Bluey birthday party ideas

For my daughter’s sixth birthday party she requested a Bluey birthday party. Since our whole family loves the show Bluey, I was more than happy to oblige. I’m also a big believer in keeping activities and decor simple for a kid’s birthday party, and I think the fun, family-friendly vibe of Bluey totally lends itself… Continue reading Bluey birthday party ideas

glamping party for a 9th birthday

This past weekend was my daughter’s ninth birthday. Although we don’t host a friend birthday party every year, she was definitely due for one. My warmer weather kids are always easy to plan a party for–just one of the many benefits of having a swimming pool. However, sometimes planning a winter birthday party for a… Continue reading glamping party for a 9th birthday

Midsummer Night’s Dream party with a purpose

It’s been a long time but this last weekend I was finally able to throw another get together for local bloggers and content creators. I got the idea to plan a Midsummer Night’s Dream party a few months ago and I couldn’t get the idea out of my head. I was picturing a kind of… Continue reading Midsummer Night’s Dream party with a purpose

sweet as can bee baby shower and diy balloon garland

A couple of weeks ago I co-hosted a baby shower for a friend of mine. You probably caught some of the party prep on Instagram. Although, in true Justine fashion things were so crazy the day of I barely got any pictures or video taken as I had the mad dash race to finish line.… Continue reading sweet as can bee baby shower and diy balloon garland

diy popsicle decoration out of a foam kickboard

The official start of Summer might still be a little over a month away but with Memorial Day this weekend I say bring it on! One of the best things about our new(ish) house is definitely the pool. I grew up with a swimming pool in the backyard and it’s always been my dream to… Continue reading diy popsicle decoration out of a foam kickboard