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  • My Memories
    • About Melissa
    • My Life
  • Celebrate
    • Birthdays
    • Holidays
    • Party Ideas
  • Food & Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Brunch
    • Cocktails
    • Desserts
    • Main Courses
    • Salads
    • Wine
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    • Oregon Travel
    • Local Events
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    • Vehicles
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Celebrate Life Series: How to Plan Your Perfect Weekend Getaway

by Melissa Kaylene

Celebrate Life Series: How to Host Dinner Parties

by Melissa Kaylene

Celebrate Life Series: A Good Reason Why You Should Should Bake Your Children’s Birthday Cake

by Melissa Kaylene

Celebrate Life Series: Why Making Memories is So Important

by Melissa Kaylene
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Surf and Turf 17th Birthday Party

Looking for some celebration inspiration? Today I’m sharing photos from my daughter’s low key surf and turf birthday.    I’m sure if you’ve followed along on this website for any…

35th Birthday Ideas and Tips

80’s Themed Party Series: Part 2: Our Party Planning Timeline

Hosting an 80’s Party: Part One: Making Rubik cubes

What to Do When You Decide to Host a Dinner Last Minute

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Traveling to Shipshewana: Amish Country

Thinking about a unique weekend getaway? You should think about visiting Shipshewana, Indiana. It’s home to one of the largest Amish communities in the nation. Read below to learn more…

Traveling to Yakima, Washington

Spending Some Time in Sunriver Oregon + Visiting the High Desert Museum

Celebrate Life Series: How to Plan Your Perfect Weekend Getaway

Your Guide to Visiting Ashland, Oregon

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    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BakeBetterCookies #CollectiveBias #chewycookies Looking for an extra chewy cookie recipe? You’ll have to…

  • The Perfect Gin Martini – and Why I’m Sharing it With You

    Why I created this Gin Martini: In 2018 I spent quite a bit of time with my Aunt. We had somewhat of a unique relationship. She was my Aunt by…

  • 80’s Themed Party Series: Part 2: Our Party Planning Timeline

    As I mentioned recently in part one of this series, my Daughter Anika decided that for her sweet sixteen party she wanted to have an 80’s theme. When I think…

  • Melissa’s Lemon Cookies

    Love all things lemon as I do? Then you’ll love this recipe for lemon cookies! I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that your past doesn’t define you, right? That you…

  • Hosting an 80’s Party: Part One: Making Rubik cubes

    My Daughter, Anika, has been talking about having an 80’s themed birthday party for over a year. I’m not quite sure where her sudden love for all things the ’80s…

  • Balsamic Blueberry Chicken Recipe

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Draper Valley Farms. All opinions are 100% mine. We are in full summer mode here in the PNW! We’ve…

  • How I’m Slowly Beginning to Take Care of Myself Again After Grieving

    News flash: I was grieving, therefore depressed last winter. Like, a lot. I dabbled a bit about my lack of writing last month, and hinted around at something tragic that…

  • Orange and Blue Shark-Themed Pool Party

    My youngest turned 9 years old last month. This year he decided that he wanted to have a pool party and invite his classmates and friends. I rented the pool…

  • What to Do When You Decide to Host a Dinner Last Minute

    Easter: 2019 I know what you’re thinking, “ she’s just now writing about Easter?” Yep. I am. And that’s okay – it’s only a month late, right? I’ve recently decided…

  • Ways to Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday

    Yesterday my Baby turned 9! My oh my how the time flies. Birthdays in our home are pretty special. I love the challenge of trying to do new fun things…

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Hey! Thanks for stopping by! At Melissa Kaylene I believe that memories should be made daily and that you should always celebrate the little moments in life. I share a home in Oregon with my husband and three kids, Anika, Emma, and Noah. When I'm not busy creating content you'll find me working part time as a nurse and volunteering at the local grade school.

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