© Disney, © Disney/Pixar, ©2026 MARVEL The first week back to school always comes with a mix of excitement, nerves, and the daily question every parent knows so well: "What's for lunch?" One of my favorite ways to make school lunches extra special is by giving them a fun theme. If you know me, you know I love a good theme and just about everything I do in life has[...]
Shark Week 2026 is upon us and is a highly anticipated event in our home! We have a couple of animal lovers that enjoy learning about all types of animals, habitats and conservation - especially our 6-year-old daughter who aspires to be a vet when she grows up. She has taken an interest in very specific animals and sharks are something that she has become fascinated with. As a mother[...]
© Disney There’s something about summer BBQ’s and all things red, white & blue that just feels so nostalgic and creates the best summer memories. The kids are running around barefoot in the grass, popsicle breaks are non-negotiable and enjoying good food and good company for hours on end is all you have planned for the weekend. Our neighborhood gatherings like this always have a f[...]
#OTCPartner | My absolute favorite holiday tradition is waking up on Thanksgiving morning to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on tv during breakfast. My kids are at fun ages to enjoy the tradition and with the help of Oriental Trading, I was able to DIY a fun tablescape of NYC with character balloons for them to enjoy during the parade this year! The parade, the dog show, foot[...]
Pretzels, Beer & Brats, oh my! Raise your steins to Oktoberfest 2025! As a holday and occasions creator, I have been wanting to lean into Oktoberfest for a while. Maybe it's my Eastern European heritage or just another reason to have a party.. either way, I love the traditions that have been evolved from it's original celebration in the early 1800's. I grew up in a sausag[...]