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minimalist toddler party: three-horn birthday

10/14/2017

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3rd Birthday Three-Horn Dinosaur Themed Minimalist Party
This week my little Two-Rex turned into a Three-Horn... wow, such a bad, cheesy parent pun, but I'm stickin' with it!  We decided to have an extremely last minute "party." It was so fast and loose that I dare even call it a party instead of a "playtime with cupcakes and grandparents." 

Last year I purposely did what I could to plan a simple, non-overwhelming birthday, but this year our nomad life had me thinking we just couldn't do one. T
his little post is labeled "minimalist" more in the "lazy" or "just-can't-plan-a-party" sense. ha!

A more appropriate title might be "HOW TO not overlook your firstborn having a milestone."

So to rip off one of my favorites in a Hatmaker-style how-to list, here is proof that you can actually make a great party happen for your toddler with next-to-no time to devote!

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5-minute yogurt bites

11/21/2016

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I’m so happy that today Heather of My Life Well Loved asked me to share one of the most adorable, easy, and HEALTHY party treats I found this year.
Head over to her blog to check out the recipe! ​
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sprinkles and florals and stripes, oh my!

6/3/2016

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Baby shower sprinkle invitation by Gold Leaf Creative with pinks and florals. Watercolor rose envelope with grey calligraphy. Bright spring floral bouquet. Washi tape with sprinkles // @goldleafcreative
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Today is National Donut Day... which made me think of this incredibly fun baby shower (or "baby sprinkle") that we had the privilege of throwing this spring.  One of the main reasons I love events is because each one is tailored specifically to the honored guest, and celebrating what makes that person unique is a really fun experience to me. 

One thing that the honored mama, Kelly, loves is donuts!  Now this was also supposed to be a baby "sprinkle" since it was for baby girl numero dos, until all the ladies got a little carried away with all the baby things... But besides that, we were going for a "sprinkle" which made the color palette of a sprinkled donut an easy choice.  Also, Kelly chose a gorgeous floral print from Little Unicorn for the nursery so we wanted to incorporate that, too!

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redhead's homemade dry shampoo

2/27/2016

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Dry Shampoo for Redheads RECIPE: arrowroot powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg
One day I was in Sephora desperately trying to find a dry shampoo for my "reddish" hair.  I couldn't find a product I had once used, and the employee said, "Oh this one will work GREAT for you!" So I blindly trusted and bought it. 

It ended up being just the clear kind that doesn't look all white and dusty but also wasn't for dark, brunette hair, and it did not work very well.  This set me out to google to find an alternative, and I read that cinnamon with a starch could do the trick.  You KNOW with all the pumpkin-baking going on in this household we have cinnamon! So I decided to try it. 

Now also -- just to clarify -- there are indeed dry shampoos that exist for redheads.  I just needed something that week for my labor hospital bag, and didn't have time or money to go order, test, and possibly be disappointed. So if you're in a pinch like me... keep reading!

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toddler-proof christmas decorating

12/26/2015

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HAPPY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
​I absolutely LOVE decorating for Christmas. Some people may say I'm a loony bird for still putting up so many decorations with a walking baby in the house...but I'm not gonna let that steal my JOY, haters! haha

Personally, putting up the decorations helps me to focus on Christmas and isn't stressful to me.  If it was, I would not be doing it for even a hot second or writing this blog about it!  I even love it so much that I get prematurely sad that the season is almost over. 

So if you are even remotely in the same boat, how have you kept your favorite Christmas traditions alive even when they don't mesh with parent-life?
Children's room Christmas tree - Christmas decorating with a toddler
We used my little tree from my Nashville house to be Rowan's tree. I think having his own tree to push over and touch was pretty great!

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first birthday party

10/15/2015

 
Mint and Copper Fall Forest First Birthday theme: gold pumpkins, mint pails, trail mix bar, burlap high chair banner, and tree themed Invitation.
When it came to planning Rowan's FIRST BIRTHDAY party, I was more than excited to celebrate my favorite day in the history of my life, but I also wanted to keep it personal, low-key, and simple. 

If you already know me, you may have burst out laughing at that last line.  I have definitely been known to let party planning get a little ridiculous/theatrical at times (i.e. vintage dance cards to encourage old-fashioned party mingling... or hand-drawn marauder's map invitations for guests to locate a quidditch field... OR a full-blown murder mystery plot for a 1920s-themed Christmas party... You get the idea.)

​Basically, if there is an over-the-top idea for a party that is completely unnecessary and maybe a touch dweeby, then I probably want to do it. 


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create-your-own deodorant

8/12/2015

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A few years ago, we set out on a quest to find the best and healthiest deodorant option in existence. You may be thinking, "Oh great, another crazy person who thinks deodorant causes cancer"  Well, truth-bomb... the chemicals found in most standard brands of deodorant are linked to breast cancer and Alzheimer's, and we've known about this for years.  Now, I've had to learn to be balanced about this, because chemicals are found everywhere and in basically everything.  But when you find an easy and effective way to replace some daily-doses of aluminum, why not try it?
 It was a difficult (and sometimes hilarious) journey filled with pit rashes and sometimes smelling like a roast chicken... but we made it through to the other side. 
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dedicated to my mom's hotdog buns

8/11/2015

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Homemade hot dog bun RECIPE: 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons (or packets) active dry yeast  1/2 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 2 cups warm milk (105°F to 115°F) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt 6 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour* egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tablespoon cold water poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and sea salt for topping (optional)
A few times in my adult life, my mom has reminisced about when she would make homemade buns to send in my school lunches... but if it wasn't for her storytelling I'm not sure I would've ever remembered them!  This was a thought that spurred on the idea and purpose of this blog, so I figured I needed to set out to try making some homemade hotdog buns myself! 

The verdict? They are delicious. Will I turn Suzy Homemaker and make these throughout Rowan's childhood. Yeeeeeah... about that... I'm gonna go with NOPE. Oh and Mom, I love you. You were really great for making these for me.

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