{ BHG }

Fall is such a busy time. I’m not complaining, though, because it’s mostly fun stuff. And it’s absolutely gorgeous around here this time of year. But I sure wish I had a just a few more hours every day. I’m sure I’m not alone.

This weekend we’re hosting not one but two birthday parties. First up is Lexie’s. She decided not to have a theme and wants to keep it simple. Fine by me! So the girls will play a few games (including the ever-popular Chocolate Game, which I’ll share next week in case you’re not familiar with it), make some lip gloss, design their own pizzas, and do a little karaoke. The second party is for Great-Grandma Marilyn. My mother will be making her delicious Italian sausage soup, so I’ll be sure to post the recipe for that, too.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you’ll come back on Monday. In the meantime, here are some fun links:

• Check out these glow stick lanterns.
• Super cool chalkboard tags.
• For those of you who can’t decide what kind of pie to have.
• An ice cream sundae piñata? Brilliant.
• Maybe there’ll be time to make a fall leaves garland this year.
• Pumpkin whoopie pies recipe and a free printable to dress them up.
• One goal this year is to go greener with school lunches. Maybe this post can help.
• These photos of Amy Poehler 35 ways are pretty amazing. Love her combination of funny and fearless.