“A Mom’s Guide to Planning a Miles Morales Birthday Bash”
You ever wake up one morning, pour yourself a lukewarm cup of coffee (because, let’s be honest, it’s never hot by the time we drink it), and hear your kid shout from the other room, “Mom! I wanna be Spider-Man this year!”?
That was me. For the second time. And this time, it wasn’t just Spider-Man. Nope. My little guy wanted to be Miles Morales—the cool Spider-Man. The one with the slick suit, the graffiti-style background, and the smooth swagger that makes every kid want to leap off furniture while screaming “Thwip!” every five minutes.
Credit: Spiderman Birthday Party via Kara’s Party Ideas
Now, I’m a late-20s work-from-home mom, juggling deadlines and dish piles like a superhero myself. But when Brandon (my son, future Avenger, snack enthusiast, and birthday boss) gave me that excited look with his crayon-stained fingers and wild Spidey hair, I knew I had to do it. I had to throw him the most epic, comic-book-worthy Miles Morales birthday party in the neighborhood.
Credit: Spiderman Birthday Party Ideas for Gabriela M via Catch My Party
So if you’re reading this and thinking, “Can I pull this off without hiring a celebrity party planner or emptying my wallet?”—the answer is yes. And I’m here to help. From one superhero mama to another, let’s talk about how I made this party happen with heart, hustle, and just a little help from free editable Canva templates.
But first, let’s talk vibes.
