Y’all… My birthday was last Wednesday. Although it pains me to say this, I turned… 28. I thought it would be a lot worse of a feeling, but thankfully, I just feel the same!

And, I also feel super loved. The reason for the sentiment is because of all of the amazing friends and family I have. Each year (starting with last) I throw a “GIRLS ONLY” sleepover party for my birthday. All my favorite girls come over for the night to watch rom-coms, get chatty, and snack on all-things bad for you, of course. Our significant others do whatever guys do when they get the night off (that would be fishing for my husband).

This year, I wanted to throw an Emoji party. I know what you are thinking… “This girl is going through a quarter life crisis.” However, I do not currently have little ones. And, I also can’t wait on those little ones to throw awesome birthday parties. So, I did it!

I checked out Pinterest for some great ideas that I could put my own spin on, and I think everyone loved it. So much. Check it out!

All of the Emoji decorations came from all over the place. The adorable pillow was found at Walmart for about five bucks! And, I found an Emoji poster at my school’s book fair. I cut all of them out and used them all over the house.

Let Me "Teal" You About a Great Gift Idea

My sister recently celebrated her 26th birthday. I can't believe my baby sister is in her later 20s. That makes me feel incredibly old. My parents probably feel even worse... Ouch.

But, I digress.

Her birthday was on a weekday, sadly. Meaning that she went and worked on one of the best days a person should have. I knew to ease this depressing situation for her I had to secretly get a gift to her office so she could be filled with joy from the beginning of the day. #bestsisterever

I searched and searched for a small, cute present that any twenty-something would enjoy receiving. Then, I found an idea that I knew she would love from the blog, Crazy Little Projects.

It was a goodie Mason jar filled with all things teal and an amazing pun. And, the best part about it was that there was a printable tag for you to attach to your basket, jar, bag, anything! There are different wording options, too, depending on what occasion you want to "teal" your special someone. So dang cute. 

I headed to my nearest Target (only 5 minutes away) and walked up and down each aisle looking for awesome things that matched this darling idea.  Here is what I found, all items I knew she could and would use- always keep that in mind!

-Lindt Truffles with coconut

-bubbles (because why not?)

-notepads and pen

-paper straws

-Sally Hanson nail polish

-Twine

-Tic-Tacs

A Masquerade 25th Birthday

My not-so-little, little sister turned the big 2-5 last year. A whole quarter of the century. Actually, it has almost been an entire year since her last birthday. In just one month, she will be 26! Eek!