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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Blog Giveaways - sooooo many but I never win
I'm trying again. I never win but you can't win if you don't play. Check it out there are so many presents I'm sure you'll fins one you like. I'm entering Giveaway Celebration (#3): Banner/Buttons for Websites/Blogs.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Party Favor Find
Slogged thru the rain storm to do a bit of shopping. Stopped at Joannes for some Car Party supplies and stumbled across a great slumber or monster theme party favor. On clearance for $1.97 per pillow & .50 for each extra. Smooshies, a make your own kooky, cuddly creature, a very cool party favor for under $5 each.
My son(I know he needs a haircut) with his new Monster Buddy
Buddy box with extra parts
Friday, March 26, 2010
PINK POODLE PARTY
Hosting a Pink Poodle party tomorrow. I LOVE Pink! With no daughters, this is the only way I get my girly groove on:)
Girls will stuff their own poodle, theirs to keep & cherish, and design a t-shirt for their new friend and a beaded collar. Would love to have some bling bling collars but we're using pony beads. I'll host the adoption station where the girls will weigh, measure, name & promise to love their new precious poodle.
Now it's time to trot on over to the Poodle Cafe for some delicious scooby snacks & pink lemonade. With their bellys full and their thirst quenched they're ready to curl up and snooze the afternoon away. But not a chance, it's time for the Poodle Puppy Show.
Take your party over the top with Doggie songs - I love the cd I created for this theme, some songs we prance around to are
Here's some photos to enjoy
Cake by http://www.cakesbysuzy.com/
Girls will stuff their own poodle, theirs to keep & cherish, and design a t-shirt for their new friend and a beaded collar. Would love to have some bling bling collars but we're using pony beads. I'll host the adoption station where the girls will weigh, measure, name & promise to love their new precious poodle.
Now it's time to trot on over to the Poodle Cafe for some delicious scooby snacks & pink lemonade. With their bellys full and their thirst quenched they're ready to curl up and snooze the afternoon away. But not a chance, it's time for the Poodle Puppy Show.
Take your party over the top with Doggie songs - I love the cd I created for this theme, some songs we prance around to are
- I want to be a puppy dog
- Bingo
- How much is that doggy in the window
- Doggie salsa (great beat)
- Hound Dog (gotta love Elvis!)
- Walkin the dog
- Who let the dogs out
- Puppy love (I'm showin my age but I don't care - I love love love Donny Osmond)
Here's some photos to enjoy
Some photos from past Poodle Parties

Thursday, March 18, 2010
St Patrick's Day
Happy St Paddy's Day - 1 day late
I know most bloggers post days even weeks before a Holiday but I am just not that organized, maybe next time.
I vote that St Patrick's Day be moved to a friday or saturday, always. The day isn't that fun when it falls on a week day. To start the day we had Irish Soda bread, toasted with irish butter. Usually irish soda bread is so dry and I'm not a huge fan but this bread(from Acme) was wonderful, just like a good raisin bread. The butter at $3.99 was well worth the price(fromSuperfresh), not sure what makes it different from american butter but it sure tastes delish.
ERIN
GO
BRAUGH!
I know most bloggers post days even weeks before a Holiday but I am just not that organized, maybe next time.
I vote that St Patrick's Day be moved to a friday or saturday, always. The day isn't that fun when it falls on a week day. To start the day we had Irish Soda bread, toasted with irish butter. Usually irish soda bread is so dry and I'm not a huge fan but this bread(from Acme) was wonderful, just like a good raisin bread. The butter at $3.99 was well worth the price(fromSuperfresh), not sure what makes it different from american butter but it sure tastes delish.
Went to the Green Parrot pub in the afternoon for a Harp and to listen to an irish band. The band was due to start at 2 but for some reason began at 3, didn't matter as they were very disappointing. Will need to find a different pub next year.
St Paddy's Day is no fun to celebrate by yourself so I invited friends over for dinner. Started the corned beef & cabbage in the am, slow cooker cooking is the best. Whipped up some green jello for the kids and bought(I'm not a baker) a few slices of cake for the adults. Made Colcannon for the first time and it was delish!! I highly recommend this recipe and I will be making it again http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Dianes-Colcannon/Detail.aspx.
