Emily S., Author at Team New Mom

Friday Night Family Dinner Ideas That Just Feel Different When You Have Little Kids

There’s something about Friday night when you have young kids. Everyone’s tired. The week probably felt long. The house is messy. Somebody cried over the wrong color cup at least once. But Friday night also feels like a tiny exhale. You made it through another week of school drop-offs, snack requests, laundry mountains, and trying

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25 Easy Pool Party Snacks for Kids That Are Cute, Simple, and Mess-Free

Food and Recipes

Easy, DIY pool party snacks for kids that won’t melt, spill, or slow the fun Planning a kids’ pool party sounds fun… until you realize half the snacks melt, spill, or end up soggy by the pool. These pool party snacks for kids are easy, simple, and made for real summer parties—think grab-and-go bites, no

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Sunshine Basket Ideas for New Moms (Cute + Practical Gifts She’ll Actually Use)

Gift Ideas

There’s something about becoming a new mom in the summer that feels extra exhausting. You’re running on very little sleep, constantly thirsty, trying to keep a tiny human comfortable in the heat, and somehow still expected to function like a normal person. That’s why a Sunshine Basket for a new mom is such a thoughtful

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Red, White, and Two Birthday Party Ideas for a Cute Summer Celebration

Birthday Party Ideas

If your little one is turning two around Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, or honestly any sunny summer weekend, a Red, White, and Two birthday party is such a fun theme. It has the cute pun. It has the bright summer colors. It works for boys, girls, or a gender-neutral backyard party. And

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Big Batch Summer Drinks for Parties That Are Easy, Pretty, and Crowd-Friendly

Food and Recipes

When you’re hosting a summer party, the drinks need to be cold, easy to refill, and ready before guests show up. You’re already trying to keep the food cold, the kids entertained, the sunscreen nearby, the bugs away, and somehow remember where you put the extra napkins. The last thing you need is to play

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20 Cutest Half Birthday Cake Ideas for Babies (Simple + Easy to Copy)

Baby Milestones

Your baby is officially halfway to one — which honestly feels impossible and emotional and worth celebrating with something sweet. And while a full-blown first birthday party might still feel far away, a half birthday is the perfect excuse to do something fun, take cute photos, and make a memory you’ll actually want to look

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15 Half Birthday Ideas for Girls (So Cute You’ll Regret Skipping This)

Baby Milestones

Most parents go all out for the first birthday… …but completely skip one of the sweetest milestones. The half birthday. At 6 months, your baby girl isn’t a sleepy newborn anymore—and she’s not quite a busy toddler yet either. It’s this magical, smiley, squishy stage that deserves more than just a quick photo on your

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15 Half Birthday Ideas for Boys (So Cute You’ll Regret Skipping This)

Baby Milestones

Most parents go all out for the first birthday… …but completely skip one of the cutest milestones. The half birthday. Six months in, your baby isn’t a sleepy newborn anymore—and he’s not quite a wild toddler either. It’s this sweet, happy, chubby little stage that deserves more than just a quick photo on your phone.

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Freshly One First Birthday Party Ideas (Lemon Theme + Cute Fruit Variations to Copy)

First Birthday Party Guides

Freshly One birthday parties are everywhere right now—and honestly, it’s easy to see why. The bright colors, the fresh fruit details, the whole lemony “sweet one” vibe… it’s one of the cutest first birthday themes out there. But if you’ve started looking for ideas, you’ve probably noticed something:a lot of them kind of look the

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25 Smash Cake Ideas That Are Almost Too Cute to Smash

First Birthday Party Guides

If you’re planning a first birthday, you already know the smash cake is kind of the moment. It’s messy, it’s adorable, and somehow those frosting-covered photos end up being your favorites forever. The only problem? Trying to pick a smash cake idea without falling into a full-blown Pinterest spiral. So I pulled together the cutest,

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