and...
My name is Kristen. I'm a former Wedding & Event Planner blogging about fun ways to celebrate each and every day and the special occasions of life. Here you'll find inspiration for family fun, children's activities, party planning and a faith-filled life. 
