The Birthday Notebook

What Do Words Like Heirloom and Classic Actually Mean?

What Do Words Like Heirloom and Classic Actuall...

Words like heirloom, classic, timeless, and handmade appear everywhere. But when every brand uses the same language, what do those words actually mean?

What Do Words Like Heirloom and Classic Actuall...

Words like heirloom, classic, timeless, and handmade appear everywhere. But when every brand uses the same language, what do those words actually mean?

The Surprisingly Fun History of the Party Hat

The Surprisingly Fun History of the Party Hat

How did a cone of paper end up becoming shorthand for “somebody is having a birthday”? The party hat has a stranger and more charming story than you might expect.

The Surprisingly Fun History of the Party Hat

How did a cone of paper end up becoming shorthand for “somebody is having a birthday”? The party hat has a stranger and more charming story than you might expect.

Five First Birthday Keepsakes Worth Saving

Five First Birthday Keepsakes Worth Saving

From the birthday hat to a handwritten letter, these five first-birthday keepsakes can preserve the little details of the day for years to come.

Five First Birthday Keepsakes Worth Saving

From the birthday hat to a handwritten letter, these five first-birthday keepsakes can preserve the little details of the day for years to come.

How to Create a Timeless First Birthday Party

How to Create a Timeless First Birthday Party

A timeless first birthday is less about following a theme and more about choosing a simple palette, a few special details, and leaving room for childhood to unfold.

How to Create a Timeless First Birthday Party

A timeless first birthday is less about following a theme and more about choosing a simple palette, a few special details, and leaving room for childhood to unfold.

Why First Birthday Traditions Matter

Why First Birthday Traditions Matter

A first birthday marks an entire year of firsts. Here is why simple birthday traditions and a few meaningful keepsakes can become part of a family’s story.

Why First Birthday Traditions Matter

A first birthday marks an entire year of firsts. Here is why simple birthday traditions and a few meaningful keepsakes can become part of a family’s story.