Thanks to Oakland mom and non-profit executive Chantal Laurie Below for this guest post. We met through our shared babysitter a few years ago. When she sent me this post and I was so excited about it, I wrote on Facebook that I love when people send us an excellent post just because they have something to say and need a place to say it. Some readers thought I was being sarcastic. I was not. I’m truly happy to share...

There’s no doubt that each birthday in your kids‘ life is special, but there are some that mean just a little bit more, and are also a lot more fun to plan, than others. But before you go stocking the bar for their 21st birthday blowout, you have to get to the very first one. The first birthday is a day the parents will treasure forever, even if they’re the only ones who will really remember it. And you can never go wrong...

The newish mama known as KB decided to tackle our rookie moms challenges with her second baby, Peanut, and we’re super excited to share her stories with you. Anytime we see you guys toting your baby along somewhere you might not have gone, we are so happy. Here are a few highlights from their adventures: KB and peanut visits the first coffee shop with together (last May, awww). Summertime and the pure joy of taking...

A first birthday is a pretty momentous occasion. Whether or not your little lady is actually descended from royalty, to you, she’s a princess, and a princess needs a proper party. Multiteared cakes are just the beginning for creating a dramatic, regal, and enchanting first birthday party. Crowns, balloons, and carefully crafted decor will ensure that you’ve designed an event so stunning that even a Disney Princess...

This year has already seen some major trends (unicorns! female superheroes! more Minions!) that translate into some awesome kid parties. Check out 37 of our favorite birthday party themes of 2017 . . . some totally of the moment, some completely classic, and all ready to inspire you to throw the best birthday party ever for your little one. Whether you have a Moana superfan or a Star Wars buff on your hands, we have...

In honor of Luke’s favorite book, Where the Wild Things Are, the adorable birthday boy had a „Wild One“ first birthday bash worthy of Max and the gang. For the sophisticated yet age-appropriate day, Lucinda of The Coop wanted to keep everything simple yet chic while incorporating key details from the book. To pull off the beloved storybook theme, she used black silhouettes and fur with pops of gold glitter. Along with...