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Chickie’s Rainbow Themed Second Birthday

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And just like THAT our baby girl is TWO.. How is that even possible? It feels like just yesterday we were driving home from the hospital at exactly 20 MPH terrified of anything happening to our precious cargo. Fast forward two years and our tiny baby is a TODDLER- the finger wagging, boss-you-around, make her opinions known kind- and we couldn’t be prouder of the strong girl she’s becoming; except when it gets in the way of her doing what we say..  😅🤣

Chickie’s first birthday felt like an incredible milestone for us Rices. It was like our official graduation from babyschool- LOOK WORLD, SHE’S ONE AND SHE’S ALIVE; WE DID IT! 🎉 We threw a big party with all of our closest friends (most of them adults sans-kiddos),  drank mimosas and reminisced obout those early sleep-deprived newborn days while our non-parent friends winced at the thought of feeding even themselves every 2.5 hours and our parent friends compared war stories. It was a great party, but it was completely and utterly for the benefit of us adults- cookie moster just happened to be everywhere you looked! 😂 For Chickie’s second birthday, given her love for attention and people, we wanted to do a smaller gathering of only kiddos and their families where Chick could just run around, eat cake, play and hug/kiss everyone in sight; a real kid’s party. We knew we wanted lots of balloons 🎈 since she’s obsessed with them at the moment and lots of color- #chickieday is a happy day and what says happy better than rainbows? 🌈 🌈

The first thing I wanted to check off the list was finding a venue. I would’ve LOVED to have it at home but in our tiny Southie apartment we just don’t have the space and lets face it.. who wants to clean up after 15 rowdy kiddos? #notme 🤗  I reached out to Boston NAPS. Initially founded by two nurses to offer pre-natal and post-partum services (which they still do!)  Boston NAPS now has a studio about 5 minutes away from #casarice in South Boston where they offer a ton of classes for both kiddos and mamas. Chickie loves their dance class and our nanny Maria teaches their ballet class! Connections all around.. The cool thing about using Boston NAPS for your birthday party venue is that they have access to all of the instructors for their classes- for only $100 the instructor of your choice comes in and does an activity with the kiddos! We chose their ‘mess maker’s class and us parents were able to relax for about an hour or so while the kiddos happily painted with Ms. Kristen. It was super easy and fun! The class totally took the stress away from me having to any plan party activities. Ms. Kristen brought all the supplies needed and big colorful aprons  to cover the kiddos clothes. They had a blast making a mess and caling it art 😂 It was awesome! I really can’t recommend Boston Naps enough, having the party there was easy, affordable and really, really cute!

Little mess maker happy with her art class!

 

Dada painting time!

Artist kiddos, hard at work!

A different perspective so you get a better sense of the space.

Once we had secured the venue, next on my list was the decor. I wanted something easy that would still wow Chick and make her day feel special: enter ALL the balloons! I had scoped out this tutorial weeks before #ChickieDay and it made an arch look easy enough I decided to try it. I bough a packet of rainbow balloons, fishing line, these big needles and a cheap balloon pump on Amazon and I got to work.  To make the arch you just thread different sized inflated balloons on to the fishing line until you have a string of balloons, sounds easy enough right? The practice run went amazing, it was easy and quick. I went online and got some brighter, better quality  balloons via Studio DIY’s balloon shop for the big day and the day before the party I set out to d0 it over again. That day, with more balloons to thread, it was more of a mess. The hardest part was keeping the fishing line from tangling up. With a lot of help from the #handsomehubbs I got it done. The balloon line was SO big we had to borrow my cousin’s mini van to transport them! It’s DEF a two or even three person job to make such a big arch. A smaller one is a piece of cake! See the space between the green and blue balloons? It was soooo windy outside that when we took the balloons from the car to the venue, the string broke! We had to think on our feet..

Balloon arch in the making!

Taping the balloons to the wall was a little bit of a mess. I used lots of duck tape. Initially, my plan was to hot glue some smaller balloons on to the arch. Of course on the day of, I didn’t have time but in a perfect world with enough time to spare I think it would’ve looked better with the smaller balloons glued on.

Cutest two year old there ever was.. at least to her mama 😍🤗

 

For the backdrop on the dessert table, I ordered a photography backdrop from Simply Photo Drops on Etsy. I googled the heck out of it and it seemed like that was my best bet for a colorful wall that didn’t break the bank. Depending on the size, the vinyl backdrop can be anywhere from $30 to $150. We had a standard six feet table and paid $60 for a 5’ x 6’ backdrop. It was super easy to hang up using just duck tape and they have TONS of designs and take custom orders. Shipping was surprisingly fast too! For the table we used this $1.99 bright table cloth from Party City– they have it in pretty much every color.

Dessert table close up

I got all the paper goods for the party on Amazon. They are by Meri Meri and I am obsessed with them- the party hats, favor bags,  rainbow plates and napkins,  star dessert plates.. I’m seriously obsessed with them all! I’ll link them all below the post on the slider with pictures for easy shopping in case you too are obsessed with them! 🙃🙃 For food we kept it REAL simple and just ordered pizza’s from our local pizza place. We just picked them up before heading to the studio and set the up on these platters.

