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.
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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 Photobooth Props.
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 overstimulated and stressed out at the drop of a hat with anything out of her comfort zone. I want to share with you just 5 of the easiest, low tech, perfectly age appropriate activities that would keep any toddler busy for ages! And did I...
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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.
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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!
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party spotlight: party in the park checklist
Do you need a birthday party at the park checklist like I do? As lovely as it is to throw a birthday party at the park (no cleaning the house required!), it does present some interesting challenges. I for one get really uncomfortable when thinking about how to control an environment with bugs, wind, dirt, sun, and uneven ground. Not to mention no refrigerator, no sink, no coffee maker, no tv. Wait, that’s just me.
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freebie friday! Fall Paper Flower Wreath
It’s that time of the month again! For freebies… duh. Each first Friday of the month we are giving out a free printable item. This month, we have a Paper Flower Wreath template to kick off fall! Freebie includes patterned paper template and how-to instructions.
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new party release: Airplane Birthday Printable Party
Look… up in the sky… It’s an adorable airplane! We understand your little one’s obsession with all things transportation. That’s why we say, celebrate their love of flying with our new Airplane themed printable party kit! We have just about everything you need to set up an easy – super cute – birthday party.
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halloween with martha: caramel corn with pepitas
Well, Martha has done it again and we are on board! Martha Stewart’s Fall 2013 Halloween Special issue is in stores and is jam packed full of recipes, crafts, decorations, costume ideas, etc! We were particularly drawn to one tasty little caramel corn recipe because this one incorporated pepitas. How festive!
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New Party: Haunted Pirate Halloween
I hold my breath, I say a prayer for all those mates who died. I turn my back on Davy Jones and cast my fears aside.