Wild Rivers Plum District Deal

Wondering what to do when the summer heats up in OC? How about a cool outing to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine?

With today’s Plum District deal, for $150 (normally $290) you’ll get a group of eight birthday party package – perfect for a birthday celebration! And, take it from someone who just priced out birthday parties at various OC venues, this is a steal!

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Why I Cried In a Bakery {Sensitive Sweets}

Yes, I cried in a bakery. No wonder the shop is called Sensitive Sweets! I cried in a bakery, but they were very happy tears because my heart was touched. Being a mom to a child with food allergies, Sensitive Sweets new bakery in Fountain Valley is heaven sent.

If your kids don’t have food allergies, you probably haven’t given it much thought. Why would you? I never did until we were faced with it ourselves.

But with the number of kids with allergies on the rise, I am sure you know at least one family with food sensitivities or special gluten-free diets, so PLEASE do them a favor and forward this post today, because here’s the truth about food allergies: it’s hard!

At times it can also be heartbreaking. My almost two-year-old Morgan can’t have any eggs or milk. That means baked-in eggs and milk too. Imagine at any given birthday party if your child couldn’t have the standard pizza, ice cream, cake or cupcakes….

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A Star Wars Birthday Party {Cute Ideas!}

I am sort of a party fanatic. I love parties. I love themes. And I love reading about what other moms do with their party themes! This darling idea for a Star Wars birthday party was sent to me by one very creative mama. Here is how she created an event to remember. The force MUST have been with her…

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Guest Blog: A Very Merry Un-Birthday!

We all know there are some years when you want to go ALL OUT for your kid’s birthday party, but then there are other years when you want to pull in the reigns and do something simple.

That’s why when Rebecca emailed me to tell me about her”un-birthday party” idea for her two-year-old I thought it would make for a great guest post! It’s such a cute idea and I love that the focus was on the most important thing – what would be the most special way to celebrate for her child.

A Very Merry Birthday “Un-Party” for Gannon

My name is Rebecca and I’d like to share with you the amazing Birthday “Un-party” I recently planned to celebrate my son’s second birthday.

I’ve had my share of extravagant birthday parties.

You name the theme and I’ve done it. Winter Wonderland, Western, Blue’s Clues, Princess, Baseball, My Little Pony…the list goes on and on.

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