Author: Katie

4 Year Old Birthday Simplified – What is a ‘Fiver’ Party?

Katie December 07, 2019 0 Comments
When my oldest started talking about his birthday, I realized pretty quickly how excited he was to turn 4! I also realized quickly I would be 9 months pregnant... I LOVE throwing a party and hosting. The planning and decorating bring me a ton a joy but it is also a lot of work and I knew it wasn't in the stars this year. Also, last year's birthday party was great and he got a ton of gifts but......

5 Thanksgiving Inspired Snack Ideas

Katie November 04, 2019 1 Comment
This is truly my favorite time of year. I love trying to incorporate new traditions and of course pull out my tried and true ones. I consider it a tradition to make snacks themed around the holidays we celebrate each month. I believe it brings a silly, whimsical energy into the season and sparks a little magic for the day in our kid's eyes. And it's just FUN! Now please don't think these snacks...

Halloween Stew

Katie October 31, 2019 0 Comments
Happy Halloween! Recently on Instagram, in a lot of my posts and stories I have talked about my goal to live a life each day that I love. A few months back, I found myself living for Friday. For the weekends. For that next BIG thing. Do you know what I'm talking about? Maybe so. So I took my life into my own hands and wrote out a list of activities and tasks that I love and that fill up my cup....

Halloween 2019 Family Space Alien Costumes

Katie October 28, 2019 0 Comments
I don't think it's much of a secret how much we love dressing up for Halloween. Apparently, Riggs wasn't that into it until he realized that he got candy for his efforts - that changed his attitude really FAST! I really wanted to do a family theme for our annual Trunk or Treat party and told him he could dress up as whatever he wanted to on the actual night of Halloween. He was so okay with...