Put sprinkles on everything! This is a motto that Brittany Young, founder of Certified Celebrator, lives by. She is on a mission to create a ripple effect of joy and encourages others to join in on the fun of intentionally celebrating every day. Young wholeheartedly believes this leads to deeper relationships in both your home and community. It may seem over the top, but Young leads by example sharing realistic and affordable ways to spread kindness and love to the people around you. She has seen first-hand how one smile leads to another creating a pay-it-forward effect.
The path to becoming a Certified Celebrator started 8 years ago. As a new mom, Young became obsessed with creating meaningful memories for her son and started sharing her crafting ideas on social media. Her Facebook Live videos were seeing over 100,000 women at a time tune in from all over the world to learn her tips & tricks for creating celebrations on a budget. This eventually led to her debut book, “Celebrate with Sprinkles” where she shares over 100 possibilities to add sparkle to any event. One reader commented that the book is “FULL of great ideas to elevate most any occasion. You don’t have to spend a ton of money. You don’t have to be crafty. You just need Brittany’s ideas!”
One of the most popular chapters in the book, Happy Bee Day, quickly became a crowd favorite and is now one of their signature party themes. Certified Celebrator fans appreciated its versatility being both gender-neutral and appropriate for any season. Creative Director, Jennifer Mowry, says they have been so impressed by the creativity of their readers. It’s one of the team’s favorite things to be tagged on social media and view what others have created with this theme. Mowry has seen their honeybee concept used for everything from a baby shower to a housewarming gift and even birthday parties for adults.
When planning a party, Certified Celebrator recommends first choosing a theme. From there you can select your colors and style. When deciding on decorations and food items, you can pick and choose from a suggestion list or go all in. One key to keeping festivities economical and attainable is to re-purpose items from party to party. Remember, creating a special memory isn’t about how much you spend and it doesn’t have to be Pinterest perfect.
While Young is skilled at helping women put together fabulous parties, she also continues to inspire them to look for ways to celebrate the everyday moments in life, starting at home. Maybe you put sprinkles on your kids’ pancakes or awe your co-worker with their favorite Sonic drink. These little surprises create delight that trickles down throughout the day to other people. Young believes intentionally celebrating will improve your quality of life because it always gives us something to look forward to, brings people together, and lifts our spirits. Celebrating equals connection and that’s something we all need.
For some, intentionally celebrating can feel overwhelming and they aren’t sure how to get started. Young’s team has a solution for this common concern which can be found in their monthly digital kit, Certified Celebrator Squad, which includes gift tags, seasonal inspiration, activities, and gift ideas. Julie says, “I love that I can use printables to turn ordinary days into something special!” Plus, their free email newsletter is jam-packed with ideas to help you eat, gift, decorate, and celebrate.
When Brittany Young isn’t busy celebrating her loved ones, you can find her snacking on Sour Patch Kids, her guilty pleasure, or speaking to groups around the US on how they can spark happiness in their own lives and those around them. For daily inspiration follow along at certifiedcelebrator.com or on Instagram @certifiedcelebrator.