tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24692429684253657822024-03-19T00:03:58.858-07:00Mrs. Party PlannerMaking Magical Memories to last a life time
Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-88746055503887481302020-02-25T13:18:00.003-08:002020-02-25T13:18:34.350-08:00KidZania Frisco: Everything You Need To Know Before You Go<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwPvNs2-FFCaZpjKV7zVlsT4gD-4Dl8CjQ1Ppyy3Y5yD_gksG1bYa_fTwolh_F6i19DTm-kAw6c_LPRX6PdNxHQL3E8BKtRiYCCGvDjoqjBeOd1M3s1ZrE8c8yd2mIiV0SgVY4Dv-F7A3/s1600/KidZania+Dallas_Frisc+%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwPvNs2-FFCaZpjKV7zVlsT4gD-4Dl8CjQ1Ppyy3Y5yD_gksG1bYa_fTwolh_F6i19DTm-kAw6c_LPRX6PdNxHQL3E8BKtRiYCCGvDjoqjBeOd1M3s1ZrE8c8yd2mIiV0SgVY4Dv-F7A3/s640/KidZania+Dallas_Frisc+%25281%2529.png" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<b>KidZania</b> opened their very first location in the United States last November in <b>Frisco, TX at the Stonebriar Mall. </b>I waited until February to take my kids in hopes that some of the kinks that come along with new establishments would be worked out, and hopefully the crowd not so overwhelming. I will share everything there is to know about KidZania and what <b><i>You Need To Know Before You Go!</i></b><br />
<b><i><br /></i></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKugFTWELdntFcS4oyzquEmAMLPnV0SAof1gpbvDriLhLdjfyGsofcFGSWhyphenhyphenjd3l32T7SiYrG7RipTfpTy-jscMybXbO0sJw_oj0JyjnOuDQ-x93Usk9FV-y0tI2zzpXJ3cCA_mUoKIJtn/s1600/IMG_4689.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKugFTWELdntFcS4oyzquEmAMLPnV0SAof1gpbvDriLhLdjfyGsofcFGSWhyphenhyphenjd3l32T7SiYrG7RipTfpTy-jscMybXbO0sJw_oj0JyjnOuDQ-x93Usk9FV-y0tI2zzpXJ3cCA_mUoKIJtn/s640/IMG_4689.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<b><i><br /></i></b>
<b><i><br /></i></b>
<b>What is KidZania?</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAaoFrzm30o6LK11-P8LLuc7vWxpE_UPE4J_aTjYFLsiXnBFG4RKDPwY4TqcyFdnlWAASwtTNAFiyPn6MF7b-Dapp4Si0I2Z0uCzLU9X50IjhWWwdpCH45JkYzLbXWpce5GUKBgoiQvC1/s1600/IMG_4767.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGAaoFrzm30o6LK11-P8LLuc7vWxpE_UPE4J_aTjYFLsiXnBFG4RKDPwY4TqcyFdnlWAASwtTNAFiyPn6MF7b-Dapp4Si0I2Z0uCzLU9X50IjhWWwdpCH45JkYzLbXWpce5GUKBgoiQvC1/s640/IMG_4767.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4JqZCyXTb5ASr0dt-8Ni4LmO8hQvmf59cv_28yZK2FFMNZRwY2vL-if3UQM23TpjnCwJFp6yqSw9qrzSTaHC2F_drjBoIrLKrVyHpQUcW8dczs42sSHyQUV6vF5M0FC1FnqNV_t8dhR4/s1600/IMG_4754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS4JqZCyXTb5ASr0dt-8Ni4LmO8hQvmf59cv_28yZK2FFMNZRwY2vL-if3UQM23TpjnCwJFp6yqSw9qrzSTaHC2F_drjBoIrLKrVyHpQUcW8dczs42sSHyQUV6vF5M0FC1FnqNV_t8dhR4/s640/IMG_4754.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTfsT8agegZq3qyNep5iTqXVAdlRLFXkSRUz8ityvRYGzQOtmIr96FwSF_blRJqbTL_kxr0Fjhegg0qnLt9Skmc3-Blmg-QkSJg_nOb9JQM_yeP3H_Lpsolk_0VK4jL5q62pzIPl8S80z/s1600/IMG_4804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdTfsT8agegZq3qyNep5iTqXVAdlRLFXkSRUz8ityvRYGzQOtmIr96FwSF_blRJqbTL_kxr0Fjhegg0qnLt9Skmc3-Blmg-QkSJg_nOb9JQM_yeP3H_Lpsolk_0VK4jL5q62pzIPl8S80z/s640/IMG_4804.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b>
<b><br /></b>
<b>KidZania</b> is an 80,000 sq. ft. indoor play experience where kids can experience a wide variety of professions from firefighter, news broadcaster, courier, CSI investigator, model, doctor, hair stylist, pilot, dentist, banker, and many more. However, this isn't just a cute replica of a grocery store in a children's museum. KidZania is an actual kid sized town with streets, stoplights, store fronts, and even working ambulances and fire trucks!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<b>How it works?</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuVlDmL5GwFcDvphhyphenhyphen_WJdbHqxSPlTbtsvA9Hz3SklXyvOc6ZCelDbL9ueUBL4JZSGPJ4HHTDS1TTyMMkF2WE6CAq6u25-032q6Xx8o_-3Gw_mJo_RDlhpmjcfa5JOv75GCJ7RuMCfPmP/s1600/IMG_4807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyuVlDmL5GwFcDvphhyphenhyphen_WJdbHqxSPlTbtsvA9Hz3SklXyvOc6ZCelDbL9ueUBL4JZSGPJ4HHTDS1TTyMMkF2WE6CAq6u25-032q6Xx8o_-3Gw_mJo_RDlhpmjcfa5JOv75GCJ7RuMCfPmP/s640/IMG_4807.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">KidZos is the currency of KidZania</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Each child is given KidZos (KidZania's currency) when they enter KidZania and from there they can earn money working and experiencing the many professions or spend money if they want to attend pilot school or the ropes and climbing courses. Trust me, these are super cool! In the end, there is a store where kids can go and spend their hard earned money on candy, toys, and goodies.<br />
<br />
What makes KidZania so unique is that each profession takes anywhere from 6-12 kids at one time for about 20-30 minutes so they can all thoroughly enjoy these hands on experiences. No pushing or shoving here to get a turn. (You know you have all been there with your little one patiently waiting your turn and then some pushy kid or<i> parent</i> jumps right in and acts like they did nothing wrong!) That doesn't happen at KidZania because there are adult employees at each profession to guide the children through their job, but ultimately the kids do the work.<br />
<br />
<b>How long will I have to wait?</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZSAO8mEpBYhLY7Cp9fL74Dr7c0qm2ijnnFJDgZhapGVRNDbEZeCEDIrqAtgzBYhi_DlELGKt33XwYkzxE3e20ozXaHtiiyZR12uoZdkqAWcKEeBaY98HMDwOb0m6NeQYBXlZlCglHadL/s1600/IMG_4729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZSAO8mEpBYhLY7Cp9fL74Dr7c0qm2ijnnFJDgZhapGVRNDbEZeCEDIrqAtgzBYhi_DlELGKt33XwYkzxE3e20ozXaHtiiyZR12uoZdkqAWcKEeBaY98HMDwOb0m6NeQYBXlZlCglHadL/s640/IMG_4729.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH19ExVQyS2J0kCOH15fzZFE8bPRD30GmkovK9mcCj4RC-ZYP88bfVYbn9QSWvIwnKRuYa9JjNQO2ehZMCxbZzA0DzHf7J6_0ONFksFucp1XSgpadlaM8E6Zj4HwUuYVFpgJ0zlMlodEm8/s1600/IMG_4816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH19ExVQyS2J0kCOH15fzZFE8bPRD30GmkovK9mcCj4RC-ZYP88bfVYbn9QSWvIwnKRuYa9JjNQO2ehZMCxbZzA0DzHf7J6_0ONFksFucp1XSgpadlaM8E6Zj4HwUuYVFpgJ0zlMlodEm8/s640/IMG_4816.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<b><br /></b>
Because the work experiences are limited to a small group there is some waiting around. However, each experience has a screen outside of the store front with detailed information on what ages are appropriate for the particular profession (either 6 and up or 4 and up), how many kids can go in at once, do they earn or spend money, and how long until the next session begins. This is very helpful because if you don't want to wait that long you can move onto another profession that is starting sooner.<br />
<br />
I will tell you that the firefighters are one of the most popular and the longest experience at about 30 minutes. Once you see this, you will understand why it's one of the most popular.<br />
<br />
Tip: Pilot school is located on the second level and by far, all my kids' favorite! This experience does cost 10 KidZos and you MUST go to the eye doctor first which is located just to the left of the pilot school entrance. The kids can dress up as pilots and get to experience a super cool airplane simulator where they take off, fly, and land the plane without being rushed!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmiMWJm5UkeY1WqUxI5VnxT5l91vxmtyDsaT_NDQIKqfehO0XQNk9qS8a1NUjveXZr_FZZpb57Xxlpkv15nnU7SkuKS1DcjlX38FErVVLhLE9vyX47YPLoCWTyrWezetq8UwUvZ5wCLd7/s1600/IMG_4760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmiMWJm5UkeY1WqUxI5VnxT5l91vxmtyDsaT_NDQIKqfehO0XQNk9qS8a1NUjveXZr_FZZpb57Xxlpkv15nnU7SkuKS1DcjlX38FErVVLhLE9vyX47YPLoCWTyrWezetq8UwUvZ5wCLd7/s640/IMG_4760.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<b>What ages are best suited for KidZania?</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fpiKZqPNEQD3c5kZDCPG8znW7mToKGdcnnuWO4oOkMR4Uakgi6KBvVdljcW01mznsuN1pjs-CvVJJ0fZvTsxEYPU_xzCwpmz8kN7Lb5-YNUdvmvjUG5D9UQaIH40TyluwS90uy9P-1B9/s1600/IMG_4784+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0fpiKZqPNEQD3c5kZDCPG8znW7mToKGdcnnuWO4oOkMR4Uakgi6KBvVdljcW01mznsuN1pjs-CvVJJ0fZvTsxEYPU_xzCwpmz8kN7Lb5-YNUdvmvjUG5D9UQaIH40TyluwS90uy9P-1B9/s640/IMG_4784+%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_n9bimXefeOXQZU9HMkPJaFG85uZ6TZfnrkKbd4Dd_636vVNwXQlSbh7icp1APSEaTnXpKjT7lnPUBii7oEXOdiPO7E4qHq3YlVkFBaxdDHoWhSxqZtPFgU5AE2wN5879O5AwB1wlDVjA/s1600/IMG_4774+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_n9bimXefeOXQZU9HMkPJaFG85uZ6TZfnrkKbd4Dd_636vVNwXQlSbh7icp1APSEaTnXpKjT7lnPUBii7oEXOdiPO7E4qHq3YlVkFBaxdDHoWhSxqZtPFgU5AE2wN5879O5AwB1wlDVjA/s640/IMG_4774+%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spotify Podcast Studio</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The KidZania website says ages 6-14 and kids under 6 are allowed in too. I personally would say kids ages 5-12 would get the most out of KidZania. A few of the activities do have a height requirement of 48 inches for safety. Kids ages 4-5 are only $15 but that is because they are too short or too young for some of the professions and activities like pilot school and the steel structure ropes course.<br />
<br />
They do have a cute toddler area and kids 3 and under are FREE however, KidZania isn't geared towards the toddler crowd. There are plenty of toddler places in the area like Cheeky Monkeys, My Little Gym, or Play Street to meet up for a toddler play date. However, if you have older kids, and the younger ones are tagging along then this area will be perfect for them.<br />
<br />
My 11 year old boys came along and loved it! Would they choose to come here with their friends for an outing? Probably not. However, they thoroughly enjoyed it with their family and want to go back again. They really were the perfect age for the airplane simulator and we saw kids who looked a little older and they seemed to be enjoying it also.<br />
<br />
<b>Security/Safety</b><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOktZJeSOq58gl2g7qzazZwnmHGF0-NtZxaxDMP7SU2yorTELWiYbKtEmgWDyxaETqAOIglDuQR2eVrQ0wjIXU8OXIQwVOeqpkJWF7-xXn8rcJAtnv_3-JJrq9zq_mE1X3GcCpgd2C-SU/s1600/IMG_4751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcOktZJeSOq58gl2g7qzazZwnmHGF0-NtZxaxDMP7SU2yorTELWiYbKtEmgWDyxaETqAOIglDuQR2eVrQ0wjIXU8OXIQwVOeqpkJWF7-xXn8rcJAtnv_3-JJrq9zq_mE1X3GcCpgd2C-SU/s640/IMG_4751.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parent Lounge</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Because I had younger and older kids with me it was hard to keep them all together all the time. With the security measures KidZania has in place I was completely comfortable letting my older ones go off on their own. Everyone who enters KidZania wears a wristband that is electronically matched to their party and they must scan them when leaving. So no child can exit without the adult they came with. Everyone also goes through a metal detector and their are security guards constantly walking around KidZania.<br />
<br />
<b>How much time do I need there?</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8SpZ66KiqOEuAhU66HYGTUh6W49afrVNnFRMgXbT4nIDA9QtnjGWu71xOruKnOSEa5ERsQcEPm7aOBE66k56UV8uO80uhGGOo1bT802k80F5plGlNDD2XRiFMyy0WmcUkgaPATpKgmA-/s1600/IMG_4714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8SpZ66KiqOEuAhU66HYGTUh6W49afrVNnFRMgXbT4nIDA9QtnjGWu71xOruKnOSEa5ERsQcEPm7aOBE66k56UV8uO80uhGGOo1bT802k80F5plGlNDD2XRiFMyy0WmcUkgaPATpKgmA-/s640/IMG_4714.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdd6NcDnUkoBNHfc9kg4G9vYKrjgBIn-yFULixjfYR8nwMOUp2q5UykSqLptD8CifHCMqeVxgZlf7ntd7pIP5Onz1AJmSBdfc9vQ-yod0XK6KE9dzcUY04TkszTgqmaUWZoCqHXVHA6eus/s1600/IMG_4811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdd6NcDnUkoBNHfc9kg4G9vYKrjgBIn-yFULixjfYR8nwMOUp2q5UykSqLptD8CifHCMqeVxgZlf7ntd7pIP5Onz1AJmSBdfc9vQ-yod0XK6KE9dzcUY04TkszTgqmaUWZoCqHXVHA6eus/s640/IMG_4811.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b>
This is something you want to plan a lot of time for! At least half a day. We were there for 4.5 hours and completed about half of it. And of course the amount of time you can spend there depends on how busy they are and how much your kids want to do.<br />
<br />
They don't currently have annual passes but they do have the PaZZport you can purchase for $10 a piece. These offer a few perks and benefits like extra KidZos and you can get your passport stamped after every job experience. These are optional and NOT required.<br />
<br />
<b>Can I bring outside food in?</b><br />
<br />
Outside food is NOT allowed. However, they do have a 7-11 with lots of snacks, Lunchables, and drinks. There are a few coutner service restaurants for burgers, pizza, and tacos. For a small fee, kids can also work at a few of these interactive restaurants and make their own food.<br />
<br />
<b>Is it expensive?</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
Yes, KidZania is pricey at $39.95 for kids ages 6-14 and parents are charged $14.95 for entering even though they don't participate in most experiences. However, they do have a really nice parents lounge upstairs if you are comfortable letting them roam around and parents are able to watch their kids through the store windows. There is also plenty of seating around the town to sit while your kids are in an experience. Kids ages 4-5 and 15+ are $14.95 and children 3 and under are FREE.<br />
<br />
<b>They do run specials for certain weekends and admission is 50% off on Friday and Saturdays after 5pm and after 4pm on Sundays!!</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifILzLVgaJlPd9Z4QWMi5YVISHgLX511eqbKVfHOZbSYt0HOLddIyT5xomhns-PI8VB8sFHBzaXg9fvxmLefakTWf1HAOnbjGyjUDHnYnMkXJoNVZ_pAdqHXEoADqcJQlvLkeNOJXjfEvD/s1600/IMG_4727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifILzLVgaJlPd9Z4QWMi5YVISHgLX511eqbKVfHOZbSYt0HOLddIyT5xomhns-PI8VB8sFHBzaXg9fvxmLefakTWf1HAOnbjGyjUDHnYnMkXJoNVZ_pAdqHXEoADqcJQlvLkeNOJXjfEvD/s640/IMG_4727.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colgate Dental Office</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b>Is it worth it?</b><br />
<br />
<i><b>YES, I think the cost is totally worth it. KidZania is a one of kind place, there is no other like it! The detail that goes into every experience is amazing. Small groups allow for each kid to thoroughly enjoy each hands on experience under the guidance of an adult employee. From our experience, every single employee we encountered was patient and great with the kids. AND there is no time limit, you can stay as long as you want. Or until they close for the day. </b></i><br />
<br />
Lastly, as we were leaving for the day, employees were asking us what they could do to improve the experience which tells me they are committed to making KidZania the best place it can be....<br />
<br />
In case you are wondering what my response was, it was to add more employees to assist kids on the climbing wall ;)<br />
<br />
Have you been to KidZania? What are thoughts?<br />
<br />
<b>ADDRESS: Stonebriar Center </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b>2601 Preston Rd #3011, Frisco, TX 75034</b></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;">❤️</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;">MJ</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br />For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<b><br /></b>Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-26726817588464671092020-02-18T18:08:00.000-08:002020-02-19T06:59:42.117-08:00Glo Bingo- A School Event<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswZS3b0zhp49HMQV-Yc1s1MC5dT7EoztNOBEFAzZEhhCpq4nLC2r9tl9kscZZX_ssm6JXM0Ain7fCT7J6u-5cyy9l_CWvOzhIIjWgC0tuLN08ENmUaAoUL5JCPaOVPOr2Zvv-vRo18JKf/s1600/IMG_3741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswZS3b0zhp49HMQV-Yc1s1MC5dT7EoztNOBEFAzZEhhCpq4nLC2r9tl9kscZZX_ssm6JXM0Ain7fCT7J6u-5cyy9l_CWvOzhIIjWgC0tuLN08ENmUaAoUL5JCPaOVPOr2Zvv-vRo18JKf/s640/IMG_3741.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glo Bingo Night</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Every year, the 5th grade students put on a Bingo Night at our elementary school. The students are responsible for promoting, working, and cleaning up. The 5th grade parents organize it all. I have been wanting to have a Glo Party for some time and thought this would be a great time to do it. Thankfully, the other awesome parents that helped with this event were on board and Glo Bingo was created!<br />
<br />
The most important prop for a glo party is a <b>black light</b>, and in our case we needed multiple black lights to make sure the whole cafeteria glowed. Thankfully, between a few parents, we had about a dozen black lights that we scattered around the perimeter of the gym propped up on ladders. We also bought a couple of these high powered <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XY57Y9K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">black lights</a> from Amazon and they were perfect for a large area.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5r5mYjmC2dxGnw6DiNbT0hQjlpR1oPu6OPOwmh-uC6Vqx_1oVf2VnLiA3oKWRN8GWoFXv3MxKKD4ShVoclT4-Qt8aMUUxrnlmwYLsU4iRZno2iMdX-zGwRH_4jisO3ZAkKLZd568egDT/s1600/IMG_3740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS5r5mYjmC2dxGnw6DiNbT0hQjlpR1oPu6OPOwmh-uC6Vqx_1oVf2VnLiA3oKWRN8GWoFXv3MxKKD4ShVoclT4-Qt8aMUUxrnlmwYLsU4iRZno2iMdX-zGwRH_4jisO3ZAkKLZd568egDT/s640/IMG_3740.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Since the school already had <b>white laminated bingo cards</b>, we figured that we could use <b>highlighters </b>to mark the cards since they glow under black lights. We placed a small pack of baby wipes on each table and these were used to wipe the boards clean once a bingo game was completed.<br />
<br />
On the bingo flyer we asked everyone to bring a highlighter, but we also had about a 100 to give out in case people forgot. Which they did. And as another back up plan, we had bingo chips ready to hand out.<br />
<br />
As with any school event, there is a lot of work that goes into making it a success. Parents and teachers all helped in coordinating volunteers, finding prizes, setting up, and working the event. I had the fun job of decorating the cafeteria, making centerpieces, and putting the Glo Shop together.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZhV2JMkUczFFPvDsKodNIoEy9gwj8xmmcPb9KA7HesE36YAl8nP3CGsTEW2R2ZcV86DpmjytfdIipkjdWu2Jqb9018N5d9xgA7o_JC04eRl5BWhYtImw9AJU6Jdbb3nK1boQBhB2tzlF/s1600/IMG_3753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZhV2JMkUczFFPvDsKodNIoEy9gwj8xmmcPb9KA7HesE36YAl8nP3CGsTEW2R2ZcV86DpmjytfdIipkjdWu2Jqb9018N5d9xgA7o_JC04eRl5BWhYtImw9AJU6Jdbb3nK1boQBhB2tzlF/s640/IMG_3753.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We asked everyone to wear neon or white so they would glow.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
We hung up black craft paper on the sides of the stage and simply decorated with neon and black light reactive decor. Tip: not everything that is neon will glow under a black light. You can purchase a mini black light flashlight and bring it with you shopping to check if the neon item glows. I got my <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RV8PREI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">black light flashlight</a> from Amazon for $9. We also used the flash light to check Bingo cards since we had one light left on the stage for our bingo caller to be able to see.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
A parent already had the fun neon lanterns and fans in her party stash. I bought this awesome neon reflective <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073W5SLYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">tape</a> from Amazon to decorate the walls and floor. I found neon paper in pre- cut shapes to stick on the walls that glowed. The only disappointment was the neon paint. The bottles glowed like crazy under the black light but the paint barely showed up on the black paper under the black light.<br />
<br />
I wanted to have a fun photo spot for the kids to take pictures and one creative mom went to work and helped create this awesome back drop. This was all done with the neon reflective tape.<br />
<br />
My girls and I made the hanging decor. I put them to work making paper chains out of neon paper and used crepe paper that I mixed in and tied to hula hoops.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij735sTc-7wFYk4JAVo8tv9ZNNQSzxZtNG5huxcybsrJOvz2rdccuA5896UO0lk9kwaeUG2NKQV8pBz-_KvSI6Nsc9vOiET9ryrpr06HUZ15igX74l5OiKQQQVhGTidnBzvWwnvYtaTxL7/s1600/IMG_4393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij735sTc-7wFYk4JAVo8tv9ZNNQSzxZtNG5huxcybsrJOvz2rdccuA5896UO0lk9kwaeUG2NKQV8pBz-_KvSI6Nsc9vOiET9ryrpr06HUZ15igX74l5OiKQQQVhGTidnBzvWwnvYtaTxL7/s640/IMG_4393.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glo Bingo 2020</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7oIFKBeT1gBTpQ7TD2z5hFwk7KVZQgoyvyzL8Lfkwm9_gu9sc9FKeFkrJgBtDFSXh34_u2G81bgySbP446w1aO8siIPy5IqiAzH3HQjmc12UgyGZEmILwu6E0J1qlIt3ZSRj5lnUF5it/s1600/IMG_4413+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7oIFKBeT1gBTpQ7TD2z5hFwk7KVZQgoyvyzL8Lfkwm9_gu9sc9FKeFkrJgBtDFSXh34_u2G81bgySbP446w1aO8siIPy5IqiAzH3HQjmc12UgyGZEmILwu6E0J1qlIt3ZSRj5lnUF5it/s640/IMG_4413+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
My biggest concern with this event was that the tables wouldn't be bright enough for people to see. Thankfully they were and every thing turned out great!<br />
<br />
I picked up neon poster board from Dollar Tree and cut each sheet into fours to make a neon place mat. On top of some mats were these super cool, battery operated fiber optic centerpieces. These were only $4.99 from <a href="https://www.save-on-crafts.com/fiber-optic-centerpieces-battery-op-13in.html" target="_blank">Save On Crafts</a>.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDZXoBqqh9DkeDYYp4K2J2tpJqyvtFeNZ68EHzdcnklMKKmjzVhCYVRQqs0g23klOy7YaceskdkAxSSjbh8JfHQCgkslxLN6-Xpjx11dzXFq6PYyERNesojXhGd1ghFGg5bFjr5OWTq0G/s1600/fiber+optics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="363" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDZXoBqqh9DkeDYYp4K2J2tpJqyvtFeNZ68EHzdcnklMKKmjzVhCYVRQqs0g23klOy7YaceskdkAxSSjbh8JfHQCgkslxLN6-Xpjx11dzXFq6PYyERNesojXhGd1ghFGg5bFjr5OWTq0G/s640/fiber+optics.jpg" width="428" /></a></div>
<br />
Other tables sported balloon centerpieces. I used tall cylinder vases wrapped in the neon reactive tape and filled them with glow sticks. I also used neon balloons from Dollar Tree and a LED light balloon for each centerpiece. This provided more than enough light for each table. Plus, each person who bought a bingo card also received a glow bracelet. And many people purchased more glow items from the Glo Shop.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-LMkx4sDNCIktXq79IcOwHYXtvtmRg55eha-ldt_Mm0ih3fBcH_5FDINgN52eTRslNlRFexfloAVqqcBaWmGsTyxgyU8LILuF8FlJxOC00iCn1T8vpLVlCR9G8HRoS7790d1F0qEagBM/s1600/IMG_3729.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-LMkx4sDNCIktXq79IcOwHYXtvtmRg55eha-ldt_Mm0ih3fBcH_5FDINgN52eTRslNlRFexfloAVqqcBaWmGsTyxgyU8LILuF8FlJxOC00iCn1T8vpLVlCR9G8HRoS7790d1F0qEagBM/s640/IMG_3729.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfIWqxM1P62G0mJdLfbSETGQGs9ztSPYGm2XGZQA4SdpmtpU3zYCq233oQL3_N-7_u24ACtaRT6UV-FSG1N0eWX-oAIJ5JJuhpZomH8nA_a8LHC9xJtjw9DK2PS2iYs8x8q4gWi3qHbpAk/s1600/IMG_3746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfIWqxM1P62G0mJdLfbSETGQGs9ztSPYGm2XGZQA4SdpmtpU3zYCq233oQL3_N-7_u24ACtaRT6UV-FSG1N0eWX-oAIJ5JJuhpZomH8nA_a8LHC9xJtjw9DK2PS2iYs8x8q4gWi3qHbpAk/s640/IMG_3746.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
You can't have Glo Bingo without a Glo Shop! We had an array of super cute glow necklaces, neon glow glasses, bracelets, hats, fiber optic hair clips, jelly rings, and finger flashers all for sale. The kids and parent volunteers worked the shop and sold a ton. The whole place was glowing!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpGwWFYbYB-SWCqMAYBdKh5sy2-EHqKy8mWwli3Ytm5aZ-ODpDC_MsJVIs7BFev1Ta_sS7b7WxNJ60b010JnMZNEtjDiE3OYWyI0bYaydcE_pEbLBCMVzioBy_lWlzTHZyoqq-xQBqQB-/s1600/IMG_3734.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpGwWFYbYB-SWCqMAYBdKh5sy2-EHqKy8mWwli3Ytm5aZ-ODpDC_MsJVIs7BFev1Ta_sS7b7WxNJ60b010JnMZNEtjDiE3OYWyI0bYaydcE_pEbLBCMVzioBy_lWlzTHZyoqq-xQBqQB-/s640/IMG_3734.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYUXvFOtp6YnA61cXxe9OV8mhtkc6COx70q89Nx1vHT0Y8lzvZeiJq02dd8Ze3TI0z_wEQsCPmbZhH2SZWHt7NVsfpjPgcsvU3X9BRRzCkyoHGPFZ-FPQgnCsQydkXZPZt3I0fiLHa18K/s1600/IMG_3736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsYUXvFOtp6YnA61cXxe9OV8mhtkc6COx70q89Nx1vHT0Y8lzvZeiJq02dd8Ze3TI0z_wEQsCPmbZhH2SZWHt7NVsfpjPgcsvU3X9BRRzCkyoHGPFZ-FPQgnCsQydkXZPZt3I0fiLHa18K/s640/IMG_3736.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeMMRGEXyBVw6O-rhHXSVAN-cboq66zjRG-MAlaNYr_K_8EYM9wRcvwNoYxqcwH76BdO7CYSdmxC6jadw9Otp-OvUGoORV_iupbHPWiJ08VjGHIKGkFeR8U1Mf6mUg_Qn-mcnahOM3MZs/s1600/IMG_3737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeMMRGEXyBVw6O-rhHXSVAN-cboq66zjRG-MAlaNYr_K_8EYM9wRcvwNoYxqcwH76BdO7CYSdmxC6jadw9Otp-OvUGoORV_iupbHPWiJ08VjGHIKGkFeR8U1Mf6mUg_Qn-mcnahOM3MZs/s640/IMG_3737.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I would have to say Glo Bingo was a huge success! We had pizza donated by our local Marcos Pizza! Snacks, beverages and candy were also available for purchase and we had over a dozen bingo winners leave with great prizes donated by parents.<br />
<br />
A big thank you to the 5th grade students, amazing parent volunteers, 5th grade teachers, PTA, the principal, and all the school families that came out to support these kids!!!<br />
<br />
<i><b>What are your most favorite school events? </b></i><br />
<i><b><br /></b></i>
<i><b><br /></b></i>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><i style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 24px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><b></b></i><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-11904605924162262432019-10-03T06:14:00.001-07:002019-10-03T06:14:35.813-07:00Budget Friendly Halloween Party Ideas for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJFfSpiPYYboMMTnLT9k9Xp4c1dY9ua6C5crAG-YjzOKoLYIGH6aKYYjnlz-IEMDqUTxuGxmV5HGY0rOTdzTsUOIB88d6eKF8eLhhWgFzKXE2xC33eT7Niz9W2iT0SHtNaiFOZnb0WS41/s1600/IMG_5406.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBJFfSpiPYYboMMTnLT9k9Xp4c1dY9ua6C5crAG-YjzOKoLYIGH6aKYYjnlz-IEMDqUTxuGxmV5HGY0rOTdzTsUOIB88d6eKF8eLhhWgFzKXE2xC33eT7Niz9W2iT0SHtNaiFOZnb0WS41/s640/IMG_5406.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;">I had the pleasure of hosting a cute little group of "ghouls" for this Halloween party. I wanted to keep this party one of traditional Halloween fun with lots of orange and black colors, bats, spiders, and pumpkins. Nothing gruesome or scary, just fun and cute! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Black and orange crepe streamers and balloons hung from the chandelier and ceiling. Dollar Tree is a great place to find balloons and streamers! All tableware was orange and black. Halloween Bingo cards purchased from Target Dollar Spot were at each place setting ready for the little "ghouls". Prizes were colorful skeleton pens, stretchy skeletons, Halloween stamps, and stickers also from Target Dollar Spot. If you are sensing a trend here, you are correct. Target Dollar Spot has the cutest Halloween goodies! Dollar Tree is another favorite for Halloween prizes and goodies. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfFshw6slxrAhT9RV3BEYWeTJDLoBtOApMBUeHrtnd9NqEDF8uqHaWp-cCpHQoZtObkJPULU3U2QNoOFQMRImR56WROckgXMGsdN-67hihEwa9da65RdeZRZ7w06DBFXmCio8npeqTdw4/s1600/IMG_5407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKfFshw6slxrAhT9RV3BEYWeTJDLoBtOApMBUeHrtnd9NqEDF8uqHaWp-cCpHQoZtObkJPULU3U2QNoOFQMRImR56WROckgXMGsdN-67hihEwa9da65RdeZRZ7w06DBFXmCio8npeqTdw4/s640/IMG_5407.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3K85e9hwCGSThZE-3gZfPPvtMzTVsJMYQJBBASrjMoOWqIU1ZpcOjEoWpDQbTxU-1nt0zD-YpL2kMknqqes1a-j1IwkYNjg8HC0WJz6kNIPvUf4svCU9P9trUjt_u_PvnBuoQ4QItw5cy/s1600/IMG_5437+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3K85e9hwCGSThZE-3gZfPPvtMzTVsJMYQJBBASrjMoOWqIU1ZpcOjEoWpDQbTxU-1nt0zD-YpL2kMknqqes1a-j1IwkYNjg8HC0WJz6kNIPvUf4svCU9P9trUjt_u_PvnBuoQ4QItw5cy/s640/IMG_5437+%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cake pops made by Pallister Pop Shop</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Other party activities included making slime. Yes, it's messy, but kids love it! We did take this activity outside. This was the only part of the party that wasn't orange and black. We made sparkly pink slime. Only 3 ingredients are needed for this slime recipe. Elmer's pink glitter glue, 1 1/2 Tbsp. of saline contact solution, 1 Tbsp. of baking soda. Mix, knead and play. I did add some little plastic spiders to the slime also. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8lcHn8WLP9goynrjFY4dywZHhFDiTtgktG6b8I2H1UqdGF2LdrI1AEIezBGJpc9uNVCMa1h5VQm7aZ13JdZ3jwFvbVBvFch8AkpAUNYNEFQ6hPqXEiZNLy_u7wIRjb4-t6Oyv1rtry0M/s1600/IMG_5441+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI8lcHn8WLP9goynrjFY4dywZHhFDiTtgktG6b8I2H1UqdGF2LdrI1AEIezBGJpc9uNVCMa1h5VQm7aZ13JdZ3jwFvbVBvFch8AkpAUNYNEFQ6hPqXEiZNLy_u7wIRjb4-t6Oyv1rtry0M/s640/IMG_5441+%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5UjtU5X7aX8rueNPxETRGmrv1FEWXjbiMHmkweq76r-b8BW4mh98prCHEB8vmmArCNwsxMH18EnsSxkO1Ny_Ri0uH9-rD0cab1CBOcoXk3-jwVzZL5U4gCCMIXMFqQvJYh8MjYp5Buiz/s1600/IMG_5421+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5UjtU5X7aX8rueNPxETRGmrv1FEWXjbiMHmkweq76r-b8BW4mh98prCHEB8vmmArCNwsxMH18EnsSxkO1Ny_Ri0uH9-rD0cab1CBOcoXk3-jwVzZL5U4gCCMIXMFqQvJYh8MjYp5Buiz/s640/IMG_5421+%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Another activity that we did was the spider race. I had little pom pom spiders and the girls used a paper straw to blow their spider down the table to the finish line. An easy, inexpensive, yet fun game! This would also be great for a classroom party too. You could also have the kids make the pom pom spiders from yarn and add some stick on eyes.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-hrmTyhBBO6wk4OCCN9H0J8iuYCk4hTdKYZYAsOrO3FmePd8u_KpjxqpGgcmxoX1h2L8280DljeAw06o_HZu2P-l56PwqiC9dUm4-OCBN3UCBicbA96lWYUVJHOcFpA_IVkwa48cOfAX/s1600/IMG_5416+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-hrmTyhBBO6wk4OCCN9H0J8iuYCk4hTdKYZYAsOrO3FmePd8u_KpjxqpGgcmxoX1h2L8280DljeAw06o_HZu2P-l56PwqiC9dUm4-OCBN3UCBicbA96lWYUVJHOcFpA_IVkwa48cOfAX/s640/IMG_5416+%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
