Personalized Santa Video For Your Children!

And its Free!! This website allows you to enter in your child's name, picture, Christmas wishes, etc. Then they make a personalized Santa video for your little one to watch!! I'm so excited about this, how fun!

Sesame Street/Elmo Birthday Party

The Table- I purchased cheap plastic tablecloths from the dollar store. Two white and one red. I cut the red to fit down the center. Confetti stars down the middle with paper products also from the dollar store.

I placed a blower on each of the kids' plates.

Game- Pin the nose on Elmo. I just freehand made this from red and orange poster board. I painted the eyes and mouth on with acrylic paint.

The cupcakes- Elmo and Cookie Monster
For these I found inspiration from Karas Cupcakes and flickr.

For Cookie Monster I used a grass tip for the fur. White candy melts for the eyes and Chips Ahoy cookies for the mouth.

For Elmo- I also used the grass tip for the fur, white candy melts for the eyes, oreos for the mouth, and a orange gumball for his nose.

The buffet- all finger foods. If you would like the recipe for any of these, leave me a comment! This is what I served.

-Chicken salad sandwiches
-Corn, avocado, tomato, and bean salad (chunky dip) with tortilla chips
-vegetable platter with dip
-cookies (in a cookie jar)
-cupcakes
-my MIL's reception drink which is just white grape juice and sprite. I added slices of lemon


And for the kiddos I had these sesame street juice boxes. I bought these from Sam's Club. $10 for a box of 40. They came in Elmo, Big Bird and Bert and Ernie.


For another games I had two bowls out. One with 'Dorothy' which were goldfish crackers.
The other was filled with pasta for 'Mr. Noodle'. Everyone had to guess the number in each.
I gave candy treats for prizes.

I also made these Elmo chocolate suckers for the kids to take home in their goodie bags. I bought the mold from Ebay for 3 bucks (they have multiple character for sale from Sesame Street). I used a pot, foam, and silver confetti and used this for the center of the kids table.

Family Rules Canvas

I came across this idea and tutorial this morning and fell in love. I plan on doing this soon, and I'm trying to decide where I want to put it. I'm thinking I might make two smaller versions of this and put one in each of the little ones rooms. But I think it would look fantastic in a mudroom!

Thanks to Lindsay over at the pleatedpoppy for letting me share this!

Sock Monkey Tutorial?

I'm debating whether or not to do a tutorial to share with you how to make this fun little guy. Sooo, If you would like to see the tutorial, learn from it, and actually want to make him then let me know. If I have a good amount of people who want to see it, then I will do it. Just for you. So, vote!

Sorry for not just sharing the love unconditionally, but tutorials like this are time consuming!

Birthday Banner

I finished my little guys Happy Birthday banner last night. It turned out really cute! I followed this tutorial. (I used the 'Party Time' glitter paper pack by My minds eye) The great thing about this 'birthday' paper pack is that it comes in boy themed and girl themed. So next, I'm off to make one for my little girl. Say goodbye to those dollar store banners you just throw away every year! Use this one for their entire childhood!!

Anthropologie Kids Line

Has anyone else discovered the new Anthropologie kids line?!? Holy smokes, I am in heaven. Like everything else at Anthro, its of course pricey. But the clearance is never too bad and if you needed a special outfit for family pictures...I think they are worth it!

Sprinkles' Strawberry Cupcakes

Made these last night... And they are absolutely divine! Here is the recipe. I enjoyed watching the video too, I learned some tips on cupcake making and frosting. How cute would these be for a little girls birthday party? This recipe you will be sure to stash in your cookbooks, trust me!

So I have to admit, I have been going through a little cupcake binge here at my house. Ok, ok, a BIG cupcake binge! I have been having a lot of fun trying out different frosting recipes with pastry bags, different tips, and some really fun colors! I always love learning new things...

I have some fun 'events' coming up and here is a little hint on my next fun cupcakes! I will be sure to post!

Edible Paints

This is a fun little project to do with your kids. Especially the really little ones. Its edible, so if they stick the brush in their mouth or lick their fingers, who cares! Its always a hit at my house! Have fun!

Prepare the instant vanilla pudding as directed on the package. Separate into bowls.

Mix in food coloring.

And that's it! Now let them create!

Enjoy your little ones art!