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Felt Garland

For my sister’s baby shower I created 2 felt garlands to help spread the colors around the room. It was my first time to create these but it certainly won’t be my last. Since turquoise and hot pink were the … Continue reading

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Food Flags

For my sister’s baby shower we decided on the colors of hot pink and turquoise. Our theme of the event was “What will the baby be?” or “?” since Amanda is choosing to wait to find out if she’s having … Continue reading

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I’m Back

I’ve been missing from here for the last several days since I was furiously preparing for my sister Amanda’s baby shower. I was in charge of decorations so I’ll be sure to share that with you soon. I left on … Continue reading

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A Fart Cake

Two years ago my son had a bowling party so naturally I thought I would make a bowling cake. Instead, I made a fart cake. When asked what kind of cake he wanted me to make in true little boy … Continue reading

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Angry Bird Cakes

My boys recently had a combined birthday party and they requested an Angry Birds Cake. Actually they requested a cake with angry bird lacrosse players who were shooting goals on opponents. It’s nice that they think so highly of my … Continue reading

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Easter Synopsis Part 2

Let’s see, where were we when we last left off… 7:24 am – Oldest Bunny decides to change attitude 7:27 am – Shoes are on and baskets are empty – let the games begin. First up, the front yard. 7:38 … Continue reading

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Spring Break is Over

Spring break is over today but we had a busy week doing a lot of kid chosen activities. *First haircut *Went to see the movie “Tin Tin” * Trip to the zoo *IKEA trip for lunch and closet supplies (OK, … Continue reading

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Mary Poppins Party Activities

In order to celebrate my daughter’s 3rd birthday – Mary Poppins style – we came up with a few related activities that 3 year olds would enjoy. First up, drawing on cardboard with chalk (relates to Bert and him drawing … Continue reading

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Mary Poppins Hat

I’m pretty sure everyone guessed from this clue that we had a Mary Poppins 3rd birthday party. And if you have a Mary Poppins party, you have to have a Mary Poppins hat. 1 – Go to Target and buy … Continue reading

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Happy Mardi Gras

Happy Mardi Gras! I have so many wonderful memories of Mardi Gras from growing up in New Orleans. I remember some of the costumes I wore, the ladder seats we sat in, scavenging the ground for beads, watching the St. … Continue reading

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