BIRTHDAY PARTIES Merissa Breen BIRTHDAY PARTIES Merissa Breen

one silly goose

Drew is ONE! I can’t believe it — what a year! I love first birthday parties and this “one silly goose” theme was the perfect way to celebrate his first year with family and friends. From handmade cottage‑y fabric decorations to cute plush geese and fun party favours, every detail brought this whimsical first birthday to life.

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3 little bunnies went to brunch

We had a special guest at our 6th Annual Bunny Brunch this year - Drew! This year is his first Easter, and we couldn’t skip our tradition of having a little bunny brunch on Easter! So now we have 3 little bunnies at our brunch!

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easter brunch essentials

One of my favourite childhood memories is ironing napkins for my grandma and setting the table for each and every meal. She had drawers full of tablecloths and napkins and she’d let me pick out whatever I wanted! This brunch table reminds me a little of being at my grandma’s farm for Easter - classic, inviting and all things springtime!

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a st. paddy's picnic party!

I wasn’t originally going to plan anything for St. Patrick’s day this year, but Lauren convinced me and I’m glad she did! I threw this together during Drew’s nap using things I already had - digging out a few things from my party bin, made a quick sign using my cricut and some leftover cardstock on a wooden board I’ve had for years!

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easy CRICUT projects for birthday parties!

I love making things for my kid’s birthday parties and little festive celebrations. One of my favourite ways to create decor and add cute details to the party is with my Cricut machine! I have the Cricut Maker 3 - and it can do it all - it has totally opened up my imagination for things I can make! So without further adieu, here is a roundup of things I have made for parties with my trusty Cricut!

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Easter Basket Ideas

In case you’re looking for some last minute Easter Basket fillers - here is what I’ve found for my littles! My favourite part is always adding a special Cuddle + Kind doll to their baskets! I also like to include a book, something for spring (hat, skipping rope, bug catcher, flower seeds, sidewalk chalk, bubbles), and something useful (satin pillowcase, hair product, lotion, bubble bath) - and then I normally hide a few little treats and dollar store things in there too! Instead of baskets, I found these colourful, stackable caddies!

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valentine's day tea party

A little Valentine’s Day tea party was the perfect way to celebrate heart day with my little loves! With pretty pink and red linens, dreamy balloons overhead, and satin‑tied candles, the table felt festive and cozy. We enjoyed heart‑shaped strawberry scones, mini cupcakes, fresh berries and a delicious peach‑raspberry tea together.

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christmas things

As always, the christmas season went by WAY too fast, but we still managed accomplish (most of) our advent calendar activities! Eating christmas cookies, decorating the tree, making garland and christmas cards are a few of my favourites!

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a spooktacular halloween party

We always do a little Halloween party with friends - it’s a fun way to wear those cute costumes one more time, eat some treats and snacks, play some games and do a little craft. Happy Halloween!

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back to school - again!

The kids are going back to school — and this year was extra special celebrating the first day of KINDERGARTEN for Ethan, and Grade 3 for Lauren. We kicked off the morning with a fun breakfast featuring waffles, fruit, and cheerful table décor. Simple touches like striped napkins, crayon box shaped treat boxes, and matching pajamas made the morning of the first day feel extra special!

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easter baskets, cookies + jammies!

Easter is one of my favorite holidays, and this year I was so excited to put together baskets full of special goodies — including matching bunny jammies for the night before, heirloom Cuddle + Kind dolls, spring toys, chalk, games, and treats that made Easter morning feel fun and festive.

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an easter bunny brunch

One of my absolute favorite traditions is hosting a little “Bunny Brunch” each Easter! For our 5th annual celebration, we kept the menu simple with cinnamon buns, muffins, fresh fruit, and eggs + toast. I loved using a yellow gingham tablecloth and a pretty tissue‑paper bow garland, and of course we never forgot our bunny ears to make the morning extra fun.

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