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Lori Richmond

Lori heads up the Creative Services team at The Bump and loves all things art-related. When she's not at work directing the design of the site, she's at home in Brooklyn creating over-the-top birthday parties for her two sons, Cooper Hudson (6) and Holden Rockwell (3), who, by the way, are named after typefaces. Follow Lori on Twitter: @loririchmond

Birthday Spotlight: August’s Amazing Animal Cupcakes

Photos: Cassie Guy / The BumpPhotos: Cassie Guy / The Bump
Attention moms of critter-loving kids! Take a look at these too-cute-to-be-eaten DIY animal cupcakes. Birthday Kid: August, age 3 Cupcake Details: August's mom is a pretty amazing sculptor! She crafted these marzipan cupcake toppers -- by hand! -- into colorful flamingos, alligators, snails, ladybugs, whales, mice and more for his science-themed birthday party. Where to... read more
05/08/13, , , , Comments:0

How Tragedy Has Changed Me as a Mom

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It's very hard to put into words how, as mothers, we react to tragic events -- especially those involving the senseless deaths of children. Lately I've been thinking about how these tragedies, in their unfortunate frequency, have begun to shape me as a mother. Last October, in New York City, little Lulu and Leo... read more
04/17/13, , , Comments:3

Birthday Spotlight: Sesame Street Party for Three!

Photos: Heather Milroth-Cox / The BumpPhotos: Heather Milroth-Cox / The Bump
...And you thought ONE birthday cake-covered kid was fun? Imagine three! Check out this colorful Sesame Street party for a set of triplets. Birthday Kids: Sarah, Logan and Joanie, age 2 Party Details: This trio loves Elmo, Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby, so their mom and dad threw them a Sesame Street party with three... read more
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Birthday Spotlight: Gorgeous Rapunzel Cake

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Let down your hair and check out this truly amazing (homemade!) Rapunzel cake. Birthday Kid: Brynn, age 2 Cake Details: Brynn's family wanted a low-key, at-home party to celebrate her 2nd birthday -- but they pulled out all the stops when it came to the cake! Her grandmother DIY-ed this gorgeous two-tiered tower wrapped with... read more
03/21/13, , , , Comments:1

Birthday Spotlight: Sophia’s Pretty Princess Party

Photos: Simply Sophia, Photography / The BumpPhotos: Simply Sophia, Photography / The Bump
The only thing better than a great birthday party, is a great birthday party with an even greater story behind it! Meet Sophia -- she was born over 11 weeks early, weighed only three pounds, and spent six weeks in the NICU fighting for her life. As a thank you to the medical team who... read more
03/14/13, , , , Comments:1

Birthday Spotlight: Georgia’s Floral Fantasy Party

Photos by: Cinnamon Dreams, Lesya Bilder / The BumpPhotos by: Cinnamon Dreams, Lesya Bilder / The Bump
WOW! My jaw dropped when I saw the photos from this AMAZINGLY gorgeous floral fete. Georgia is one lucky little lady! Check out her party below and see our tips on how to get the same look on a budget (this is a great theme for baby showers, too!) Birthday Kid: Georgia, age 4 Party... read more
03/07/13, , , , , Comments:2

Birthday Spotlight: Coolest ‘Cars’ Cake Ever

Photos: Matthew Richmond / The BumpPhotos: Matthew Richmond / The Bump
Take a look at this ahhh-mazing cake for a little fanatic of the Cars movies! Birthday Kid: Nicholas, age 2 Cake Details: Nicholas' talented, cake-baking cousin, Amy Donnolo, crafted this delicious rendition of Radiator Springs. Lightning McQueen and the road signs, rocks, and cactus were all sculpted out of fondant, and Amy personalized the cake... read more
02/28/13, , , , Comments:2

Birthday Spotlight: Michael’s Colorful Bug Party

Photos: Matthew Richmond / The BumpPhotos: Matthew Richmond / The Bump
No need to fear the creepy crawlies at this birthday celebration! Check out Michael's amazingly colorful DIY bug party. Birthday Kid: Michael, age 6 Party Details: Michael's parents took his love of bugs as inspiration and hung oversized dragonflies, grasshoppers, spiders and ladybugs from the ceiling as decor. His talented mama artfully crafted the hand-piped... read more
02/21/13, , , , , Comments:2

Will Your Kids Hate You For What You’re Sharing Online?

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I share a lot of information about my kids online. Of course I think my kids are awesome, funny and adorable and being their mom is so much a part of who I've become that, naturally, I love talking about them. I post status updates, photos and funny quotes to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. I... read more
02/19/13, , , , Comments:5

Birthday Spotlight: Gavin’s Spectacular Circus Party

Photos: Hannah Dexter Photography / The BumpPhotos: Hannah Dexter Photography / The Bump
Step right up! Feel like a kid again and check out Gavin's whimsical and entertaining circus party. Birthday Kid: Gavin, age 1 Party Details: Gavin's mom wanted their guests to feel like they were at a real circus! She hired a caricaturist, clown AND local celebrity magician (who has appeared on Ellen and The Tonight... read more
02/14/13, , , , , , Comments:0
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