On Sunday afternoon, we attended a Fundraiser Party for our friend Casie. She was recently accepted into the Orange County High School of the Arts (woo hoo!). It is just the perfect place for her, a girl who LOVES to perform. The only drawback – the price tag for a year of attending. The solution?...
Author: abigail (abigail barnes)
Celebrating Independence Day: A Sweet and Stylish Fourth of July Block Party treat
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays, not just for the fireworks and festivities, but for the chance to bring friends and family together in celebration of our nation’s independence. This year, I decided to bring a show-stopping cake pop centerpiece to our neighborhood block party, and it was a hit! Here’s...
Get your Block Party on!
Is it the scent of a hundred barbeques filling the neighborhood air that lets you know it’s time to celebrate the 4th of July? Then, get your Block Party on! Whether you are celebrating with 4 or 40, print as much as you need from our Red, White and Blue printable set. It’s perfect for...
In Appreciation
To say Thanks to the teachers at my kids school this year, the parents put together a little end of the year “Appreciation” pot luck for them. And since I do not cook, I only had one option. Cake pops!
P&C Real Life Party: Start Your Engines!
Start those engines! This real life Race Car birthday party is so spectacular, you need a seatbelt just to look at it! Charlene (Brendan’s ultra awesome mom) put this outstanding party together for her son. Read on to see all her great ideas!
Wild Wild West!
This just goes to prove, you can have a Photo Booth ANYWHERE for ANY event. Especially when it is Wild Wild west themed!
Red, White and Blue Cake
What with Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day right around the corner, even my dreams have been in Red, White and Blue!
P&C Real Life Party: Sharks and SCUBA divers
Last Saturday we celebrated my son Jack’s 6th birthday – practically underwater (DISCLAIMER: no part of this party was actually underwater, nor was any guest attacked by a shark). Jack is learning all about all ocean life in school this year, and has been completely obsessed with sharks as of late. So, what’s a mom...
Mini Desserts
Mini desserts on a mini dessert buffet, cute right? I was really inspired by a new line of Tasting Party sets from Pier One, LOVE these mini dishes! I was planning on making a regular size strawberry trifle, but individuals were just way cuter. Paired with mini carrot cupcakes and mini peanut butter brownies, this...
A little tip for the Easter Bunny
Dear Easter Bunny, If you would be so kind as to hide some of these yummy carrot mini-cupcakes on a stick instead of the traditional hard boiled eggs, I would be forever in your gratitude. Sincerely, mom to Autumn and Jack