Birthday
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Cool Find: Broken Pottery Jewelry
by Hollie on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 | 1 comment
Julie Ames, the artisan behind The Broken Plate Pendant Company, deliberately breaks plates selected from thrift stores, antique shops and department stores in order to turn the shards into jewelry. She first got the idea after making a mosaic mailbox for herself and was left with more broken shards that needed to be repurposed. ... [read more] -
Transformation: Homemade Play Kitchen
by Hollie on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 | 8 comments
For her second birthday, Milla's awesome grandparents repurposed an old TV entertainment center to make her this amazing play kitchen! It all started with this TV unit that they got for $30! Click ... [read more] -
Cool Find: “Your Birthday Book”
by Anna on Friday, January 15th, 2010 | 1 comment
My family and I recently celebrated three of my five nieces and nephews birthdays over the past two months. Julia turned three, Carolyn five, and Nathan six. While the weekends were filled with various parties to celebrate the little one's, it seems like a big birthday blur in my mind--time truly ... [read more] -
Gift giving throughout the year
by Cass on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | 1 comment
I love giving gifts - it's one of those things that just makes me really happy and part of giving a thoughtful gift is planning. I have a Gift Giving Notebook in Evernote in the notebook I have a few notes here's how it works out: *Gift ideas for specific ages - this note ... [read more] -
Monday’s Double Shot:Hanukkah & Birthday Week Organization
by Alicia on Monday, December 14th, 2009 | No Comments
I must say, this is quite the busy week in the Rockmore house. Hanukkah started last Friday night and while it officially ends this Friday the 18th, for us it isn’t over until the last Hanukkah party we are hosting is done and that is Sunday the 20th. But that is only part ... [read more] -
How to Organize an Unforgettable Surprise Birthday
by Sarah on Monday, July 6th, 2009 | 3 comments
Birthdays are special and should always be celebrated with at least a little fanfare. But every once in awhile it’s fun to go the whole hog and throw a surprise birthday bash for someone you love. It can be especially enjoyable to surprise someone who claims she doesn’t really want to do anything ... [read more] -
Celebrate Good Times! Tips For Remembering Birthdays & Anniversaries
by Sarah on Monday, July 6th, 2009 | 1 comment
It is a Tuesday and you are talking to your sister on the phone when suddenly it hits you like a brick: yesterday was her birthday and you forgot it again! Yikes, how did that happen? Well, your daughter did have the flu, your boss dumped that big project on you at the last minute, and ... [read more] -
Gift Shopping
by Sarah on Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 | No Comments
Oh the art of gift shopping! How is it that some people manage to pull it off with the slightest of effort while the rest of us always end up in a frantic last minute scramble only to settle on something that's merely passable? Luckily, with a little organization (and a tad bit ... [read more] -
Tackling Those Thank You’s
by Sarah on Thursday, August 14th, 2008 | No Comments
With the holidays winding down, it is time to truly express the spirit of the season: gratitude. Whether you had celebrations that were large or small, or gave and received gifts that were store-bought or hand-made, you have many people to thank. Before the New Year brings back the rush of regular ... [read more] -
Planning Your Child’s Birthday Party – With Sanity Intact
by Sarah on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 | 2 comments
The key to organizing a great birthday party for a child -- with your sanity intact -- is keeping it simple and remembering that the most important thing to your child is having fun. If you aim for the perfect party, odds are you'll only stress yourself. Stress is the opposite of relaxed and enjoyable, which ... [read more]