And of course, no traditional Halloween party is complete without a pinata! You can find really good deals on pinatas at the end of season. I got this pumpkin pinata for $1 the prior year! Fill with candy and cute little prizes from Target Dollar Spot or the Dollar Tree and you have yourself a fun and inexpensive activity.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JAp8bpV3h7jLQGSmUJ9ONLOkMxPuAiwLhOH7t5IQUQX98xfwU-y4bwyeVNJbxhI8cEQ51zxHyunPlezioc-nW1tq41jLwT02Ote6M3gnVrqFurv2e4Kv8Cy2__tvYixmHLi57qAcdf8g/s1600/IMG_5431+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1JAp8bpV3h7jLQGSmUJ9ONLOkMxPuAiwLhOH7t5IQUQX98xfwU-y4bwyeVNJbxhI8cEQ51zxHyunPlezioc-nW1tq41jLwT02Ote6M3gnVrqFurv2e4Kv8Cy2__tvYixmHLi57qAcdf8g/s640/IMG_5431+%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4rxvbOM3jfjmF0pVWYvHlm_W9TEGpPCK6XHlqo-np7FXI8rgX2MzdLsPJ3q0_4v9SiBWrtcqgf_5yJXCaJHwamXYr_KEibOYRS-QCS904r56K9bkirmJdBzwnKB0PiqUJGs8xKRsM0Y4/s1600/IMG_5430.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4rxvbOM3jfjmF0pVWYvHlm_W9TEGpPCK6XHlqo-np7FXI8rgX2MzdLsPJ3q0_4v9SiBWrtcqgf_5yJXCaJHwamXYr_KEibOYRS-QCS904r56K9bkirmJdBzwnKB0PiqUJGs8xKRsM0Y4/s640/IMG_5430.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO576M0UL95Gf3nVsRTtfmi9lG9qNT0FbVBXRmZPig4ugZR6Ro7pfdMGh4cni-cNLtAQ29Z17UsRkmKpYTW9-995ujENp5EactM1mMed-7lnWotv_Vm5ceMYw8NGdOgOLDNyat49iVQGm-/s1600/IMG_5440+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO576M0UL95Gf3nVsRTtfmi9lG9qNT0FbVBXRmZPig4ugZR6Ro7pfdMGh4cni-cNLtAQ29Z17UsRkmKpYTW9-995ujENp5EactM1mMed-7lnWotv_Vm5ceMYw8NGdOgOLDNyat49iVQGm-/s640/IMG_5440+%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cutest little giraffe, kitty cat, and ladybug ever!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
So there you have it, easy, inexpensive, and fun activities anyone can do. You can read more fun Halloween ideas I have done in the past <a href="https://mrspartyplanner.com/2012/08/halloween-2010-tsimboukis-style.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Enjoy your October!! And please share any fun and budget friendly Halloween party ideas you have.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;" />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">❤️</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">MJ</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif;"></span>
<br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-63149050888504864012019-10-01T04:00:00.000-07:002019-10-01T05:51:02.054-07:00Halloween Party Ideas for Kids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw751M9l_XzWcKMb-hyCtzZT9WgSDv2zkvnKPVSs2XuLTbBjQdczCeWwIxU2rk0Q-lYTx9FlF4Ccz5RfOPv_8OjjBN2qUWtfXmJt4oKhpb3cE_CxDr4Bt-SaruGjYPQH82sP4woYeAIZp9/s1600/IMG_5569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw751M9l_XzWcKMb-hyCtzZT9WgSDv2zkvnKPVSs2XuLTbBjQdczCeWwIxU2rk0Q-lYTx9FlF4Ccz5RfOPv_8OjjBN2qUWtfXmJt4oKhpb3cE_CxDr4Bt-SaruGjYPQH82sP4woYeAIZp9/s640/IMG_5569.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs. Party Planner</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Today is October 1st and the beginning of my most favorite season and holiday. Fall technically began last week, however, here in Texas, we have yet to experience a real fall day this year. But, when the first day of October arrives, it is fair game for all things Halloween!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I tend to go a little over board on Halloween decorations, parties, neighborhood fun, and cute lunchbox ideas during the month of October. I can't wait to share them with you and hope you follow along and find some inspiration for your own Halloween fun to share! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This Halloween party is one that I haven't shared yet and took place a couple years back for a great group of boys. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWK9mFHMbJIk4xBLz1YBB36nkPNXlGCMC5f_5o_e8VgDm78ndZJgnJTx8Ph6QYJKd_NVW611qDyG39zSDbq-mu5hfm_4A032A25DY9G1PPyjLtMBh0HJzkY2h57PyHbkwdXgY1-XJ3YDng/s1600/IMG_5568.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWK9mFHMbJIk4xBLz1YBB36nkPNXlGCMC5f_5o_e8VgDm78ndZJgnJTx8Ph6QYJKd_NVW611qDyG39zSDbq-mu5hfm_4A032A25DY9G1PPyjLtMBh0HJzkY2h57PyHbkwdXgY1-XJ3YDng/s640/IMG_5568.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When the costumed guests first arrived to the party, I had a bunch of black and orange balloons scattered around the entryway. The boys were instructed to pop the balloons with any means necessary and a fun surprise awaited them inside. The boys discovered stretchy skeletons and even dollar bills. But, there was also another surprise. The first clue to the <i><b>Halloween Scavenger Hunt. </b></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<i><br /></i></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyskNR1uWovuqti_YP-r7pL4dQmMRpje_HRAom57hMTWRkcAElnmPyyMShIFOAD7ZiBTAeW92gEPXTFHf-HYUDsXQUDUFGswM9hq9nM21jrNL2h5-OqlONNMAM8ZmR5bucG7JtOjbKv0Y2/s1600/IMG_5545.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyskNR1uWovuqti_YP-r7pL4dQmMRpje_HRAom57hMTWRkcAElnmPyyMShIFOAD7ZiBTAeW92gEPXTFHf-HYUDsXQUDUFGswM9hq9nM21jrNL2h5-OqlONNMAM8ZmR5bucG7JtOjbKv0Y2/s640/IMG_5545.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7elWAbAFQpzKHTAqFyL3XZUmGfaDY8NyZ3McUyxMyaVHCRZ2OrGzf7ZIp7M92HHE9IKgEwm6JFZGuIxeN8xNHtB4EtKNZGxpDeob1hFnXpohe0wwxVqQZezAlllSoKY0YrpNHA5z0ntW5/s1600/IMG_5549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7elWAbAFQpzKHTAqFyL3XZUmGfaDY8NyZ3McUyxMyaVHCRZ2OrGzf7ZIp7M92HHE9IKgEwm6JFZGuIxeN8xNHtB4EtKNZGxpDeob1hFnXpohe0wwxVqQZezAlllSoKY0YrpNHA5z0ntW5/s640/IMG_5549.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIOUsZiUKvcxOOiyCIAkezGUaCaeOJxKSU3LHXx8OQb55JDayLIvQVXeqhhJLRW8HZVv3vc0FxEoHU8EiBMSfWvAKm7eb3qag0qoFeLTuZCKmbko5oq-KbA1AKOyS-My-d0mxoCNvX5aj/s1600/IMG_5572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIOUsZiUKvcxOOiyCIAkezGUaCaeOJxKSU3LHXx8OQb55JDayLIvQVXeqhhJLRW8HZVv3vc0FxEoHU8EiBMSfWvAKm7eb3qag0qoFeLTuZCKmbko5oq-KbA1AKOyS-My-d0mxoCNvX5aj/s640/IMG_5572.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is a little alien reading the first clue to the scavenger hunt</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
There were four clues in all that led the boys all over the property finding bats, rats, spiders, and finally the remains of Mr. Bones buried with treats for the boys.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqKmvSHoEgJshNddyDLkEpcE10Jd4fSSkxNkgQiavJ7kybnPGxhcoFZ9EsYB24M_-dA-vfz-h0b-hOeK07buJ79jv4SXkB7r8x3OO6HRd84glWUmW_c-_QvBq7s5m60mld_7JhcGAe_WB/s1600/IMG_5557.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpqKmvSHoEgJshNddyDLkEpcE10Jd4fSSkxNkgQiavJ7kybnPGxhcoFZ9EsYB24M_-dA-vfz-h0b-hOeK07buJ79jv4SXkB7r8x3OO6HRd84glWUmW_c-_QvBq7s5m60mld_7JhcGAe_WB/s640/IMG_5557.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oTYw8BzxuP2P_J4ce7703lNvQkmu9QVdUXvpjwZxavAfHND0hVfTs60lyIo5J5J-V6CcmFDYB4FSViQlZkpWZ__Q7ilkEpK5D9RMcTL6Y4Zv9EGLpo_1ZSeQ8GN01sCV7GCbd1ugcq9W/s1600/IMG_5558.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3oTYw8BzxuP2P_J4ce7703lNvQkmu9QVdUXvpjwZxavAfHND0hVfTs60lyIo5J5J-V6CcmFDYB4FSViQlZkpWZ__Q7ilkEpK5D9RMcTL6Y4Zv9EGLpo_1ZSeQ8GN01sCV7GCbd1ugcq9W/s640/IMG_5558.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
After all that excitement I had some hungry boys on hand. Pizza was ordered since it's easy and usually a crowd favorite, but I also had some other fun snacks and dessert. The beverage of choice was <i>swamp juice</i> aka Sierra Mist, a couple drops of green food coloring, and gummy worms. You could also sherbet for a more 3 dimensional effect.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZQqylwf5ViiTJJ8q27M0QvII80xbqA_kLU_SUVoosOGejamFzWUbrOkgjJlbFyVNkID4W47GWmfRd-E9zAG7AcQBnIwjtvgSDX3fx2KB3TnzYG7NNS-lXMrfluCqCYgFEOGIAHCiFfN3/s1600/IMG_5525.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNZQqylwf5ViiTJJ8q27M0QvII80xbqA_kLU_SUVoosOGejamFzWUbrOkgjJlbFyVNkID4W47GWmfRd-E9zAG7AcQBnIwjtvgSDX3fx2KB3TnzYG7NNS-lXMrfluCqCYgFEOGIAHCiFfN3/s640/IMG_5525.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgah3EDIHTFXBDcJ7c3BQX8WP2BOiMDF2H6YTFKiwPalg1jleuj-VgKWyi09e2nPUnoZV69ZKW5dA3OzXv4fbcP6F5IZuSl7zONwuqCxyFsgfX0sdJnvZH2tQF-sLDYh3OQJbGu2VZsWlNu/s1600/IMG_5522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgah3EDIHTFXBDcJ7c3BQX8WP2BOiMDF2H6YTFKiwPalg1jleuj-VgKWyi09e2nPUnoZV69ZKW5dA3OzXv4fbcP6F5IZuSl7zONwuqCxyFsgfX0sdJnvZH2tQF-sLDYh3OQJbGu2VZsWlNu/s640/IMG_5522.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQN7q-Bb28E11oycR2gwYG3iTsBeGRdNc9OvimIJH2Hr5HYgA-7-KpIU2R12MaZyw7toQMGbU3zmOJLQiIOJYg6xqjbNhrezo8XJkgL42i_T7aVfS9tBUKqsX16bvhEdGXxnpxeDcZvrN/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQN7q-Bb28E11oycR2gwYG3iTsBeGRdNc9OvimIJH2Hr5HYgA-7-KpIU2R12MaZyw7toQMGbU3zmOJLQiIOJYg6xqjbNhrezo8XJkgL42i_T7aVfS9tBUKqsX16bvhEdGXxnpxeDcZvrN/s640/IMG_5520.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs. Bones was serving the children that night </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQeIFfPBcV58iGcn13G58lygK2Ty1s8iy8aTFm8qUryRmxID6gzCCFbIuPETh6enmH3mLAOtUrwd9Cgvuy4orhazFSYo-XuM4OOzEI22kMOdIamM2yDtKZQNR0lM9bQX6EvdM2TUUJmFW/s1600/IMG_5402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQeIFfPBcV58iGcn13G58lygK2Ty1s8iy8aTFm8qUryRmxID6gzCCFbIuPETh6enmH3mLAOtUrwd9Cgvuy4orhazFSYo-XuM4OOzEI22kMOdIamM2yDtKZQNR0lM9bQX6EvdM2TUUJmFW/s640/IMG_5402.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs. Bones, the happy hostess</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0bnMtemqZHO4qNO_6h8ME7Rjm0LoXM955qcz7865tvAM_27vmtAtVLDDw-xHgsxtEeQdL5qzuygcBKxg6Tmi4QovkCDixge5o7km1fk-M8J4zSlgwaYuyvbyq0OGy8BCqVsY3dA0q5eD/s1600/IMG_5567.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_0bnMtemqZHO4qNO_6h8ME7Rjm0LoXM955qcz7865tvAM_27vmtAtVLDDw-xHgsxtEeQdL5qzuygcBKxg6Tmi4QovkCDixge5o7km1fk-M8J4zSlgwaYuyvbyq0OGy8BCqVsY3dA0q5eD/s640/IMG_5567.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween cake pops</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9GzEEJgaKChPbed8twaFchqYKOaeWNTby8HnNxbsPIKvZGX5zcxeb44LL9lvjhV3xt9Gvxg6WcYVxUGXBWHcjx0vC9YL0_WRg9ZfNjIXb4yZ4QzYb7WPczbOKZRssP-XJgh0uxJlEb8g/s1600/IMG_5512.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9GzEEJgaKChPbed8twaFchqYKOaeWNTby8HnNxbsPIKvZGX5zcxeb44LL9lvjhV3xt9Gvxg6WcYVxUGXBWHcjx0vC9YL0_WRg9ZfNjIXb4yZ4QzYb7WPczbOKZRssP-XJgh0uxJlEb8g/s640/IMG_5512.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I really limit sugar in my house during the year, but when it comes to a party, I let loose. Mr. Bones Jr. was stuffed with donuts, Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, Twizzlers, gummy worms, and Bubble Tape Gum. I got the idea to do this after seeing a gruesome skeleton with meat and blood. While the meaty skeleton is creative, it really isn't my style, so I adapted to make it kid friendly.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPRgrolioMcGBlJixEGTrVDeYJvnN-keqdlaTbmj_VeJvgZQQ2bsEOoMsaVMoh-ENaGk76G1VlYurmfMxvGSLX_y5dcU5Ne07i7jcGB_MJXxTn-665_JnTuzL1CcglYfYMz82hyphenhyphenGqcs20/s1600/IMG_5570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPRgrolioMcGBlJixEGTrVDeYJvnN-keqdlaTbmj_VeJvgZQQ2bsEOoMsaVMoh-ENaGk76G1VlYurmfMxvGSLX_y5dcU5Ne07i7jcGB_MJXxTn-665_JnTuzL1CcglYfYMz82hyphenhyphenGqcs20/s640/IMG_5570.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPG_cytS6RZxlbGKZdl4Qz_iutmn7mO_uFAcOtAWwFOEERLhFS6EQ9Ny05WML8AYeRnTr8nMu1NvzxQi2GgqZXdAKblnYj7CJy-V2wiG9eJuEOK-7pwAIZTnNjtvAADKonnkRQLmQvMAM/s1600/IMG_5566.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpPG_cytS6RZxlbGKZdl4Qz_iutmn7mO_uFAcOtAWwFOEERLhFS6EQ9Ny05WML8AYeRnTr8nMu1NvzxQi2GgqZXdAKblnYj7CJy-V2wiG9eJuEOK-7pwAIZTnNjtvAADKonnkRQLmQvMAM/s640/IMG_5566.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<b>Party Tip: Did you know that tonic water glows with a black light? Give it a try, you can create all kinds of fun, spooky scenes! You can also learn how to make glow in the dark slime </b><a href="https://mrspartyplanner.com/2014/09/halloween-party-at-our-new-house.html" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <b>I gave these out as party favors years back, but they would also be fun for a classroom party.</b><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitH1u30mb03JjNqzpLicpOfVyKOcTiDjQl-iw-t2DR61pmqNSBXJB7OpZwQ6mVaZ2knYBz61dD_BfgukgMsUNc_poEVmXvpAKVDmwnDrbOjQAJ9gC93mQ0jkJqLlg7rSkru2BR0E7XmgGI/s1600/Halloween+Party+ideas+for+kids.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitH1u30mb03JjNqzpLicpOfVyKOcTiDjQl-iw-t2DR61pmqNSBXJB7OpZwQ6mVaZ2knYBz61dD_BfgukgMsUNc_poEVmXvpAKVDmwnDrbOjQAJ9gC93mQ0jkJqLlg7rSkru2BR0E7XmgGI/s320/Halloween+Party+ideas+for+kids.png" width="213" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Welcome to October!!! What kind of Halloween fun do you have planned this month?<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">❤️</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">MJ</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br />For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-75169150476828910312019-09-30T12:35:00.000-07:002019-09-30T12:35:35.611-07:00Magic Themed Birthday Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUf1neRTVwD2JyWjbUjMyTtOJUyWdktva3vtpkCp3dXx7an8XVDVfdWBA-NoroNgA2M6Eiwty0rtavmXFh__Lyd3i-dabpXIRibObuz3Oak3gGo5dNzg6oJ3A6Yh4wz0HgF-2GVmXU5SE/s1600/IMG_3554.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUf1neRTVwD2JyWjbUjMyTtOJUyWdktva3vtpkCp3dXx7an8XVDVfdWBA-NoroNgA2M6Eiwty0rtavmXFh__Lyd3i-dabpXIRibObuz3Oak3gGo5dNzg6oJ3A6Yh4wz0HgF-2GVmXU5SE/s640/IMG_3554.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mrs. Party Planner's Magic Themed Birthday Party</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
As a young child, I attended a friend's birthday party where a magician performed. I remember loving the performance and have since wanted to have a <b>Magic Themed Birthday Party </b>for my own children. So you can imagine my excitement when I suggested this to my youngest a year ago and they enthusiastically said they would love to have a <b>Magic Themed Party</b>! Keep reading for ideas and tips to throw your own party!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic7fMZFwP-ZH-b_ydNiILciki8Swincc2s_KN_Dc6K7qcoR7xdwNquahgaRtPKlHgL86KLvM5xSZAJ4nfx3F5SwtozKTzEqVcj-pVj-jws6EOjPOKl3SYYApzfv2ypWzLnxPdpVL0Z_fMH/s1600/Magic+Trick.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="735" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic7fMZFwP-ZH-b_ydNiILciki8Swincc2s_KN_Dc6K7qcoR7xdwNquahgaRtPKlHgL86KLvM5xSZAJ4nfx3F5SwtozKTzEqVcj-pVj-jws6EOjPOKl3SYYApzfv2ypWzLnxPdpVL0Z_fMH/s640/Magic+Trick.png" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
While my mom was browsing Party City she found the most adorable magic party invites on clearance for only fifty cents a pack! Y'all, fifty cents for ten super cute paper invites is a steal. She called me from the store and I told her to grab the last two packs.<br />
<br />
Evites are always easy and convenient these days but there is something special about receiving a paper invite too. Or even an invite in a bottle like I did for my girls' <a href="https://mrspartyplanner.com/2016/09/under-sea-mermaid-party.html" target="_blank">Under the Sea Mermaid Party</a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-Nf7jEo0e_ya0q5DceYXhXpJg36MYN1ZRUk6QSOlC5dQCC2SF0x5SVT8eqrwJ30QOccwouHwjsIuUZw64hyphenhyphenVGBcMxp54GO0YrUjzN5xbCHyw3LjBq6Zy6_nIyRPC3WQmWXUpvrb5E7o1/s1600/IMG_3422.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-Nf7jEo0e_ya0q5DceYXhXpJg36MYN1ZRUk6QSOlC5dQCC2SF0x5SVT8eqrwJ30QOccwouHwjsIuUZw64hyphenhyphenVGBcMxp54GO0YrUjzN5xbCHyw3LjBq6Zy6_nIyRPC3WQmWXUpvrb5E7o1/s640/IMG_3422.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Decorating and party styling are always my favorite when it comes to party planning. I love getting creative and using what I already have in my party supply inventory to create a fun backdrop. The backdrop material and gold champagne buckets were all recycled from a 50th Birthday Party I planned a couple weeks back. The red sequin panels I found here on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JCBPXYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. And the black shiny material was purchased at Joann Fabrics. The star garlands I also had from a prior party and were also purchased on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y55SCCZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFDdsQt0pI_pNzJcpK6vEh5oXAU-xvx94ZJ4RFkrqyBLcZ-Kg13zooQ697RYhUnzH7hwKJWgh6imjWQaF585fxDtGL124p3hmYxIEJYg3pwQWHrs1BDhk7eDL752bEF7f0Bzm3hZD9Rz4/s1600/IMG_3533.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFDdsQt0pI_pNzJcpK6vEh5oXAU-xvx94ZJ4RFkrqyBLcZ-Kg13zooQ697RYhUnzH7hwKJWgh6imjWQaF585fxDtGL124p3hmYxIEJYg3pwQWHrs1BDhk7eDL752bEF7f0Bzm3hZD9Rz4/s640/IMG_3533.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T6-cEhakfNwXvjUP06TMpKXFzwXhCNHtTYTJtToIUP0WT0PWrQFUpK25LA2IOBjMlZVtn8FWXAEqKY5XrHfe38iH42daVzsM2UkmsgaleSRvx_5-vyDO7B5ecu0D-ts7n-ALD1vKRHP7/s1600/IMG_3549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8T6-cEhakfNwXvjUP06TMpKXFzwXhCNHtTYTJtToIUP0WT0PWrQFUpK25LA2IOBjMlZVtn8FWXAEqKY5XrHfe38iH42daVzsM2UkmsgaleSRvx_5-vyDO7B5ecu0D-ts7n-ALD1vKRHP7/s640/IMG_3549.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Balloon garlands really add a punch to your party and can easily be done yourself with the help of Balloon Arch Decorating Strips found at <a href="https://www.partycity.com/balloon-arch-decorating-strip-50ft-862881.html" target="_blank">Party City</a>. Tip: when creating your own balloon garland or arch, add balloons of different sizes or shapes. You can also add some fake floral leaves or flowers. As fun as balloons are for parties, I wish they were recyclable. Balloons and the string can really harm wildlife so the best way to dispose of balloons is to deflate and cut up the balloons and string into small pieces and seal the pieces in a bag. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Each party guest received a magician <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/flocked-top-hats-a2-15_478.fltr?categoryId=560017" target="_blank">top hat</a> and <a href="https://www.orientaltrading.com/magic-wands-a2-70_3571.fltr" target="_blank">magic wand</a> from Oriental Trading. I was pleasantly surprised with the good quality of hat and wand. In addition, each guest left with two magic tricks they can perform for their families. I also found the magic tricks that came in a variety pack at Oriental Trading.<br />
<br />
I made the Happy Birthday banner myself with a little help from my Cricut Explore Air 2.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8H57kuG9eeiCAY_JU88c_Ibkf8tyMGlk58DlCV8f2PcKmdJSpFmw5EicSzlUEQ3Bz1r13lFTTiPV96QRxtJQp08D5tDr3XZC61aqj3VAug12HXL8r1DEfZBKhd2QctWL3eWJDCvNKLUoC/s1600/IMG_3539.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8H57kuG9eeiCAY_JU88c_Ibkf8tyMGlk58DlCV8f2PcKmdJSpFmw5EicSzlUEQ3Bz1r13lFTTiPV96QRxtJQp08D5tDr3XZC61aqj3VAug12HXL8r1DEfZBKhd2QctWL3eWJDCvNKLUoC/s640/IMG_3539.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">magic trick party favors</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SUTVUVMfEjy6evYmbP7OFBPrqGt5nC7rEmw73tvSHDKwW5FcedUuMy5WO2Zb4RAs1ShAudYE9BYdowQbQ0bnKabthwxSiq02YdxkewiCiiWU-ezW1TBVSh8bMBfdAiL4q2V20Sur0M18/s1600/IMG_3550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5SUTVUVMfEjy6evYmbP7OFBPrqGt5nC7rEmw73tvSHDKwW5FcedUuMy5WO2Zb4RAs1ShAudYE9BYdowQbQ0bnKabthwxSiq02YdxkewiCiiWU-ezW1TBVSh8bMBfdAiL4q2V20Sur0M18/s640/IMG_3550.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK51srSZmWF9qeX7VIfOFpMzLo2pSCKhXoZCCIyJ21RxCgWkNNN8h-Gbs_qRFLR83lQYM-DOwPi9GTpTvKc2fcwlChsHSSub5q5TmWhQaN5wp5dB4nLKe0KFQKhna5QWoWRo71PTfdU9yL/s1600/IMG_3546.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK51srSZmWF9qeX7VIfOFpMzLo2pSCKhXoZCCIyJ21RxCgWkNNN8h-Gbs_qRFLR83lQYM-DOwPi9GTpTvKc2fcwlChsHSSub5q5TmWhQaN5wp5dB4nLKe0KFQKhna5QWoWRo71PTfdU9yL/s640/IMG_3546.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My daughter styled the rabbit with a hat and wand :)<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
A little magic trick I had up my sleeve was an idea I found from the <a href="https://en.petitchef.com/recipes/magical-color-changing-drinks-fid-1112172" target="_blank">PetitChef</a>. A few days prior I put two drops of food coloring into the solo cups. The day of the party I added a couple ice cubes and poured water from a clear glass pitcher into the cups. The party guests squealed with delight in discovering their clear water had magically turned into blue, green, yellow, or red water!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtD6AAMKg58dvn6i3suvXNY3v-JGTdEypu9vc2HdKeJ6Or_oOEaRfeP8grDMrPxvH-1aqCQmP45DSzhEfG9jMQDMRtMOzCKIRR6T9J6-tILNwXtYRYKqsdYgrFOxfrufwzvElQcTdKHa49/s1600/IMG_3560.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtD6AAMKg58dvn6i3suvXNY3v-JGTdEypu9vc2HdKeJ6Or_oOEaRfeP8grDMrPxvH-1aqCQmP45DSzhEfG9jMQDMRtMOzCKIRR6T9J6-tILNwXtYRYKqsdYgrFOxfrufwzvElQcTdKHa49/s640/IMG_3560.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
The cupcakes were ordered from Market Street, a local grocer, and turned out great! Judging from how quickly they disappeared, I would guess they tasted great too!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5xctLGJrQBhkDN9kPngw6vzcpvv-_4zvUoiFKzYfXmAtL3nH5JCeqtKxNNKGCRvZLmXaLztbRnIrPzslZHJALf0wWuXOaBEstzMo-qt30zsyYyQ0GF2MXV7B-NooGWgjfdZkG09rJaph/s1600/IMG_3559.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5xctLGJrQBhkDN9kPngw6vzcpvv-_4zvUoiFKzYfXmAtL3nH5JCeqtKxNNKGCRvZLmXaLztbRnIrPzslZHJALf0wWuXOaBEstzMo-qt30zsyYyQ0GF2MXV7B-NooGWgjfdZkG09rJaph/s640/IMG_3559.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
And no <b>Magic Themed Birthday Party </b>is complete without an actual magician! Magician Rick Morrill did a fantastic job of wowing the audience. He kept nineteen kids and a few parents entertained for about an hour.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3doLt-qxpbJtxDj5ltpHd-VOI_GBHwBwEinvLDNmcGMgPPtFZuvEA8alGCmzA00K6-JMALHWVqBC_zfrhF-c8kaBTGLsSg7U9gH59oS03nU-8kEfzivRll0Hlgfb7W1ky-qHhVa4DzozZ/s1600/IMG_3569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3doLt-qxpbJtxDj5ltpHd-VOI_GBHwBwEinvLDNmcGMgPPtFZuvEA8alGCmzA00K6-JMALHWVqBC_zfrhF-c8kaBTGLsSg7U9gH59oS03nU-8kEfzivRll0Hlgfb7W1ky-qHhVa4DzozZ/s640/IMG_3569.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykyfWKpNBChM0_vinN7Px6MAukRUv6B1WRuSEulaIwpdHauOImh6tosBTOG4dYnOX4vskCWVjolKIJyZQ-6mpU-MqRFSjRqBtGOrTCTcEYWraQvq6gsMGwYjLH9XteactRtuteSBWv8T4/s1600/IMG_3585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykyfWKpNBChM0_vinN7Px6MAukRUv6B1WRuSEulaIwpdHauOImh6tosBTOG4dYnOX4vskCWVjolKIJyZQ-6mpU-MqRFSjRqBtGOrTCTcEYWraQvq6gsMGwYjLH9XteactRtuteSBWv8T4/s640/IMG_3585.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJSS3GfW5_tx4AvOIzr6QgtiXL4fGqgo_61veO7IigtDSDJgxVeOuNywuuWHDVCOnqhTqqhwdhyuLXCNHXV6flilCMwCNeNSC9suwX7kJH0yBqWzwjsGezrx_jssDkLStO3w6euoJttzt/s1600/IMG_3580.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimJSS3GfW5_tx4AvOIzr6QgtiXL4fGqgo_61veO7IigtDSDJgxVeOuNywuuWHDVCOnqhTqqhwdhyuLXCNHXV6flilCMwCNeNSC9suwX7kJH0yBqWzwjsGezrx_jssDkLStO3w6euoJttzt/s640/IMG_3580.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjTF8APNpZsczfbvdSHFml0oI9s12G6ejYnzj8ec-j4tKvd5MRrp83u3S9naV2mdvjq4nTBvF2UhlwcI1y08Qh3zbwxBxz-VTmYciaWnaS7bQTDD6X5KSjfNKTleoNv389AJ7GehIAdJ_/s1600/IMG_3591.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjTF8APNpZsczfbvdSHFml0oI9s12G6ejYnzj8ec-j4tKvd5MRrp83u3S9naV2mdvjq4nTBvF2UhlwcI1y08Qh3zbwxBxz-VTmYciaWnaS7bQTDD6X5KSjfNKTleoNv389AJ7GehIAdJ_/s640/IMG_3591.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSWKyMnR3vMHUshTnAlM4_eQuJC4MyQouGmLO8pb1WcQBLxtL_6TSCY7e6cIctgMdV-hIbFKfYn6MkX67LWqRjn7tR5RFWlX3aAQ8dNfufgY-3xzQ2otNmJiQNzCqLqAJh8EKC_ZgTdTX/s1600/IMG_3597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmSWKyMnR3vMHUshTnAlM4_eQuJC4MyQouGmLO8pb1WcQBLxtL_6TSCY7e6cIctgMdV-hIbFKfYn6MkX67LWqRjn7tR5RFWlX3aAQ8dNfufgY-3xzQ2otNmJiQNzCqLqAJh8EKC_ZgTdTX/s640/IMG_3597.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
Happy Birthday sweet girls!! Momma loves you and had so much fun planning this party for you!!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Party styling, decor and photography: Mrs. Party Planner</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Magic hats, wands, and party favors: Oriental Trading</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Cupcakes: Market Street Bakery</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Magician: Rick Morrill</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;">❤️</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;">MJ</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br />For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><br />
<br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;" />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div>
</div>
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-39513819710689728362019-05-09T12:14:00.001-07:002019-05-09T12:54:16.998-07:00Purring for Purple Pet Products<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ztJxXvq8Vkd6xetOZVxu4l_ffCqejc9cv0SX22kS5erzPbQTJMba1rjOFC5JnPkWbpLM4uGcdM5goQH_w3tImO0f3OF0p7HWzA5Dqivg71GFMU4AT7W3VK5CU_XC7854h7C7rkyAKdLL/s1600/savingPNG+%25284%2529.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ztJxXvq8Vkd6xetOZVxu4l_ffCqejc9cv0SX22kS5erzPbQTJMba1rjOFC5JnPkWbpLM4uGcdM5goQH_w3tImO0f3OF0p7HWzA5Dqivg71GFMU4AT7W3VK5CU_XC7854h7C7rkyAKdLL/s640/savingPNG+%25284%2529.PNG" width="426" /></a></div>
<b style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"><br /></b>