Also picked up some Blarney Castle cheese, very mellow flavor, would have been good with some apple slices.
My table was a bit boring so I added a green boa, not pictured. The hat & coins are from the dollar store, napkins from the grocery store. I will be on the look out for green plates & glasses this year:) We had the kids do a shamrock scavenger hunt through the house and a hunt for more green coins.
ERIN
GO
BRAUGH!
Thursday, March 4, 2010
SPY PARTY - SON'S BIRTHDAY
I have been blessed with only one child, my son Parker. He is the best kid, I am so so so lucky. He turned 9 last week and this weekend we celebrated with a SPY Party. We kept the party small to 5 friends as we needed everyone to fit into one van. We had activities at home and then piled into the van for a spy hunt through our town. I only did 3 stops thru the town, not knowing how it would go and if the boys would enjoy it. I should have done more! they loved running into a store to find the next clue, it was awesome.
The invitation(which I don't have a photo of) was in very very small font and sent in a padded envelope with a magnifying glass. I ordered gable boxes from http://www.garnish.com/ and added stickers with their spy name. I originally wanted to order each child a black duffel bag but could not find them for a decent price. I lucked out and found black sweatshirts for $3 each at walmart and ironed on their spy name. Inside the box were binoculars, a flashlight, small notepad, kookie pen, a black knit cap, spy sunglasses, a black&white lanyard and funny glasses. We made spy badges and fingerprinted the boys, these they attached to the lanyards. Activities were
My son loved his party and after 3 hours I was ready for a glass of wine(a couple of glasses:)
Tried to upload photos 2x, but keeps freezing my computer, argh! trying again.
The invitation(which I don't have a photo of) was in very very small font and sent in a padded envelope with a magnifying glass. I ordered gable boxes from http://www.garnish.com/ and added stickers with their spy name. I originally wanted to order each child a black duffel bag but could not find them for a decent price. I lucked out and found black sweatshirts for $3 each at walmart and ironed on their spy name. Inside the box were binoculars, a flashlight, small notepad, kookie pen, a black knit cap, spy sunglasses, a black&white lanyard and funny glasses. We made spy badges and fingerprinted the boys, these they attached to the lanyards. Activities were
- Target shooting, with nerf gun. Husband drew target right on the glass back door.
- Bubble wrap game, have to walk/crawl very slowly and not pop bubbles. They loved this game!
- Bomb detonation - pop black balloons by sitting on them, first clue was inside one of balloons
- Clue hunt. Clues rhymed and led them to a location for the next clue. Inside the house were the first 2 and then onto 7-11 for slurpees, pet smart and acme for doritoes.
My son loved his party and after 3 hours I was ready for a glass of wine(a couple of glasses:)
Tried to upload photos 2x, but keeps freezing my computer, argh! trying again.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
blog give-away
Blogs are a wonderful inspiration for me but..... I get lost in Blogland and before I know it day is night. Any who, http://www.livecreatingyourself.com/2010/02/pottery-barn-quilt-giveaway.html#comment-form.
Click on the link and enter to win an amazing spring quilt from PB.
Click on the link and enter to win an amazing spring quilt from PB.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Hot Wheels - Race Car Theme Party
Hot Wheels Party was a success - sorry no photos(still need camera). Here are some great activities for your little racer.
- I'm not a fan of painting at kids parties since I go into a client's home but if you are hosting your own party, you can buy wooden cars and have the children paint them.
- Make license name plate necklaces with lanyard lacing or ribbon, cut foam plates and letter stickers adding some car stickers around their names.
- Pin driver on the race car - poster of a race car & little boy cutouts
- Pit Stop Race - toolbox with play tools, cones and a streamer at the finish line, play relay style
- Red light Green light
- Station of hot wheels & track set-up
- For outside parties or if there is ample space - make box cars out of cardboard boxes, paint and decorate & cut holes so kids can step in and hold while they run a race track set-up in the yard.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Cupcakes Take The Cake: Cookbook contest! Win Pink Princess Cupcakes by Barbara Beery
Cupcakes Take The Cake: Cookbook contest! Win Pink Princess Cupcakes by Barbara Beery
Beery's Princess Cupcake book looks amazing! Her blog http://barbarabeerykidscooking.wordpress.com/ has wonderful cute cooking recipes for kids. Pink Hot Chocolate & Hot Chocolate Cupcakes - perfect for the snowy days we've been having.
