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
Inspo: 32 Easy 4th of July Nails for Any Application Method
Are you celebrating the most patriotic of holidays with friends and family? Get a little bougie with some cute 4th of July Nails! Whether you want to dress up your…
21 Touching Memorial Day Quotes to Share This Holiday Weekend
Save one of our inspirational Memorial Day quotes to share with friends and loved ones on Monday, May 27th, 2024! You can use one of our images to grab attention…
47 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts for 2024 She’ll Genuinely Love
When shopping for Mother’s Day gifts, I implore you to choose from these ideas. Why? Because I am a middle-aged mom, and I picked these out. I would sincerely be…
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 2023! 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
14 Best Prenatal Vitamins in 2024 Your Baby Will Flip For!
What are the best prenatal vitamins to take before pregnancy and while pregnant? I researched the top-rated prenatal vitamins and their reviews to find the best prenatal multivitamin for every…
90+ Witty Pregnancy Announcement Captions for Social Media
Telling the whole world about your pregnancy can make you nervous, excited, and ecstatic. And since everyone will see the social media announcement, you probably want the text accompanying your…
12 Little Mermaid Pregnancy Announcement Ideas to Steal
The Little Mermaid was one of my favorite Disney movies when I was a little girl. I was not disappointed by the live-action remake, either. How could I be with…
Take Care of Your Baby
What Do Dropped Balls Look Like? (We asked pediatricians.)
What an interesting headline for a mom blog, right?? And one that I’m sure a lot of more conservative women may feel is inappropriate. But please keep an open mind!…
10 Quality Dock A Tot Knock Off Options Your Wallet Will Appreciate
The DockATot is a widely-touted newborn must-have. Women swear their babies wouldn’t sleep on their own or through the night until the very day they got a DockATot. But those…
Foamy Breast Milk: 3 Causes and How to Prevent or Remove Bubbles
Whether you’re leaving your baby for a period of time or your baby just can’t seem to latch on, pumping is a necessary evil. It’s pretty cool to be able…
Enjoy Your toddler
An Encanto Birthday Party: The Decor, Food, Cake, Favors, & More
This is a visual overview of my daughter Lily’s Encanto birthday party! If you’re wondering how to do an Encanto party, my hope is that it will provide you with…
14+ Encanto Party Favor Ideas Your Guests Will Actually Enjoy
What do you give for party favors at an Encanto birthday party? No need to stress – these Encanto party favor ideas are certain to inspire you! While my daughter’s…
13 Yummy Encanto Birthday Party Food Ideas (with FREE Labels!)
When planning an Encanto-themed birthday, you inevitably wonder what food to serve for the party. These Encanto birthday party food ideas are here to the rescue! For my daughter’s party,…
Raise Happy Children
12 Easy Leprechaun Trap Ideas: Make a Simple One That Works!
You’re probably here because your child has been assigned a school project to build a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day. This is now a common assignment in preschool, kindergarten,…
How to Make a Shoebox Leprechaun Trap for St. Patrick’s Day
Whether your child was given a school assignment to build a leprechaun trap or you just want to craft some St. Patrick’s Day fun at home, a shoebox leprechaun trap…
How to Build a LEGO Leprechaun Trap That Really Works!
There are a lot of ways you can make a leprechaun trap for St. Patrick’s Day. Making one out of LEGOs is one of the most fun! Using LEGO bricks…
Live Your Best Mom Life
Disney Wish Review: What You Should Know About This Ship
My Disney Wish review is from the perspective of someone who: So this Disney Wish cruise review will not be full of endless comparisons to the four older ships, because…
Disney Wish Halloween on the High Seas Review – Is it Worth It?
My family’s first-ever cruise was a 4-night Disney Wish Halloween on the High Seas cruise. I mean, go big or go home, right? Since 2022 marked the beginning of the…
Pirate Night on Disney Wish: It’s Different from the Other DCL Ships
Does Disney Wish have Pirate Night? Given the many changes between DCL’s newest ship and the older ones, many of which seem to aim for a more refined family experience,…
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