Little artists and party hats

My friend Caitlin made ALL the baked goods for the party, which (balloons aside) were really the focus of the decor. Her cupcakes, cookies and sprinkle cake were delicious and VERY on theme. Cait is a stay at home mama of two who is turning her love for baking into a small business using only the same quality ingredients she uses to cook for her littles. She puts so much heart into her craft! It’s not an easy feat to bake when you have a VERY active 1.5 year and three year olds running around the house. Somehow Cait makes it work! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Follow her on Instagram to see more of her creations and please keep her in mind for your next Boston Area event! Cait’s Cookies N Cakes is open for business and I could not be prouder of my bestie for it!

Cutest desserts by my friend Caitlin 💕

 

The last of the party “deets” are the favor bags (linked below). I put a ton of candy in them (sorry parents of hyper kiddos at home!) and some cheap goodies from amazon- silly straws, play dough (sorry again parents! I’m the worst, huh? 😅), gel sticky hands, and on-theme stickers! Chickie kept on of them and happily played with the contents for about an hour, a huge success in my book!

The Panama crew! For a teeny country 8 thousand miles away, we really SHOW UP don’t we? Love these girls!

 

And there you have it, friends:  our very badly photographed, very much filled with love second birthday party! Babygirl’s last birthday as an only child.. 😭😭 Chickie had a blast and all of her friends did too. It really was a day to remember!

 

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It’s Opening Day in America’s (and my husband’s) most beloved ballpark this week ⚾️🎟️🔥👏🏽 Planning on taking the kids this spring or summer? Don’t worry - I got chuuu Mama! 🥰❤️ Tips and tricks for a successful trip to Fenway Park with your littles: 

⚾️ Sign your kids up for Red Sox Kid Nation to score them a free ticket! The first tier (rookie) membership is free and also gets them some @redsox swag 👏🏽 Sign up for the newsletter while you’re at it to be notified of kid/family friendly ballpark events or special games 🔥

⚾️ Enter through Gate K (for kids!) to access @fenwaypark ‘s Kids Concourse where you’ll find fun games and activities for your littles! Think face painting, balloon art, more kid friendly concession stands, etc.. 

⚾️ Wally’s Clubhouse is a great spot for little humans to stretch their legs and partake in some ballpark fun of their own: Lego blocks, a toddler playground, magic shoes and in inning 3, photo ops with Wally himself 🥰 

⚾️ Although game goers are limited in what size bag they can bring in, diaper bags get a free pass so don’t fret about the size (just leave pocket knifes at home.. 😅😅). Small, umbrella type strollers are also allowed in the stadium 👏🏽 

⚾️ Family bathrooms are located near the Customer Service booth at Gate E and next to the elevator in the Big Concourse, on the Pavilion Level under Pavilion Box 14 and on top of Pavilion Box 2 🔥🔥 @fenwaypark also features clean and private pumping/nursing stations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Note: every bathroom (not just family bathrooms and regardless of gender) has changing tables 🫰🏽 

⚾️ If you are worried about drinking, purchase tickets in the CVS Family Section located in grandstands sections 32 + 33. No alcohol is allowed here and this is strictly enforced. 

⚾️ HAVE FUN!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 

What’s your happiest Fenway memory?! Mine might be the snapshots compiled in this video — the kids’ first time in a place that means so much to my #handsomehubbs and family 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
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It’s Opening Day in America’s (and my husband’s) most beloved ballpark this week ⚾️🎟️🔥👏🏽 Planning on taking the kids this spring or summer? Don’t worry - I got chuuu Mama! 🥰❤️ Tips and tricks for a successful trip to Fenway Park with your littles: 

⚾️ Sign your kids up for Red Sox Kid Nation to score them a free ticket! The first tier (rookie) membership is free and also gets them some @redsox swag 👏🏽 Sign up for the newsletter while you’re at it to be notified of kid/family friendly ballpark events or special games 🔥

⚾️ Enter through Gate K (for kids!) to access @fenwaypark ‘s Kids Concourse where you’ll find fun games and activities for your littles! Think face painting, balloon art, more kid friendly concession stands, etc.. 

⚾️ Wally’s Clubhouse is a great spot for little humans to stretch their legs and partake in some ballpark fun of their own: Lego blocks, a toddler playground, magic shoes and in inning 3, photo ops with Wally himself 🥰 

⚾️ Although game goers are limited in what size bag they can bring in, diaper bags get a free pass so don’t fret about the size (just leave pocket knifes at home.. 😅😅). Small, umbrella type strollers are also allowed in the stadium 👏🏽 

⚾️ Family bathrooms are located near the Customer Service booth at Gate E and next to the elevator in the Big Concourse, on the Pavilion Level under Pavilion Box 14 and on top of Pavilion Box 2 🔥🔥 @fenwaypark also features clean and private pumping/nursing stations 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Note: every bathroom (not just family bathrooms and regardless of gender) has changing tables 🫰🏽 

⚾️ If you are worried about drinking, purchase tickets in the CVS Family Section located in grandstands sections 32 + 33. No alcohol is allowed here and this is strictly enforced. 

