Our Daughter Turned 3! Here's how we celebrated!

This week was such a special one for our family! Our daughter turned three years old. I truly don’t know how time moves this quickly. It feels like just yesterday we were bringing her home from the hospital, and now she’s full of personality, opinions, and so much joy.

We celebrated with a sweet little birthday party at home. Nothing over the top, just family, friends, balloons, cake, and lots of laughter. Like most moms, I spent weeks planning everything, and then the party flew by in what felt like minutes. But those moments watching her smile, blow out her candles, and run around with her friends made it all worth it.

A lot of you asked about the things we used for the party, so I thought I’d put together a little roundup of the items that made the day extra special.

Birthday Party Finds I’d Use Again

When planning her party, I wanted something fun, colorful, and playful without overcomplicating things. The “Young, Wild & Three” theme ended up being perfect for celebrating HM. These are some of the things that made the day feel extra special:

Her Birthday Outfit – This pink confetti dress completely stole the show. It was twirly, festive, and made her feel so special all day long.
Animal Party Decorations – The animal garlands and decorations instantly brought the theme to life. I loved how whimsical they felt with the little party hats — the kids were obsessed.
The “Young, Wild & Three” Banner – This banner was the centerpiece of the whole setup and tied everything together perfectly.
Animal Party Plates & Napkins – These were one of my favorite details. The safari animals were adorable and made the table look so festive.

I’ve linked all the pieces we used for the party HERE in case you’re planning a Young, Wild & Three celebration too.

Gift Ideas for 3-Year-Olds

If you’re in the stage of life where it feels like you’re going to a toddler birthday party every weekend, I’ve found a few gifts that are always a hit.

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Creative play toys are always a favorite because they keep kids engaged and encourage imagination. Dress-up pieces are another fun option that toddlers absolutely love. We also love gifting books that quickly become bedtime favorites. And with warmer weather around the corner, outdoor toys are always a great choice. THIS was the #1 gift that HM received this past weekend.

Watching our daughter turn three has been such a sweet reminder of how fast these years go by. The house might be a little messy after the celebration, but my heart is so full. If you’re planning a birthday party soon, I’ve saved all the things we used for the party (plus a few extra favorites) in one easy place for you! Shop my Amazon Storefront and ShopMy for all the latest!

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