In my life, sixty seems far away for me. I know that in a blink though, I’ll be sitting there blowing out my own candles. As the people I love in my life start to approach this milestone birthday, I wonder about how to pick a great 60th birthday gift. By 60 most people would…
Ready to plan an 8 year old birthday party? When my son turned eight, we wanted to do something fun and exciting. He decided he wanted to have a Minecraft themed room redesign. We made that wish come true. Picking a birthday for your child comes down to what they are interested in these days….
The development of children at age ten will increase dramatically. Kids start to establish their preferences in things such as music, movies, television shows, hobbies, and special interests. The experts review development milestones for ten-year-olds. While I am no expert on the specifics of growth, I can throw a fabulous bash for kids. Here are…
The age of eleven celebrates the entrance into the tween years. It is a weird age for most kids, not just the boys. You are no longer that little rascal that you were only 11 months ago. Now your eleven-year-olds are spreading their wings and hitting developmental milestones. It is hard for boys of this…
My my my, who is celebrating a gigantic milestone? Congratulations to the honoree. This birthday is a big one! I often think about what I am going to do when my mom and mother-in-law reach this age. It is just around the corner, so I figure I should start planning something now. If you need…
If there is one thing that I have good, first-hand experience with, it’s five-year-old boys. Talk about a ball of energy. I have twin girls, and I think that my son had more energy than the two of them combined. Boys want to jump off of any surface they can climb on, and that makes…
My 18th birthday was an exciting time. Finally an adult. Well, you know, in the way where I could do *some* things adults can do. I could vote, order things off infomercials late at night, and get a credit card. I decided to go to The Comedy Zone of Charlotte for my first grown-up night…
Call it “Thirty, Flirty, and Thriving,” or “Dirty Thirty.” No matter the slogan you choose, thirty is a huge milestone. Saying goodbye to the twenties can be hard for some or relief for others. But, no matter how you want to celebrate the lady in your life, I’ve got excellent 30th birthday ideas for her….
I recently had a friend turn 30. This year is a massive milestone in the life of a person. We are leaving behind the “coming-of-age” years and transitioning into a new level of adulthood. At thirty, things can start to feel bigger and more expansive than in previous years. It’s as if, overnight, you are…
A 70th birthday is a epic milestone birthday. If you want to give an epic kind of gift, make sure you consider having the whole family– Kids, grandkids, and possibly even great-grandkids go in on the present together. Here are my ideas for seventeen 70th Birthday Gift Ideas. To create a special gift, take inventory…
Turning eighteen is a significant milestone in most places — Usher in your new adult with a memorable gift. Since most 18-year-olds are about to or have graduated from high school, you may want to consider different kinds of gifts based on the person and where they are at and what they need at this…
A 70th birthday is an exciting event in life. There are plenty of ways to celebrate this huge milestone. When you have a mom, dad, grandparent, or close friend that is now 7 decades old in your life, you want to make every moment count! Celebrating your septuagenarian is easy with a little help from…
I remember my 21st birthday being rather… uneventful. If I could turn back time I would total use one of these 21st birthday party ideas. I wanted to make a robust list that included things do whether you want to include alcohol or not. Here’s a list of my favorite activities that will make your…
My BFF recently celebrated her 40th and we made it kind of epic! Because 40 is one of those BIG birthday celebrations I wanted to write a post about the best 40th birthday party ideas to give you a little inspiration whether planning for yourself or a friend. For my best friend’s birthday, we road…