⚾️ HAVE FUN!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 

What’s your happiest Fenway memory?! Mine might be the snapshots compiled in this video — the kids’ first time in a place that means so much to my #handsomehubbs and family 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
.. and if that doesn’t call for a @badbunnypr ba .. and if that doesn’t call for a @badbunnypr bathroom dance party, I don’t know what does 😜😂💃🏽 Click the link in bio to shop @harperwilde 15% off 👏🏽🔥 

🎥 Items shown: 

☝🏽 the BLISS bralette in the “take up space” edit in size S 🫰🏽

✌🏽 the LOUNGE RIBBED TRIANGLE bralette in size S 

👌🏽 the BLISS TRIANGLE BRALETTE in color beige, size S 

And not pictured 🩲, to spare my dad 🤣: 

🫰🏽 no show high waste brief in size S 
🫰🏽no show bikini in size S 

code GOWILDESTEPHANIE gets you 15% off 🥰❤️ What’s your fave?!?
🐰 PSA 🐰 Easter is two weeks away 💓 🥚🌷 Swipe for cutie, unique Easter basket ideas that will make it your 🐇 on time 👏🏽 and click the link in bio to shop 🫰🏽✨ HAPPY SPRING, friends! 🌷💫
🚿 Showering in #CasaRice will never be the same 🚿 Showering in #CasaRice will never be the same again thanks to @tooletries_hq 🔥🙌🏽 #gifted 

Products shown: 

🫰🏽 The Harvey & Oliver Set (mirror + caddy) 

🫰🏽 The Arnold (2 pack of hook tiles that can hold up to 4 pounds - we were SHOOK when we realized our heavy towels stay up, even when wet!!) 

🫰🏽Silicone body scrubber 🧽 

Thank you @tooletries_hq for upgrading our shower game, BIG TIME 👏🏽🔥😋
Best $70 we’ve spent in a WHILE 🔥 See the sid Best $70 we’ve spent in a WHILE 🔥 See the side straps?! The bag can also hold skis, too, if you can believe it 😱 I LOVE that it’s a 🎒 because we need hands free to carry the little’s bags ($30, also linked in bio!) and other gear 🙌🏽 We’ve used these for our last 2 ski trips and they are a game changer ✅ 

I keep all 4 ski bags packed with: boots, socks, waterproof layers, head/face coverings, helmet, goggles + mittens - essentially everything but base + inner layers. When we get back from a 🎿 trip, I immediately wash (regular), dry (air, no dryer) and repack 💥🫰🏽 It’s so beyond helpful to be able to grab and go knowing we’re not leaving anything behind. 🙌🏽🙌🏽 See you next year, babies 🎒🎒❤️‍🔥
One last 🎿 weekend before welcoming in the🌷🌸🌺🌼 ✨ In like a lion, out like a lamb 🫰🏽 Peace out #skiszn ✌🏽- we *really* gave it our ALL this year 🙌🏽🔥🎿✅
A little recap of Mr. and Mrs. Williamson’s ✨D A little recap of Mr. and Mrs. Williamson’s ✨D R E A M Y ✨ happily ever after 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏼‍♂️💍🌴💓 We love you guys!!!! 💫💫💫💫
A weekend away from the kids.. but not their GERMS A weekend away from the kids.. but not their GERMS 🦠🤮🙃💚 Made the best of 72 hours in San Diego with the stomach bug, fina cortesía de mi Chickie Lou ☠️☠️ Bug or no bug, so thankful to be a part of your forever - ain’t no thang gonna keep us from celebrating our best guy finding his forever gal, @hayhaywilliamson 💓🙏🏽✨ Que vivan los novios!!! 👰🏼🤵🏼‍♂️🫶🏽
It’s a snowstorm eve miracle! 😂❄️💓 @sw It’s a snowstorm eve miracle! 😂❄️💓 @sweatybetty sure knows how to make ‘em! Click the in bio (or visit the blog and click to shop my Instagram) to shop my favorite base layers at 50% off! 🎿🔥
Another week, another library trip 🫶🏽Really Another week, another library trip 🫶🏽Really excited about this week’s picks! 

🔥 Stella Never Gives Up by @andominguezzzz ft. a Latinx girl who wants to save the ocean while on vacation — sound like anyone you know? 😂❤️‍🔥 Chick is bound to love this series 🤞🏽🤞🏽 

🔥 Anisa’s International Day by @reemfaruqi centers Pakistani culture 🙌🏽 as we follow Anisa’s adventures introducing her culture to her classmates! 

🔥 The Lemonade Series grabbed Chick immediately! It humorously covers themes of sibling rivalry and conflict resolution. She was laughing out loud while reading this morning 😂😍

🔥 The Invincible Girls Series are shorter chapter books geared towards the 7-10 age group. Chick devours them in *literally* one sitting 🥲 

🔥 Say it Out Loud by @allisonvarnes is one we will try to read together as it’s more advanced (and longer!). The main theme is bullying and the consequences of staying silent. It looks really interesting and has great reviews ❤️‍🔥 

She likely won’t read all of them - I never know what will grab her attention! — but I loaded UP this week because most books are on the shorter side ❤️

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