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How to throw a Lego Star Wars birthday party: a real mom’s guide

This Lego Star Wars birthday party guide is full of low-effort, budget-friendly ideas to create a super-stellar celebration for the young padawan in your life. May the force be with you!This Lego Star Wars birthday party guide is full of low-effort, budget-friendly ideas to create a super-stellar celebration for the young padawan in your life. May the force be with you!

NOTE: THIS POST INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I HAVE USED AND LOVED, BUT AS ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO SHOP AROUND FOR THE BEST DEALS. SEE MY DISCLOSURE TO LEARN MORE.

Little Brother turned five this month! Ever since his big brother’s birthday in May, we’ve been tossing around ideas for his fifth birthday. After many ideas (and many times of changing his mind), he settled on a Lego Star Wars birthday party–a perfect marriage of the two things he loves most in the world….

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How to throw a Hot Wheels birthday party: A real mom’s guide

This guide has everything you need for an awesome (and totally doable) Hot Wheels birthday party your little racer will love!This guide will give you everything you need to know to throw an awesome–and totally doable–Hot Wheels birthday party. Simple ideas that give you maximum bang for your buck to create a party your little racer will love!

NOTE: THIS POST INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I HAVE USED AND LOVED, BUT AS ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO SHOP AROUND FOR THE BEST DEALS. SEE MY DISCLOSURE TO LEARN MORE.

It’s birthday season at our house right now. All three of my boys have summer birthdays (May, July, and August), so we do a lot of celebrating this time of year. This year, my seven-year-old asked for a Hot Wheels birthday party, and today I’m sharing how we pulled off a super fun party for under $100 dollars.

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Ocean-themed birthday party: a real mom’s guide

This guide will give you everything you need to know to throw a fabulously simple ocean-themed outdoor birthday party for kids. Grab the water balloons, and get ready to have a splashy birthday bash!This guide will give you everything you need to know to throw a fabulously simple ocean-themed outdoor birthday party for kids. Grab the water balloons, and get ready to have a splashy birthday bash!

NOTE: THIS POST INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I HAVE USED AND LOVED, BUT AS ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO SHOP AROUND FOR THE BEST DEALS. SEE MY DISCLOSURE TO LEARN MORE.

My three-year-old little guy just turned FOUR last week! He is a strong-willed, big dreamer who loves to build and invent new creations. He is a little obsessed with fighting bad guys, but he’s also the biggest snuggle-bug I know. He is stubborn as all get-out, but I’m pretty sure that’s going to be a good thing as he gets older. And he’s got just about the best cheesy smile ever.

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How to throw a Lego birthday party: a real mom’s guide

This guide will give you everything you need to know to throw an awesome–and totally doable–Lego birthday party. Simple ideas that give you maximum bang for your buck to create a party your Lego-loving kiddo will love!

This guide will give you everything you need to know to throw an awesome--and totally doable--Lego birthday party. Simple ideas that give you maximum bang for your buck to create a party your Lego-loving kiddo will love!

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It’s birthday season around our house. All three of my kids have birthdays between May and August, so we’re in full celebration mode! My oldest son turned SIX this past weekend. How did he get so big?!?!

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8 Fantastic DIY Birthday Cakes for Boys

Have a birthday boy in your house and need some inspiration? These eight totally-doable DIY birthday cakes for boys have got you covered.Have a birthday boy in your house and need some inspiration? These eight totally-doable DIY birthday cakes for boys have got you covered.

Note: This post includes affiliate links to products I have used and loved, but as always feel free to shop around for the best deals. See my disclosure to learn more.

One of my favorite parts about my kids’ birthdays is getting to make their cakes. I think it’s so fun to get crafty in the kitchen and create something that really reflects their personalities and interests….

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Paw Patrol birthday party: a real mom’s guide

If you have a child under five, you’re probably all too familiar with Paw Patrol. Here is your complete guide to planning a paw”-fect kids’ Paw Patrol birthday party, ideal for real moms who don’t want to spend a fortune to throw a great bash!If you have a child under five, you're probably all too familiar with Paw Patrol. Here is your complete guide to planning a paw"-fect kids' Paw Patrol birthday party, ideal for real moms who don’t want to spend a fortune to throw a great bash!

Note: This post includes affiliate links to products I have used and loved, but as always feel free to shop around for the best deals. See my disclosure to learn more.

Little Man turned five last week, and this boy takes holidays seriously…especially birthdays. Ever since his dad’s birthday at the end of March, he’s been talking about how his birthday is next and making plans. When it got close enough to really plan, I asked him what kind of party he’d like to have….

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