Birthdays are special at Mommy Baggage. The day is an opportunity to shower the birthday boy with love and attention and also offers a chance to get creative. When asked what type of party our soon to be five year old wanted, he replied with castles, swords and fire breathing dragons. Here’s how I made…
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Ninja Birthday Party
Nunchucks, throwing stars and karate kicks. It’s the stuff little boys who love to pretend to be ninjas envision. Those fantasies of breaking boards and earning a black belt came to life when we celebrated our six-year-old with a Ninja Birthday Party. Before guests arrive at the party, send ninja invitations. The invites set the…
Dr. Seuss Party
Go Dog Go, The Cat In the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham; these Dr. Seuss books are staples of our childhoods and found in almost every kid’s library. To celebrate the beloved author we planned a Dr. Seuss Party complete with themed treats and adorable decorations. To create a Dr. Seuss Party, start with a…
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Birthday Party
Birthday parties are very special occasions at our house. A day to celebrate our little ones and mark the start of another year of milestones. When our youngest turned four-years-old he was obsessed with the Teen Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT). Naturally, this became the theme of this birthday party. I made the parties decorations using…
Firefighter Birthday Party
If you have a little one fascinated with all things fire fighting, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a little firefighter birthday party. My son’s obsession with firefighters started with a stuffed dalmatian. The stuffed animal is the inspiration for this little firefighter party; complete with a ladder truck cake and fire house…
Construction Birthday Party
The first over-the-top birthday party I planned was sparked by a bulldozer cake I saw on Pinterest. I just HAD to make it for our soon to be three-year-old. Before I knew it, I was pumping out a handmade birthday banner and tying caution tape to a wreath at our front door. Since that time,…
Pirate Birthday Party
Birthdays are a big deal. Especially when you’re turning five and especially at our house. To celebrate turning a “whole hand” my son requested a pirate birthday party. Bring on the pirate hats, eye patches, treasure chests and a bounty of other pirate booty. Here’s how the party came together: Walk the Plank! On our…