<br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;"> </b><b style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> This is a sponsored post for which I have been compensated with a free product sample </span></b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> in exchange for my honest review. Opinions and photographs are my own.</span></b><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Awesome paws! Calling all cat people!!! This post is just for you <i>and</i> I have a <b>GIVEAWAY</b> of some pretty spectacular cat litter products from Purple Pet that will leave your little fur ball purring for more!</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have been a cat owner for most of my life. I love cats.They have big, unique personalities, they are independent, yet love to snuggle, and the ones who are sassy are my personal favorites. In fact, in my house, we love our cats so much that we celebrate their birthdays! And yes, that is<i> cats...</i> plural! We have two because they are great as a pair, and our family history of TWO kids at a time dictates that we follow suit with cats Our little fuzzballs, Marshall and Tusken, recently celebrated another birthday. At this celebration, they got gourmet "cakes" topped with cat treats, while human guests dug into a Cat Litter Cake! In case you have never heard of this disgusting, yet hilarious, and actually tasty concoction here it is- white cake and German chocolate cake are crumbled together and mixed with vanilla pudding, then topped with crushed, yellow Oreo cookies, a little green food coloring and Tootsie Rolls. But what makes this dessert standout is the way it's served. It's presented in a clean, brand new litter box and scooped out with a cat litter scoop! If you want step by step directions for this cake you can find them <a href="https://noblepig.com/2008/10/kitty-litter-cake/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMbZP7QtzuVxAtFhJz1bqWZzolsjornYy_dOmwN1To_rzHLneK7CQOVF-14Nx4PPtFyp_U59CMUhu9HdPlF-z1zzv18rDx7bRNgpbrdFNGxPfX-WXssPQOaX2eB3sMkNB39MXjopgwg2d/s1600/IMG_6574.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBMbZP7QtzuVxAtFhJz1bqWZzolsjornYy_dOmwN1To_rzHLneK7CQOVF-14Nx4PPtFyp_U59CMUhu9HdPlF-z1zzv18rDx7bRNgpbrdFNGxPfX-WXssPQOaX2eB3sMkNB39MXjopgwg2d/s640/IMG_6574.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Birthday cats!</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCiTtbzAHhhRCc52aw2A3PtCPuiu5fvc_7dNtFl6OY7xyDaCHKeJ0wxmVrhzwg8BD1txDITNURtVSGaKAWJ5cWbv0iz8j1xs7T6e5FHpCHIDNIei8NK1gsV_acUsBAoKPoFJdL8WJTrua/s1600/IMG_6570.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1600" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCiTtbzAHhhRCc52aw2A3PtCPuiu5fvc_7dNtFl6OY7xyDaCHKeJ0wxmVrhzwg8BD1txDITNURtVSGaKAWJ5cWbv0iz8j1xs7T6e5FHpCHIDNIei8NK1gsV_acUsBAoKPoFJdL8WJTrua/s640/IMG_6570.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: small;">Cat Litter cake in the iPrimio XL litter pan with iPrimio ScoopMonster Foam Handle Sifter Scooper</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Our birthday cats received another wonderful present once the cat litter cake was scooped out. They got a non-rusting, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/iPrimio-Ultimate-Stainless-Steel-Litter/dp/B075WX7BPD/ref=pd_sim_199_3/135-5255822-8794557?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B075WX7BPD&pd_rd_r=5d226c80-71bf-11e9-ad11-c3d8451968d7&pd_rd_w=7eG8y&pd_rd_wg=xoj3o&pf_rd_p=90485860-83e9-4fd9-b838-b28a9b7fda30&pf_rd_r=ZFHW3C9H2RAM9RTN9S1K&psc=1&refRID=ZFHW3C9H2RAM9RTN9S1K" target="_blank">iPrimio Ultimate Stainless Steel Litter Box</a> <b><i>and</i></b> the best cat litter scoop I have ever owned. The <a href="http://bit.ly/ScoopMonsterSifter" target="_blank">iPrimio ScoopMonster Foam Handle Sifter Scooper</a> is durable and made of solid aluminum. It's large and wide which makes scooping easier and faster. The grates allow litter to sift through easily, making this daunting chore a breeze. I have been using these products for a few weeks now and not once have I had to dig and scrape the box to get it clean. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"></b></span><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4OvDuLi7nFYdNR2xo9R_0hsaT0nz6Cw5rV710G1nbMlWlmeRi7XtuLad3Lbz8c3iJyDpnx-OBIe_EQtcfLCPA8nXkRk162azzJThQd_eqspKUJX3XlRhXWkIE5RqqCxItk9jYPdtrrU8/s1600/IMG_6562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4OvDuLi7nFYdNR2xo9R_0hsaT0nz6Cw5rV710G1nbMlWlmeRi7XtuLad3Lbz8c3iJyDpnx-OBIe_EQtcfLCPA8nXkRk162azzJThQd_eqspKUJX3XlRhXWkIE5RqqCxItk9jYPdtrrU8/s640/IMG_6562.JPG" width="640" /></span></a></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span>
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJqmzFGhvqFUwDsgFO-DLC4f_0knlYk09RlOwSrsxC4GaQylmQ3W_chnQ0pIJ16e2Y6NqgzXe1K_OlfWrIwN2qqVja2Nx740zdD8BfeWFcl144mVcrktA3WpVV3o6G6Qqw_AQWmPiEwY0/s1600/IMG_6564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJqmzFGhvqFUwDsgFO-DLC4f_0knlYk09RlOwSrsxC4GaQylmQ3W_chnQ0pIJ16e2Y6NqgzXe1K_OlfWrIwN2qqVja2Nx740zdD8BfeWFcl144mVcrktA3WpVV3o6G6Qqw_AQWmPiEwY0/s640/IMG_6564.JPG" width="426" /></a></span></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
<br /><span style="text-align: left;">The </span><a href="http://bit.ly/ScoopMonsterSifter" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">iPrimio ScoopMonster Foam Handle Sifter Scooper</a><span style="text-align: left;"> also comes with a 3M plastic hanger that allows you to attach the scooper right on the wall if you choose.</span></span></span><br />
<div>
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGz9W2RuT77kMvjVo2XB2EVtHTO9oar6wbG5zoNjwVyhcHd7dT6LDrmNZj5SxBbXSdL3gQccgMHE3Z2neLc1NzdHeozgIsXVy8THa0q4CKpPO4sVJ9nPiSiMUU1eNfXoLd3hStdviG7Fn/s1600/IMG_6607.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGz9W2RuT77kMvjVo2XB2EVtHTO9oar6wbG5zoNjwVyhcHd7dT6LDrmNZj5SxBbXSdL3gQccgMHE3Z2neLc1NzdHeozgIsXVy8THa0q4CKpPO4sVJ9nPiSiMUU1eNfXoLd3hStdviG7Fn/s640/IMG_6607.JPG" width="426" /></span></a></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><br />
<div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
</span></span>
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">
Do you want to scoop up a surprise for yourself?! Just leave a comment on this post with the name(s) of your cat(s) and why you love them. One winner will be drawn at random and will receive their very own iPrimio cat litter supplies from Purple Pet Products! Winner will be notified on Monday, May 13th, 2019!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;">You can keep the "pawty" going by following Purple Pet Products on Facebook and Instagram to see what else they offer pet owners....</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3e3e3e; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="color: #444444;">Purple Pet Cat Facebook:</span></span></span><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: white;" type="cite">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div class="yiv2113320824gmail_default">
<div style="color: #dca10d; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/purplepetcat/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/purplepetcat/</a></span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="color: #444444;">Instagram:</span></span></span><br />
<blockquote style="background-color: white;" type="cite">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div dir="ltr">
<div class="yiv2113320824gmail_default">
<div style="color: #dca10d; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; text-decoration-line: underline;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/purplepet_iprimio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/purplepet_iprimio/</a></span></div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</blockquote>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">❤️</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">MJ</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div>
</div>
<div style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-57965091968742509572019-04-25T07:55:00.001-07:002019-04-25T07:55:33.500-07:00Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlutwgHICR3ku90dzcW8PYUFXM0N1fO_FvRgrIFDAb01xWRQN_B1WjsLPd1Lmyw0bzTyKAH6dQmhN3r7diqslMgQLN5d4sPjIBHyvvzR_lzlmX0J5w1VU21FpGVshIJ9J3jwOCWBcbuZy2/s1600/Attachment-1+%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="884" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlutwgHICR3ku90dzcW8PYUFXM0N1fO_FvRgrIFDAb01xWRQN_B1WjsLPd1Lmyw0bzTyKAH6dQmhN3r7diqslMgQLN5d4sPjIBHyvvzR_lzlmX0J5w1VU21FpGVshIJ9J3jwOCWBcbuZy2/s640/Attachment-1+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Teacher Appreciation Week is in early May for most of the United States. However, if you live in Texas, it is <b>this</b> week. The PTA (Parent, Teacher, Association) sent a letter home suggesting a sweet or salty treat to bring your child's teacher this past Tuesday. That day also happened to be National Picnic Day, and I had these adorable mini picnic baskets I ordered from <a href="https://www.ecopartytime.com/" target="_blank">EcoPartyTime</a>, an idea was formed!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I put a cupcake liner in the baskets and filled with a variety of fudge from a local candy shop. I also decided to add these mini chocolate hamburgers (which are fun for kid's lunches too) and chocolate Pocky Sticks. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I made the tag with my Cricut machine and good old fashion glue, paper, and scissors when I realized the original tag I made on the Cricut was too big for the favor. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dRfYMT6z_Hh07o8iZvwWpjw4XHncxSELBTIpVIOF8nGj_PZ5iHa80BLfAkk-VC8rtwQnFe17txAVDf5B6B6AwIfRLf7LVr2TcBJw25bZHR8BHW-uBY4rZGpFGE0d22oqYJBLlzmif3T2/s1600/IMG_6227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dRfYMT6z_Hh07o8iZvwWpjw4XHncxSELBTIpVIOF8nGj_PZ5iHa80BLfAkk-VC8rtwQnFe17txAVDf5B6B6AwIfRLf7LVr2TcBJw25bZHR8BHW-uBY4rZGpFGE0d22oqYJBLlzmif3T2/s640/IMG_6227.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">How cute are these?!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wpA2vWZP4F80etZipoVZ-AT-BOcRWISE7vAxCEEc-c9DE49AnETgdpWAX9bUTqRIHbOsZrJWbmHoW_dF3qG7eg-dJ_t6KBfdPPfrvJ5glHhiZvh_MdYhTELBp0q-_HOzXV7tSYUteqmZ/s1600/IMG_6229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wpA2vWZP4F80etZipoVZ-AT-BOcRWISE7vAxCEEc-c9DE49AnETgdpWAX9bUTqRIHbOsZrJWbmHoW_dF3qG7eg-dJ_t6KBfdPPfrvJ5glHhiZvh_MdYhTELBp0q-_HOzXV7tSYUteqmZ/s640/IMG_6229.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9JBqEqsifegn4SxStGz69eJWpNTsOfhO-GMwjndcsqRyLAWrGAaAxe7ePPHhvlD8J-5pCo3JxPaJJSbe1rOWd3r62YzUhyFbNhAALYLPbDAzD_3vrnwzuCH3C0AE_9PxnD25vOtCzhXZ/s1600/IMG_6230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9JBqEqsifegn4SxStGz69eJWpNTsOfhO-GMwjndcsqRyLAWrGAaAxe7ePPHhvlD8J-5pCo3JxPaJJSbe1rOWd3r62YzUhyFbNhAALYLPbDAzD_3vrnwzuCH3C0AE_9PxnD25vOtCzhXZ/s640/IMG_6230.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pink fudge is Dr. Pepper flavored! Which is a big deal if you are a native Texan.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
The next day, my kids brought in a homemade card and I attached this eco-friendly gift to the back of the card. On the package, I wrote Thank you for helping me GROW and included a handful of flower Seed Confetti, also from EcoPartyTime. You simply cover the paper confetti with soil in a sunny spot and water, then watch the wildflowers bloom! My kids planted the rest of the confetti in the backyard and we are patiently waiting for them to grow in our butterfly garden.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yZ7LciLlAE0Cnvgzs9BREAub3OdgGjGtqBpXOuAl86E0BmyW5eKROG8hVVf8bQD8DIvL9B25SFW7CD-UhtJtRfoZiRZwquXK7t20G6rEvE9YUD3Y7tVfp3mYZSxdoOGm5AmFsIvume2F/s1600/IMG_6228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yZ7LciLlAE0Cnvgzs9BREAub3OdgGjGtqBpXOuAl86E0BmyW5eKROG8hVVf8bQD8DIvL9B25SFW7CD-UhtJtRfoZiRZwquXK7t20G6rEvE9YUD3Y7tVfp3mYZSxdoOGm5AmFsIvume2F/s640/IMG_6228.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
For the rest of the week, we brought teachers some items from their class wish lists (items they needed for the classroom) and a gift card to one of their favorite places as a little treat and way to say thank you for all they do! From my own experience working in an elementary school, witnessing the extra effort teachers put in to help students when they struggle, and seeing all the creative and fun ways teachers help kids learn, they deserve a week to be spoiled! Thank a teacher today! And a little good humor since summer break is coming up fast....<br />
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmkMb5uUJzgFrnaBVdCsfiQ3qU6hj3Sll-h9t5c7HqqJDwErbIhx-7KP_pnmW1iqmUONjVw2qPIep4ly69qLAdGHewy01xxm3r67he0bIcFbnn7lRyccMOc8D2RuoCXviZll2k0zLoeAQ/s1600/IMG_6238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="644" data-original-width="920" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmkMb5uUJzgFrnaBVdCsfiQ3qU6hj3Sll-h9t5c7HqqJDwErbIhx-7KP_pnmW1iqmUONjVw2qPIep4ly69qLAdGHewy01xxm3r67he0bIcFbnn7lRyccMOc8D2RuoCXviZll2k0zLoeAQ/s640/IMG_6238.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TztOBS7g5UnH2gMka6ZAJfAUBUUw2ThtuCRctvGKKsob7yAckDaqJiTVHdQoQxsB57PFTG4EuXow7vFUV9tDIP8cKNnJpMAeucsWLyIbiCgJGgehQEbL9Qcu9eNU6luewLCq_UkFi2Ot/s1600/savingPNG+%25283%2529.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_TztOBS7g5UnH2gMka6ZAJfAUBUUw2ThtuCRctvGKKsob7yAckDaqJiTVHdQoQxsB57PFTG4EuXow7vFUV9tDIP8cKNnJpMAeucsWLyIbiCgJGgehQEbL9Qcu9eNU6luewLCq_UkFi2Ot/s640/savingPNG+%25283%2529.PNG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
You can pin this image and save for later! Pin button is at the end of the post and if you are viewing from a mobile device, just switch to View Web Version at the bottom of the page!<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">❤️</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: 13.2px;">MJ</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div>
</div>
</div>
<br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" />
<div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-62017752377621463252019-04-22T13:26:00.000-07:002019-04-22T13:26:01.228-07:00Earth Day Party Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYl7BIEzdLMbOHWCntBe1YAZ155mbgWp8lDzKiTm-bj_SqBF8yrw7aGsgQNi-ogocMSB3iGmhENwBxNs9hnjJg7TZ1vno5JtYuAcvvumorqbPYDR9Fr_lLtFJRKKjHElxDVso9dbHMhAD/s1600/IMG_6111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQYl7BIEzdLMbOHWCntBe1YAZ155mbgWp8lDzKiTm-bj_SqBF8yrw7aGsgQNi-ogocMSB3iGmhENwBxNs9hnjJg7TZ1vno5JtYuAcvvumorqbPYDR9Fr_lLtFJRKKjHElxDVso9dbHMhAD/s640/IMG_6111.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
*Earth Day was started in the United States on April 22, 1970 in order to support environmental protections. It is now a worldwide event that is celebrated in more than 193 nations. This year, the Earth Day Network is asking people to join in the campaign to<i> Protect Our Species </i> (NBPostGazette, 4/21/2019).</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
* "Extinction is a natural phenomenon, it occurs at a natural "background" rate of about 1 to 5 species per year. Scientists estimate we're now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the background rate, with literally dozens going extinct EVERYDAY" (Center for Biological Diversity, 2008).</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
*The number of animals living on the land has decreased by 40% since 1970 (Earthday.org)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
*Marine animal populations have also decreased by 40% (Earthday.org)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
*About a quarter of the world's coral reefs have already been damaged beyond repair (Earthday.org)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
* It is estimated that humans have modified more than 50% of Earth's land surface, which has affected many ecosystems as well as the range in which specific species of wildlife used to exist (Earthday.org).</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So what can <b>you</b> do to help protect our species and our Earth? It's very simple. Help raise awareness. Support and get involved in Earth Day activities near you. If there aren't any, start a simple clean up. Share your support for Earth Day on social media. Celebrate Earth Day in school or host your own Earth Day Party. Here's some easy and fun ideas the kids can help with too.....</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI3Y_oTwRvq6LrKpnUzafTyrEaSuPthifVmu5hROVgt1IvQM57dW3Bv9ZdjwWiKkAju5fp_qQ4jmD2yT7YxwTZVfHAcLVoYcx-BzJDo_Kjyjca9OTQpJf8j_Sh4WN5nvX7jYNzVOiS2dq/s1600/IMG_6121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXI3Y_oTwRvq6LrKpnUzafTyrEaSuPthifVmu5hROVgt1IvQM57dW3Bv9ZdjwWiKkAju5fp_qQ4jmD2yT7YxwTZVfHAcLVoYcx-BzJDo_Kjyjca9OTQpJf8j_Sh4WN5nvX7jYNzVOiS2dq/s640/IMG_6121.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My girls and I made the Earth with bleeding tissue paper and blue and green watercolors to fill in some areas. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Earth Day banner is made from a paper shopping bag cut into pennants and adored with sticks, flower petals, leaves, and grass that we found in our backyard. My girls made this banner all by themselves with just a little help from me.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEo72Ka3A5TV0djGS5DARkjlosdVkVu86F87tabQJ_cbJEo22i4j7cgST93JfE_3yrw-5zFvM5r73ixPCJzoYmUdaLOFma0uKufmI-D84MURl7Z9U9VswW2ys0HfyQiG0Z07ELOLzImn05/s1600/IMG_6126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEo72Ka3A5TV0djGS5DARkjlosdVkVu86F87tabQJ_cbJEo22i4j7cgST93JfE_3yrw-5zFvM5r73ixPCJzoYmUdaLOFma0uKufmI-D84MURl7Z9U9VswW2ys0HfyQiG0Z07ELOLzImn05/s640/IMG_6126.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organic herb container made from recycled materials</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
An easy and cute kid's craft idea is this organic herb container. I love having fresh basil nearby for a basil, mozzarella, tomato, and balsamic salad in the summer. We simply cleaned an aluminum can, added paper eyeballs and a bottle cap with glue. I purchased the fresh organic basil plant at a local grocery store. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
You can't have an Earth Day party without treats! My kids went bonkers for these healthy creature treats. A giraffe made from a banana with sliced almonds and cocoa dusted almonds (cocoa dusted almonds are amazing! You can purchase them <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nut-Harvest-Cocoa-Dusted-Almonds/dp/B07NQS1X74/ref=sr_1_5?crid=8KMJY6JT4W9I&keywords=cocoa%2Bdusted%2Balmonds&qid=1555902455&s=gateway&sprefix=cocoa%2Bdusted%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-5&th=1" target="_blank">here</a> from Amazon.) Butterfly apples, veggie insects, kiwi and tomato sea turtles, and earth cookies completed our snack buffet. The earth cookies are so easy to make and turn out great! You can find the recipe <a href="http://blog.beau-coup.com/fun-earth-day-crafts-activities-for-kids-and-adults" target="_blank">here</a>. However, you simply separate the sugar cookie dough into two sections and add blue food coloring to one section and green food coloring to the other. Then pinch a little dough from each section and roll together. Bake for desired time. Usually 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66sLNf1hmQIqDyoE0B3jg01vFzd_5eMbv31vB_UQjZjCLlLXqBoyAj-3NueY73z7L2jGkX8hAcn34qz2HTmzpdf-g2ku5mJoCV6a0aJXbsXpseQLvGYJv6vlZhPwpdfsTC2wC5iq1Ox91/s1600/10783334320_IMG_2357.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj66sLNf1hmQIqDyoE0B3jg01vFzd_5eMbv31vB_UQjZjCLlLXqBoyAj-3NueY73z7L2jGkX8hAcn34qz2HTmzpdf-g2ku5mJoCV6a0aJXbsXpseQLvGYJv6vlZhPwpdfsTC2wC5iq1Ox91/s640/10783334320_IMG_2357.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3ava021BuHwFyTTCZE6poMXXrpHiu7i4sQp_1G-VFJi5tq2wuvHc7r7dAv2uuNIWoeeVazv4kIXPae27QtRdQiDM0j9PNaBzT-YeF3YiTdQjdmlcCmzjEFfmpzEUN0rwxE_fhh3GPBpV/s1600/IMG_6127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF3ava021BuHwFyTTCZE6poMXXrpHiu7i4sQp_1G-VFJi5tq2wuvHc7r7dAv2uuNIWoeeVazv4kIXPae27QtRdQiDM0j9PNaBzT-YeF3YiTdQjdmlcCmzjEFfmpzEUN0rwxE_fhh3GPBpV/s640/IMG_6127.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
If you are going to have an Earth Day Party, you want to make sure you are using eco-friendly products. I used un-waxed butcher paper for the table covering (you can get a large roll cheap from Home Depot). Place mats were colored paper which will be reused and eventually recycled.<br />
<br />
I searched all over for the cutest, Earth friendly partyware that was also reasonably priced. And I'm happy to report that I found it! <a href="https://www.ecopartytime.com/" target="_blank">Ecopartytime</a> has a great selection of plastic free and Earth friendly party supplies. They have colorful, recycled napkins, sturdy bamboo palm leaf, and sugarcane tableware that are all biodegradable. Decorations, invites, favors, and gifts for every occasion and holiday! And the best part, if you would like to see and hold some of the products before ordering a large quantity for your party, you can order a sample request. For five dollars, which helps cover the cost of shipping, you can pick five items to test for yourself. Just in case you have questions as to whether or not the bamboo cutlery will hold up and not taste like wood. And I can tell you from experience, it does hold up and does NOT taste like wood! I was very satisfied with the quality of these products. And this is not an ad or sponsored post.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnd9wC3m3858Z0Yv31MoWK2FUU0fJHVRfF63RJSsXf71Czm3_Gueeltf3dneeQYj4-NktuGRqlJM9NYoqaGFqfLDEbVVAmhA4cDZlB7kkeorzgpyORQgp2sCGJM0_tPfbtMI6h_UhN-oV/s1600/10781589504_IMG_2352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsnd9wC3m3858Z0Yv31MoWK2FUU0fJHVRfF63RJSsXf71Czm3_Gueeltf3dneeQYj4-NktuGRqlJM9NYoqaGFqfLDEbVVAmhA4cDZlB7kkeorzgpyORQgp2sCGJM0_tPfbtMI6h_UhN-oV/s640/10781589504_IMG_2352.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plates, cutlery, and cup all from EcoPartyTime.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Another item I found from EcoPartyTime, is the adorable plantable flower confetti. Once planted, they will grow into wildflowers. I chose to spread them on the table for decor before the kids planted them in the backyard, however, these would be super cute incorporated into a gift. Say for the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week?! Stay tuned for that!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKnJY9HpOUqEwxvN9QS-RGtB2EK1TF97_Ciux7mZv7uHy7MT1IipvhIiF8dKWkVE6D1dnFsTGIAfwXMnoSwo6WxKZErXSVppObwixTzaSDSl9lDecItnEC-5NGb_tPBXfkxFE6x5h1bx-/s1600/IMG_6112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKnJY9HpOUqEwxvN9QS-RGtB2EK1TF97_Ciux7mZv7uHy7MT1IipvhIiF8dKWkVE6D1dnFsTGIAfwXMnoSwo6WxKZErXSVppObwixTzaSDSl9lDecItnEC-5NGb_tPBXfkxFE6x5h1bx-/s640/IMG_6112.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIcbqqd5AT3D6_g_nU5O7YjmSFthSc0pzMZLNxdOFVyqQu-2S8N25_pUFGCxzmZ3YqTQzhAryBbxnwDDYX6Ub2vYj8J1Eaq3IjnERS1Luohb6Qh9kxW51qRWIYhLcfhD2-YpE6DsGQyvV/s1600/IMG_6116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIcbqqd5AT3D6_g_nU5O7YjmSFthSc0pzMZLNxdOFVyqQu-2S8N25_pUFGCxzmZ3YqTQzhAryBbxnwDDYX6Ub2vYj8J1Eaq3IjnERS1Luohb6Qh9kxW51qRWIYhLcfhD2-YpE6DsGQyvV/s640/IMG_6116.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Finally, these adorable little animal erasers from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Axe-Sickle-Non-Toxic-Removable-Assembly/dp/B077XH7MSF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VADMQWN5IL6K&keywords=animal+erasers+for+kids&qid=1555947092" target="_blank">Amazon</a> are non-toxic and earth-friendly. They made the perfect little favor for this years Earth Day campaign: <i>Protecting Our Species. </i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiblb1pTHyMBFnjMC0C62W-jPTAN-pYx7KOBrR904IXvpAyaYrOa3dzoS3blRt9ockEiahp7EsX9U2hqs7og-n1BQlWJA9-HYapRNvOTNVdnzhLk2axcQjRpP1XWE1Pe2xag2BKN7kqLl/s1600/IMG_6166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiblb1pTHyMBFnjMC0C62W-jPTAN-pYx7KOBrR904IXvpAyaYrOa3dzoS3blRt9ockEiahp7EsX9U2hqs7og-n1BQlWJA9-HYapRNvOTNVdnzhLk2axcQjRpP1XWE1Pe2xag2BKN7kqLl/s640/IMG_6166.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Through the years, I have learned simple things that I can do to help the environment. I remember receiving a tree to plant from elementary school every Earth Day and planting them in our back yard.<br />
Here are some things you can do this Earth Day and everyday to help keep our earth beautiful.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
1. Turn off lights and fans when not using them</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2. Unplug phone chargers from the wall when not in use (not only does this save energy, but it also can prevent a possible fire)</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
3. Plant trees and native plants that will attract pollinating bees and butterflies</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
4. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
5. Skip plastic straws if you don't physically need them</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
6. Use reusable shopping bags (they cost about a $1 per bag and last a long time) Did you know that you can't recycle plastic shopping bags at home? They end up in landfills and our oceans, causing animals to suffocate when they mistake them for food, or get stuck in them. However, places like Target and other grocery stores do have bins at the front of the store where you can bring your plastic bags, including Ziploc brand bags to recycle. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
7. Recycle! If you don't have a recycle bin at your house, ask your trash provider or city for one. We have a dedicated recycle bin in our kitchen along with a garbage can. You can recycle aluminum cans, glass, plastic bottles, milk jugs, yogurt cups, cardboard, and paper. Please rinse your items from any food debris before placing in recycling.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
8. Lower your thermostat by just a couple degrees. When you lower your thermostat, it helps your system so it doesn't have to work so hard and it saves you money!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
9. If you haven't already switched to LED light bulbs do it now. They use 25-85% less energy, last almost 25% longer, and are much better for the environment. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
10. Donate clothes you don't wear anymore or other household items instead of throwing them away.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
11. Try eating less meat and dairy. Domestic meat and dairy products require a lot of natural resources. Try abiding by meatless Monday. It helps the environment and its good for your health.</div>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxlTaE2eZgXx_7-2E3OnIt32SCl_5oLZXYXgBsubDTbUj8RvXbQ7dH0xaenUQ_qphCg_P86bNg3KhAfrh_AyyU0qqnGnyumlh2ptL_2RZvcMAcxMrLFlzIRsU2Ufj33sWLwajKeK5dU7r/s1600/savingPNG+%25282%2529.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxlTaE2eZgXx_7-2E3OnIt32SCl_5oLZXYXgBsubDTbUj8RvXbQ7dH0xaenUQ_qphCg_P86bNg3KhAfrh_AyyU0qqnGnyumlh2ptL_2RZvcMAcxMrLFlzIRsU2Ufj33sWLwajKeK5dU7r/s640/savingPNG+%25282%2529.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pin Me!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Happy Earth Day!!! What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day?!<br />
<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div align="left" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">
