Parties

A Squishmallow Birthday Party!
For Elle's 9th birthday I knew she wanted a squishmallow birthday. My kids are obsessed with those soft fluffy pillow friends. At first I had lots of ideas, then I had very little time, then [...]
My Little Girl’s Birthday Parties
SJ's birthday is two weeks away and I am in full blown party mode. When I get going with party planning you have to use the emergency brakes just to get me to stop talking [...]
Embracing Your Child’s Mistakes
I pray you’ll get caught doing things wrong—before they get too big I pray you’ll fail—in things that don’t matter I pray you’ll have to say you’re sorry—and get really good at it, so that [...]

The Big Six

By Natalie|2016-03-08T12:36:54+00:00March 8, 2016|Categories: Frugal Living, Motherhood, Parties, Uncategorized|Tags: 6 years old, birthday, cake, decorations, lost tooth, party|

SJ turned 6 years old on Friday. If you have spent any time around MessyMom.com then you probably know I like to party. SJ has had a Cupcake Party, Green Eggs and Ham Party, Donut Party, and Tea Party. However [...]

Farm Party Highlights

By Natalie|2018-12-14T10:05:26+00:00October 26, 2015|Categories: Crafts, Creativity, Parties|Tags: cardboard houses, Ezie's birthday, fall party, farm party, pig, three little pigs, three year old|

I gave some behind the scenes planning details as I was busy preparing for the ultimate farm/3 Little Pigs party. I also shared the elaborate farm theme menu. Still, there is SO MUCH more that I haven't had a chance [...]

I Dream of Pig Parties

By Natalie|2015-09-25T17:09:52+00:00September 25, 2015|Categories: Frugal Living, My Life, Parties|Tags: birthday party, decorations, Ezie, farm, frugal, horse, kid party, saddle, three little pigs|

"I think I'll combine the boys birthday this year and just keep it really simple because it's going to be so close to when the baby is due." I distinctly remember having that conversation with my family. Z and Ezie's birthdays [...]

How to Avoid Overboard Kid Parties

By Natalie|2022-03-16T14:45:45+00:00September 10, 2015|Categories: Creativity, Parties|Tags: birthday, cake, cupcake, fun, goodie bags, parties, party, super hero party|

A Homemade Birthday We just wrapped up Z's 8th birthday party and I want to talk a little about my battle to be balanced when it comes to my party planning obsession. For some of you the thought of having [...]

Broken Jewelry Decor

By Natalie|2015-09-09T23:45:32+00:00September 9, 2015|Categories: Crafts, Parties|Tags: 5 year old, craft, decoration, diy, guest post, home, letter, new room, party, s, sj, tea party|

I'm all about birthdays this week. Remember the tea party from last March? I do and I will never forget it and how special it was! One of the things I shared when I blogged about the decor was [...]

A Homemade Birthday

By Natalie|2015-09-08T22:06:07+00:00September 8, 2015|Categories: Crafts, Creativity, Parties, Projects, Uncategorized|Tags: backyard, birthday party, crafty, creeper, diy, family fun, Friends, frugal, labor day, Lego Movie, Mario, minecraft, piñata, slip and slide, summer, Z turns 8, Z's birthday|

I wasn't going to do anything major this year for Z's birthday because of the baby on the way and all that. So I kept his party pretty low key... kind of. I mean, I didn't have a theme so [...]

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