The greatest blessing of a late spring, summer or early fall birthday is outdoor birthday parties. Aside from, of course, the blessing of a child. That's great too. But you can't beat an outdoor ...

Beach balls, sunglasses, flip flops—you’ll find an abundance of invitations online (think: Etsy and Evite) that set the tone for a day of poolside fun with playful, summery designs. Without some games ...

So, you're turning the big 4-0. This milestone birthday deserves an extra special celebration, whether you're looking to throw a big bash or planning a more intimate gathering with friends and family.

Fun fact: I hate my birthday. I get all up in my head about getting old and anxious about whether the day was "special" enough. So, I like to have a schedule packed full of fun activities in order to ...