<div style="margin: 0px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-84754531473791926422019-04-01T15:50:00.003-07:002019-04-02T05:17:45.632-07:00April Fools' Day Fun <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZVepZ_5YjGFErjCHxGLPtPG4ItxxO4Sb-m6-FN5K1vNR3XG5p4txy8X8tlTQ7WVH1hOtTKPr9zVKv3qiS7M09mYWyDMEGwWTQRI8QtXi1yC3oE2qRLx3zzkNpGEVf3oCGtA0QTjmKThM/s1600/10770760496_IMG_2119.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZVepZ_5YjGFErjCHxGLPtPG4ItxxO4Sb-m6-FN5K1vNR3XG5p4txy8X8tlTQ7WVH1hOtTKPr9zVKv3qiS7M09mYWyDMEGwWTQRI8QtXi1yC3oE2qRLx3zzkNpGEVf3oCGtA0QTjmKThM/s640/10770760496_IMG_2119.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In years past, I didn't do anything for April Fools' Day. I was usually in survival mode during my children's early years. However, now that my kids are older, it is so much fun! No diapers, no naps (needed), they love exploring and traveling, and I have a couple pranksters! Hiding behind corners and trying to scare each other is a daily occurrence here. One of my boys received a prank kit last Christmas and it's been nonstop ever since. Shocking pens, whoopee cushions, fake injuries, itching powder, you name it! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This year I decided to pull a few pranks of my own on them. First up, was their lunches. They had "moldy" bread, bugs, and olives disguised as chocolate covered almonds. They all despise olives so this was a great one. However, only one out of four was brave enough to investigate the olives. The others didn't even touch them. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXthBwcXMTjMFD-P-gPne-ue8rF7ckVrMo6mVr9taaJ_jzlta64sXtEuSAsilYj5ritZGWZrkYVbbbelidrMSMHpxCTqugLD4nn5F39oX_l8IDxZTFVUMvX7B7dVm4ObbjLzsSkJoqrAj/s1600/IMG_5644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXthBwcXMTjMFD-P-gPne-ue8rF7ckVrMo6mVr9taaJ_jzlta64sXtEuSAsilYj5ritZGWZrkYVbbbelidrMSMHpxCTqugLD4nn5F39oX_l8IDxZTFVUMvX7B7dVm4ObbjLzsSkJoqrAj/s640/IMG_5644.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When they returned home from school, they were greeted with a surprise junk food dinner. Lemonade was served. However, as they quickly realized it wasn't really lemonade. Lemon jello looks an awful lot like lemonade when presented in a cup with lemons and a straw!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXxLqRACrMtD-l80LNkGricn2MPr8l5y04gPIWQwnaOfNqKqQURknnpCdTiVEJO0VV1hCfinmTJWPs-1cajbh1jOvmce90iS8N6T7iqxiXOViRklXzoxYvrvVxqnFf7iCtVGIhip2U6Cw/s1600/IMG_5691.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKXxLqRACrMtD-l80LNkGricn2MPr8l5y04gPIWQwnaOfNqKqQURknnpCdTiVEJO0VV1hCfinmTJWPs-1cajbh1jOvmce90iS8N6T7iqxiXOViRklXzoxYvrvVxqnFf7iCtVGIhip2U6Cw/s640/IMG_5691.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHNjUbDkaDHtWQTV0B32yali5Vcv_c7Cza9OKZLieTfWe006aG25jHrPAUJkav-oQ_GqAdw34XMl-s_vkVBE9eXocg47VvfB9wbn5zJEaJiXsiHF7lhkKwsFzYAYWRZv60UGE4LVkau5J/s1600/IMG_5702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHNjUbDkaDHtWQTV0B32yali5Vcv_c7Cza9OKZLieTfWe006aG25jHrPAUJkav-oQ_GqAdw34XMl-s_vkVBE9eXocg47VvfB9wbn5zJEaJiXsiHF7lhkKwsFzYAYWRZv60UGE4LVkau5J/s640/IMG_5702.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
One of their favorite junk foods, corn dogs were also served. Although, these aren't ordinary corn dogs, these are actually cake pops! I found this recipe on <a href="https://hungryhappenings.com/cake-pop-corn-dogs/" target="_blank">Hungry Happenings</a>. Beth has an amazing blog filled with all kinds of fun food creations. My corn dogs didn't turn out as pretty as hers did, but the kids said they tasted great!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7I7kEz9CDfsU89uoo-4G0eOAVjxfbvEZucj6w7YAlpcbAa2MSrMWahjSGrKlhnbRENu1XyNs9R4b1UMZKBQhBOW8eXWHZFeKvk5NNtNeX_cE69KJ-dr2z8SjXe8musJTQtMK_CyB1I5v/s1600/IMG_5696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi7I7kEz9CDfsU89uoo-4G0eOAVjxfbvEZucj6w7YAlpcbAa2MSrMWahjSGrKlhnbRENu1XyNs9R4b1UMZKBQhBOW8eXWHZFeKvk5NNtNeX_cE69KJ-dr2z8SjXe8musJTQtMK_CyB1I5v/s640/IMG_5696.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cake Pop Corn Dogs from Happy Happenings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
You can't serve junk food without burgers! These were a hit with even my husband who was my official taste tester last night. I made vanilla cupcakes and cut them in half for the burger buns. Tinted vanilla frosting with red and yellow food coloring for the ketchup and mustard. Dyed shredded coconut green for the lettuce. And then added a Keebler Grasshopper cookie for the meat and sesame seeds to top it all off.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3zSF2netXKAAe1-jjfXhNBuObB74oiIrYQmTR7lUeJ74TnILx3LR2IuXtwr4JDiwQthQMcJJWg5Vuu7D0rVh3HnNyVC4Ok9ycsBzZrxwaNPCPqnJTSnBByvqhL7Qfp51cflR0NfL4Biu/s1600/IMG_5705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1201" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3zSF2netXKAAe1-jjfXhNBuObB74oiIrYQmTR7lUeJ74TnILx3LR2IuXtwr4JDiwQthQMcJJWg5Vuu7D0rVh3HnNyVC4Ok9ycsBzZrxwaNPCPqnJTSnBByvqhL7Qfp51cflR0NfL4Biu/s640/IMG_5705.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5juNhSKKSy0WonhNeE2S6Ktx-u7RtjfYXQFZqSLoORYA_dA7ZBgWE-vH5rXesLQHex1Ca4Zrc-bp4BqrepXEuqI9vtMKlKcxsLEWD5d8fPEUwezbgW5iO_ojZGD1aXif4XhTJULU9KLk/s1600/IMG_5640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="990" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq5juNhSKKSy0WonhNeE2S6Ktx-u7RtjfYXQFZqSLoORYA_dA7ZBgWE-vH5rXesLQHex1Ca4Zrc-bp4BqrepXEuqI9vtMKlKcxsLEWD5d8fPEUwezbgW5iO_ojZGD1aXif4XhTJULU9KLk/s640/IMG_5640.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4leTLGAQf5HY50X3l3O5z2q6trXaYx8iSMJwW7kjcort4GyRe-cxn0C7ixjPkPWUxJg9FbputVvBz54Bl7X77WBsoOTDb0FnhFzIgtqK3jvoqUrkBWg8ZiC0CvLyKLOhMIOBeu7qP-JV6/s1600/IMG_5707.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4leTLGAQf5HY50X3l3O5z2q6trXaYx8iSMJwW7kjcort4GyRe-cxn0C7ixjPkPWUxJg9FbputVvBz54Bl7X77WBsoOTDb0FnhFzIgtqK3jvoqUrkBWg8ZiC0CvLyKLOhMIOBeu7qP-JV6/s640/IMG_5707.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCx3ZCV7PGuE6fX3TKvOWsz5gIl-bYcJlkIb8K5xMaNjdzZwuLvSl_NOUzTNmHal7GgrgbIvj94wCC5JwVnbwXPXVyX10zyDtxeKkABDbw8qY_D5wjkPwFCazUk8YpXH6UB70N_Od9mtJ/s1600/10770963344_IMG_2097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsCx3ZCV7PGuE6fX3TKvOWsz5gIl-bYcJlkIb8K5xMaNjdzZwuLvSl_NOUzTNmHal7GgrgbIvj94wCC5JwVnbwXPXVyX10zyDtxeKkABDbw8qY_D5wjkPwFCazUk8YpXH6UB70N_Od9mtJ/s640/10770963344_IMG_2097.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIPeNkhqwihRzqkS-bcuuofhJYH-xohOIlf1AiVGIOGHo7cQ3KP8g8TB4JXUNEHKpxAZ4ZpuuAkZX35c5xfanLv_6iYJJ0m7P23CbBSMqkANyfApQoWpRkWFRdEF7WxupwT_BiC0-POK1/s1600/10769975120_IMG_2126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIPeNkhqwihRzqkS-bcuuofhJYH-xohOIlf1AiVGIOGHo7cQ3KP8g8TB4JXUNEHKpxAZ4ZpuuAkZX35c5xfanLv_6iYJJ0m7P23CbBSMqkANyfApQoWpRkWFRdEF7WxupwT_BiC0-POK1/s640/10769975120_IMG_2126.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I hope you didn't get fooled today! And if you did, please share it. I would love to hear what your favorite pranks to pull are?<br />
<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<div>
</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-79638168314574784512019-03-31T12:07:00.002-07:002019-03-31T12:07:12.654-07:00Baseball Treat Idea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG2yb1zUclWhGFWAGvhHJwcYyt9c37qw6GgXbshFEnBcxJfI4zidIBO1qk48gaLwKu_R_GnxxOaP2EfVSRG7i963nF192kwAo9d2r_wMXhga0nhfuVas8YVJU1R3bGWqoGwwg_UUWPS0J/s1600/savingPNG+%25281%2529.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1562" data-original-width="1198" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG2yb1zUclWhGFWAGvhHJwcYyt9c37qw6GgXbshFEnBcxJfI4zidIBO1qk48gaLwKu_R_GnxxOaP2EfVSRG7i963nF192kwAo9d2r_wMXhga0nhfuVas8YVJU1R3bGWqoGwwg_UUWPS0J/s640/savingPNG+%25281%2529.PNG" width="490" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Calling all baseball and softball parents! Opening day is this week. However, in the south, little league has been playing for weeks. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you need a snack idea or you want a little surprise for the team at the end of the season, I've got an easy and cute idea for you. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
While browsing at Five Below last year, I found the baseball Big League Chew and couldn't pass them up. I also wanted to add something with my son's team name, so I found these little plastic hats that double as an ice cream bowl off <a href="https://www.amazon.com/BD-Batting-Helmet-Sundae-Bowls-12/dp/B01D8ZABPC/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=small+plastic+baseball+hats&qid=1554057801&s=gateway&sr=8-12" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. They have a variety of the major league teams. Lastly, nothing says baseball like Cracker Jacks. You can also find these on Amazon since I wasn't able to find any at the local grocers. Tie them up with cellophane and ribbon and you have yourself a fun baseball treat.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUImTxJEe6ArWYfl58MWjXfeAZEhRgLCgsF8KtOE8SoZ8zSI1ggnGs83LdKGdAqaZ5hxXMe00ZBtgC_SA3EMSJsCJ0d2pDkNw9r0d-L_q1XA39urN_aYdoIhyipezq0KNpAg7wRfCgInC_/s1600/PicTapGo-Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUImTxJEe6ArWYfl58MWjXfeAZEhRgLCgsF8KtOE8SoZ8zSI1ggnGs83LdKGdAqaZ5hxXMe00ZBtgC_SA3EMSJsCJ0d2pDkNw9r0d-L_q1XA39urN_aYdoIhyipezq0KNpAg7wRfCgInC_/s640/PicTapGo-Image.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
Have a great season!!!<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-3959002631174599152019-03-23T10:00:00.003-07:002019-03-23T10:00:52.190-07:00Best Playgrounds in Northern Dallas<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtq7osMyiaFdad4-4u-QsI-hQCvN-ieMGSL-n6gyZ1ECQseLaqTOE9vS8v_dZWCbMBzmpsM_7u7w7HO_xMRvLALWyg0UI5Pqve8Vq73kabUFTc_o9RTSUBmzXf97PJUCeF6THeBfHdm3z/s1600/IMG_5468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtq7osMyiaFdad4-4u-QsI-hQCvN-ieMGSL-n6gyZ1ECQseLaqTOE9vS8v_dZWCbMBzmpsM_7u7w7HO_xMRvLALWyg0UI5Pqve8Vq73kabUFTc_o9RTSUBmzXf97PJUCeF6THeBfHdm3z/s640/IMG_5468.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frisco Commons Hope Park Photo Credit: Update Frisco</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<b>Allen, TX</b><br />
<a href="https://www.cityofallen.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/15" target="_blank">Celebration Park</a> (701 Angel Pkwy, Allen) Kids eyes will light up when they see this park. It's huge. There is a very large Kid Mania built play structure, spray park, numerous sports fields, paved trails to walk or bike, pond with ducks, and restrooms.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dJWTxlc3D3MCZnmqtDfqfC0qfgM3LKXrdqUH7wKanrJpBlv8lpeO5Mxgu5mNwHTItjwmE8yAz64qpnnHhyxfIobF7u-fsuLTERcyGVNXlTTn2wjEBhHKnh-EvTeF7FBDgaNHS_KRm6vd/s1600/IMG_5290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dJWTxlc3D3MCZnmqtDfqfC0qfgM3LKXrdqUH7wKanrJpBlv8lpeO5Mxgu5mNwHTItjwmE8yAz64qpnnHhyxfIobF7u-fsuLTERcyGVNXlTTn2wjEBhHKnh-EvTeF7FBDgaNHS_KRm6vd/s640/IMG_5290.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celebration Park </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://cityofallen.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/24" target="_blank">Green Park</a> (1305 Comanche, Allen) This park is great for little ones. It's a first responders theme and has a firetruck, police car, police station, and ambulance. Pavilion and picnic tables too.<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Carrollton, TX</b><br />
<a href="http://www.fbcc.org/sports-rec/" target="_blank">The Fields at Carrollton Parkway</a> (1401 Carrollton Pkwy, Carrollton) Another park that has it all. Two playground structures, splash park, hike/bike trails, restrooms, sand volley ball courts, numerous sports fields, pavilion, and concession stands.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/mary-heads-carter-park-carrollton" target="_blank">Mary Heads Carter Park </a> (2320 Heads Ln, Carrollton) Fun play structures! A pirate ship and lots of slides. Restrooms,walking/biking trails, and a pond.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveGaVo_19QanyrlNHiDSl-xLIlCiugcZ-tTBhKuv2pwr0vkLKHH2yhWDDdV7ccWekWCXlyn1310ka8TizPABO14_dqCL9kYvnHIRHiz53CcKOi2r3eeDj9W0J4pRU-gXBc0y1oLFizjds/s1600/IMG_5475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="610" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiveGaVo_19QanyrlNHiDSl-xLIlCiugcZ-tTBhKuv2pwr0vkLKHH2yhWDDdV7ccWekWCXlyn1310ka8TizPABO14_dqCL9kYvnHIRHiz53CcKOi2r3eeDj9W0J4pRU-gXBc0y1oLFizjds/s640/IMG_5475.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary Heads Carter Park </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<b>Frisco,TX</b><br />
<a href="https://www.friscotexas.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Frisco-Commons-3" target="_blank">Frisco Commons Park aka Hope Park</a> (8000 McKinney Road, Frisco) This park has it all. It came highly recommended to us when we first moved to the area and we were not disappointed. It has a large, closed in playground great for a range of ages. Spray park in the summer, lots of trails, and a fishing pond. You can also rent the pavilions for around $25 if you are a Frisco resident and they have a large grassy area near the spray park which makes it an ideal location to host a Birthday Party and maybe even rent a game truck with laser tag ;)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="https://www.friscotexas.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Northeast-Community-Park-67" target="_blank">Northeast Community Park</a> (2895 Honey Grove Dr. Frisco) Not only does this park have a fun playground, it also has a skate park. Walking trails, a pond, and future plans to expand with a splash park.<br />
<br />
<b>Little Elm,TX</b><br />
<a href="https://www.littleelm.org/201/Little-Elm-Park" target="_blank">Little Elm Park</a> (701 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm) This is our favorite park because it has it all. Great playground with two zip lines, lots of trails to walk, BBQ grills, picnic tables, sand volleyball courts, great place to feed the ducks, and a sandy beach to play and swim. There is also public access to launch your boat or jet ski and you can rent paddle boards and kayaks from <a href="https://dfwsurf.com/little-elm-beach/" target="_blank">DFW Surf Little Elm Beach</a>.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpjC8R_n0Ikjx7W6LHT4iOjCSfUejHvs6yp3iNs5UVF4vNNGgE4gZYENUfBPXYJbgEkZfpNqtFAXRdeZnk3JLPvkbjdkUCabOXfDf_DFT8X97zZw_BjrotYnnRA0DRf7PeNovOlH2l_w6/s1600/Attachment-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="640" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpjC8R_n0Ikjx7W6LHT4iOjCSfUejHvs6yp3iNs5UVF4vNNGgE4gZYENUfBPXYJbgEkZfpNqtFAXRdeZnk3JLPvkbjdkUCabOXfDf_DFT8X97zZw_BjrotYnnRA0DRf7PeNovOlH2l_w6/s640/Attachment-1.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Elm Park Photo Credit: Little Elm Economic Development</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.littleelm.org/954/Beard-Park" target="_blank">Beard Park</a> (310 E. Eldorado Pkwy. Little Elm) Another one of our personal favorites. Fun structures all on soft turf. Restrooms, music features, and you can take walk or bike the trail to <a href="https://www.hulahutlittleelm.com/" target="_blank">Hula Hutt</a> for a fun dining experience. And don't forget to try the Kawakini Stuffed Avocado while at Hula Hutt.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.littleelm.org/955/McCord-Park" target="_blank">McCord Park </a>(FM 423 just north of Main St. Little Elm) Nice playground for all ages in an open area, new splash pad (1001 Witt Rd), disc golf, and over a mile of paved trails. They also have plans to open a dog park here in the future.<br />
<br />
<b>McKinney,TX</b><br />
<a href="https://www.mckinneytexas.org/870/Al-Ruschhaupt-Soccer" target="_blank">Al Ruschhaupt Park</a> (Phase 1:1986 Park View Ave. and Phase 2:2701 Northbrook Dr. McKinney) Great play structure that is also boundless (wheelchair accessible), splash pad, hike/bike trails, restrooms, many sports fields, large picnic shelter, and amphitheater.<br />
<br />
<b>Plano,TX</b><br />
<a href="https://www.plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Jack-Carter-Park-98" target="_blank">Jack Carter Park</a> (2800 Maumelle Dr., Plano) A fun, all inclusive playground, walk/bike trails, restrooms, pavilion, pond, and sand volleyball courts. The <a href="https://www.plano.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/9" target="_blank">Jack Carter Pool</a> is not too far away from the park either and boasts pools, water slides, lazy river, Flow-Rider Surf Simulator and more!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.plano.gov/facilities/facility/details/Arbor-Hills-Nature-Preserve-20" target="_blank">Arbor Hills Nature Preserve</a> (6701 W Parker Rd Plano) This is actually my favorite place to hike in the area. You almost forget that you are just minutes from the DNT (Dallas North Tollway). You can hike in the woods or on their paved trail, and they also have a creek to splash in. They playground is nice and they have restrooms.<br />
<br />
<b>Rowlett,TX</b><br />
<a href="https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1375/Kids-Kingdom" target="_blank">Kids Kingdom</a> (5300 Main St. Rowlett) Another huge park with a ton to do! Fun play structure with zip lines, dinosaur bones in a sandpit, trails,and restrooms.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0mFrHtmNyOqY1WUC5GQCMwEtsitRnyq-TvKXG8RgqL7LH4gC08Ws_8cBGW8XF-f2_W62BSFHzAp3XEy11BC1vaLQFkFE6JtTjNpwvmkgbYkyFTYjvjUz8IjNki2PfIrvyr7mCQL8V662/s1600/IMG_5474.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0mFrHtmNyOqY1WUC5GQCMwEtsitRnyq-TvKXG8RgqL7LH4gC08Ws_8cBGW8XF-f2_W62BSFHzAp3XEy11BC1vaLQFkFE6JtTjNpwvmkgbYkyFTYjvjUz8IjNki2PfIrvyr7mCQL8V662/s640/IMG_5474.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kid's Kingdom Rowlett Photo Credit: Play by Design, LLC</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<b>**COMING SOON TO FORT WORTH:***</b><br />
<b><a href="https://dreamparkfw.org/design/" target="_blank">Frank Kent's Dream Park Fort Worth</a> </b>An all abilities playground on 57,000 sq ft that will be fenced in. This park looks amazing!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kLOvsIQkhyphenhyphenaxzzGvZpPbxEGCeq59YZDuXCt4Q6NVirPrlp6KnhNC9RpKxQqCQqa9RXGKGQ0dU3xf2U2Xw0nK0rVJGH3U4jFzCP3uqm8SP__fIutt2P0nQW6v_saUWYXOokViM4ArzHcl/s1600/IMG_5469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="1280" height="302" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kLOvsIQkhyphenhyphenaxzzGvZpPbxEGCeq59YZDuXCt4Q6NVirPrlp6KnhNC9RpKxQqCQqa9RXGKGQ0dU3xf2U2Xw0nK0rVJGH3U4jFzCP3uqm8SP__fIutt2P0nQW6v_saUWYXOokViM4ArzHcl/s640/IMG_5469.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Frank Kent's Dream Park </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Have I forgot any other great playgrounds? Leave a comment and let me know! Happy playing!<br />
<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-43240224441520431082019-03-16T12:04:00.001-07:002019-03-16T12:04:10.617-07:00St. Patrick's Day Shake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCoWAhvIA2gtjiLF3ALKMx0rxZwT6AM4_qeCbuio-cPL8FitQuV2GDZoINN3M_kj1ABiW3nRcZWgsqxEcGVjA76zHa9jKR8bliNg7ptCrOpI7tvvFpIsbLHOcFoND9Kp3KziHpaTL5FkH/s1600/IMG_5358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnCoWAhvIA2gtjiLF3ALKMx0rxZwT6AM4_qeCbuio-cPL8FitQuV2GDZoINN3M_kj1ABiW3nRcZWgsqxEcGVjA76zHa9jKR8bliNg7ptCrOpI7tvvFpIsbLHOcFoND9Kp3KziHpaTL5FkH/s640/IMG_5358.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Patrick's Day Shake</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Here's a fun, sweet treat for your kids to share on St. Patrick's Day! Notice, I said "share" unless you are okay with your kids bouncing off the walls! If that's the case then, bottoms up!<br />
<br />
<b>Shake Ingredients:</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>3 cups of vanilla ice cream</b><br />
<b>3/4 cup of milk</b><br />
<b>1/4 tsp. of green food coloring.</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Blend until smooth.</b><br />
<br />
I added a donut, rainbow candy, and cotton candy. However, you could add any rainbow candy or green topping like candy or sliced fruit.<br />
<br />
And if looking at this puts in you in a sugar coma, fear not, I have our favorite green smoothie recipe too!<br />
<br />
<b>Green Smoothie</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>3/4 cups of water</b><br />
<b>1 1/2 cup of pineapple</b><br />
<b>1 medium rips avocado (halved and pitted)</b><br />
<b>1 1/2 cups of Kale or Spinach</b><br />
<b>1/2 cup of ice cubes</b><br />
<b>1 Tbsp. of flax seed</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Blend until smooth!</b><br />
<br />
Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!<br />
<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-4439137581584391332019-03-01T10:57:00.001-08:002019-03-01T11:30:26.188-08:00Best Date Night Ideas In & Around Dallas 2019<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmmgTiPd5cGbe8g5EaWr9dfN-vNtMWyQS053W9nEaB-m3L1C1lL0jn7jne_GybnCFZxsogMFi5n2M3YKW_qJl4fr32L-ib4CBCoZ4MlBCK6KyHJ9Mp98eoo0dLlue22E-dtFxf1801w6e/s1600/savingPNG.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilmmgTiPd5cGbe8g5EaWr9dfN-vNtMWyQS053W9nEaB-m3L1C1lL0jn7jne_GybnCFZxsogMFi5n2M3YKW_qJl4fr32L-ib4CBCoZ4MlBCK6KyHJ9Mp98eoo0dLlue22E-dtFxf1801w6e/s640/savingPNG.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This view of downtown Dallas is from the rooftop bar at the NYLO hotel.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Live music and Dancing</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<a href="https://lavacantina.com/live-entertainment/" target="_blank">Lava Cantina</a> (5805 Grandscape Blvd. The Colony) Check the schedule for many nights of live music, specials, and Sunday brunch with live Jazz through March 31, 2019 kids eat free.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZFCymcJKoLqMuZcq7Pip4wanjOOtTsZhyphenhyphenYiyOpWDqm8tYM2yTLIkJO0ERnW9hhLrMg8F9r4HIOHlfo1CF9wzIhyphenhyphen0smiYIBh9hx944P1WrIqjA0y6VAsVMIa6utZKR7vOGsSyO03njF9i/s1600/IMG_5014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="960" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZFCymcJKoLqMuZcq7Pip4wanjOOtTsZhyphenhyphenYiyOpWDqm8tYM2yTLIkJO0ERnW9hhLrMg8F9r4HIOHlfo1CF9wzIhyphenhyphen0smiYIBh9hx944P1WrIqjA0y6VAsVMIa6utZKR7vOGsSyO03njF9i/s640/IMG_5014.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Lava Cantina The Colony</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://legacyfoodhall.com/events-entertainment/" target="_blank">Legacy Food Hall</a> (Legacy West, Plano) This upscale food hall also has a good size outdoor concert area where you can nibble on a variety of amazing food, enjoy a drink, and watch live music. Outdoor heaters are available during the cold months too. Click the link for a schedule of their entertainment and many events.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.eight11place.com/frisco_live_music.html" target="_blank">Eight11 Place</a> (7080 Main St. Frisco) This one of a kind restaurant and bar has a warm and cozy outdoors and indoor seating. Live music, good food and great drinks. The outdoor tables have small fires which make it the perfect spot to order their s'mores board and go to town roasting your own Marshmallows.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTlDLxVAfeodCEihhwc76OxJ37WVNXuvudvqCeevMeRkzVv7gjjn9ALnIGzwahPyaX07KXEtlbOxkZqrp3PwmhUXy1_mj3BmA-m_5-NZaMk07xam38AnXKHS_I36ag9K7UhRfwBzDsim2/s1600/IMG_4976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTlDLxVAfeodCEihhwc76OxJ37WVNXuvudvqCeevMeRkzVv7gjjn9ALnIGzwahPyaX07KXEtlbOxkZqrp3PwmhUXy1_mj3BmA-m_5-NZaMk07xam38AnXKHS_I36ag9K7UhRfwBzDsim2/s400/IMG_4976.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Eight11 Wine Bar</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="http://therustic.com/musicevents/" target="_blank">The Rustic</a> (3656 Howell St. Dallas 75204) This is one of Dallas' must visit spots. Local craft beers, great drinks, home style meals made by locally sourced ingredients, live music from local and national bands. You can't go wrong with this venue for live music and fun.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNOB0R-VDNt51DqDiI8YKnEjBVoEKVMRyM6ucN75PlSofZKG9H_gFo4IZ_zV304CH83yCGpt3bJmrCACBnINYdc64VMo6bU7bBYzTQdwWM_ClHbNY4c5SVdAQ55qwdPkO_iheNB9aD7z6/s1600/IMG_5018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNOB0R-VDNt51DqDiI8YKnEjBVoEKVMRyM6ucN75PlSofZKG9H_gFo4IZ_zV304CH83yCGpt3bJmrCACBnINYdc64VMo6bU7bBYzTQdwWM_ClHbNY4c5SVdAQ55qwdPkO_iheNB9aD7z6/s640/IMG_5018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.posttimehonkytonk.com/" target="_blank">Post Time Honky Tonk</a>(3650 N Buckner Blvd Ste 100 Dallas) If you are looking for a good, country western bar with cheap drinks, great music, and dancing, this is the place to go. The crowd is more mature and the attire casual.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.watterscreek.com/directory/" target="_blank">Watters Creek</a> (Allen, TX) During the warmer months Watters Creek has great live music in a nice open atmosphere. You can also visit the plethora of shops and dining choices.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoIckyz7ixIQaWG9KS9mjMWiS4pBqQKF0aHb4aVFnv65YA2eQ_qRlDKzvwHw-H0kVETC1xn6vb-j0g9Vv3Z0KfyeBZK_xRz6kecKppcc_ZhCPb4JsSjK34QU0kLOLn9bR9SZk4JrgBU07/s1600/IMG_5012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaoIckyz7ixIQaWG9KS9mjMWiS4pBqQKF0aHb4aVFnv65YA2eQ_qRlDKzvwHw-H0kVETC1xn6vb-j0g9Vv3Z0KfyeBZK_xRz6kecKppcc_ZhCPb4JsSjK34QU0kLOLn9bR9SZk4JrgBU07/s640/IMG_5012.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Watter Creek Allen, TX</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<b>Unique Date Night Activities</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<a href="https://www.texasstardinnertheater.com/" target="_blank">Texas Star Dinner Theater</a> (Grapevine and Fort Worth) Visit this long running and awarded murder mystery dinner theater. Shows every weekend. $60 per person (without gratuity) includes dinner and the 90 minute show. Soda and alcoholic beverages are also available through the show for purchase. This interactive wild west show will keep you entertained and provide lots of laughs.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="http://thesaltretreat.com/" target="_blank">The Salt Retreat</a> (2552 Stonebrook Pwy. #925 Frisco, TX) Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, anxiety, or skin conditions like eczema? Clink the link to find out more about salt therapy and how you can try it. Take some to kick back in their comfortable recliners, breathe, and close your eyes. I promise this will be a very relaxing experience, and they give a discount to first time visitors.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnbli6c1Z9-4-jlUZyVAuMWHIZjiQpsyfb4RaEGG0oYX6RdTeaz2QgsjXjLMXQy9dgPQc_m-sUNiBOe6hx7KbPcQ3z8NcvvH9eLf_9FWhEMa_TtyXoXhj9lt17PFcXUeWF-xVIXf5WKEv/s1600/IMG_4205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKnbli6c1Z9-4-jlUZyVAuMWHIZjiQpsyfb4RaEGG0oYX6RdTeaz2QgsjXjLMXQy9dgPQc_m-sUNiBOe6hx7KbPcQ3z8NcvvH9eLf_9FWhEMa_TtyXoXhj9lt17PFcXUeWF-xVIXf5WKEv/s640/IMG_4205.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://dfwsurf.com/little-elm-beach/" target="_blank">DFW Surf</a> (Little Elm Beach) Rent a kayak or paddle board and enjoy Lake Lewisville. You can rent a 2 person kayak for $35 an hour. They also have paddle board classes on Saturday afternoons for $60.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNxoKG0JtNT8HRseDIdyx4fve_rz6inVI81ed-veVNZkjBNKwA9mhZm-7kdbmPwSC7zqOdcjwFv3vSJt2BCShtzS9eYmkpoQwylIBTpHIrYS7jXEFYUEIHJiFFja9TKApWxMDBQQp_ZK_/s1600/IMG_3491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNxoKG0JtNT8HRseDIdyx4fve_rz6inVI81ed-veVNZkjBNKwA9mhZm-7kdbmPwSC7zqOdcjwFv3vSJt2BCShtzS9eYmkpoQwylIBTpHIrYS7jXEFYUEIHJiFFja9TKApWxMDBQQp_ZK_/s640/IMG_3491.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset from Little Elm Beach</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.deltacharlies.com/" target="_blank">Delta Charlie's</a> (5303 Challenger Dr. Dallas) How about a romantic private plane ride around downtown Dallas while enjoying a delicious 3 course meal?! FYI: Check Groupon for a great deal!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.whirlyballplano.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Whirly Ball Plano</a> (3115 West Parker Rd, Plano) Whirly Ball is a combination of basketball and lacrosse in bumper cars. 1 person can play 30 minutes for less than $10. This would be a fun option for a group date.<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Thrills</b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.sixflags.com/overtexas" target="_blank">Six Flags Over Texas</a> </b>(Arlington, TX) Not just for kids, if you love roller coasters, this is the place to go. Thrill rides, games, and junk food.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://gojump.com/" target="_blank">Zero Gravity Thrill Amusement Park</a> (11131 Malibu Dr. Dallas 75229) If you are really brave and up for bungee jumping, the Skycoaster, Texas Blastoff and more, give this place a go!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWrskVHFc05p2_bMfgxx2A1mOkT1HxplHJSvdaVvYTVUDubqEeFw8fz3AEVdBDW3EW0VdP5C5ha-HBbxW9g369AisUosX23ZZT1LHN6sz2rJ6_w0a6OnALPyA2r6e9dw4A5vFxYdyfV0Y/s1600/IMG_5019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCWrskVHFc05p2_bMfgxx2A1mOkT1HxplHJSvdaVvYTVUDubqEeFw8fz3AEVdBDW3EW0VdP5C5ha-HBbxW9g369AisUosX23ZZT1LHN6sz2rJ6_w0a6OnALPyA2r6e9dw4A5vFxYdyfV0Y/s640/IMG_5019.