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
What Material to Make Waterproof Confetti From: A Tutorial
As much as I hate cleaning up confetti, I LOVE using it to decorate. But the best kind of confetti is the kind in a DIY snow globe, because it’s…
Super Bowl Commercial Bingo 2025 Free Printable Cards
Editor’s Note Jan. 28th, 2025: Our Super Bowl bingo cards have been updated for 2025! Bookmark us to get updated cards every year. Super Bowl LIX (59, for those like…
100 New Year Resolution Ideas for 2025 (You’ll Actually Stick To)
I don’t know about you, but I am not going to miss 2024. It’s time to look to the future in 2025, with hope and excitement and a commitment to…
make delicious meals & drinks
Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs Recipe
Sometimes there are days when you want to bake something impressive, but getting out all the powders needed feels like too much. But chocolate chip cookie dough brownie bombs don’t…
Easy 3-Ingredient Banana Bread without Cake Mix
Let’s be honest – some days, just getting everyone fed feels like a win. If you’re anything like me, you love the idea of baking. But when a recipe has…
Simple Maple Bourbon Glaze for Banana Bread
We’ve all been there. You spot those overripe bananas on the counter and think, “Well, time to make banana bread… again.” It’s a reliable move: one bowl, minimal mess, and…
Celebrate Your Pregnancy
38 Printable Harry Potter Baby Shower Games with Free Download
Harry Potter is a magical theme choice for a baby shower! I’m a lifelong HP fan. I was the same age as Harry was when the first book came out,…
How to Make DIY Gender Reveal Powder for Burnouts or Cannons
Making DIY gender reveal powder is very cheap and fairly easy. There are a few recipes floating around, and most of them take several days of drying time before you…
Four-Letter Boy Names: 370+ Modern Monikers & Their Meanings
Four letter boy names are relatively rare right now, with only 15 of the 100 most popular baby boy names in the United States having four letters. I am a…
Take Care of Your Baby
Flying with a Baby: The Complete Survival Guide
So you’re about to board a metal tube in the sky… with a baby. Deep breath! You’re not the first parent to do it, and you won’t be the last….
31 Must-Have Baby Travel Essentials for Newborn to One Year Old
Traveling with a baby isn’t glamorous. It’s logistics, preparation, and just enough hope to make it to your destination with your sanity (and your pacifiers) intact. Whether you’re flying across…
Free Printable Baby Travel Checklist: The Ultimate Guide
Traveling with a baby is a bold move. A heroic one, even. But it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. I’ve been traveling with my kids with fair frequency since…
Enjoy Your toddler
25 Toddler Summer Activities That Are Safe, Fun, and Enriching
Summer with toddlers: it’s sticky, it’s noisy, and it’s absolutely bursting with opportunity! Whether you’re a parent or a daycare professional, you’re likely looking for new toddler summer activities to…
How to Design the Perfect Montessori Toddler Room
Whether or not your child attends a Montessori school, you’re probably aware that the Montessori method uses unique ideas to stimulate learning from a very young age. You can recreate…
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…
Raise Happy Children
7 Free Last Day of Kindergarten Signs for Kindergarten Graduation
This post, and the downloadable PDFs, have been updated for 2025! The 2024-2025 school year is finally coming to a close. My daughter finished kindergarten a few years ago, and…
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…
21 Hand-Drawn Printable Christmas Coloring Pages and 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…
Live Your Best Mom Life
Disney Castaway Cay Snorkeling Tips and ALL Underwater Statues
Our first cruise aboard the Disney Wish had a port stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island. I didn’t want to spend money on any excursions, so we decided to…
The Best Dry Shampoo for Getting the Perfect Second-Day Hair
Between work 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 busy woman’s…
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. Consider these bucket list ideas as your personal roadmap to experiences that fire you up and…
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