Party Version of Turkey Arugula Meatballs: Guest Writer, KK

This week I'm proud to announce that one of my students wrote this post.  The assignment was to write about her favorite food…

Movies and Photobooth: 8th Birthday Party

Daughter #2 had a birthday party late January, and I'm only getting around to writing about this now.  With all three in scho…

Lego Chima Birthday Party: Keeping it very, very simple

I think I'm lucky that Son is as straightforward as he is.  He doesn't hem and haw about what he wants, but clearly asks …

9th Birthday Party: Friendship and Fun

Daughter #1 is very undemanding when it comes to her birthday.  She doesn't want a lot, doesn't demand a lot and is very …

Lego Birthday Party for Son's 5th Birthday: Low key fun

The cruddy thing about having your birthday in December, as Son does, is that it smashes up against other holidays which means th…

School Birthday Treats: It's okay to rock the boat

For my mom who taught me it's okay to be different and for TR - who pushed me saying that sometimes things need to be said. I…

A Princess Butterfly Ball: Party Ideas

For the entire "R" family, who drove 11 hours to come and for JRC who told me to write this. I really love planning bir…