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Skycoaster at Zero Gravity</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://kartland.com/" target="_blank">Kartland Indoor Go Karts</a> (10550 John W. Elliott Dr. #100 Frisco 75033) Fast, indoor, European go karts are sure to provide lots of excitement.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://goape.com/Locations/Texas/Plano" target="_blank">Go Ape Zip Line and Adventure Park Plano</a> (5901 Los Rios Blvd. Plano, 75074) Take a 3 hr adventure through the forest canopy through suspended obstacles, a tarzan swing, and many zip lines! Open year round, but check their site for times and tickets. Adult tickets are $59 per person. Sign up for their newsletter or check Groupon for discounts.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezNqkdguaXEjj5v0cGlIBbc4-Dip_uqY4Q5FTdS6bd_xD6htuK-Fi0kUE49NmqVSkVnWsRxyNHA5xDljNcH6KdWseabvFS5ph_kRqUromw6z2U7LKG6mzsqrjW3u4sApYQs9mkBHqdgCK/s1600/IMG_5015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="312" data-original-width="555" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjezNqkdguaXEjj5v0cGlIBbc4-Dip_uqY4Q5FTdS6bd_xD6htuK-Fi0kUE49NmqVSkVnWsRxyNHA5xDljNcH6KdWseabvFS5ph_kRqUromw6z2U7LKG6mzsqrjW3u4sApYQs9mkBHqdgCK/s640/IMG_5015.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Go Ape! Plano</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.iflyworld.com/dallas/" target="_blank">IFly Dallas Indoor Skydiving</a> (8380 SH 121 Frisco) This needs to be on your bucket list! See what it feels like to fly!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gJ7Hlriv6Sgz3rIId3gbRJUdU2MVGGfERArVT_BND6p-Fpufbzg9gR8mTdwsm-E0Bz1su58b2HUR48xFh1TeTLjMBn9pLcLcKlQyXwfKEKDVOk8-oKOUju9x8_ZPmDBtaLSHo2g23irf/s1600/IMG_4453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6gJ7Hlriv6Sgz3rIId3gbRJUdU2MVGGfERArVT_BND6p-Fpufbzg9gR8mTdwsm-E0Bz1su58b2HUR48xFh1TeTLjMBn9pLcLcKlQyXwfKEKDVOk8-oKOUju9x8_ZPmDBtaLSHo2g23irf/s640/IMG_4453.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I-Fly Frisco</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.reddoorescape.com/location/plano" target="_blank">Red Door Escape Room Plano</a> (Plano, Southlake, & Fort Worth) Best rated escape room in the DFW area. Do you have what it takes to escape?<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.daveandbusters.com/" target="_blank">Dave and Busters</a>, <a href="https://pinstackbowl.com/locations/plano-texas/" target="_blank">Pinstack,</a> <a href="https://www.mainevent.com/" target="_blank">Mainevent</a>, <a href="http://freeplayrichardson.com/" target="_blank">Free Play Richardson</a> Bring out your inner child and play video games, bowl, laser tag, and old school games. Menu options and adult beverages are available too.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.dallasaxethrowing.com/" target="_blank">Dallas Axe Throwing</a> (suite 440, 715 N. Glenville Dr., Richardson 75081) The latest activity for couples, corporate events and parties. Come and see if you can throw the axe at the target.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.friscogunclub.com/classes/" target="_blank">Frisco Gun Club Classes</a> (6565 Eldorado Pky. Frisco 75033) Whether you have never held a gun, are an experienced shooter, or in between they have a class for you.<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Texas Horse Trail Rides </b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<a href="https://www.southforkranch.com/southfork-ranch-trail-rides" target="_blank">South Fork Ranch Trail Rides</a> (3700 Hogge Dr. Parker, TX 75002) See the ranch where the 1980's hit show Dallas was filmed and take a trail ride. SouthFork Ranch offers trail rides daily at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm. 2:30pm, and 4pm. <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #272023; font-size: 16px;">Riders must be at least 8 years old, 48'' tall, and not exceed 240 pounds. Closed-toe shoes are required for all riders.</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43djnlUYlLzHhbiCpLC9-6hTumuW2P_hOyjKRcERL3HEZiJdtieV01fyj60DGB7vgEwDjmo4qVbjJ7P7iPaj4aYb6A2dU0uBmkscPEJ3V4p9QvqISNxSugBTxVfoBW_uBwB9BCD48WkE9/s1600/IMG_5007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43djnlUYlLzHhbiCpLC9-6hTumuW2P_hOyjKRcERL3HEZiJdtieV01fyj60DGB7vgEwDjmo4qVbjJ7P7iPaj4aYb6A2dU0uBmkscPEJ3V4p9QvqISNxSugBTxVfoBW_uBwB9BCD48WkE9/s640/IMG_5007.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">South Fork Ranch</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span>
<b><a href="http://www.dallashorseback.com/" target="_blank">Widow Maker Trail Rides</a> </b> (2301 Cedar Springs Road #200 Dallas) You can take a 2 hour ride with this highly rated business. Ride through forest trails and along the edges of Lake Grapevine.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.fortworthstockyardsstables.com/horseback-riding.html" target="_blank">Fort Worth Stockyards Stables and Horseback Riding</a> (128 E. Exchange Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76164) 20 minute arena rides, 30 and 60 minute trail rides along the historic Chisholm Trail. Open 7 days a week from 10:30am-5pm.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.riverranch-texashorsepark.com/trail-ridepony-ride.html" target="_blank">River Ranch at Texas Horse Park</a> (811 Pemberton Hill Rd. Dallas 75217) Pony rides, trail rides for beginners up to advanced. Parties, events and 1 hr trail rides start at $55 per person.<br />
<br />
<b>Comedy Clubs</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><a href="https://www.dallascomedyhouse.com/" target="_blank">Dallas Comedy House</a> </b>(3025 Main St. Dallas) This comedy club is in Deep Ellum so you can make a whole evening out of visiting some of the great restaurants, bars, and shops in the area.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzP2dYqfBqRnYs7fUL3QUKKKQNIQGfSbJKfUJClInsuZfqlIzYKs36qCRjQNU1-NzsCdZH19iM0J_smueMFwHFEMdCd6nivUrhthbdCiJnkopu3TVHOxlpEZAjeP2n6WFOkPrqcLoWKL2E/s1600/IMG_5010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="707" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzP2dYqfBqRnYs7fUL3QUKKKQNIQGfSbJKfUJClInsuZfqlIzYKs36qCRjQNU1-NzsCdZH19iM0J_smueMFwHFEMdCd6nivUrhthbdCiJnkopu3TVHOxlpEZAjeP2n6WFOkPrqcLoWKL2E/s640/IMG_5010.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dallas Comedy House</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://hyenascomedynightclub.com/" target="_blank">Hyenas Comedy Club</a> (Locations in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Plano). Lots of great shows and Thursday nights are free admission!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.backdoorcomedy.com/" target="_blank">Backdoor Comedy Club</a> (N. Central Expy. Dallas, TX 75206) Voted best comedy club by D magazine and Dallas Observer.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.comedysportzdallas.com/" target="_blank">The Comedy Arena </a>(305 E Virgina St. #204 McKinney, TX 75069) Improv, sketch, standup, and classes on how to become a performer are offered here.<br />
<br />
<b>Hiking/Biking</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><a href="http://www.plano.gov/facilities/facility/details/Arbor-Hills-Nature-Preserve-20" target="_blank">Arbor Hills Nature Preserve</a> </b>(6701 W. Parker Road, Plano 75093) One of my favorites. Paved trails, unpaved nature trails, 200 acres of creeks, paths, and open spaces. You can easily forget you are just a couple miles from the Dallas Tollway.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35IKtt-EdaEpTWMH6IW_utAshO5aFlGlmBrY0g0s38e61KXP3MwtYWuGZdu1i-QmmihWBd5UO_azOXLvhLVha7B1KMghfQ-ntGz4WydxbcxcREtQ0t6ANLTz01oXNBvSHVPHioqNa2T3m/s1600/IMG_5003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35IKtt-EdaEpTWMH6IW_utAshO5aFlGlmBrY0g0s38e61KXP3MwtYWuGZdu1i-QmmihWBd5UO_azOXLvhLVha7B1KMghfQ-ntGz4WydxbcxcREtQ0t6ANLTz01oXNBvSHVPHioqNa2T3m/s640/IMG_5003.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Lookout</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.trailrunproject.com/gem/541/prairie-creek-waterfall" target="_blank">Prairie Creek Waterfall</a> (park on West Prairie Creek Drive, Richardson, TX) Okay this doesn't exactly qualify as a hike but you can take a nice walk to this beautiful waterfall and have a picnic.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2dCUMG6-pDGU6BIgxDiwfT2SkV_yFtuKnO8XPwnUbg1qIrSb4RMHJE8RobCFBe9yUnZzHUiuqaypIUNcY0bZXdRIWGWS_JwOywF-IaHdrOMJIXrEXBukcyZMvrHYMuN6sXX86NVaEp9O/s1600/IMG_5009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="1368" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2dCUMG6-pDGU6BIgxDiwfT2SkV_yFtuKnO8XPwnUbg1qIrSb4RMHJE8RobCFBe9yUnZzHUiuqaypIUNcY0bZXdRIWGWS_JwOywF-IaHdrOMJIXrEXBukcyZMvrHYMuN6sXX86NVaEp9O/s640/IMG_5009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<a href="http://www.audubondallas.org/cedar-ridge-preserve/" target="_blank">Cedar Ridge Preserve</a> (7171 Mountain Creek Pwky Dallas, 75249) Highly rated park trail located south west of Dallas. Closed on Mondays.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://trinityriver.audubon.org/about/visit" target="_blank">Trinity River Audobon</a> (6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX 75217) Free admission on the third Thursday of every month. 5 miles of trails through wetlands, prairies, and forest. Indoor exhibit, lots of birds and possible animal sightings.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.heardmuseum.org/naturetrails" target="_blank">Heard Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary</a> (1 Nature Place, McKinney, 75069) Shorter hiking trails, lots of wildlife, no pets allowed. Great indoor exhibit.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fqK109TJbp0pJaXB6dDwXYoCuSCdIOB7zhV5mJao7uNbFXzhmIjbnHWwMjIzvJi_H9dt-SiTvf9BgS0Da3I8bS7_1-GcXa-aVwefX67EY1Qav8i1xBqM7naMAR5z6Uciy6oNP7loYu4y/s1600/IMG_5020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="734" data-original-width="1280" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3fqK109TJbp0pJaXB6dDwXYoCuSCdIOB7zhV5mJao7uNbFXzhmIjbnHWwMjIzvJi_H9dt-SiTvf9BgS0Da3I8bS7_1-GcXa-aVwefX67EY1Qav8i1xBqM7naMAR5z6Uciy6oNP7loYu4y/s640/IMG_5020.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The wetlands at the Heard Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="http://katytraildallas.org/trail-info/#1457594938194-527c030a-0f61" target="_blank">Katy Trail Dallas</a> (multiple entry points, click the website and location for more details) You can walk, run, bring your own bikes, or rent bikes and enjoy this paved trail that runs through the city. If you get hungry or want a cold drink, just stop at the <a href="http://katyicehouse.com/#home" target="_blank">Katy IceHouse</a> along the trail. Or, you can do what we did, and head over to <a href="https://elbolero.argconcepts.com/design-district" target="_blank">El Bolero</a> in the design district for one of their famous oilman margaritas and sample some of their quality Mexican cuisine.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfba_DLPAzpIiDYl6lnG9Ds6d8cZWhElkTvbquUqdy0-XdTdvFpeNxGT2ZWuibijPXkhGqIurfkstBXxfw_hEpzJaEXrRrvwLAqun1v2_tiIss7Wepo5GpNkbAiUqV9qQYFRglKyB0raD/s1600/IMG_8877.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfba_DLPAzpIiDYl6lnG9Ds6d8cZWhElkTvbquUqdy0-XdTdvFpeNxGT2ZWuibijPXkhGqIurfkstBXxfw_hEpzJaEXrRrvwLAqun1v2_tiIss7Wepo5GpNkbAiUqV9qQYFRglKyB0raD/s640/IMG_8877.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS29PWDENSrE1vaC0uyTaZ4K68fuv17ev00z5bdqaw2z2MWX-QSfltk-6cnYFj4XOsPEBV3E_2BLg4ZVteBQFrKdZQed-B6QDcRNxH3lCSMv3Ghs8uXceAdVv4B4rpqx1pZp_mkQFWg7m9/s1600/IMG_8879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS29PWDENSrE1vaC0uyTaZ4K68fuv17ev00z5bdqaw2z2MWX-QSfltk-6cnYFj4XOsPEBV3E_2BLg4ZVteBQFrKdZQed-B6QDcRNxH3lCSMv3Ghs8uXceAdVv4B4rpqx1pZp_mkQFWg7m9/s640/IMG_8879.JPG" width="474" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Signature drink: The Oilman margarita (best margarita I've ever had)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAQjNN5jNdPJPRhYBS2iWoWiH3CF9Bu0HEPRKz3xrHLyJofCfUE2XhTKPBLD25MCQSGRNFNympupHJQ0B4roZTgNPudDHo-xy14-x4JYMBurh_FyYcw-VQzW3cwxTbmFNx55rm16p81ZG/s1600/IMG_8878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmAQjNN5jNdPJPRhYBS2iWoWiH3CF9Bu0HEPRKz3xrHLyJofCfUE2XhTKPBLD25MCQSGRNFNympupHJQ0B4roZTgNPudDHo-xy14-x4JYMBurh_FyYcw-VQzW3cwxTbmFNx55rm16p81ZG/s640/IMG_8878.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<b>Sports</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><a href="https://topgolf.com/us/" target="_blank">Top Golf</a> </b>(locations in Dallas, The Colony, Allen, and Fort Worth) Practice your swing, eat, drink, and hangout in this popular 3 story venue.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKureAR00iY1JpMtmJLmEyr39kogaNFTUXCB8mJe59OmUVnsHt6O0-DDWFrPoQ9WE-VcrcSXi3DcBP1vFgJC0QfOYCbgHKzF5FvVXPYWZePU7nllD-cpWE2-G1S8oiJhGlbodUFUdk95O/s1600/IMG_5001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEKureAR00iY1JpMtmJLmEyr39kogaNFTUXCB8mJe59OmUVnsHt6O0-DDWFrPoQ9WE-VcrcSXi3DcBP1vFgJC0QfOYCbgHKzF5FvVXPYWZePU7nllD-cpWE2-G1S8oiJhGlbodUFUdk95O/s640/IMG_5001.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top Golf The Colony</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="http://www.americanairlinescenter.com/events-tickets/calendar" target="_blank">American Airlines Center</a> 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas TX 75219) Catch a Dallas Mavericks or Dallas Stars game. Lots of great concerts held here too. Check their calendar.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.milb.com/frisco" target="_blank">Frisco Rough Riders Baseball</a> (Dr. Pepper Stadium Frisco) During the summer months you can watch this AA team play right from their own lazy river in the stadium!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6_aQnMX3_SlMJnTlGXFw2bvokDZg8363JPRsJla7H6G3ttDxSEYsf8LAuaegztZwvfVBkqGBm13VdlcewfSQxACkKy7yHLoSpyjV2rI_leyCTBCBwvsm2szWfm85AGxBri2NZXYI4GSc/s1600/IMG_5016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="604" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6_aQnMX3_SlMJnTlGXFw2bvokDZg8363JPRsJla7H6G3ttDxSEYsf8LAuaegztZwvfVBkqGBm13VdlcewfSQxACkKy7yHLoSpyjV2rI_leyCTBCBwvsm2szWfm85AGxBri2NZXYI4GSc/s640/IMG_5016.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Pepper Stadium Frisco, TX. Home of the Rough Riders</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.fcdallas.com/" target="_blank">FC Dallas soccer</a> (Toyota Stadium Frisco) Catch a soccer game and see the brand new soccer Hall of Fame museum.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8l-7qGYWyFyDfBju0A_lD8Nn3LzJuHEDAyO7aC4O32m9mUqM1PA1DQ28VIfS0NfxIEEdAlAycTQyqapbX95Nyy9nHhFEACAAvkO-09PeU2MLQYlp3A9DC7WTzBwT5d3yuKhJkMrAWS2E/s1600/IMG_5005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE8l-7qGYWyFyDfBju0A_lD8Nn3LzJuHEDAyO7aC4O32m9mUqM1PA1DQ28VIfS0NfxIEEdAlAycTQyqapbX95Nyy9nHhFEACAAvkO-09PeU2MLQYlp3A9DC7WTzBwT5d3yuKhJkMrAWS2E/s640/IMG_5005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://allenamericans.com/schedule/" target="_blank">Allen Americans Hockey</a> (Allen, TX) If you are in the mood for a hockey game but don't want to drive down to Dallas, check out the schedule for the Allen Americans.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://texas.gleague.nba.com/" target="_blank">Texas Legends Basketball</a> (Frisco, TX) Check out this affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks for a great game at the Dr. Pepper arena. Great promotions all the time like $5 Friday game tickets and $1 beers on Wednesdays.<br />
<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Beer and Wine Time</b><br />
<br />
<b><a href="http://www.mitashill.com/Vineyard.aspx?" target="_blank">Mitas Hill Vineyard</a> </b>(2300 Vineyard Hill Lane, McKinney) Enjoy Texas wine indoors or outdoors on the patio overlooking their vineyards. Wine flights, wood fired pizza, salads, appetizers, and vineyard tours available. The wine bar and tours are closed for winter.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11nhDNY6yr3Hr0OjI6ULdD1EftcOsz9H_f-MD_4CdlHPRqLoY7ir2GT5IVJIF2Dibs4mSjeBG-yWbrTR5cGcyk8sJ6GK8qxuM7NTmGc9iR-5vrXVBvp9VVW69DyuhOxVWo7Ah10FdchNN/s1600/IMG_5011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="1341" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11nhDNY6yr3Hr0OjI6ULdD1EftcOsz9H_f-MD_4CdlHPRqLoY7ir2GT5IVJIF2Dibs4mSjeBG-yWbrTR5cGcyk8sJ6GK8qxuM7NTmGc9iR-5vrXVBvp9VVW69DyuhOxVWo7Ah10FdchNN/s640/IMG_5011.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Mitas Hill Vineyard</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://www.landonwinery.com/" target="_blank">Landon Winery</a> (McKinney, Wylie, and Greenville locations) Sample and sip locally made Texas wines. Check their calendar for live music and events.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://sixtyvines.com/" target="_blank">Sixty Vines</a> (Plano and Uptown locations) Choose from many great wines on tap! They have a fantastic menu and the decor is modern and sleek. A personal date night favorite.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPmJRObDewbcA1G_Qh10UbjnDVsLmCiayAXLdocCprT0Q1xxH6zassC_WAjd8gUI7QL2WK4N7I8M1dGEOEPfwUgBJ6RhPuqu4_4LMV3_Uh9_47Yde7IU4HBH1KBaj8-uclMCaoy3RUXWv/s1600/IMG_5004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGPmJRObDewbcA1G_Qh10UbjnDVsLmCiayAXLdocCprT0Q1xxH6zassC_WAjd8gUI7QL2WK4N7I8M1dGEOEPfwUgBJ6RhPuqu4_4LMV3_Uh9_47Yde7IU4HBH1KBaj8-uclMCaoy3RUXWv/s400/IMG_5004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.unionbear.com/about" target="_blank">Union Bear Brewing</a> (Granite Park in Plano) This large venue offers plenty of parking, indoor and outdoor seating, & Plano brewed beer. Delicious menu and brunch on the weekends!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.deepellumbrewing.com/brewery/" target="_blank">Deep Ellum Brewing</a> (2823 St. Louis St. Dallas) If you have lived in the Dallas area for awhile, you have probably seen Deep Ellum beer in your local grocer or restaurant. Come and visit this hip and lively brewery to see where all the magic happens.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Cooking classes</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><a href="https://www.surlatable.com/browse/storeCalendar.jsp?storeId=156" target="_blank">Sur la Table</a> </b>(Preston Royal Dallas) Check out their calendar and see all the different recipes you can whip up together!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://centralmarket.com/cooking-school/" target="_blank">Central Market Cooking School</a> (various locations) The popular grocery store also offers cooking classes.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIZuO57Dr_nShULBn2gPV7vzKT7vmNdu5LoPVZkqbkfXNDkO2ekcwDUMGN42BYzaYvnCAq-K3irXE4MDyX_sj8FWca8LGtx1XDoXiqaGUT-WmDmM1mfshNv8QgqIijrbKf9UTNNrs_e66/s1600/IMG_5008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIZuO57Dr_nShULBn2gPV7vzKT7vmNdu5LoPVZkqbkfXNDkO2ekcwDUMGN42BYzaYvnCAq-K3irXE4MDyX_sj8FWca8LGtx1XDoXiqaGUT-WmDmM1mfshNv8QgqIijrbKf9UTNNrs_e66/s640/IMG_5008.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Central Market Cooking School</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<a href="https://tastebudskitchen.com/plano/adult-cooking-classes/" target="_blank">Taste Buds Kitchen </a>(Plano) BYOB and make a few recipes. Private parties available too.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.localyocalfarmtomarket.com/about1-ccnu" target="_blank">Local Yocal Steak 101</a> (McKinney, TX) Classes held on Saturdays during the months of March-July and then September-November. $75 pp for this 2.5-3hr class/information session that concludes with sampling many of their great steaks.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://trewilcox.com/services/cooking-classes/" target="_blank">Tre Wilcox Cooking Concepts</a> (Plano) Prep and plate a 3 course meal or take a couples cooking class with this well known chef. Classes fill up quick so schedule your spot today!<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Spas</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<a href="https://www.marriott.com/hotel-promotions/gaylord-hotels-relache-spa.mi" target="_blank">Relache Spa Marriott Gaylord Hotel Grapevine</a> (1501 Gaylord Trail Grapevine 76051) Enjoy a variety of spa services and relaxation together.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://tx.spacastleusa.com/" target="_blank">Spa Castle Texas </a>(Carrollton and Dallas) There are mixed reviews on this place but many good ones too, so you decide if it's worth a shot. Saunas, pools, spa services, resting lounges, workout facilities and dining.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.unisolereflexology.com/index.html" target="_blank">Uni Sole Reflexology</a> (Main St. Frisco) I have seen many places like this all around Dallas and wondered about them. From what I read, you could get a good massage for around $35?! I had to try it. If you are looking for an upscale spa with amenities, this is not your place. However, if you are looking for a good massage that doesn't break the bank, this is it. I opted for the 70 minute massage, reflexology, and hot stones for $45 (without gratuity)! NOTE: This was a special so please call and check ahead of time. However, the regular priced massages were very similar in price. It was fantastic. I left feeling refreshed and will be back. They have a large room where couples, friends, and groups can all enjoy their services together.<br />
<br />
<b>Artsy </b><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<b><br /></b>
<b><a href="https://www.dma.org/" target="_blank">Dallas Museum of Art</a> </b>(1717 N Harwood, Dallas) First of all, the admission to this museum is FREE. If you are not into art museums, I really encourage you to give this a chance. An art museum is not my idea of fun, but I gave it a try and was very impressed. This large museum has many interesting and great pieces of art. They have a cafe with good food for reasonable prices.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemLXgpNDlBLbzLlMWm3hvI2UmKUqHR64xv6xmw91xkT43XFjfDdcBJ1zfBOJ2fcH3f3RQSpkOaZtlXFb6f_P8SFk81OEzCj03hYPeF8hNPvtdqykVrINBss375nB708tigl0h9TMRgg6O/s1600/IMG_0745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemLXgpNDlBLbzLlMWm3hvI2UmKUqHR64xv6xmw91xkT43XFjfDdcBJ1zfBOJ2fcH3f3RQSpkOaZtlXFb6f_P8SFk81OEzCj03hYPeF8hNPvtdqykVrINBss375nB708tigl0h9TMRgg6O/s640/IMG_0745.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<a href="https://www.dallasarboretum.org/" target="_blank">Dallas Arboretum</a> (8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX) This is a must do if you are visiting, just moved here, or have never been. Take a nice stroll through the many gardens here. This place is beautiful in the spring, summer, fall, and winter! Lots of events occurring weekly.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WuSJk4myPickRqhxWjZT2LpcMHrvvXITPew2CW-yEht7XEoiPABxHk8vNbrTKqCRFDD3dAGSk2mOLgF8Z4bpb9YJJROFwYRtZTVCSoNW9ivv3cV5Pr7Dxu0rUeynU_4xGOnMLBmbA4ws/s1600/IMG_3102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WuSJk4myPickRqhxWjZT2LpcMHrvvXITPew2CW-yEht7XEoiPABxHk8vNbrTKqCRFDD3dAGSk2mOLgF8Z4bpb9YJJROFwYRtZTVCSoNW9ivv3cV5Pr7Dxu0rUeynU_4xGOnMLBmbA4ws/s640/IMG_3102.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.paintingwithinfluence.com/" target="_blank">Painting With Influence</a> (1014 S Broadway Ste 104, Carrollton, TX) Check their calendar for water marbling, pottery, painting, and fused glass classes. BYOB and they take care of the rest.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Ghosts, Goblins, and Mystery</b><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b><a href="http://darkhourhauntedhouse.com/" target="_blank">The Dark Hour Haunted House</a> </b>(Plano, TX) Open year round. Check their website for times. I have only visited around Halloween but out of all the many haunted attractions I have visited (around the country), this is in the top 3. Hold on tight to your partner!<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.ghostsofdenton.com/" target="_blank">Ghosts of Denton</a> (Denton Square, TX) On Friday and Saturday nights through MOST of the year (check the site for more details) you can take an entertaining, educational, and spooky 90 minute walking tour through Denton Square. For $15 a ticket, this is well worth it.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8hUWvqoWGOWCKpegROtZxI97ORakTF_lRcChH6XPpsqz9u18ab95KmuIxyvA45nhNAe9ncSshWxDQy26TjGXuK12a5bBbqryr9sJGnM_XysIsMzIMHf1LMmplRoqrxOhIbX8E_HJWxIG/s1600/IMG_5013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="410" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8hUWvqoWGOWCKpegROtZxI97ORakTF_lRcChH6XPpsqz9u18ab95KmuIxyvA45nhNAe9ncSshWxDQy26TjGXuK12a5bBbqryr9sJGnM_XysIsMzIMHf1LMmplRoqrxOhIbX8E_HJWxIG/s640/IMG_5013.JPG" width="410" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.fwghostbus.com/home.html" target="_blank">Fort Worth's Ghost Bus Tour</a> (Fort Worth, TX) Board an air conditioned or heated bus with a themed cocktail in hand if you like, and sit back for a spooky and educational tour of Fort Worth's mystery, madness, and mayhem. Tours and Thursday-Saturday 7 and 9pm. Tour ticket is $25 and a tour ticket with cocktail is $31.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, fun around DFW, favorite recipes, kids activities, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-11500668064353081622019-02-14T06:06:00.000-08:002019-02-14T06:46:01.234-08:00Valentine You Are Dino-Mite!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyq8z6Cxas9zg5hw4FfJQJWQhTyr9RxKD0xMM0hENi5EGTzZtxjkW7o8K4iYFYurNy9JnpAOjTMMf0xd6oaW23A4WAc-04BZfFWzlAjIi1q8CLDNvynIXz5OudvZbY7B43dLUsIg-Hy6Nz/s1600/IMG_4768.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyq8z6Cxas9zg5hw4FfJQJWQhTyr9RxKD0xMM0hENi5EGTzZtxjkW7o8K4iYFYurNy9JnpAOjTMMf0xd6oaW23A4WAc-04BZfFWzlAjIi1q8CLDNvynIXz5OudvZbY7B43dLUsIg-Hy6Nz/s640/IMG_4768.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edible Dinosaur Valley</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
Party inspiration can come from anywhere. This whole party was inspired by a $3 dinosaur banner I picked up from Target at the dollar spot last month. I added the red heart stickers to spice it up for the holiday. Valentine's Day and Dinosaurs! What could be more fun?!<br />
<br /></div>
<div>
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrlk6LlSY3FESwiXK12SZ7g5tpGSmKNSoZ3ojuaaH3qTtfo5S-ypjsOYMrRm2IxZMd7ggO9ngAAMaM3IX4Zndi5tGzXzbdNVG2JK8nLlewwuckfkfTfYrpckkimsqp2d8d833ycdZCkQZ/s1600/IMG_4771.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1068" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJrlk6LlSY3FESwiXK12SZ7g5tpGSmKNSoZ3ojuaaH3qTtfo5S-ypjsOYMrRm2IxZMd7ggO9ngAAMaM3IX4Zndi5tGzXzbdNVG2JK8nLlewwuckfkfTfYrpckkimsqp2d8d833ycdZCkQZ/s640/IMG_4771.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't let this T-Rex fool you, he wants to be your "friend-a-saurus"!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Another inspiration I had was from What Happens At Grandmas and her dinosaur table. I have always loved this idea and have been waiting for the right time to implement it.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiewAbgNawUzlWTVKhMfPcYMdh2sbcHic096TA76xnGzV0nknM4RUyGmFGBWg0OJNGEptA15l-vCT81hgwrq_Hg9EFrwKux7jJt0zrllz3QH1fC6-5WMYrHo8ylqfUiLt5-iG2s7vu_JKa8/s1600/IMG_4773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiewAbgNawUzlWTVKhMfPcYMdh2sbcHic096TA76xnGzV0nknM4RUyGmFGBWg0OJNGEptA15l-vCT81hgwrq_Hg9EFrwKux7jJt0zrllz3QH1fC6-5WMYrHo8ylqfUiLt5-iG2s7vu_JKa8/s640/IMG_4773.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I washed a sheet of plexi glass I found off a framed poster I had in the house. You can use any cut glass or plexi glass placed on top of green or floral print paper. I also added some large, paper palm leaves found in my party supply stash.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xmiK3ycG-IGC_RULsvZRdZpuRbBZpMSeo42FdeaXJbApWiE7RXMO4oR1ind0z5fj0x09aqzn29oosyNGOf6YEq2pvZOWpJuJT-67tmtyjHeEkIxj2lod3HhGioQf1-IhDPqKTO9myjCa/s1600/10790910832_IMG_1993+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_xmiK3ycG-IGC_RULsvZRdZpuRbBZpMSeo42FdeaXJbApWiE7RXMO4oR1ind0z5fj0x09aqzn29oosyNGOf6YEq2pvZOWpJuJT-67tmtyjHeEkIxj2lod3HhGioQf1-IhDPqKTO9myjCa/s640/10790910832_IMG_1993+%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
