My daughter is a HUGE Hulk fan. Like, HUGE! She’s just loves anything “Hulk Smash” and we watch “The Avengers” at least once a week. So, when it came time to plan her third birthday party, I decided to go with an Avengers theme. As the Patron Saint of Slacker Moms, I kept things VERY simple but still wanted to have a few special touches. As the official Cheap Ass of my family, I also wanted to keep it affordable. So, the idea of doing a swimming party with a superhero theme was born. Check out the rest of the post for tips and ideas from Melanie’s Marvel Avengers Birthday Party!
Affordable Black Flowers for Your Wedding
Everyone wants gorgeous flowers for their wedding. And why not? They’re pretty, smell wonderful, and can make a huge design statement. But! It can be easy to get carried away and let your flower budget spiral out of control. Resist the temptation by using this handy graphic filled with affordable black flowers for your wedding to get amazing blooms within your budget.
Getting Back Into It After Having My Second Baby With Help From Nature Made® Probiotics
With the birth of my second child came the normal post-baby blahs – blah body and blah health. Recently, I decided to unblah myself (that’s totally a thing) and help myself feel better, both mentally and physically. I needed to find something to help me feel better and Nature Made® Probiotics is helping me achieve a mind-body balance that I so desperately need these days. That’s why I’m so happy to be getting back into it after having my second baby with help from Nature Made® Probiotics!
The Gift Every New Mom REALLY Wants!
I recently had my second child and this time, I tried to be more prepared then I was the first go around. I pre-washed all the baby’s clothes, read the instructions for my new breast pump, and (most importantly) this time – I had most of my postpartum meals preplanned. And one of those meals was getting a delivery from Blue Apron. I really didn’t know what to expect but ended up LOVING it. I also decided that THIS is that gift that I’m giving at every baby shower from here on out. Because, honestly, this is the gift every new mom REALLY wants!
Getting Baby Ready With Mixbook
I’ve done many posts on preparing for baby and I think that I do a pretty good job of making sure that I have what is needed before the little arrives. However, after the birth of Melanie, I realized that, while I had all the stuff, I had completely neglected to make any preparations for showing her off to the world. I totally forgot to plan for birth announcements, photo books, and photo canvases to showcase all her cuteness. But on my second go around – I was prepared, y’all! I booked a newborn session with Pure Happiness Photography and knew that, when it came time, I would be getting ready with Mixbook!
Reader Question: A Fun, Upbeat Song For A Family Sing-A-Long
Every now and then, I get an email from a reader who needs a little help (have you written to me?). I love these letters and try to help out when I can. Recently, Noa wrote to me asking for my assistance with a cool project for an upcoming wedding and I knew I could help! From Noa, “We have a family wedding (my husband’s niece) but our family is so spread across the world that it is hard for everyone to attend. So we want to surprise her with a video of all missing family members singing to her and her future husband. It needs to be hopefully a bit familiar but ok if not. Just wishing them happiness and sorry we are not there. Can be funny and humoristic [sic] (it’s a crazy family…).”. Frankly, I LOVE this idea and would have straight up stolen it for my own wedding! Here’s some options that I came up with for a fun, upbeat song for a family sing-a-long for you, Noa:
