My little sister is having a baby! She was {and still is} an avid Harry Potter fan. So, when my older sister and I were planning her baby shower it was an easy choice. The perfect way to celebrate her soon-to-arrive baby boy? A Harry Potter brunch! In the process of planning, we came to the ... read more
Argh, Mateys! A Pirate Treasure Hunt Part 2
Part 2: Making a Treasure Chest, Filling It, and Finding It You may have read the first installation of this Pirate Treasure Hunt post, "Part 1: Making Clues & a Map". Or maybe you remember that I made a pirate-themed treasure hunt on the beach for the kids on a past vacation. Or maybe you ... read more
Argh, Mateys! A Pirate Treasure Hunt Part 1
Part 1: Making Clues & A Map A few summers ago when vacationing with family in Rhode Island we had a pirate treasure hunt for the kids. I set up a series of clues around the house that eventually led them to a map. The map led them to buried treasure on the beach. It was a hit so I decided ... read more
Matey or Lady? A Beach Gender Reveal {with FREE Printables!}
A Message In A Bottle Beach Gender Reveal Ahoy! We were oceanside last week and everything about it was awesome. Well, except the sand in my 2 yr old's pants. But hey, life's a beach. Awhile back my sister-in-law Kristin pointed out that I would be at the halfway point in this pregnancy by the ... read more
Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
{A FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY} It happened. Our baby turned one. ONE! The little boy who surprised us all by his arrival continues to surprise us with his awesomeness. He's one great kid and we consider ourselves blessed to be his parents. To celebrate his first year on the planet we decided on an ... read more