For this party we catered to the herbivores, but you could easily take care of the carnivores simply by adding meatballs, you know those things that also look like large boulders?<br />
<br />
The nacho volcano was a hit. It's made of refried beans, Tostitos Black Bean Dip, and Tostitos nacho cheese. You can find the instructions <a href="https://marymakesdinner.typepad.com/marymakesdinner/2012/02/how-to-build-a-queso-volcano.html" target="_blank">here.</a> At the base of the volcano I added shredded lettuce and Tostitos scoops.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTxJ-nCZMWmIV9F7aWB0HC64nZ4PJ74frd2FBo9fjLVwfnRflxvbCC-Hqf5FYIIqy1GIjp-eiT4LdJbW0p8289N8hr0eGb3ac1urZ6Y-PHX6FJlYPT17uIc_qNaQU0Tqx5Je9A98U6dKu/s1600/10790695392_IMG_1988.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuTxJ-nCZMWmIV9F7aWB0HC64nZ4PJ74frd2FBo9fjLVwfnRflxvbCC-Hqf5FYIIqy1GIjp-eiT4LdJbW0p8289N8hr0eGb3ac1urZ6Y-PHX6FJlYPT17uIc_qNaQU0Tqx5Je9A98U6dKu/s640/10790695392_IMG_1988.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
Trees, that happen to be in the shape of broccoli, and carrots made a delicious, crunchy snack for the Triceratops. However, you can't have an edible tablescape and not have something sweet for Valentine's Day. Bloody bones (Halloween leftovers) from victims of the tar pit (chocolate pudding) have surfaced. The rocks scattering the landscape are actually chocolate! And they are so good!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kY8apMqTAYhr_27tIAc3qWmEKD-dlx0dFfWDZWXrDoNu03IvWtQw-GcN0pWzxecCWLsgCz6QjEnpNgS4JxzMEhDerfHo7uYy7APfOSXa-MlMxMx7ww876LCGSAlLyTVyis6QYNH2Sxof/s1600/10791010880_IMG_2002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2kY8apMqTAYhr_27tIAc3qWmEKD-dlx0dFfWDZWXrDoNu03IvWtQw-GcN0pWzxecCWLsgCz6QjEnpNgS4JxzMEhDerfHo7uYy7APfOSXa-MlMxMx7ww876LCGSAlLyTVyis6QYNH2Sxof/s640/10791010880_IMG_2002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQJ-jNItSw7m1R_OqutOR4-6zhsMaa7O0HQ0l7f69u-PjxTqke673Q2HF-gmTMcCj-knKnpdxKYWITUVGn7oO4qpuMimAwogey7uHE1UofwD7P4rLKFJlGRl2xCJBnoAq1I-5bluBDe-g/s1600/IMG_4774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQJ-jNItSw7m1R_OqutOR4-6zhsMaa7O0HQ0l7f69u-PjxTqke673Q2HF-gmTMcCj-knKnpdxKYWITUVGn7oO4qpuMimAwogey7uHE1UofwD7P4rLKFJlGRl2xCJBnoAq1I-5bluBDe-g/s640/IMG_4774.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
For a fun activity we chipped away at giant dinosaur eggs in order to excavate a mini dinosaur inside. You can find these Dig It Up Dinosaur Eggs from <a href="https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/dig-it-up-dinosaur-eggs-a2-68489.fltr?keyword=dinosaur+eggs" target="_blank">Mindware.</a> If you have older kids who want more of a challenge they also have the Big Dig Dino Model. You excavate the dinosaur bones and assemble. We have done the <a href="https://www.mindware.orientaltrading.com/big-dig-dino-model-t-rex-a2-68412.fltr" target="_blank">T-Rex</a> and were impressed with the high quality pieces.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcR4Qz9Ufz_ZIID3wABQf7h0c75xCUVZyMlyVxTw2XWmueoxvsuRDQcMqqCZuJzmeUjSr-RRtvCo3lL6ukBe3EEFpvz7tDbPtzgK8a2q6ChoHWOdsaDV8Bq-aHbVfWx5ZKU9Uj0Oc8-woX/s1600/IMG_4784.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="890" data-original-width="1600" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcR4Qz9Ufz_ZIID3wABQf7h0c75xCUVZyMlyVxTw2XWmueoxvsuRDQcMqqCZuJzmeUjSr-RRtvCo3lL6ukBe3EEFpvz7tDbPtzgK8a2q6ChoHWOdsaDV8Bq-aHbVfWx5ZKU9Uj0Oc8-woX/s640/IMG_4784.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaK-hO9JZFpF3Ti43Y1TNp0V5ZTCK0zzHLSkJSMbZjrfz1xf54-OL3aCH2YdMbVhqhjy10Vi968PJyBCX2jUgpUTQ6iKQVdh6FgOlBDPkV3kyeW7vGu5kmdVR_pxA9KAw3q6h70d85EVy/s1600/IMG_4640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1428" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaaK-hO9JZFpF3Ti43Y1TNp0V5ZTCK0zzHLSkJSMbZjrfz1xf54-OL3aCH2YdMbVhqhjy10Vi968PJyBCX2jUgpUTQ6iKQVdh6FgOlBDPkV3kyeW7vGu5kmdVR_pxA9KAw3q6h70d85EVy/s640/IMG_4640.JPG" width="570" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready to excavate</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5QTNSOysA_hYTMqAB4JUvtvZlGPpZOU3PDq6jsBQ18qKMd556WfP0kEF-Oyxgmnz1lwnMxQIS3VDS9XMAMA4c3ZEIjZkRAWkgMvHYIpCc51ukX9PmAhyphenhyphenA8wIcIkphqNiUArw6fuCgIDo/s1600/IMG_4786.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5QTNSOysA_hYTMqAB4JUvtvZlGPpZOU3PDq6jsBQ18qKMd556WfP0kEF-Oyxgmnz1lwnMxQIS3VDS9XMAMA4c3ZEIjZkRAWkgMvHYIpCc51ukX9PmAhyphenhyphenA8wIcIkphqNiUArw6fuCgIDo/s640/IMG_4786.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I hope you have a Dino Mite Valentine's Day!!!<br />
<br />
<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<br /></div>
Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-9440229167337566222019-02-08T16:07:00.002-08:002019-02-08T16:07:46.365-08:00Creamy Dairy Free Hot Chocolate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uBJyBfwaX-8oGp-fmZ-jUKgxFUOnEw7Hj9C9YrBfY0XW4aZKJRIBJuMw5-6yRA14o0zL57gfqn1BdQdCivEugpxZmMZZjrhNgsFMCBEt6slrIEDJRBn-V6-kNdBSfOOiZu9kfPoO899I/s1600/IMG_4656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1281" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5uBJyBfwaX-8oGp-fmZ-jUKgxFUOnEw7Hj9C9YrBfY0XW4aZKJRIBJuMw5-6yRA14o0zL57gfqn1BdQdCivEugpxZmMZZjrhNgsFMCBEt6slrIEDJRBn-V6-kNdBSfOOiZu9kfPoO899I/s640/IMG_4656.JPG" width="512" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
It's freezing cold here and it's been a long week. Lots of ups and downs. This morning I decided to end the week on high note with a "sweet" surprise for my kids after school. Homemade chocolate chip cookies and hot chocolate.<br />
<br />
We don't have any food restrictions, but I have been trying to limit dairy in my diet. When I came across a hot chocolate recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe that suggested using chocolate almond milk I had to give it a try. I adapted the recipe to my liking and it's a winner!! No one here had any idea that I used chocolate almond milk in place of dairy milk.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Creamy Dairy Free Hot Chocolate</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i><br /></i></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>Ingredients</i></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2/3 cup of cocoa powder (I used </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 cup of sugar</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1/8 tsp salt</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2/3 cups of water</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
half gallon Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>Instructions:</i></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In a saucepan, add cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and water. Whisk together and stir constantly to prevent burning. Turn down the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Add Chocolate Almond Milk and let simmer until hot, but not boiling. Serve immediately or transfer to a slow cooker. You can keep it on warm for several hours.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Then top with whip cream (if you don't need to be dairy free), marshmallows, Piroutte chocolate wafers, sprinkles and enjoy! </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Cheers to Friday and sweet gestures towards the ones you love!</div>
<br />
<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-60685204470072567342019-02-01T09:27:00.002-08:002019-02-01T09:36:37.738-08:00Quick and Easy Super Bowl Party Ideas <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIRIApr-UkpNNbfD7OoKX2jsp7l7sqBbZre-waom4iAddvFgoPEguhsne7TmWpwmLeXTbBNvLGZqX0ozSsDXZLpOfCBDUhk8OaOb86km7nC1Y1IkZySbJLl1GCtLnFKoocqxY8re9dKSY/s1600/superbowlgreatpic4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1247" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizIRIApr-UkpNNbfD7OoKX2jsp7l7sqBbZre-waom4iAddvFgoPEguhsne7TmWpwmLeXTbBNvLGZqX0ozSsDXZLpOfCBDUhk8OaOb86km7nC1Y1IkZySbJLl1GCtLnFKoocqxY8re9dKSY/s640/superbowlgreatpic4.jpg" width="498" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Whether you are there for the game, food, or commercials, I've got some easy and delicious ideas for you. Get your game face on and lets go!!</div>
<br />
This is not a sponsored post.<br />
<br />
First, the table decorations. Here is how you can make a super easy and cheap football banner. I found the 12 x 12 football field and black and white striped paper at Hobby Lobby for twenty five cents a sheet. I used four sheets for this banner, that is approximately three feet long. I cut the pennants with my Cricut Explore Air 2 within minutes. However, if you do not have a Cricut Machine you can do what I did for many years and simply cut the triangles by hand. Make one to your desired size and use that to trace the rest.<br />
<br />
I then used a hole punch and thin rope I found in my husband's tool box to string this all together. Any kind of thin rope, twine, or yarn will work. For the penalty flags I used yellow cocktail napkins.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hpO8AMFPJTInUQKZR-nJwArsnZa5mstmaF5KzCWP9cr2jHAUBB_1gVac-3zymmtgYaT9V6kniA85Fiya3LDpmgKVkoWhPGzT9WzzZkxG3jvzM5qLZD1jK3t20Q-wT_tiD5ZHMg8s9lvL/s1600/superbowltable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1199" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hpO8AMFPJTInUQKZR-nJwArsnZa5mstmaF5KzCWP9cr2jHAUBB_1gVac-3zymmtgYaT9V6kniA85Fiya3LDpmgKVkoWhPGzT9WzzZkxG3jvzM5qLZD1jK3t20Q-wT_tiD5ZHMg8s9lvL/s640/superbowltable.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
<br />
The goal posts were fun, cheap, and again easy to make! These will look great at any football party or tailgate in the future. I got the idea from <a href="http://www.wisediy.com/after-she-assembled-these-pvc-pipes-she-had-her-party-started/2/" target="_blank">WISE DIY</a>. After a quick trip to Home Depot and a yellow spray paint session, they were complete. I also used green floral foam from the Dollar Tree to hold the posts up.<br />
<br />
<div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Next, and maybe most important, the food. For our party we have a mix of salty and spicy. A nacho bar is always easy and a fan favorite with kids and adults. Tostitos Scoops accompanied by an individual serving of Tostitos Nacho Cheese Dip is a great game day snack. Salsa, guacamole, jalapenos, onion, tomatoes, olives, peppercinis, and green onion are other toppings you can set out at your nacho bar. And for convenience, you can order the Tostitos products right off Amazon and have them shipped to your doorstep!</div>
<div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ86vJ44sXQHJ4SAHidLsvvpqWaDMg4q9kKQGlvt23yW-SB-r8CbdazvGE_qqSKH6RLDw0foIKVd71umz679WZLzrxz-V1AHbw_98wFK6CzmO9D38b46GydedGluhFjJaaHftsWAKaq-mb/s1600/superbowl+nachos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ86vJ44sXQHJ4SAHidLsvvpqWaDMg4q9kKQGlvt23yW-SB-r8CbdazvGE_qqSKH6RLDw0foIKVd71umz679WZLzrxz-V1AHbw_98wFK6CzmO9D38b46GydedGluhFjJaaHftsWAKaq-mb/s640/superbowl+nachos.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div>
The most popular game day snack in this house are my baked boneless chicken wings. These are a healthy version of wings. You can also turn down or up the spice level depending on your crowd. Add some crisp celery and carrots, then serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing. I shared these on the blog last month, you can get the recipe <a href="https://mrspartyplanner.com/2019/01/healthy-boneless-buffalo-wings.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEvmF4_1CJAP1NCQsZK1SLzb618Ed_sPlN13-TWRKm6MPqhuiKVVlF15Js04lwHaAm-LxLYp_NMXUFLl5ZKaem6meZB3IPvft_OCdvLApgye9GJIyCD3bafzHUgEDmc5t3JHsfl9SwEPv/s1600/superbowl+wings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEvmF4_1CJAP1NCQsZK1SLzb618Ed_sPlN13-TWRKm6MPqhuiKVVlF15Js04lwHaAm-LxLYp_NMXUFLl5ZKaem6meZB3IPvft_OCdvLApgye9GJIyCD3bafzHUgEDmc5t3JHsfl9SwEPv/s640/superbowl+wings.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEruiqPLtCoMkt2OYjFc79_oyucr_muBd5o3hpf4w-CT2huv0GYRVqwDYxZrACV3TG6hLA07B7SDoUOyVlHfJkgNfIGOr1Ir_0WR_xVId7eMVHpYRQQyVVch-FjhI6s_pufe1S11nhbA_s/s1600/superbowl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEruiqPLtCoMkt2OYjFc79_oyucr_muBd5o3hpf4w-CT2huv0GYRVqwDYxZrACV3TG6hLA07B7SDoUOyVlHfJkgNfIGOr1Ir_0WR_xVId7eMVHpYRQQyVVch-FjhI6s_pufe1S11nhbA_s/s640/superbowl.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
To add a little extra fun to your party.You can print these free <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/pepsi/super-bowl-bingo-to-play-during-the-big-game?sub=2874880_2229161" target="_blank">Super Bowl Bingo Cards</a> or <a href="https://www.herecomesthesunblog.net/super-bowl-party-game/" target="_blank">these</a> from Here Comes The Sun.<br />
And lastly, another fun addition, or something to keep the kids occupied, is to throw around these <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Novelty-Place-Inflatable-Football-Adults/dp/B077D3NCKB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548997443&sr=8-3&keywords=inflatable+footballs" target="_blank">inflatable footballs</a> from Amazon. Note inflatable so they hopefully won't break anything!<br />
<br />
Enjoy the game!!!!<br />
<br />
❤️<br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">MJ</span><br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<br />
<br /></div>
Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-70615405726393041022019-01-21T13:14:00.001-08:002019-01-31T21:13:39.636-08:00Puppy and Kitty Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-uIqstyqoaZv3tN2oPCUH8GyOu127bfeoE7uqFaMv_pAjrhxwgPFJTdY8NaypgCE1QtJ7oypQbept848x95-gLVBg2KahAasXFb-fCoFgt3Mjed_O-CVOQDP-ckO94_-gijUT2-UEQ5V/s1600/pet+pawty+backdrop1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="575" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW-uIqstyqoaZv3tN2oPCUH8GyOu127bfeoE7uqFaMv_pAjrhxwgPFJTdY8NaypgCE1QtJ7oypQbept848x95-gLVBg2KahAasXFb-fCoFgt3Mjed_O-CVOQDP-ckO94_-gijUT2-UEQ5V/s640/pet+pawty+backdrop1.jpg" width="424" /></a></div>
<br />
It's no secret that this family loves animals. The girls' past birthday parties have included dolphins and sea creatures for their third <a href="https://mrspartyplanner.com/2016/09/under-sea-mermaid-party.html" target="_blank">Under the Sea Part</a>y and a backyard petting zoo for their fourth "Party Animal" themed birthday.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuZ_voTT8W6fix3QaaZ8P5qNDpqVUXUaOcPdMKocOWix_lYkBFIVCEBR77IRc1FFbmo04zdysaNMIHCsbFnkPNMap9A5ssY2fF2uetoqUjxCCtQP7hUmyYqcxbwy2PzApK5q2ThzNOWB0/s1600/party+ani.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLuZ_voTT8W6fix3QaaZ8P5qNDpqVUXUaOcPdMKocOWix_lYkBFIVCEBR77IRc1FFbmo04zdysaNMIHCsbFnkPNMap9A5ssY2fF2uetoqUjxCCtQP7hUmyYqcxbwy2PzApK5q2ThzNOWB0/s640/party+ani.jpg" width="382" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFfdYK6FNPEAv1YjFKcjmKRd8fpWDafyFgeGye2Ll58zC4Wx-EWACJx5Q1f2nM8tGW0QofQbXMGLhT9hJgiq44e3Nd3FO2yW4Puiy4uHqL1-dJuLjBhZzszN04Vj1n1V0QJ5P2KBrQdmo/s1600/IMG_3019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvFfdYK6FNPEAv1YjFKcjmKRd8fpWDafyFgeGye2Ll58zC4Wx-EWACJx5Q1f2nM8tGW0QofQbXMGLhT9hJgiq44e3Nd3FO2yW4Puiy4uHqL1-dJuLjBhZzszN04Vj1n1V0QJ5P2KBrQdmo/s640/IMG_3019.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSk6kIZDmkP_qeA0IR0SdfUNV8E47u5_hDGaPbnaEzK7kIVotQCGHJ2kSZxQlD73Tn2WP7hNmo2lOLMjoaOtRZ0sOj0yzaFZniDsvrduHnDofRz-teRbvd99r0nlc6klhsxnRpplGJ4aGk/s1600/IMG_3026.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="1308" data-original-width="982" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSk6kIZDmkP_qeA0IR0SdfUNV8E47u5_hDGaPbnaEzK7kIVotQCGHJ2kSZxQlD73Tn2WP7hNmo2lOLMjoaOtRZ0sOj0yzaFZniDsvrduHnDofRz-teRbvd99r0nlc6klhsxnRpplGJ4aGk/s640/IMG_3026.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
When it was time to plan their sixth birthday I was not at all surprised when they asked for a puppy and kitty party! In fact, I was excited to get this "pawty" started!<br />
<br />
We are big supporters of rescue animals and adopting, so it was only fitting that we tied this into the birthday party. The DFW area is full of many wonderful pet rescues but one that is close to my heart is Dallas Dog Street Advocates. Two of the founding members matched us up to our beloved dog, Baloo, two years ago. I have been so impressed with the organization and the work they do that I have continued to help and support them anyway I can. You can visit their page and read more about what they do <a href="https://www.dsda.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />
In lieu of birthday gifts, we asked for donations to the rescue. Over $300 was raised and two large bags packed full of dog supplies were given that day. Thank you again to all who donated! And rest assured the girls also received birthday gifts from family.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyomBcviEY7yGN6ABPwRYHtUJqVxCZC2iCQ_B4b3_-UvA09pwk32wrzCmIaoY_9saijH3blvULA6cHkpuOweHOfbAzQO0Y6NzQH7OyL7kG7GnUcayp1eGdvW43BDkAxQa4nQItMrMOwqB/s1600/IMG_3217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcyomBcviEY7yGN6ABPwRYHtUJqVxCZC2iCQ_B4b3_-UvA09pwk32wrzCmIaoY_9saijH3blvULA6cHkpuOweHOfbAzQO0Y6NzQH7OyL7kG7GnUcayp1eGdvW43BDkAxQa4nQItMrMOwqB/s640/IMG_3217.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birthday girls</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Upon entering the front door, we had a table for donations and paw print stickers on the floor leading the way to the fun. You can find these paw print stickers at Oriental Trading.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJ8OatgQnhRCP58I4Ozkbpn8MgowPeKziE2DidMeywTPh3lavJX-MRA2qCn7MYviZrtAvP4-a_xs9J9hRHnEp9OyvHWrIdmhLhpLaqc-bizNZD9TlKgnLX0kLkoejanb_rTPcvzQK8nYT/s1600/10772956432_IMG_1332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqJ8OatgQnhRCP58I4Ozkbpn8MgowPeKziE2DidMeywTPh3lavJX-MRA2qCn7MYviZrtAvP4-a_xs9J9hRHnEp9OyvHWrIdmhLhpLaqc-bizNZD9TlKgnLX0kLkoejanb_rTPcvzQK8nYT/s640/10772956432_IMG_1332.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
The first stop was the family room where Elise from Dallas Dog Street Advocates took the stage. She talked to everyone about what the organization does and showed the girls pictures of dogs available for adoption. Elise also brought a puppy to play with! Sweet and sassy Cassie got a lot of attention from the girls, and Baloo was a polite host to her. Cassie has since been adopted, but DDSA does haveother puppies for adoption!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8j_Hlv3lEJH-ZD0EWtBcvCaIDxJ3Hcvr3UKxEs2yasxolTvGxfdW_gZndpS60CYNIAZxJQsIGpu7mZIEKW5brKqsOKVm-yUwvystmQHEI0Nkq7YU248vloeGotVG9ThVd1k118JGV3EB/s1600/IMG_1583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8j_Hlv3lEJH-ZD0EWtBcvCaIDxJ3Hcvr3UKxEs2yasxolTvGxfdW_gZndpS60CYNIAZxJQsIGpu7mZIEKW5brKqsOKVm-yUwvystmQHEI0Nkq7YU248vloeGotVG9ThVd1k118JGV3EB/s640/IMG_1583.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGOdkVNA0LglXyLTyZR-kAaKCpHYjCgX_A9IwqijLuX-APhNlJLhNPcq0Df_lTOBSYirsH85KNT4ofUIpwcey3MXW60h5uQJzpWLQyoX1u-yWT_L-R9x4R1YdaK_OXNo66D1tOegU1vtn/s1600/IMG_1633+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOGOdkVNA0LglXyLTyZR-kAaKCpHYjCgX_A9IwqijLuX-APhNlJLhNPcq0Df_lTOBSYirsH85KNT4ofUIpwcey3MXW60h5uQJzpWLQyoX1u-yWT_L-R9x4R1YdaK_OXNo66D1tOegU1vtn/s640/IMG_1633+%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">looking at dogs available for adoption </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIddfzdy1Bp2wa3b8DYH-FiLz3rOOarl-q-rJmKMq2vTK_OGGt6_9TjTxASMlwyoYmGu3NDehwSVclVMRG0Vh-s8BNTesVpdm7kh2wl4E86PyPISi35j2q2xcMHMtksK3392Zz6_DguKyD/s1600/DSC_0812_4-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIddfzdy1Bp2wa3b8DYH-FiLz3rOOarl-q-rJmKMq2vTK_OGGt6_9TjTxASMlwyoYmGu3NDehwSVclVMRG0Vh-s8BNTesVpdm7kh2wl4E86PyPISi35j2q2xcMHMtksK3392Zz6_DguKyD/s640/DSC_0812_4-01.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
After Elise and Cassie packed up, the girls headed over to our Adoption Center! Each guest chose a puppy or kitty of their very own and a balloon dog. These adorable dogs had a leash and floated right along with their new owners.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_yj3kngGRi5djIbYNpNuDkAqCInajyNPFm4BO_XFUdJObJ1nil99Ds_edX2h9KXDb6WFyDXCbuWhIuB4rKlZk0K_3SiBDAd5RYCJ0Ae3GrHPDodn-57WL2ttMELNSTfUrhIK-LoROfmv/s1600/IMG_3218+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_yj3kngGRi5djIbYNpNuDkAqCInajyNPFm4BO_XFUdJObJ1nil99Ds_edX2h9KXDb6WFyDXCbuWhIuB4rKlZk0K_3SiBDAd5RYCJ0Ae3GrHPDodn-57WL2ttMELNSTfUrhIK-LoROfmv/s640/IMG_3218+%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlm70O-AarrJB87uZ-hTq1qeZoZJN3Iam-pdDiTH5ENWW8HZ2TPaJ_QerxyZJj3d8YCINYi16rc9Efbs49JEhovfJaggq5W7ADKNT4JEqdF9s0dT3XucVmqnj561cs2cRvh3Vx-Q5w7Y3/s1600/7789146016_IMG_1329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlm70O-AarrJB87uZ-hTq1qeZoZJN3Iam-pdDiTH5ENWW8HZ2TPaJ_QerxyZJj3d8YCINYi16rc9Efbs49JEhovfJaggq5W7ADKNT4JEqdF9s0dT3XucVmqnj561cs2cRvh3Vx-Q5w7Y3/s640/7789146016_IMG_1329.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw40CP-HQvRXRIY8Xil-QEJNquGp7xOLp32DI2lgncGTjFz0TmchMT22BZU8uUwMw9DGdDdwYp_e23p8AOA_ru2_z_1uOXKRmr4gbZ-Yf7kED1J9WWBZRcpc46rcsG0nVcHNM7vSQpfCcK/s1600/DSC_0746_4-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw40CP-HQvRXRIY8Xil-QEJNquGp7xOLp32DI2lgncGTjFz0TmchMT22BZU8uUwMw9DGdDdwYp_e23p8AOA_ru2_z_1uOXKRmr4gbZ-Yf7kED1J9WWBZRcpc46rcsG0nVcHNM7vSQpfCcK/s640/DSC_0746_4-01.JPEG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqgPr3Ar9phyphenhyphen8GlNaUoWT8gsbH0hYW0offhPVyoY88lFKRPX5mpTLIK5k752-0tz1UfyCap4EsqwwkqS5Qd1X5UTZNAoi5RiAK4-sB9HIAKDeJ-KXFYUlq3os-mXI8feZJ1Fmf1Rc3lcx/s1600/IMG_3222.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqgPr3Ar9phyphenhyphen8GlNaUoWT8gsbH0hYW0offhPVyoY88lFKRPX5mpTLIK5k752-0tz1UfyCap4EsqwwkqS5Qd1X5UTZNAoi5RiAK4-sB9HIAKDeJ-KXFYUlq3os-mXI8feZJ1Fmf1Rc3lcx/s640/IMG_3222.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The puppies and kittens are ready to "paw-ty" too!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
With the new pet, each girl received pet vitamins (jelly bellies), dog bones (Scooby Doo snacks) for the pups, and cat treats (goldfish) for the kitty owners.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsrfUmEF0x4j0lmu9YKBhkvewRE36_T8TwDmzTeaMsT5jclh3Sd0O5cFmLyE-fvIJXQ_mT2if5G3WxwHCyNsvuQxdRPfoDtsKuRSTnk7UjfqWLxOp1mkHoJe_NQAlwK0oGndZ6XxBqRe7/s1600/IMG_3221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsrfUmEF0x4j0lmu9YKBhkvewRE36_T8TwDmzTeaMsT5jclh3Sd0O5cFmLyE-fvIJXQ_mT2if5G3WxwHCyNsvuQxdRPfoDtsKuRSTnk7UjfqWLxOp1mkHoJe_NQAlwK0oGndZ6XxBqRe7/s640/IMG_3221.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Once the girls chose their pet, they decorated a pet carrier..<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOgBgWOef7HsHahp0gGkzj0R2rcX8SsyRmUYw0wPxuDw3onewiSUMbds3SMM32u2zBcoaBod0X4v9QuKFaiHILNb1PINKRYtG918BXgIx-HYny_DFu3-AUweqY1ijxn-k4Lo-vSyfndci/s1600/7789146352_IMG_1336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCOgBgWOef7HsHahp0gGkzj0R2rcX8SsyRmUYw0wPxuDw3onewiSUMbds3SMM32u2zBcoaBod0X4v9QuKFaiHILNb1PINKRYtG918BXgIx-HYny_DFu3-AUweqY1ijxn-k4Lo-vSyfndci/s640/7789146352_IMG_1336.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pet carriers are favor boxes from Oriental Trading and stickers/markers from the Dollar Tree</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH23zZi4kvgQIR6V9cx7lVpyylmOCndPQ4w97kIxPm_Scrf3tA9NUbjr5NSRmE4pElcVeKDY9ZVhC6g82IzHGr2E3MSacwBTPyRMmhZl-hdHxtt8JMIYoUOdeDJf2vgRU44dSUEteB6lEs/s1600/DSC_0841_3-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH23zZi4kvgQIR6V9cx7lVpyylmOCndPQ4w97kIxPm_Scrf3tA9NUbjr5NSRmE4pElcVeKDY9ZVhC6g82IzHGr2E3MSacwBTPyRMmhZl-hdHxtt8JMIYoUOdeDJf2vgRU44dSUEteB6lEs/s640/DSC_0841_3-01.JPEG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmSihun-oKTCDaMacx68yJBnT2tMUMOkLJ4G7z0g2c_nf61T1gNFN_CZOw88YMhowBFDtIi1SzzO2FIZnbL0m8v_IVZwlak39TReQhQNIyG8a_vOVPlESo-y25c78V5SSIYw0ZNG45AHp/s1600/7789205728_IMG_1384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmSihun-oKTCDaMacx68yJBnT2tMUMOkLJ4G7z0g2c_nf61T1gNFN_CZOw88YMhowBFDtIi1SzzO2FIZnbL0m8v_IVZwlak39TReQhQNIyG8a_vOVPlESo-y25c78V5SSIYw0ZNG45AHp/s640/7789205728_IMG_1384.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
....and made a collar for their pet. Letter beads allowed the girls to spell out their new pets' names....<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXVSk3_ZmMHvkf-ZIp9IJ1Rsw1uXrRmbTraXMRDm3WMc31jXtYsugdfq6HdU-JXrRyKntl5HmA-na5TGTBwePJ-cw4danzMjsGTMk0AwN2SknZjRnRKklI7E3Dp1QR4jtY4sewIopU2FK/s1600/10772899200_IMG_1339.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXVSk3_ZmMHvkf-ZIp9IJ1Rsw1uXrRmbTraXMRDm3WMc31jXtYsugdfq6HdU-JXrRyKntl5HmA-na5TGTBwePJ-cw4danzMjsGTMk0AwN2SknZjRnRKklI7E3Dp1QR4jtY4sewIopU2FK/s640/10772899200_IMG_1339.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beads and pipe cleaners from Dollar Tree</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Don't forget your kitty ears and whiskers! I considered hiring someone to do the face painting but in the end I decided to give it a shot. It was completely amateur work but the girls were happy. I did puppy dog face paint for those who wanted it after looking on Pinterest for a quick tutorial. The girls had so much fun with the face paint, they took over and were doing each others faces.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRH3JwOF6JH5sbTjQn6BdqkQg6yJAkKbKt8wFGP7N4Yw5vp7PdxG6busGCzByTfEeJ6uDZm24BezKYENw1ZcR0uTX5S7CFRdvftz20tCei1cY4-WpY_Xdyaa5m3XitSl2x23kV5OoFmOtY/s1600/IMG_3219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRH3JwOF6JH5sbTjQn6BdqkQg6yJAkKbKt8wFGP7N4Yw5vp7PdxG6busGCzByTfEeJ6uDZm24BezKYENw1ZcR0uTX5S7CFRdvftz20tCei1cY4-WpY_Xdyaa5m3XitSl2x23kV5OoFmOtY/s640/IMG_3219.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Headbands from Amazon</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Lunch was simple and consisted of a hot dog bar, "paw-ta-to" chips, fruit, and veggies. Lemonade and ice tea for beverages.<br />
<br />
