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birthdays

• Tool: Free Printable Birthday Party Checklist Form

  by Hollie on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010  |  1 comment

  
  Anyone with kids knows that June marks the beginning of "Birthday Party Season." For your child's next birthday, rather than bogging down in planning details, stay focused on the big picture and on having fun. Use this checklist to sanely plan a party. Download this form now! (PDF)... [read more]

  Tags: Hollie, birthday party, birthdays, free printable, kids birthdays, Tools
  

• Guest Gurus Lisa & Stefanie of GiftHero.com

  by Ashleigh on Monday, July 6th, 2009  |  1 comment

  Easy and Inexpensive Summer Birthday and Gift Giving Tips Summer is an easy time of year. Everything is more relaxed and low-key. The layers of clothing come off, the sunscreen goes on and everyone is ready for a good time. Whether you spend time in your backyard, in the park, at the beach ... [read more]

  Tags: Ashleigh, birthdays, gifts, kids, kids birthdays, online shopping, parenting, party, shopping
  

• How to Organize an Unforgettable Surprise Birthday

  by Sarah on Monday, July 6th, 2009  |  4 comments

  Birthdays are special and should always be celebrated with at least a little fanfare. But every once in awhile it’s fun to go the whole hog and throw a surprise birthday bash for someone you love. It can be especially enjoyable to surprise someone who claims she doesn’t really want to do anything ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, birthdays, dates to remember, friends, fun, party, surprise birthday
  

• Celebrate Good Times! Tips For Remembering Birthdays & Anniversaries

  by Sarah on Monday, July 6th, 2009  |  1 comment

  It is a Tuesday and you are talking to your sister on the phone when suddenly it hits you like a brick: yesterday was her birthday and you forgot it again! Yikes, how did that happen? Well, your daughter did have the flu, your boss dumped that big project on you at the last minute, and ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, birthdays, important dates, scheduling
  

• It’s Party Time!

  by Sarah on Thursday, August 30th, 2007  |  No Comments

  Is there anything sweeter than seeing your child's face light up with joy on their birthday? Most children look forward to their big day all year long and can barely contain their excitement as it approaches (ah, remember the days when another birthday was a cause for celebration?!). As parents we naturally want to nurture that ... [read more]

  Tags: Sarah, birthdays, gifts, kids, party