by Kristen | Oct 13, 2011 | Birthday, Fun for Kids
This idea may sound silly, but it will completely thrill your little kids. Have you noticed how children love celebrating birthdays? My kids sing “Happy Birthday” to one of us at least a couple times a week. About a year and half ago (yes, this is an...
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 10, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions
We have talked about three birthday traditions so far. (See the bottom of this post if you missed any.) And now, only two are left. Today’s tradition is simple and very easy to do. Birthday Tradition #4: On each birthday, I trace my child’s hand. It...
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 | Aug 3, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions
Our next Birthday Tradition is a little hide and seek. The night before our kids’ birthdays, we hide coins around the house. One coin for each year of their age. Now, we just use dimes, but if your kids are a little older, quarters may be more motivating....
by Kristen | Jul 20, 2011 | Birthday, Birthday Box, Birthday Music Box, Birthday Tradition, Children's Birthday Traditions, Family Traditions, Parties
I love birthdays! And as I mentioned last week, we are in “Birthday Mode” in my household. So over the next couple weeks, I will be sharing some of my favorite birthday traditions. If you have any you would like to share, please send them in! I would...
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...
by Kristen | Jul 12, 2011 | Birthday, Deals, Freebies
Want to celebrate your next birthday with a ton of free stuff? Freebies2Deals put together a crazy long list of places that offer birthday specials. A couple examples: Barnes & Noble-Sign up for the Barnes & Noble Kids’ Club and receive a FREE cupcake...
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. 
