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Is Mom's Birthday a Cause For Celebration?
B.C. (before children), birthdays are an occasion to celebrate. While they always remain so, many women are less inclined to make a big to do about the date once they have children.
Lil Find: Playdate NYC Birthday Shirts
New Year's Day gets mamas thinking about upcoming events and that inevitably includes their children's birthdays. Lots of moms spend a good deal of time searching for the perfect outfit for their tots to wear on their special days. These adorable, handmade number shirts from Playdate NYC may make them the easy answer to this year's attire dilemma.
How Would You Pick a Birthday?
As the old Mother Goose rhyme goes,
Monday's child is fair of face.
Tuesday's child is full of grace.
Wednesday's child is full of woe.
Kiddie Soiree: Birthday Toppers Just For You
I have been dying to tell you about these adorable custom made birthday hats, but thought I'd wait until Hat Day to showcase the special lil personalized party toppers ($34).
Perfect for your tot's first birthday, these wildly cute hats are custom embroidered with your child's name and decorated on canvas using fabric, pompoms and ribbon.
Available in lime green and baby blue, ducky yellow and pretty pink, one is sure to suit the guest of honor's birthday suit.
What a Difference a Year Makes
A year ago, I was laid up in a hospital bed in the maternity ward ogling my little newborn. She was born exactly one year ago today and what a year it has been. From pushing to posting, my life has been forever changed.
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Birthday Girl Gear: Plain, But Pretty Party Tees
There's nothing sweeter than being the birthday girl! If your lil darling shuns the tutu and crown look on her big day wrap her up in a tee that evokes visions of cupcakes, candles and presents, but is still subtle enough for a soiree at the park or a classroom fete.
The 1st Birthday Cupcake Tee ($20) presents a delightful package for a 365-day-old celebration, without the sugar overload.
Mommy Dearest: Birthday Parties
Mommy Dearest,
My son's fourth birthday is coming up in six weeks, and I would like to have a small get-together for him here at our house with just a few of his closest friends. Another boy from his preschool class shares the same birthday and his mom has mentioned throwing a joint party for the boys. Unfortunately, her idea includes a petting zoo, inviting the entire class, a buffet, and swag bags for party favors.
Lil Find: Birthday Candle You Won't Want to Blow Out
Singing "Happy Birthday" and blowing out candles is a welcomed (and anticipated!) tradition in houses with children, which means it's always a little sad when that flame goes out. You can bring hours of celebratory glow to your birthday table with this modeled porcelain Birthday Cake Candle ($10). It ships with a coordinated box of matches and two candles so you can use it on mom and dad's special days too.
Kiddie Soiree: Regal Cake Molds For a Princess
Now that the theme has been set and the invitations have been sent out, it's time to start stocking up on the necessary items for my 3-year-old princess's royal affair. First on the list is a regal style cake pan. In the past I've ordered the dessert from our grocer but this year I'm thinking of making it so she can help me with the decoration.
The Gifted Child: Hip Holiday Gift List For Grandparents
Ask most grandparents what they want this holiday season and they'll tell you time spent with the next generation. Ask any kid what they want from grandma and grandpa and expect the world. Each family's relationship with grandparents takes on its own form, but mas and pas are known to spoil their little darlings at birthdays, during the holidays and any given day of the week.
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