Beery's Princess Cupcake book looks amazing! Her blog http://barbarabeerykidscooking.wordpress.com/ has wonderful cute cooking recipes for kids. Pink Hot Chocolate & Hot Chocolate Cupcakes - perfect for the snowy days we've been having.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Check out this Give-Away
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Friday, January 29, 2010
Days weeks months....
Where does the time go? I have a project list so long I can not even look at it anymore. Parties slowed down for a while but are now picking up, Thank You!
HOLIDAY PARTY - we did a girls PJ nite, BEST idea ever. Each woman loved wearing their most comfy clothes. I made Merry Berry Martinis and an antipasta platter, yum. We played Holiday Trivia, Grinch Exchange and an Ornament Exchange. One wonderful woman gave each of us a ball ornament with everyone's last name and the year, I see a new tradition of making the ornaments at the party. We already have a hostess for next year, can't wait.
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY - instead of going out to dinner, we're having a Fondue Party at one couple's house. We're doing cheese, bread cubes, veggies, apples, steak, chicken, shrimp and chocolate strawberries, delicious. Each couple is to bring their wedding album/photos as we all are newer friends and did not know each other when we all married. I have planned a fun renewal ceremony for each couple. I'll play the minister using funny snippets of information and I have a fake big gem ring for each woman and a veil and bouquet, thinking of ideas for the drop drop. We'll play a famous couples trivia, valentine pictionary and the newlywed game(need new questions as we just played for NY eve). Looking for a few more games. Created an ipod mix with great hits such as
HOLIDAY PARTY - we did a girls PJ nite, BEST idea ever. Each woman loved wearing their most comfy clothes. I made Merry Berry Martinis and an antipasta platter, yum. We played Holiday Trivia, Grinch Exchange and an Ornament Exchange. One wonderful woman gave each of us a ball ornament with everyone's last name and the year, I see a new tradition of making the ornaments at the party. We already have a hostess for next year, can't wait.
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY - instead of going out to dinner, we're having a Fondue Party at one couple's house. We're doing cheese, bread cubes, veggies, apples, steak, chicken, shrimp and chocolate strawberries, delicious. Each couple is to bring their wedding album/photos as we all are newer friends and did not know each other when we all married. I have planned a fun renewal ceremony for each couple. I'll play the minister using funny snippets of information and I have a fake big gem ring for each woman and a veil and bouquet, thinking of ideas for the drop drop. We'll play a famous couples trivia, valentine pictionary and the newlywed game(need new questions as we just played for NY eve). Looking for a few more games. Created an ipod mix with great hits such as
- Stop in the Name of Love(gotta love Diana Ross)
- Love Shack(B-52s)
- Pour Some Sugar on Me(Def Leppard)
- You Can Leave Your Hat On(Joe Cocker) - I so LUV this song
- How Sweet it is to be Loved by You(Marvin Gaye)
- Crazy Thing Called Love(Michael Buble)
- I Got You Babe(Ahh Sonny & Cher)
- Love Will Keep Us Together(Captain & Tennille)
- I Do I Do I Do(ABBA)
- You Give Me Fever(The Cramps)
- Baby Be Mine( Michael Jackson)
- Going to the Chapel(Little Anthony)
- Always & Forever(Earth, Wind & Fire)
- You Light Up My Life(Debbie Boone)
- Unforgettable(Nat King Cole)
- Wonderful Tonight(Eric Clapton)
- I'll Be There(Jackson 5)
- and more
- Girl's Tea Party - doing the white, pink & silver with mismatched china
- Diva Party - doing the red, black and white look. Found a new frame for the table last week. Adding Chocolate Fountain.
- Hot Wheels Party - researching ideas
- Spy Party - for my son's 9th birthday. Planning black t-shirts, black caps, spy id lanyards, spy training activities and a spy hunt through the town. Should be FUN. Making invitations today - mini invites and a magnifying glass in a classified envelope, I think they will like it.
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