For the past couple of years, my daughter Autumn has taken it upon herself to throw a little “handmade craft fair” in our living room. She makes every kind of ornament she has time for can think of! This year, she discovered pinterest – and that has actually made things more difficult (I think you...
Year: 2013
new party release: polka dots party
Happy Birthday Abby! No, not this Abby, my cousin’s adorable baby girl who just so happens to have a super rad name. You know I HAD to offer to help out, and I swear I tried really really hard not to take over. In talking to Abby’s mom about what theme or look she might...
Freebie Friday! Thanksgiving Door Sign
This month, we have a ultra cute and pretty versatile (if I do say so myself) download for you to enjoy.
my favorite recipes: pumpkin spice cake
When I say the easiest, I mean the easiest…pumpkin spice cake that is! My favorite recipes generally include few ingredients and even fewer steps and this one takes the cake {literally}. This recipe only has 4 ingredients and tastes like 10 different holiday spices in one bite! So easy and sooooo tasty, you have to...
party spotlight: holiday gift giving sets
Give the gift of homemade this year! In a world full of DIYers, endless recipes on Pinterest, and countless blogs chalk full of great gift ideas, we are in a generation that’s made by hand. Chances are, you have some goods of your own you’d like to share! We have multiple gift giving sets to...
post weekend update: School Carnival
Twice a year, the kid’s school has a “carnival” – and not just any carnival… a super low tech, low budget and totally fun-for-fun’s-sake event. We had paper airplane building, lego crafting, obstacle course, cake walk, face painting, pie throw (at the director), and a photo booth.
new party release: Egyptian Photobooth Props
Be King Tut or Queen Nefertiti for a day! Whether you are going all out Egyptian for Halloween or have a kiddo who’s obsessed with the culture, try on a headdress for size. These colorful photobooth props showcase Ancient Egyptian life in rich golds, emerald and ruby! Dress up your photos with our Egyptian Printable...
party spotlight: toddler birthday activity ideas
You may have heard me shout it from the mountaintops mention before how I strive for age appropriate birthday parties? For me, it is a top priority of every party plan for my own kids – even today. I think it might have started because my daughter was an extremely sensitive little one – easily...
take a sip: black heart cider
So inspired by the Halloween season, we came up with this, Black Heart Cider. Made from real black hearts from the evilest villains of Halloween’s past. Ok… maybe not, but we can pretend! This drink pairs perfectly with our Wicked Halloween party decorations and a dark and spooky night.
my favorite trend: sewn garland
One of my favorite trends right now is the sewn garland. SO easy. SO cheap. Just a bit of time and a sewing machine and you’ve got the potential for miles of party decorations!