Hiya, I’m Michelle!
I’m a homemaker with a BFA and Child Psychology minor from NYU, as well as a dedicated mother of two beautiful children. I never imagined my life like this when I was growing up, but I’m so happy this is where I’ve landed!
My favorite parts of parenthood are planning birthday parties, creating holiday traditions, and celebrating every single occasion I can think of.
Bright Color Mom is being filled every day with ideas for celebrating your pregnancy, taking care of your baby, kids’ activities, family-friendly recipes (and cocktails for you), holiday printables, and motherhood hacks.
Celebrate Special Occasions
30+ Fun Groundhog Day Activities for Preschoolers
Ah, Groundhog Day: the most consistent, yet most forgettable, holiday to happen on the same day every year. You shouldn’t cast Groundhog Day aside, though, because kids really seem to…
You’ve Been ELFED: The Best Holiday Tradition (Free Printables!)
Have YOU been Elfed? Or are you hoping to Elf a neighbor, friend, or coworker? Either way, I’m here to help you out! Elfing didn’t become popular in the U.S….
21 Hand-Drawn Printable Christmas Coloring Pages (Free PDF!)
Christmas is the time of year when moms are doing all the things – while also trying to keep their children entertained. Why not print off some DIY Christmas coloring…
make delicious meals & drinks
41 Easter Dinner Ideas: Traditional Menu Items and Easy Recipes
Not sure what to make for Easter dinner? Well, whether you’re hosting (and doing most of the cooking) or a guest wondering what to bring, we’ve put together the best…
64 Thanksgiving Desserts to Make Your Mouth Water (Recipes)
As far as I’m concerned, on this holiday, you get to gorge guilt-free on all the Thanksgiving desserts you want! This is a vast list of Thanksgiving dessert recipes for…
Thanksgiving Recipes: 78 of the Best Ideas
We’re getting close to Thanksgiving 2024! That means it’s time to round up the best Thanksgiving recipes. I stick to old-fashioned easy Thanksgiving recipes, and we have leftovers for days!…
Celebrate Your Pregnancy
Free Printable Jungle Safari Baby Shower Games (More Available!)
Jungle animal and safari-themed baby showers are hugely popular year-round. When planning your big day, you don’t want to forget about entertaining your guests that have graciously brought you and…
17 Thanksgiving Pregnancy Announcements We’re Thankful For
When your baby is conceived around the end of the summer, Thanksgiving is one of the perfect days to make a pregnancy announcement! A new member of the family is…
Nearly 40 Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Games (Free Printables!)
Autumn is a magical time of year, filled with fuzzy sweaters, pumpkin-flavored everything, and – for some women – the anticipation of a new arrival. If you’re hosting a Little…
Take Care of Your Baby
10 Best Bottles for Colic and Reflux on Amazon (Reviews)
I made it my mission to find the best bottles for colic and reflux once I realized they were causing my firstborn pain. One day while feeding her I saw…
Safari Birthday Party: Celebrating One Wild Child on a Budget!
Ever dreamt of encountering a majestic lion on a heart-pounding African adventure? Chances are your little cub is more into chasing squirrels in the backyard. But that doesn’t mean they…
Mickey Mouse Birthday Party: A Magical 1st Birthday Celebration
Turning one is a pretty big deal. And for your little superstar, it’s a huge milestone. Remember the first time you watched Mickey Mouse Clubhouse together? The sheer joy on…
Enjoy Your toddler
I Threw My Daughter the Purr-fect Cat-Themed Birthday Party!
Despite the fact that we have never had a pet cat, my daughter Lily has always been obsessed with cats. (Kittens, to be specific.) But I have to admit that…
A Dinosaur Birthday Party for the (Prehistoric) Ages
Is your little one a dinosaur-loving roar machine AND about to get older? Embark on a prehistoric adventure with a dinosaur birthday party your little paleontologist-in-training will never forget. Whether…
Pawty Time! A Peek at a Pawsome Paw Patrol Birthday Party
Is your little pup obsessed with Paw Patrol? Does the mere mention of Ryder, Chase, and Marshall send them into a barking frenzy? Then you’ve come to the right place!…
Raise Happy Children
Among Us Birthday Party with DIY Real Life Game Tasks
Like most children these days, both of mine are obsessed with all things Among Us. If they’re not playing it on the Nintendo Switch, they’re watching other people play it…
An At-Home DIY Star Wars Birthday Party That’s Out of This World
For Hugo’s 7th birthday this year, there was not a doubt in my mind he would ask for a Star Wars birthday party. We’d been to Disney World a few…
You Gotta Catch This Pokemon Birthday Party (A DIY Dream!)
Like many little boys this day and age, my son is inexplicably obsessed with Pokemon. As in, Pokemon creatures – because he doesn’t actually play the card game. And he…
Live Your Best Mom Life
Best Dry Shampoo: Getting the Perfect Second-Day Hair
Between that killer workout and the never-ending to-do list, a daily shampoo isn’t always realistic. But who wants to walk around with limp, greasy locks? Enter the lifesaver of the…
100 Epic Bucket List Ideas You HAVE to Do Before You Die
Life’s a wild ride, and it’s meant to be savored, not scrolled through endlessly. Enter these bucket list ideas: your personal roadmap to experiences that fire you up and leave…
Fenugreek Benefits, Dosing Methods, and Breastfeeding Caution
Let’s talk fenugreek benefits! This isn’t your average grocery store spice (although it should be!). Fenugreek is a little seed with a big history, used in everything from ancient Egyptian…
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