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An American Ninja Warrior Birthday Party

In our home, we do our best to encourage an active, healthy lifestyle (although admittedly, we still enjoy a good treat every once in a while). Our girls love participating in a variety of fitness activities throughout the year, including various individual and team sports. You can imagine how thrilled I was when my daughter, Kennedy, came up with the idea to host a fitness inspired celebration for her 7^th birthday and chose an American Ninja Warrior birthday party theme. We hired Jen Carver of Banner Events to help with conceptualizing and styling a feminine approach to this fun event. Kennedy had quite a few of her own ideas and opinions about her party, including the color scheme (teal, hot and light pink, white, and black) and having friends sport active wear (“workout outfits”). She loved working with her dad to design her own American Ninja Warrior inspired obstacle course, and with me to choose a delicious menu of healthy refreshments with a few sweet desserts (like sugar cookies and cake) mixed in for good measure. We are excited to share this fun, power-packed party theme with you, photographed by Lauren Oliver Photography. Disclaimer: I was provided free product in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the developing companies.

American Ninja Warrior Birthday Party

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Krista O'Byrne

Cute Valentine’s Day Card Ideas

Berry Valentine's Day Cards 3 Happy Valentine’s Day! Jen Carver of Banner Events here! Sending and receiving messages of love is the best feeling, isn’t it? Today is Valentine’s Day, and I am excited to share a fun roundup of cute Valentine’s Day card ideas with you! With a particularly busy month, my children and I got to work early figuring out how we wanted to show love this Valentine’s Day! We hope you enjoy these four fabulous Valentine’s Day card ideas!

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Krista O'Byrne

A Magical Mermaid Birthday Party

Turning 5 is a magical milestone! To celebrate my daughter’s 5th birthday, we threw her a magical mermaid birthday party, full of girly and glam details, at a local indoor aquatics center. Jen Carver of Banner Events has been teaming up with me on the planning and styling of my daughter’s birthday parties for a few years now. This party was especially fun to plan together with so many sparkly, glittered decorations and details, gorgeous sea-inspired desserts, beautiful costumes and accessories, and thoughtful party favors. You’ll love re-living the party with us as you check out the photos from Lauren Oliver Photography.
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Posted on January 10, 2017 by Krista O'Byrne

5 Tips for Sending Christmas Cards

Christmas time is my favorite time of year! Like many people, I love spreading Christmas cheer by giving gifts and sending Christmas cards. I use Christmas cards as a personal way to connect with friends and family during the holiday season. Everyone on our Christmas card mailing list has played an important role in our lives, at one time or another. Not only do I love sending Christmas cards, I love receiving them in return. Seeing photos of everyone’s kids and reading their Christmas letters brings me so much joy! Plus, the cards help me stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in loved ones’ families. If the thought of sending Christmas cards seems overwhelming, stick with me for a few minutes. I’m sharing 5 tips for sending Christmas cards!

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Krista O'Byrne

Favorite Christmas Card Styles

Christmas cards come in dozens of different sizes, shapes and styles. Narrowing down your card selection can be tough! I’m here today to help relieve some of the guesswork by sharing a handful of my favorite Christmas card styles.