I will sound like such a snob for saying this, but I hate ‘character clothing.’ Light up My Little Pony shoes? Ninjago shirts? So not my style. But, guys, my kids would wear clothing with characters splashed all over it every day if I let them (#ugh). In an effort to recognize their interests …
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Lego birthday party favors
I tend to overdo it when it comes to party favors. I am trying to get better, but failing miserably. Burke's Lego party favors were no exception. The good news is that my favor over board-ness provides a whole list of Lego birthday party favor ideas. For example- -Lego chocolates- In yellow …
DIY decor for a Lego themed birthday party
There are just so many great DIY decor ideas for a Lego Birthday Party! A few of my favorites (and ones that I tried for Burke's Lego Party)- -Lego filled balloons- Easy and fabulous, all you need is a pack of clear balloons, a small handful of tiny Legos and some helium. Instant fun. -Lego …
lego parties are awesome
We left Denver a mere two weeks after Burke's sixth birthday... which means, of course, that his birthday party was quite the affair (gotta go out with a bang, right?). That kid lo-oves Legos. Like, I am pretty sure this is not the last Lego birthday party I will plan for him, that's how much he …
lego filled balloons
I am finally putting together the post about Burke's Lego Birthday Party... and thought I'd share one of his favorite parts as a preview. After filling clear balloons with confetti... and more confetti... the Lego party required a new twist! And little mini Legos are the perfect sub for …
a long long trip (and a lego travel tote)
Here's the thing about your sister living a thirty hour plane ride away- going to visit her requires a thirty hour plane ride. When I didn't have kids, well honestly, I still thought the trip was pretty brutal. But kids add their own special spin to long trips. And by spin, I mean they strike …
the ultimate lego table
Our lego fanatic (aka Burke) had a Lego Table on his Christmas wishlist. Of course, they are $150 (and totally DIYable), so we decided to make one ourselves instead. Making the Lego table itself is pretty self explanatory- assemble a small table (we got a white IKEA Lack table for $8), gorilla …