The cakes turned out just the way I hoped they would and tasted fantastic! Vanilla cake with vanilla butter cream filling and chocolate cake with peanut butter filling! Puppy and kitty cake pops were on the desert table along with "dog food" (Whoppers chocolates) served in a pink dog food bowl.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9ML7j1GJe8Hj_No9tJUErAOZRAgB-V3xYu-XqI8KNy2Hqn11a2jsdav-1xt_v9Cxn4M-QW6k3qB0Ynzhr-P_RB8rxTs1GeTLsZj5NJbrqHnQk9QdKpLsf1r9fnVUiGXUzfQJj3cL8bQf/s1600/7856301536_IMG_1314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9ML7j1GJe8Hj_No9tJUErAOZRAgB-V3xYu-XqI8KNy2Hqn11a2jsdav-1xt_v9Cxn4M-QW6k3qB0Ynzhr-P_RB8rxTs1GeTLsZj5NJbrqHnQk9QdKpLsf1r9fnVUiGXUzfQJj3cL8bQf/s640/7856301536_IMG_1314.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEy29ihkDqcaX2-u-zIz650rZbPNxpkmmDO6DtOZGU1NjZabFLxnKUnid4-K3HBd5hNDhSR0bANJHYQ8UN5A6KL8FKN8lzpOj9-WtJ7ZvgSACj2yC70d1XD49Yx7mRuMMoZtKdYeiUJWYm/s1600/7856317040_IMG_1313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEy29ihkDqcaX2-u-zIz650rZbPNxpkmmDO6DtOZGU1NjZabFLxnKUnid4-K3HBd5hNDhSR0bANJHYQ8UN5A6KL8FKN8lzpOj9-WtJ7ZvgSACj2yC70d1XD49Yx7mRuMMoZtKdYeiUJWYm/s640/7856317040_IMG_1313.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZj6x1LoaKjdXLq1Xblw8RTrBiTgYIg6Pr9u13ggEl1rrPyr1VfLLsu54VdU9NbpYKKy9f9VyJZFqp_iOx4LjYSf4vkJVRxtlqK7TW-8xeq1zZk4nLs8d8MDXg5wouLEhlXyLVxjZ9rgrt/s1600/DSC_0760_4-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZj6x1LoaKjdXLq1Xblw8RTrBiTgYIg6Pr9u13ggEl1rrPyr1VfLLsu54VdU9NbpYKKy9f9VyJZFqp_iOx4LjYSf4vkJVRxtlqK7TW-8xeq1zZk4nLs8d8MDXg5wouLEhlXyLVxjZ9rgrt/s640/DSC_0760_4-01.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZneAXFEhihihZScsAHBJdwGmYcGVGL143lVWVpZ-T0vV3Nke9l8pNo0GiUAMVCfL-4RN06n054JBCs7_9_Me9uitE5W293Fky3MDNl5BOTXdCOqOgQ-99iqhgT2U0itZeBC7xuu-B6dK/s1600/DSC_0886_2-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZneAXFEhihihZScsAHBJdwGmYcGVGL143lVWVpZ-T0vV3Nke9l8pNo0GiUAMVCfL-4RN06n054JBCs7_9_Me9uitE5W293Fky3MDNl5BOTXdCOqOgQ-99iqhgT2U0itZeBC7xuu-B6dK/s640/DSC_0886_2-01.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqMwrw36Ujxu21Rm6A4e-1IaEFYc1ugtPVSomRTKawpShYyIKxRU0y7BDPoK3-sAqzIlwNWGGcURZcutm_ziYP12IFzP_sQ8Zdw6kfRybQ485A87GVRZlSg0zRQXF7vDCfZIWqgeTZxfw/s1600/DSC_0871_3-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqMwrw36Ujxu21Rm6A4e-1IaEFYc1ugtPVSomRTKawpShYyIKxRU0y7BDPoK3-sAqzIlwNWGGcURZcutm_ziYP12IFzP_sQ8Zdw6kfRybQ485A87GVRZlSg0zRQXF7vDCfZIWqgeTZxfw/s640/DSC_0871_3-01.JPEG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">puppy dog face paint on this one</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Another successful party in the books with sweet friends! Thank you to all who helped celebrate with the girls! And thank you to Elise with Dallas Dog Street Advocates for coming out and bringing Cassie!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPhcB1M3C5sFBZJEqywKrCbTAQJpqlXRTjehC_vYfnWFNj_oa3J9Wk5tt6P0X3pqKMw_H0FPRyJe8YK5ko8CvlhaCZJgWYrdWFywexf-hprny-ER9agdlY3FNjHKg4pb39noCl2Ic4Qai/s1600/DSC_0829_3-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="953" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPhcB1M3C5sFBZJEqywKrCbTAQJpqlXRTjehC_vYfnWFNj_oa3J9Wk5tt6P0X3pqKMw_H0FPRyJe8YK5ko8CvlhaCZJgWYrdWFywexf-hprny-ER9agdlY3FNjHKg4pb39noCl2Ic4Qai/s640/DSC_0829_3-01.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI04hOw2PsbJ0QDAeQ3WCLVQ85oRn4zkJHxolH-dHPVy_zAqAmGvsk7OE-aHLNA0PMsmkEMvukwTGdY8esRGpuyBa0KqjsdJkEbFwShM8AMC9pDEjfR_GzzSi6MNUsqB2jFjakFAzpzz-3/s1600/DSC_0859_4-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI04hOw2PsbJ0QDAeQ3WCLVQ85oRn4zkJHxolH-dHPVy_zAqAmGvsk7OE-aHLNA0PMsmkEMvukwTGdY8esRGpuyBa0KqjsdJkEbFwShM8AMC9pDEjfR_GzzSi6MNUsqB2jFjakFAzpzz-3/s640/DSC_0859_4-01.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Xv1XWykLmSUkWlt1RJWDMACEWGFKfR5G7PMi3tWjM04mF0P-iWlzHi7Vg1yTtJBbLkGJ3KP4ZKUM7o4nM-jTr3QqD0GihgJWqxjs06JWLlaQOwpbymUhUTY71XEPcn73fVTI6i4Lgqk_/s1600/DSC_0863_3-01.JPEG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Xv1XWykLmSUkWlt1RJWDMACEWGFKfR5G7PMi3tWjM04mF0P-iWlzHi7Vg1yTtJBbLkGJ3KP4ZKUM7o4nM-jTr3QqD0GihgJWqxjs06JWLlaQOwpbymUhUTY71XEPcn73fVTI6i4Lgqk_/s640/DSC_0863_3-01.JPEG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn72Gvy070XT1Ilhx9eYb4O0nsdQeQbI0YO2jc7eHWnOpq7QCK5FGq7o0KRsl4aJDNq7bmVSHYkAiff9D3EnDaU79DpWKVX3p2iGCn2OLe3VyykGGlCvvbNK_9kcc1K4RKf-UlDYtKIKN8/s1600/IMG_1634+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn72Gvy070XT1Ilhx9eYb4O0nsdQeQbI0YO2jc7eHWnOpq7QCK5FGq7o0KRsl4aJDNq7bmVSHYkAiff9D3EnDaU79DpWKVX3p2iGCn2OLe3VyykGGlCvvbNK_9kcc1K4RKf-UlDYtKIKN8/s640/IMG_1634+%25281%2529.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b> Vendors</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Photography: Johnna Anzures (thank you sweet friend!)</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Cakes: Mazey Cakes</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Cake Pops: Serenity Cakes</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Dog Banner: Glam Fete</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Balloon Dogs:Amazon</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Featured Rescue: Dallas Dog Street Advocates</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Party Planner and Stylist:Mrs. Party Planner</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms", trebuchet, verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-87628125862979905702019-01-13T14:58:00.001-08:002019-01-13T16:29:09.986-08:00Gingerbread House Decorating Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnjubR7mLe0oFqkPc0IF3lnQXTWH2Tvl09CGbUXRQPceKpOgku7iwc0mZ3CkYsLw9S7Qd_7RDrOTJW7FKloy9fSk4Ycr9gt__Z13yOS5uHqtvYfM3VMG8EK9Aczx-J6tVhZLuvSC4YtIR/s1600/10738134848_IMG_1530+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpnjubR7mLe0oFqkPc0IF3lnQXTWH2Tvl09CGbUXRQPceKpOgku7iwc0mZ3CkYsLw9S7Qd_7RDrOTJW7FKloy9fSk4Ycr9gt__Z13yOS5uHqtvYfM3VMG8EK9Aczx-J6tVhZLuvSC4YtIR/s640/10738134848_IMG_1530+%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
This post is about a month late but planning and hosting parties during the holidays is plenty of work as it is. Not to mention everything else that goes into holiday planning. A quote from one of my favorite movies, <i style="font-weight: bold;">A Bad Moms Christmas </i>sums it up,<i style="font-weight: bold;"> "</i> You're a mom, moms don't en-joy, they give joy". Okay, well I actually do enjoy the holidays but if you are a parent I'm sure you can relate! We make it all happen, mommas!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
Last month I helped sprinkle a little Christmas spirit for my girls and some of their classmates. On a cold and rainy Saturday, eight little ladies in cozy pajamas gathered in our dining room to decorate gingerbread houses. The fireplace was ablaze, Christmas music softly playing, tree lights twinkling, hot chocolate brewing, and lots of giggling echoing through the house.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijI3RdsXViuQUDJUTyG5e2_t9MOgTHDK0JkIPjwf0nRGcMX9IZxzlhCShZeqTtK1ToTds8cLQTgSCHsowFgvula9sR17MQp3Z98251wBw1l-Rks1SsKfhuGcil7iE9Mvk3SQc1evDAl0O4/s1600/IMG_3350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijI3RdsXViuQUDJUTyG5e2_t9MOgTHDK0JkIPjwf0nRGcMX9IZxzlhCShZeqTtK1ToTds8cLQTgSCHsowFgvula9sR17MQp3Z98251wBw1l-Rks1SsKfhuGcil7iE9Mvk3SQc1evDAl0O4/s640/IMG_3350.JPG" width="512" /></a></div>
<br />
I made aprons for the girls to wear with my Cricut Air 2 machine. I ordered the red aprons from Oriental Trading and found the gingerbread decal on the Cricut Design App. If you like crafting and have never used a Cricut machine you are missing out! For the longest time I was the DIYer who would rummage around my house to find the right size circle to trace and cut by hand. This machine is a game changer! It does it all for you with precise cuts and fonts. Cards, tags,banners, iron decals, you name it!<br />
<br />
It's all done on the Cricut app or website. You decide the size, font, image etc., cut the vinyl and stick on the mat, the machine makes all the cuts, you peel the excess vinyl away, then iron on your material. It took a little time to make eight aprons but I was surprised at how easy it really was.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC__bGwO3lzoMDiIemOMBe8kUlwM-kyyuaLrK9vSzstPP2NTJdI2jMB8R3nnslVnHLYKEXCwn3r1BfD17aJe45Tq2UeIG_DjBc35qr5e968ITkBWMAZTXeo6oxqyHGjE5bLeKiroREJ5Ye/s1600/IMG_3393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC__bGwO3lzoMDiIemOMBe8kUlwM-kyyuaLrK9vSzstPP2NTJdI2jMB8R3nnslVnHLYKEXCwn3r1BfD17aJe45Tq2UeIG_DjBc35qr5e968ITkBWMAZTXeo6oxqyHGjE5bLeKiroREJ5Ye/s640/IMG_3393.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzo62ZcTlW7asAhtwsK5DEVVd-HMpnSmtZfqTx8Pop4jSDkaMFXcZQ__5FJwh7dbMZ_bJs6Wf8hHITWHXQFGDOxpNOW10fvAN5l3NgbxqdoumyPzOhxEQX_HITeoPLq5I1J9chJHbwAah/s1600/10738126736_IMG_1511.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzo62ZcTlW7asAhtwsK5DEVVd-HMpnSmtZfqTx8Pop4jSDkaMFXcZQ__5FJwh7dbMZ_bJs6Wf8hHITWHXQFGDOxpNOW10fvAN5l3NgbxqdoumyPzOhxEQX_HITeoPLq5I1J9chJHbwAah/s640/10738126736_IMG_1511.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
With eight girls and not much patience for assembling gingerbread houses, I took the plunge and spent extra money on pre assembled houses. I found the houses at our Super Target and they came with the frosting piped and ready to go. Sometimes I take extra steps to save money and sometimes I spend extra to save steps. Many steps and headaches in this case.<br />
<br />
Each guest brought one topping for decorations and I had some here too. Red Hots, M & Ms, marshmallows, gum drops, candy lights, Twizzlers, peppermints, and much more within arms reach for each girl to use. Cookies and hot chocolate were on hand to keep the little decorators' tummies filled.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMR2U2UYpSqa27p1VIvu-qMBXqBOBGwwiJ3IwOp6a8CB1SURuocPf4kD4PJlV04JWxAy5ubnekHfedQFlo2CER8o5TZfKCnQd36Pre0CxGJmLueAwJheuEFT-hg15FhmrDID3DQKuv68U/s1600/IMG_3397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMR2U2UYpSqa27p1VIvu-qMBXqBOBGwwiJ3IwOp6a8CB1SURuocPf4kD4PJlV04JWxAy5ubnekHfedQFlo2CER8o5TZfKCnQd36Pre0CxGJmLueAwJheuEFT-hg15FhmrDID3DQKuv68U/s640/IMG_3397.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAXhrks3CxbWRDRZdwkjH4KrZS0jSrRaaej9ok_yIcf-imJdEf7-vY-X8pZhbl_o0xx9mhSJhiuHLT6BMJAxO7dWhH97_kI8oyy1iEplcLKRytbUv-WjXWgXGgd2imFtrkSfdXGULMIPa/s1600/IMG_3398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLAXhrks3CxbWRDRZdwkjH4KrZS0jSrRaaej9ok_yIcf-imJdEf7-vY-X8pZhbl_o0xx9mhSJhiuHLT6BMJAxO7dWhH97_kI8oyy1iEplcLKRytbUv-WjXWgXGgd2imFtrkSfdXGULMIPa/s640/IMG_3398.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWImNiIIQLETKeSN1rZ8RrbYvmUe1-BOQYEbc1DBjt52MqJkL58CqlW37SygCGo7pyGXrA09CDHBfMtoy2ZxrjcSJmvgcQ8v-ZVWnE5HsNUO-djNiPgAJRKMzA1vKGOL5PM46704tW9TH/s1600/10742347552_IMG_1562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTWImNiIIQLETKeSN1rZ8RrbYvmUe1-BOQYEbc1DBjt52MqJkL58CqlW37SygCGo7pyGXrA09CDHBfMtoy2ZxrjcSJmvgcQ8v-ZVWnE5HsNUO-djNiPgAJRKMzA1vKGOL5PM46704tW9TH/s640/10742347552_IMG_1562.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
After decorating we had a light lunch, appetizers (I love Trader Joe's variety of frozen appetizers around the holidays), hot chocolate bar and small mimosa bar was also available to the moms.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83WG-uPvC8UTCW_5fnAWKgtbQ1z4JynNpLmst1Xwd_BKFu4K6xt0WS7zX7cCb5hiK3pQ81TYfdE1uL1kco63CNLiYYEZ9fTuenlq_iPf9mBEgymi0H-jeTD2Ktr1GTOkDatbcQK7GEdI4/s1600/IMG_3390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83WG-uPvC8UTCW_5fnAWKgtbQ1z4JynNpLmst1Xwd_BKFu4K6xt0WS7zX7cCb5hiK3pQ81TYfdE1uL1kco63CNLiYYEZ9fTuenlq_iPf9mBEgymi0H-jeTD2Ktr1GTOkDatbcQK7GEdI4/s640/IMG_3390.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note to self: white marshmallows will blend in with white bowls :)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbHnfAxCqpcTOaS_kORG0QM98o2fcs-RZWP2lA_UChTvwjY4ducooChIwk6ZeTNVq48UPIKgiJt4qlt522EQaruPtbPBKgGNSZtUZ1JEuxJaSljbqByuvgPO9cbdL3JV4CNiuwdrsg0Hc/s1600/IMG_3388+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihbHnfAxCqpcTOaS_kORG0QM98o2fcs-RZWP2lA_UChTvwjY4ducooChIwk6ZeTNVq48UPIKgiJt4qlt522EQaruPtbPBKgGNSZtUZ1JEuxJaSljbqByuvgPO9cbdL3JV4CNiuwdrsg0Hc/s640/IMG_3388+%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzeFXLIuX2ZSCt1dcvOOcMWq6CYmQ3dW-KG_hej_t4xIph5s93v53o8UUZWhVByDrPHV51Yt_DCqJlNgOwq5fBkRkpONf_Uxz9bMljxLrkxWEx3Cz2SiRoislSMTmTPL5GDrYiMvEQvDQ/s1600/IMG_3395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzeFXLIuX2ZSCt1dcvOOcMWq6CYmQ3dW-KG_hej_t4xIph5s93v53o8UUZWhVByDrPHV51Yt_DCqJlNgOwq5fBkRkpONf_Uxz9bMljxLrkxWEx3Cz2SiRoislSMTmTPL5GDrYiMvEQvDQ/s640/IMG_3395.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pomegranates and raspberries for the mimosas</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCd9FV4RIMYcDi8rIimc42vN5KYwg6GCxhHMygc300NJgPrTxw7geFyIvTJvvW2CURM3FGFKHnFAxhHXF3GYG2gUOyJ5pls7uqj9zAfsKShd50x345Pu1x__nbar4PUT2F0EAmzT2Nqqe/s1600/IMG_3400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCd9FV4RIMYcDi8rIimc42vN5KYwg6GCxhHMygc300NJgPrTxw7geFyIvTJvvW2CURM3FGFKHnFAxhHXF3GYG2gUOyJ5pls7uqj9zAfsKShd50x345Pu1x__nbar4PUT2F0EAmzT2Nqqe/s640/IMG_3400.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">hot chocolate break</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYE44SB6zLUT489-m9RybRydwYssI_b0V3iUXdRpVumb7bYXoyHcP5lFtLbBEcJa9Zie0FNHkXiuemCkxKgicwY9WWA8ZTN5rOkqtzShCfbVzJIrQ1aYghFaw7GFBJELWy8ZJgwwSyhz6k/s1600/IMG_3401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYE44SB6zLUT489-m9RybRydwYssI_b0V3iUXdRpVumb7bYXoyHcP5lFtLbBEcJa9Zie0FNHkXiuemCkxKgicwY9WWA8ZTN5rOkqtzShCfbVzJIrQ1aYghFaw7GFBJELWy8ZJgwwSyhz6k/s640/IMG_3401.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sweet girls!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp6U5H6QL8jYNjLy-JX0zy4EQ2ggPKmAdY0mGtkoBO6-wDbodkQNr57SehJP98oFXEYCabMG9idMeDCQyH0HMKoYMi1fQy3C4ZdgRfV1nS6Z__q-rw2MenNqAPmxS7pk83PGbo-pFs-WN/s1600/IMG_4227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp6U5H6QL8jYNjLy-JX0zy4EQ2ggPKmAdY0mGtkoBO6-wDbodkQNr57SehJP98oFXEYCabMG9idMeDCQyH0HMKoYMi1fQy3C4ZdgRfV1nS6Z__q-rw2MenNqAPmxS7pk83PGbo-pFs-WN/s640/IMG_4227.JPG" width="426" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">finished products</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I hope you all had happy holidays! Cheers to a healthy and happy 2019!!!<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</span><br />
<div align="left" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" style="color: #888888; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><i style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 24px; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal;"><b></b></i><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-1128134034717382092019-01-12T19:34:00.001-08:002019-01-31T20:43:47.010-08:00Baked Boneless Chicken Wings<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdO2kC1heXc5lgRVtGKG0VobAXOwOZa8fYQk-AonhMCuL3x0h_sOsvd5-Pj5BqLd_xTElVrpieqFnz3KxTnpWWnu1R-rOC8BM2TkX9NxbhyphenhyphenNn0e1SgPl0KTby3QI99jgfDyUrJI8h-DpYF/s1600/IMG_4211+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdO2kC1heXc5lgRVtGKG0VobAXOwOZa8fYQk-AonhMCuL3x0h_sOsvd5-Pj5BqLd_xTElVrpieqFnz3KxTnpWWnu1R-rOC8BM2TkX9NxbhyphenhyphenNn0e1SgPl0KTby3QI99jgfDyUrJI8h-DpYF/s640/IMG_4211+%25281%2529.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Baked Boneless Buffalo Wings</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
If you are looking for a game day snack that is also fairly healthy, I've got the perfect recipe for you! These baked boneless wings are ready in under an hour and a fan favorite in this house! I've been making these a few years now since I found the recipe on Pinterest and adapted it to my liking.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>Ingredients for Boneless Baked Wings</i></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*3-4 chicken breasts</b> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*<b>1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*2 eggs</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*2 tsp. cayenne pepper</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*2tsp. garlic powder</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*2-3 Tbsp. butter</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*1/2 cup of Franks Red Hot Original Sauce</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>*cooking spray (I like Chosen Foods 100% pure avocado oil spray)</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Pre-heat oven to 350. Cut chicken into small cubes. Prepare two bowls. One for the eggs and one for the whole wheat flour (I like to use King Arthur's brand but any brand will work). Beat the eggs in the first bowl. Mix flour with the cayenne pepper and garlic powder in the second.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Dredge the chicken cubes into the egg mixture first and then toss in the flour mixture. Cover the chicken completely with the flour mixture. Put on a greased cookie sheet, I use the cooking spray to grease instead of butter. Spray a light layer of cooking spray on the chicken and bake for 15 minutes. Halfway through flip the chicken over (this is important in order to get the crispiness) and spray another light layer of cooking spray on chicken. Bake another 15-18 min. </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Meanwhile, melt 2-3 Tbsp. of butter. Once the chicken is done, put it into another bowl and coat with the melted butter and Franks Red Hot Original Sauce. Mix well and serve. I like to add fresh veggies and blue cheese dressing for dipping.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
As with any recipe you can cater to your liking. If you want more spice, add more cayenne pepper. If you like a lot of sauce, add more butter and Franks. But most of all, enjoy!!!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div align="left">
For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</div>
<div align="left">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" target="_blank">facebook</a> and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-62803363631543881382018-05-09T09:24:00.001-07:002018-05-09T09:24:39.326-07:00Canvas Factory Giveaway!<div align="center">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00MekTeerax_qRdL1369XrneV1r-d-RrJf7Yv2Hd7NuZZzxAhJRVQmRuHY8ICW84HeCmFAdQ2aFXWp0PnXugpFF4cS6Hy3CaA4PDSYoZ3naT524t4AQjnMgqeFC-143Jpq9RGXiT4JQBv/s1600/blog+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1356" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg00MekTeerax_qRdL1369XrneV1r-d-RrJf7Yv2Hd7NuZZzxAhJRVQmRuHY8ICW84HeCmFAdQ2aFXWp0PnXugpFF4cS6Hy3CaA4PDSYoZ3naT524t4AQjnMgqeFC-143Jpq9RGXiT4JQBv/s640/blog+pic.jpg" width="542" /></a></div>
<b><br /></b></div>
<div align="center">
<b>This is a sponsored post for which I have been compensated with a free product sample and a giveaway prize for my readers in exchange for a product review. All opinions are my own.</b></div>
<div align="center">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div align="left">
Calling all professional photographers, amateur photographers and those in between! We all love to take pictures and capture our favorite memories on camera, however, do those moments just stay on your camera card and social media sites? Or do you print them to display and share with family and friends? </div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
For myself, nothing beats having real photographs around my home to view and relive that memory. Plus, photographs make great gifts! That is why I was delighted with a 16" x 20" product sample offered to me from<b> <a href="https://www.canvasfactory.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Factory</a> <i>AND</i> one to giveaway to my readers</b>!</div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
I am working on a new gallery wall for my freshly painted bedroom and was excited to order a canvas print for the wall. No heavy, bulky frames to deal with, and they look great mixed with other textured signs and frames. For the print, I chose one of my children on a recent family vacation to Pikes Peak, Colorado. All four of my kids were looking at the camera, the background was beautiful, and it was a memorable day of our trip. </div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
The <a href="https://www.canvasfactory.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Factory</a> makes creating and ordering your prints a cinch. Simply click the "Get Started" button and choose what material and layout you would like. I did the single print but would like to order the split image for my daughters' bedrooms next time. Upload your photograph, even directly from Facebook or Instagram if you choose. However, I would personally use a JPEG like I did to ensure a quality photo. If you are unsure of the print you want or have any questions, just click on the Live Support Chat for help.<br />
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
Once your photo is uploaded you select which wrap you want for your canvas. The options are <i>gallery</i>-where the print continues around the sides or <i>mirrored</i>-where the images mirror onto the sides. I first chose gallery but a message popped up that I would have blank space on my canvas edges so I went with the mirrored effect and love it. (You can see that in the picture below.) Lastly, you can choose to add text and colored effects if you would like. I didn't add either for my canvas this time.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28UlqFtHpGv8tZJJeHL9bBhcdcE1rBiH81mKc_PkQjFG-GdrE4xYAnGorrb2-XmVk6D2HahSH3NmLtgt74mVyNerBJW4qvyP0vdw9Zq0uixoHZ_qBP3GPaGuj7zfUBW8iJla5R7O0VzgU/s1600/IMG_0561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28UlqFtHpGv8tZJJeHL9bBhcdcE1rBiH81mKc_PkQjFG-GdrE4xYAnGorrb2-XmVk6D2HahSH3NmLtgt74mVyNerBJW4qvyP0vdw9Zq0uixoHZ_qBP3GPaGuj7zfUBW8iJla5R7O0VzgU/s640/IMG_0561.JPG" width="426" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
I was provided with timely emails on the status of my order and received my well packaged canvas about a week later. My favorite part about this canvas print is the quality. The picture is clear, the colors are vibrant and accurate. The corners are smooth and there is a nice backing with two sturdy hanging clips. A canvas print I had previously ordered from another company didn't come with an enclosed backing. I am very happy with my canvas and cannot wait to get my gallery wall started!</div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
Now the fun part. Leave me a comment describing your favorite photograph, one that brings a smile to your face every time you look at it - one you would love to see on your very own <a href="https://www.canvasfactory.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Factory</a> print. I'll randomly choose one winner on Monday, May 14th, 2018 and announce it here. Open to residents of the United States and Canada only. If you reside in Canada please use this link to <a href="http://www.canvasfactory.com/ca" target="_blank">Canvas Factory</a>.</div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
Thank you for stopping by and good luck!!</div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things</div>
<div align="left">
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" target="_blank">facebook</a>
and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You
can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><i style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot; font-size: 24px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b></b></i><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
<div align="left">
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<div align="left">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-62210832447098251992018-05-03T12:27:00.001-07:002018-05-03T19:39:40.481-07:00Seafood Boil <br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiecX-SVGbYHYGhX01XZVRmn57DsxNtHcfvC9BYWhNockBlKAGenHmYUqfd-6RvQPURaLp6xyPJQPrmE9Qwy2vPeyPB9vdnOJG9stV5ZoQh5xET1gaDChcYatcR8MoYZZN11qToqvIBPdb/s1600/IMG_3158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiecX-SVGbYHYGhX01XZVRmn57DsxNtHcfvC9BYWhNockBlKAGenHmYUqfd-6RvQPURaLp6xyPJQPrmE9Qwy2vPeyPB9vdnOJG9stV5ZoQh5xET1gaDChcYatcR8MoYZZN11qToqvIBPdb/s640/IMG_3158.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lobster dish from Market Street inspired this seafood boil</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
It had been awhile since I last hosted a seafood boil, and I was anxious to have another. A couple of wonderful families invited us to their Greek Easter celebrations complete with lamb on the spit, LOTS of traditional Greek food, and egg hunts for the kids so I thought this would be a great way to reciprocate.<br />
<br />
First, the table. I covered it with white drawing paper (you could also use butcher paper) which fit perfectly width wise so I didn't need to cut it. I added the red and white checkered table cloth from the Dollar Tree, my favorite seashell sand and candle display from Pottery Barn, and paper towel. At each place setting there was a personal bucket for shells lined with super cute state of Texas paper I found at Paper Affair (here in Dallas). The bucket also contained a plastic lobster bib, crackers, a wet nap, silverware, and a mini bottle of white wine.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3ka3dnvZ_OvB6rv5_FM-P2iJm_p2BKAaLJByk-gacAESY34DeKwayRzgSaiL0rS7jefGs2r9lRsK3JZnpHV02CTl-ke0lAm1eTB91g5wovdR6azCkEy-HmPNfsx7TyJDGe_iMR_i3Z7f/s1600/blog+seafood+boil+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3ka3dnvZ_OvB6rv5_FM-P2iJm_p2BKAaLJByk-gacAESY34DeKwayRzgSaiL0rS7jefGs2r9lRsK3JZnpHV02CTl-ke0lAm1eTB91g5wovdR6azCkEy-HmPNfsx7TyJDGe_iMR_i3Z7f/s640/blog+seafood+boil+006.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCeC2JhpT4psts9FE240ZBnvN56f9R-_VQKbbON00bWDUBnNHKCj_QTzjk0uSfDMQ4jwgCy5nKjMksgS_FS8DyCJ8Ll-5s7XhU3ExxnCjz9rhZDdNMQwHpseI_GzV04B_RYQjkm9LKkTB/s1600/blog+seafood+boil+010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCeC2JhpT4psts9FE240ZBnvN56f9R-_VQKbbON00bWDUBnNHKCj_QTzjk0uSfDMQ4jwgCy5nKjMksgS_FS8DyCJ8Ll-5s7XhU3ExxnCjz9rhZDdNMQwHpseI_GzV04B_RYQjkm9LKkTB/s640/blog+seafood+boil+010.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxBMQIkni2yW1zGb6n7jSvjhKOg5me-J3ApxiTJZenhsmULFngKdDi376ezS4I_IuDHAzPSHm2t76xWPLGq6kJ281JK2eMMssWyekHll98V9ACQi2fWN2on1NXAhETIcXeRODErYior-w/s1600/IMG_3083.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxBMQIkni2yW1zGb6n7jSvjhKOg5me-J3ApxiTJZenhsmULFngKdDi376ezS4I_IuDHAzPSHm2t76xWPLGq6kJ281JK2eMMssWyekHll98V9ACQi2fWN2on1NXAhETIcXeRODErYior-w/s640/IMG_3083.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The guys loved it and did a great job helping drain those heavy buckets of seafood greatness!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Now that we moved south, I don't have all the delicious New England seafood at my fingertips. A majority of the seafood here comes from the Gulf and is Cajun inspired. Catfish, crayfish, and po'boys are what you will find on a typical seafood menu instead of Haddock, Cod, Maine lobster, and king crab legs. I'm not thrilled about it but I have tried them. I have also found the places that fly in seafood from Maine around here! The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck, The keeper, Seabreeze, and Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen are a few of my favorites.<br />
<br />
For this boil, I used Dungeness crab from Costco in place of lobster and was very happy with the results! They were sweet and delicious. In fact, he's almost too cute to eat...almost!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvUQoHSzZwBXBJOvW3UDfu4tYUcA0GsXEw1PXkNe09fMdi4AbxMsM_BHqQ9692BVysH_kTm9gYUMUgqBZN-fdEwdL6rlWGnmCowXHELuCdMUZM__kcc5Olii_oZKUWOlRJKxtRkNlYflu/s1600/IMG_3064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvUQoHSzZwBXBJOvW3UDfu4tYUcA0GsXEw1PXkNe09fMdi4AbxMsM_BHqQ9692BVysH_kTm9gYUMUgqBZN-fdEwdL6rlWGnmCowXHELuCdMUZM__kcc5Olii_oZKUWOlRJKxtRkNlYflu/s640/IMG_3064.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
In addition to the Dungeness crab, I added large shrimp, clams, andouille sausage, red potatoes, corn, and onion. For the seasoning I use a combination of Old Bay and Old Bay Hot, butter, garlic, red pepper flakes and black pepper. For garnish I set out lemons, melted butter, and cocktail sauce.<br />
<br />
Over the years I found that cooking a seafood boil for a large crowd on your stove is easier when you cook the corn and potatoes separately from the meat. I use the exact same seasoning combination and then just mix them all together when everything is dumped out onto the table. You could use multiple pots but be careful not to overcook the crab and clams if you have a couple pots going at the same time. If you are making a boil for 4-6 adults you could easily use one large pot.<br />
<br />
The fun part of a seafood boil is that you cover the table and pour out the food for everyone to enjoy with their hands. However, the temps here were in the mid-90's that evening and the husbands were kind enough to let the wives enjoy a relaxing dinner while they watched the kids in the pool first. Because of that I choose to pour the boil out on cookie sheets and keep in our air conditioned, fly free kitchen.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC8lWLQj55M3IqdDRMe-Raa_Vzl16-k-OtyloM0GSbkVLVf3RrP6vtUjBZh7ULY9tJSS4lD4weYP5J31IBLhAJYUu_8b6ufMLq9oGUIwjUAyWndhSMcbqLrlj-qRv9zgQzqSdt4qs26GQ/s1600/IMG_3154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC8lWLQj55M3IqdDRMe-Raa_Vzl16-k-OtyloM0GSbkVLVf3RrP6vtUjBZh7ULY9tJSS4lD4weYP5J31IBLhAJYUu_8b6ufMLq9oGUIwjUAyWndhSMcbqLrlj-qRv9zgQzqSdt4qs26GQ/s640/IMG_3154.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndPedJA_ybqhy0kWkhTiVa5niIvlRtAKu5o3zQf81VoLdP_8aiUznwcpJKgQE-0Gd6348FR8WIx2ohn-oe53dbklBVVfZXxcIjMaZR8Aj7xI9e3z_T2RXgULSP3nMGMMwSZ_8J9wIP4g2/s1600/IMG_3074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndPedJA_ybqhy0kWkhTiVa5niIvlRtAKu5o3zQf81VoLdP_8aiUznwcpJKgQE-0Gd6348FR8WIx2ohn-oe53dbklBVVfZXxcIjMaZR8Aj7xI9e3z_T2RXgULSP3nMGMMwSZ_8J9wIP4g2/s640/IMG_3074.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOLKjLtQ2NP85ZBlEsWVZmmbv8VMbz3ATKSQp5-WRNm9Xp5GRt7BikhAz4pYanw0udARCPz_mIukucc14M5gReFiqYSTkfSA128K_HAcg1i9658Baz43SXB3EWqalV2v828B4C_x-RUlp/s1600/IMG_3081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOLKjLtQ2NP85ZBlEsWVZmmbv8VMbz3ATKSQp5-WRNm9Xp5GRt7BikhAz4pYanw0udARCPz_mIukucc14M5gReFiqYSTkfSA128K_HAcg1i9658Baz43SXB3EWqalV2v828B4C_x-RUlp/s640/IMG_3081.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
In addition to the seafood I served fresh bread, traditional Greek salad and watermelon. Hamburgers, chips, and dessert of cheesecake and ice cream were also available.<br />
<br />
I would say this seafood boil another success from all the empty plates and smiles! It left my husband begging for another so I'm already planning for this coming summer!<br />
<br />
One of the best things about a seafood boil besides being delicious and easy to make is that you can prepare it anyway you want. Add only shrimp, potatoes, sausage, corn and seasoning. Make it a crayfish boil. Or go all out and load it up with lobster, king crab legs, and clams. Serve it on newspaper and picnic tables or fancy plates indoors. Enjoy it at the lake or your own backyard. It's a fun meal to share with family and friends while catering it to your own needs.<br />
<br />
Check out my Pinterest board <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mrspartyplanner1/crabshrimplobster-boil/" target="_blank">crab,shrimp,lobster boil</a> to see more fun ideas you can use to host your seafood boil this summer!<br />
<br />
<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you for stopping by! ❤<br />
For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things<br />
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" target="_blank">facebook</a>
and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You
can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span><i><b><br />
</b></i></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; clear: both; color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">
</div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-family: "georgia";"></span><span style="color: black;"></span><span style="background-color: black;"></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-23108410388056231822018-02-18T14:10:00.004-08:002018-02-18T14:59:58.735-08:00Video Game Birthday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I absolutely love boy Birthday parties! Star Wars, Nerf guns, superheros, construction vehicles, ninjas, and now video games and laser tag! What better birthday is there for a bunch of eight and nine year old boys than a Game Truck?! If you have not heard of this, I will fill you in.<br />
<br />
This climate controlled truck with seating for about twenty will pull up to your home, park, or wherever they have fifty feet to park. The game truck host runs the whole show inside the truck. The company we used had six different screens with multiple gaming systems and over ninety age appropriate video games. Depending on your package, you can get at least an hour or more of unlimited gaming. The game host we had was very patient and friendly. He answered many requests to change games and show the kids how to play if they didn't know how. It's a dream come true for kids this age.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqM4a4cNmau1wYZF_vfCQFN6YC-ZFmUGjH-zY7rZYG_Ipe2qJQ0SiuRn4yQF-kIbVEg3HHfjbkHGY1kUYW6LNddqM46m6-HqNn-OtUqJjI6FLLnpsz7ea7u3i8BgcrNzPC50oY7acYKkZ/s1600/blog+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqM4a4cNmau1wYZF_vfCQFN6YC-ZFmUGjH-zY7rZYG_Ipe2qJQ0SiuRn4yQF-kIbVEg3HHfjbkHGY1kUYW6LNddqM46m6-HqNn-OtUqJjI6FLLnpsz7ea7u3i8BgcrNzPC50oY7acYKkZ/s640/blog+003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
However, we didn't stop there. Since the location of the party was at a nearby park with lots of green space we chose to add laser tag. And I am so glad we did, this was the boys favorite part.<br />
<br />
While the boys were in the game truck another employee set up the laser tag course complete with tents, inflatable barrels and barriers to hide behind.The laser tag host also ran the games and was a great sport with all the boys. I was worried they would get bored and not want to play an hour of laser tag, but I was wrong. The host mixed it up with different laser tag games to play so they weren't going after the same people the whole time. Thankfully, I had pizza and cupcakes to draw them away from this once our hour was up.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXPf7FAOmRbW_b85g2CP7FWphGEC1BcDw5xTNridLjpeyMYtcThmi4Qx9K8McCuD6SfNMdOSC7yYVCkN6qZXK6ktkJFyAF-nE4I79GycncThNzE8TSAEpI0HVoIBi5B-cFhLP0Nna5Pvb/s1600/blog+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXPf7FAOmRbW_b85g2CP7FWphGEC1BcDw5xTNridLjpeyMYtcThmi4Qx9K8McCuD6SfNMdOSC7yYVCkN6qZXK6ktkJFyAF-nE4I79GycncThNzE8TSAEpI0HVoIBi5B-cFhLP0Nna5Pvb/s640/blog+006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kgyx7i1Zq_Tpt7QUB1pAyb3VUsJWE0501cEkbLgrNfO6R0h0kpTkSRxufvhUk_RQpYLgpuyO6y-DxfHznDIXeaQJkABN9n_ieespqEfaDPH2igwuPhXwJeMTX2z1ul6F8Tu_j5Qq0pe2/s1600/blog+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kgyx7i1Zq_Tpt7QUB1pAyb3VUsJWE0501cEkbLgrNfO6R0h0kpTkSRxufvhUk_RQpYLgpuyO6y-DxfHznDIXeaQJkABN9n_ieespqEfaDPH2igwuPhXwJeMTX2z1ul6F8Tu_j5Qq0pe2/s640/blog+007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG8vsehlcxcmdfgXQbhm6m5JzHGV4iOwHGsI8epgSpkaPncR7uD58gOHXifTzfPsyvLM0KvWg2vQzeaq9039p3PMvqJHF9xSjc2I5VBK8GwGEGqPMHQYqdfkTgFunHlLIGFyzWqcat8lV/s1600/blog+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSG8vsehlcxcmdfgXQbhm6m5JzHGV4iOwHGsI8epgSpkaPncR7uD58gOHXifTzfPsyvLM0KvWg2vQzeaq9039p3PMvqJHF9xSjc2I5VBK8GwGEGqPMHQYqdfkTgFunHlLIGFyzWqcat8lV/s640/blog+008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3hQ6ilxDmBnA7-YgzO43GOO8PII_5HV22Gsi7FIifCZ8G60M24sgSIMGAxhYCtuqRd18TNeo6uTNCFrENQ5nFzPLAxUIaJBRXBemvXQArJ_td2bS1ZoBCTL6rR3eqIEBesQKCgR_FzcDg/s1600/blog+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3hQ6ilxDmBnA7-YgzO43GOO8PII_5HV22Gsi7FIifCZ8G60M24sgSIMGAxhYCtuqRd18TNeo6uTNCFrENQ5nFzPLAxUIaJBRXBemvXQArJ_td2bS1ZoBCTL6rR3eqIEBesQKCgR_FzcDg/s640/blog+009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjHEb7N1SHSEEQEimq7NzEX6sUppwAmsLfNwAV7lr0A_G6BLXAQ6AFZ-kwnQtIzqz_ZOLkopfVPdPc0vldpacdJ4jX09Uw8kNgYwHzhN4X5uA5pxU-_37G1XPqJU1GY5K5xai3PBKA-M7/s1600/blog+012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRjHEb7N1SHSEEQEimq7NzEX6sUppwAmsLfNwAV7lr0A_G6BLXAQ6AFZ-kwnQtIzqz_ZOLkopfVPdPc0vldpacdJ4jX09Uw8kNgYwHzhN4X5uA5pxU-_37G1XPqJU1GY5K5xai3PBKA-M7/s640/blog+012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9LlSLpPRHppiKmVuYjQgOwbj0La1RCbLYuFYkkIsciUiOpsXMZEZg_r_VzrgDZEvIXV8AyLGkO2xl1upTElj1SeBxBjxgTmLocNNw4L-PXSKEZecyq0rsSzEUgzrrc_ooyuNcZwlkbQz/s1600/blog+015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9LlSLpPRHppiKmVuYjQgOwbj0La1RCbLYuFYkkIsciUiOpsXMZEZg_r_VzrgDZEvIXV8AyLGkO2xl1upTElj1SeBxBjxgTmLocNNw4L-PXSKEZecyq0rsSzEUgzrrc_ooyuNcZwlkbQz/s640/blog+015.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I rented a covered pavilion for a very nominal fee with bathrooms just in case it rained. However, this covered pavilion did nothing to combat my arch nemesis ...wind...again...the balloons, my decorations and centerpieces didn't stand a chance. <br />
<br />
I had green and black balloons, table cloths, napkins, and diy centerpieces that I wasn't able to use because it was so darn windy. While I was disappointed, the boys could of cared less. They had such a great time with their friends running around for two hours straight. They happily gobbled up pizza, water, and cupcakes and went on their way.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBH_QhgaBaUC6SKFmLNgqPJTxXwhFTazuae_QEVzYfZT-VfgNaYTH1k2oFVrD5qL_UvTkNBVFe59eWpS0KQrZCTg3lWZuGQX0tptLhcw3AjhiaW6tpKnzj4UQYrSOKLVmu9NURmOv0l2x/s1600/IMG_0577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPBH_QhgaBaUC6SKFmLNgqPJTxXwhFTazuae_QEVzYfZT-VfgNaYTH1k2oFVrD5qL_UvTkNBVFe59eWpS0KQrZCTg3lWZuGQX0tptLhcw3AjhiaW6tpKnzj4UQYrSOKLVmu9NURmOv0l2x/s640/IMG_0577.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
This was a super easy party to plan and host. The Game Truck company took care of everything except the food. <br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you for stopping by! ❤<br />
For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things<br />
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" target="_blank">facebook</a>
and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You
can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span><i><b><br />
</b></i></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-61769285782144666872017-08-16T14:45:00.000-07:002017-08-16T22:08:28.012-07:00Getting Personal: All about Balance and Self-Care<br />
I just had the best summer I have ever had with all four of my kids! We traveled, all slept in (for the first time ever), swam in the pool, sat on the couch without feeling guilty; that I should be doing something else, crafted, tried yoga, attended circus school, read lots, watched movies, played games, and did whatever we wanted whenever we wanted, with little fighting. I know, I was surprised too! However, this was also the first summer that naps weren't needed, bedtimes could be lenient without horrible repercussions, and everyone just went with the flow and enjoyed being in the moment.<br />
<br />
I realized that without all the hustle and bustle of school, homework, activities, room mom duties, and the constant "go go go" I was able to slow down and enjoy my kids again without being so stressed and irritable. And surprise, when I was happier, so were my kids!<br />
<br />
However, this was also the first time ever that I have completely forgot to make a hair appointment. As in I didn't notice or care how bad my roots were and how fried the ends were after months of swimming and sun. I looked in the mirror and all I could think about was a meme I came across a few years ago.."I've learned a lot about myself since becoming a mom. I didn't realize just how far I could let myself go and still be okay with it". While I laughed at this, there is also a sad slice of truth to it. I still carry around baby weight I gained from my first set of twins almost NINE years ago.Ugh, that's hard to say out loud. And don't get me wrong, I have tired to loose it but it has been hard with four young kids, the stress associated with a husband who commuted out of state for work twice, followed by two big moves for our family. Those may sound like excuses but that was my life, and for me, it was a very stressful time. So naturally when my to do list for the day was a mile long and I was exhausted, the workouts were the first thing to go. <br />
<br />
It may have taken awhile, but earlier this year I finally realized the time to get fit and healthy again is now. Not only do I want to feel better about myself again but I want to grow old with my husband and see my kids grow up. I started making better food choices, cutting back on wine (that's a hard one!), and realizing there is no reason I can't workout for 30 minutes most days. We also adopted our two year old Border Collie/Husky mix named Baloo who needs to walk daily. That's the secret folks, go out and adopt a dog from your local shelter, start walking daily and boom...ten pounds gone!<br />
<br />
After that great start to my new routine came a busy end of school year and a month long vacation to visit our families and friends. After that, the summer of fun and relaxation continued until that day not long ago when I looked in the mirror. <br />
<br />
Since then I told myself it's time to get back on track and take care of yourself. The first thing I did was make a hair appointment! Hallelujah its scheduled for this weekend! I also tossed in a pedicure last weekend just because. I've restocked my vitamins, switched my afternoon cup of coffee to tea, made time to read and go to bed earlier when I need it, pray/meditate, eat more fruit and vegtables, meal plan, resume blogging because it's a creative outlet I enjoy, got an actual pair of nice pajamas instead of my old grubby sweats (I was surprised at how much better I felt), started doing face masks again, and working out.<br />
<br />
Walking the dog, riding bikes with my family, swimming, and going to the YMCA consistently again are giving me new muscle aches and more energy. Last but not least is my favorite. Yoga. Prior to kids I loved yoga and pilates and would take both classes back to back. When life got crazy, I knew I needed yoga back in my life. I slowly started doing some poses and breathing at home and couldn't believe what a difference it made. Then I found a yin yoga class and was in love. It's grounded, slow moving, and helps stretch your muscles. Plus you can totally be a newbie or out of the yoga practice for awhile and no one will notice or care. It's relaxing and I'm hoping this will help me slowly start to regain some of my flexibility.<br />
<br />
I might have jumped the gun but I decided to join a vinessya yoga class early this week. Well here's how that went. I was the heaviest and most unflexible person in that room. I yearned for my old body the whole time, the one that could actually do these poses. I spent lots of time staring at the instructor who was twisted up like a pretzel and whispered "wtf" while thinking I can't even come close to bending that way. BUT...I was proud of myself because I stayed the whole class and I gave it my all. Making permanent changes is all about taking small steps and never giving up. And life is all about balance. So take care of yourself mommas and no matter what your challenge is, don't give up!! Oh and I plan on going back to that yoga class..one of these days I will be able to bend like that.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><i><b>Have a great school year!</b></i></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you for stopping by! ❤<br />
For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things<br />
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" target="_blank">facebook</a>
and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You
can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span><i><b><br />
<br />
</b></i></span></span>Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-22437802563721783462017-05-02T14:52:00.001-07:002017-05-02T15:55:07.344-07:00How To Host An Outdoor Fairy Garden Party on a Budget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_4yJV5RkBm4mxgQJnIdf9jy4wYl-spJk4ox8-rulJp9fuQcyArzmYsY3QQ-6hp5FRi3wCwpa68e-hUayN64DIzJl6HZBfl3LO7Nn0QhxehsPK-RYkv3Fa0lmVo7mkMw3l05dPRgQjka-/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_4yJV5RkBm4mxgQJnIdf9jy4wYl-spJk4ox8-rulJp9fuQcyArzmYsY3QQ-6hp5FRi3wCwpa68e-hUayN64DIzJl6HZBfl3LO7Nn0QhxehsPK-RYkv3Fa0lmVo7mkMw3l05dPRgQjka-/s640/PicTapGo-Image%25282%2529.jpg" width="512" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
The idea for this party had been brewing for a couple years, but life with two sets of twins and two major moves in two and a half years put it on hold. However, I am glad we waited because the party turned out to be everything I had hoped it would be!<br />
<br />
My grandmother's gold, pink, and green tea cups were the inspiration for this party. I wanted the girls to experience a fancy tea party with a whimsical touch. Each girl received a pair of fairy wings from Dollar Tree that I spruced up with fake flowers and ribbon also from there.<br />
<br />
At each girl's place setting was a fairy wand or star shaped sugar cookie on a stick. I picked up the Wilton sticks at the craft store and cut out thick star shaped cookies to slide on before baking. Next to the fairy wands were magical fairy dust aka fancy sprinkles. After lunch the girls frosted and decorated their wands and enjoyed!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqfUqDgsbWUEOZ1XCHWgwHU0R8TSkeLIJT3JDtyXkNEOn72e-E3RWMZ0KMjfWCyj-RdvyL4D6jDpsceCGdYv4NwY3EAqdJ5zJIMQy-gwXVEDq-y5jYwz0Y4DqhXqNKfiKPA0PSi3oGJ_q/s1600/fairy+party+pics+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqfUqDgsbWUEOZ1XCHWgwHU0R8TSkeLIJT3JDtyXkNEOn72e-E3RWMZ0KMjfWCyj-RdvyL4D6jDpsceCGdYv4NwY3EAqdJ5zJIMQy-gwXVEDq-y5jYwz0Y4DqhXqNKfiKPA0PSi3oGJ_q/s640/fairy+party+pics+004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxl4YrthhmWz1M5aAmlMjY_Zvch8bmTv9iERGgGTHHivvyCa8ChnjL3f4j3sC2-GyRDTp3TUXK1BMhScQXstjmPsF28P_ELLtL9KhljPWciNuUTV1e5tFR2aiuXgSf3lqJtXo28s3fdJ_5/s1600/IMG_9322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxl4YrthhmWz1M5aAmlMjY_Zvch8bmTv9iERGgGTHHivvyCa8ChnjL3f4j3sC2-GyRDTp3TUXK1BMhScQXstjmPsF28P_ELLtL9KhljPWciNuUTV1e5tFR2aiuXgSf3lqJtXo28s3fdJ_5/s640/IMG_9322.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9isaViB83nX5zmtHrubbD_B1APawNDxu_9b5QNoEEDPCHjnN9QMpijXZpUuQVh6xS78zlvp5yU7NnkFGvWLHQP-zRYao9t00p3c0ulehqTq800t1tlohfvx4D4BTaC2KBYwn1pGvjpjl/s1600/IMG_9932.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9isaViB83nX5zmtHrubbD_B1APawNDxu_9b5QNoEEDPCHjnN9QMpijXZpUuQVh6xS78zlvp5yU7NnkFGvWLHQP-zRYao9t00p3c0ulehqTq800t1tlohfvx4D4BTaC2KBYwn1pGvjpjl/s640/IMG_9932.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71Zi8BsOAZuRhbVGpJc-9wHvxrgO2XV2o5goowIPAMzQFCy4-00AVdIdMx7IbQUYf3DML1DGbX1E0Ry7ZxdgAEkFYUQZoRahRTkjmyaEBqVK4WP8oJzlGkZFlFrn6vd_MGKdhkWbGzRmm/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71Zi8BsOAZuRhbVGpJc-9wHvxrgO2XV2o5goowIPAMzQFCy4-00AVdIdMx7IbQUYf3DML1DGbX1E0Ry7ZxdgAEkFYUQZoRahRTkjmyaEBqVK4WP8oJzlGkZFlFrn6vd_MGKdhkWbGzRmm/s640/PicTapGo-Image%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
Inside the gold boxes (also from Dollar Tree) were the supplies the girls needed
for their fairy gardens. A fairy house, small animals, rocks, twigs,
stones, benches, steeping stones, and a fairy. Home Depot, Dollar Tree, JoAnn
Fabrics, and Hobby Lobby are where we found our fairy garden supplies.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqJvheAjJ7xKk2R1C5kD6hmiZ_RNJxwJew1JtbotQZ9B252DcRyVbymHOKGUi63PZYM0uJYjQiFGEthdPutHt0JBmcbRGXYT5r1Qd69Q34OLmg5nHKKBZJctm7NjPL6EmnfDtE834aAh0/s1600/fairy+party+pics+007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqJvheAjJ7xKk2R1C5kD6hmiZ_RNJxwJew1JtbotQZ9B252DcRyVbymHOKGUi63PZYM0uJYjQiFGEthdPutHt0JBmcbRGXYT5r1Qd69Q34OLmg5nHKKBZJctm7NjPL6EmnfDtE834aAh0/s640/fairy+party+pics+007.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18zEIGP3a6ErfolK77dV9uyknCyhZkN7HkuVb1Q7E5LolnQp4AjEuUNi9ae5LqJNGq5FPGkyo-gwbxiXgn7Y2fXAZaaNAXgZ8RyefU9FjK5nqsf9I405ejGBu8QM8Hm8-M7WW1QC5eQst/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi18zEIGP3a6ErfolK77dV9uyknCyhZkN7HkuVb1Q7E5LolnQp4AjEuUNi9ae5LqJNGq5FPGkyo-gwbxiXgn7Y2fXAZaaNAXgZ8RyefU9FjK5nqsf9I405ejGBu8QM8Hm8-M7WW1QC5eQst/s640/PicTapGo-Image%25285%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
On the menu was iced tea or pink lemonade, ham and Swiss cheese pinwheels, fruit, chips, and veggies. I also had my mother in law's famous avgolemono soup, stuffed peppers, and salad available for the moms to enjoy. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid4Rq1PDPmtU7CK15rph-IFXgQFbGt4cDWvib2iPELtTY28gDFYknhd2SLzUhsK30Ft4bHariX81qUMDdh4LrQQ_iHTLtY1lYTQZD5ay3D7hfqsZnEXwH56lYOoY3qbvWNljKOPmBYNjXQ/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
Due to strong winds, and the third outdoor party in a row I've had where the winds were 20-30mph, I decided to move the food table inside the house. It wasn't what I had envisioned but at least we avoided any potential disasters. <br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLn6lRsIG2MQxe-Ww74jCeI0zeXlhTEoN_vQkMtTG1spjNRfaVWoKeBZ3EGGm_aAj2-89SdiXmn9S-U2AQnQdQhyphenhyphen8cI6z2FDnX37zv8SDzmDw4XC9HphzlmbbjyTkhZBEi1h2GHZOeMrdj/s1600/PicTapGo-Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLn6lRsIG2MQxe-Ww74jCeI0zeXlhTEoN_vQkMtTG1spjNRfaVWoKeBZ3EGGm_aAj2-89SdiXmn9S-U2AQnQdQhyphenhyphen8cI6z2FDnX37zv8SDzmDw4XC9HphzlmbbjyTkhZBEi1h2GHZOeMrdj/s640/PicTapGo-Image.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These shimmery cake pops tasted as good as they look!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ztAa8nX7KsqusQiThN9kmzExfqz9q5lCrDSg-qy5lNDtvmkS0qB2OtuCx9eGAX-Fl-n9mrYn25NJkunRRafE59q4VeSkj2jszUElR68nphrvZPFLtrtvnELKk1r9wJBagbhyG4XYb3SB/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ztAa8nX7KsqusQiThN9kmzExfqz9q5lCrDSg-qy5lNDtvmkS0qB2OtuCx9eGAX-Fl-n9mrYn25NJkunRRafE59q4VeSkj2jszUElR68nphrvZPFLtrtvnELKk1r9wJBagbhyG4XYb3SB/s640/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The baker I used went above and beyond and got creative with the cake decorations</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuX_RyR2POYAr0Blb5ag5Ws6EZm0wPcXQJMIhSRPhjcfGnbmXUacfjvie2S4ftHILEk9PNopLZB7oIGAQrfsPEI2AJRMqR8I7TXrmwkRJm_miquxYDuHZjDBAH1XJR2Kp-1HwPNZkrMtp-/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%252812%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuX_RyR2POYAr0Blb5ag5Ws6EZm0wPcXQJMIhSRPhjcfGnbmXUacfjvie2S4ftHILEk9PNopLZB7oIGAQrfsPEI2AJRMqR8I7TXrmwkRJm_miquxYDuHZjDBAH1XJR2Kp-1HwPNZkrMtp-/s640/PicTapGo-Image%252812%2529.jpg" width="586" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just love these confetti balloons!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5-kIwKaS4j0jQZBDj9zVLrh_4YDVCqpUY97fYQfZZ85udRJloBSCGruyNzLlKVs1lQNd93Bd_p9ao-NwYiWrFZUYXtXkdbMkmqruFi1yJ5DejIKmrU9AMuTv_4c966mm2hqidrgbK8hU/s1600/IMG_9362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5-kIwKaS4j0jQZBDj9zVLrh_4YDVCqpUY97fYQfZZ85udRJloBSCGruyNzLlKVs1lQNd93Bd_p9ao-NwYiWrFZUYXtXkdbMkmqruFi1yJ5DejIKmrU9AMuTv_4c966mm2hqidrgbK8hU/s640/IMG_9362.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">pinkies up!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCbonLJvK-SOhr_YowtEpW875w8xWvCBc1_A99zCESNPcFvQzmRLgV8EFoHtzZS4eQwyqJgo2sNY3q8OtNMzp-RnJWaAUYi4h3jCR1jsECnI39t4EWCruFaxynSnBan1XzxsYeUn14jM3/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCbonLJvK-SOhr_YowtEpW875w8xWvCBc1_A99zCESNPcFvQzmRLgV8EFoHtzZS4eQwyqJgo2sNY3q8OtNMzp-RnJWaAUYi4h3jCR1jsECnI39t4EWCruFaxynSnBan1XzxsYeUn14jM3/s640/PicTapGo-Image%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGYUgFbZzL28SFepiOSKSk9jTlJBdjFKUH99pd5jOFQnQM1FE-uZfKr2wPSB2dJvNLWzKQWYhZqSNi38NuY-hqKQ7i3jylaV2X_ILAgGoQOW8ZS6bSZjKdZw90Pv5k-zAhrnmJ-TvD4aO/s1600/fairy+party+pics+009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGYUgFbZzL28SFepiOSKSk9jTlJBdjFKUH99pd5jOFQnQM1FE-uZfKr2wPSB2dJvNLWzKQWYhZqSNi38NuY-hqKQ7i3jylaV2X_ILAgGoQOW8ZS6bSZjKdZw90Pv5k-zAhrnmJ-TvD4aO/s640/fairy+party+pics+009.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
After the tea party it was time to make our fairy gardens! The girls said this was their favorite part. I also found the planters at Dollar Tree and filled them with dirt so the girls just needed to plant their flowers and decorate. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gFy5Szgo2Btr00lxsHs771-qIbJZVbKUrbMbYwNgY1BO3hp8olT_DyxZxSzc5OeuyQp_Lypc0RcpAa5_8IFCsq4Roz1kt-69drpgT9CNOIh6NQ2IONTT3sO72IIE8iCuzSOZNYtNxutk/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%25288%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gFy5Szgo2Btr00lxsHs771-qIbJZVbKUrbMbYwNgY1BO3hp8olT_DyxZxSzc5OeuyQp_Lypc0RcpAa5_8IFCsq4Roz1kt-69drpgT9CNOIh6NQ2IONTT3sO72IIE8iCuzSOZNYtNxutk/s640/PicTapGo-Image%25288%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyf3yvLiGBHorefM1cRLEkBIgi6DBFJwJfPAnUwzI569tzbnxyN4lU4bE8DGvMbC0Q0vL8MANyvM3q9GR944-4RR4klK2PP9Cw9Q53bivtr1toK_QUEDoxWoxaeeOsEBVbSGb3iUGmBy6/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%25289%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyf3yvLiGBHorefM1cRLEkBIgi6DBFJwJfPAnUwzI569tzbnxyN4lU4bE8DGvMbC0Q0vL8MANyvM3q9GR944-4RR4klK2PP9Cw9Q53bivtr1toK_QUEDoxWoxaeeOsEBVbSGb3iUGmBy6/s640/PicTapGo-Image%25289%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfT006rUS5Vt4Ha7cwjqH1ULethOyz4U87dqcGoDYDVynhpOskU2wimML5sgIIaMKDPh8k2UYl5tQ7FQuPX3T_36YZIOETwztrG5Co3kyVcwNFPErU7CpaUM2Q6-UHCEowq15kSB_vxhE9/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%252810%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfT006rUS5Vt4Ha7cwjqH1ULethOyz4U87dqcGoDYDVynhpOskU2wimML5sgIIaMKDPh8k2UYl5tQ7FQuPX3T_36YZIOETwztrG5Co3kyVcwNFPErU7CpaUM2Q6-UHCEowq15kSB_vxhE9/s640/PicTapGo-Image%252810%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdWUlP-wqWw5lvXUXL5NMmJ3Fo88S9WQhJvIQbon12Mv2XO15ejkaOzVeJqf_8qepFGZ6v4kKRMK1ShUvEJBcL1gR-dqEjxHVjcs3ewSpKhY9HfPjQj0yxNZU-nqYY6BI1JfBWibZirAX/s1600/fairy+party+pics+014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsdWUlP-wqWw5lvXUXL5NMmJ3Fo88S9WQhJvIQbon12Mv2XO15ejkaOzVeJqf_8qepFGZ6v4kKRMK1ShUvEJBcL1gR-dqEjxHVjcs3ewSpKhY9HfPjQj0yxNZU-nqYY6BI1JfBWibZirAX/s640/fairy+party+pics+014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWU5UEgqDu-J7eCA095yfOPIwBxM52t5xCxPl7lt2C773ZOfxWFdJ4T0yG5ICS7O7lfQDI0o5KOMBAv-oBEWYS6XAJXTGyoYbPMR4V7PPTGqys2C7x2dxaZsVlQfnlIEbZWTYOrlRM5Tb/s1600/PicTapGo-Image%252811%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWU5UEgqDu-J7eCA095yfOPIwBxM52t5xCxPl7lt2C773ZOfxWFdJ4T0yG5ICS7O7lfQDI0o5KOMBAv-oBEWYS6XAJXTGyoYbPMR4V7PPTGqys2C7x2dxaZsVlQfnlIEbZWTYOrlRM5Tb/s640/PicTapGo-Image%252811%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The prettiest little fairies around</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Vendors:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Party: Mrs.Party Planner</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cake Pops: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pallisterpopshop/" target="_blank">Pallister Pop Shop</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cake:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/gonzalescakecottage7368/?hc_ref=SEARCH" target="_blank">Gonzales Cake Cottage</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fairy Dust/Sprinkles:<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeonYolk" target="_blank">Neon Yolk Shop</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Confetti Balloons and confetti:<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Paperscapes1212" target="_blank">Paperscapes1212</a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Tassel Garland: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlamFeteByBri" target="_blank">GlamFete</a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Thank you for stopping by! ❤<br />
For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things<br />
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" target="_blank">facebook</a>
and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You
can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<br />
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2469242968425365782.post-1602266530680413792017-03-01T13:20:00.001-08:002017-03-01T19:21:08.044-08:00Halloween Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4U27zn32jYbhH0qQT-QRqa0m2XAApOKq7OPmo_R6-qxuEEgbDfhpk4DugPwqcE3EM4K_Vpi1IL1UH8PPKOBZyn3x4nSBG10saBWhBhZ0KJsb46fkX9-iq4lXlV17xYEHRg05ieuUt90Ah/s1600/FullSizeRender%25284%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4U27zn32jYbhH0qQT-QRqa0m2XAApOKq7OPmo_R6-qxuEEgbDfhpk4DugPwqcE3EM4K_Vpi1IL1UH8PPKOBZyn3x4nSBG10saBWhBhZ0KJsb46fkX9-iq4lXlV17xYEHRg05ieuUt90Ah/s640/FullSizeRender%25284%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
Last year I didn't get to have my usual Halloween fun because our house was on the market and life was extra crazy getting ready for our move. This year, I made up for it! The house was crawling with spiders and bats, gravestones covered the front yard, our skeletons were up to their usual antics and the month was full of pumpkin patches and Halloween parties! <br />
<br />
One of the Halloween parties I threw was for the neighborhood kids and their families. While I love our new neighborhood we haven't found many kids similar in age to ours outside running around like we are used to. I assume this is because there is a good mix of young and old children as well as many "busy" families. Therefore, about 48hrs before our planned party of three families, I decided to invite the whole neighborhood! I panicked for a minute but as I suspected I received many thank yous but we have sports practice etc. However, we did have many families stop by who we got to meet for the first time! <br />
<br />
Since this was more of an open house party, I put out a vegetable and fruit tray, donuts, cupcakes, and scary popcorn. Sugar overload I know, but c'mon it is a Halloween party! For beverages there was bottled water, mummy juice boxes, and apple cider.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEMpwl6nHdIDoxgiz9WFciEbygSrVcI4QV7hOWi0RszPQiE_C0E_qK1uYlYp17Fq_v9pYZ-6J-5BBJl97gP5SJty7V2PNvtofX0Y0ZxIsQQN1F85yRnFAgLB-TNuV6td66F3TupHQO9ma/s1600/FullSizeRender%25285%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEMpwl6nHdIDoxgiz9WFciEbygSrVcI4QV7hOWi0RszPQiE_C0E_qK1uYlYp17Fq_v9pYZ-6J-5BBJl97gP5SJty7V2PNvtofX0Y0ZxIsQQN1F85yRnFAgLB-TNuV6td66F3TupHQO9ma/s640/FullSizeRender%25285%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A local donut shop made these. They didn't turn out like I had hoped, but the kids thought they were awesome and that's what counts!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mM6s3DkiFuE0rXC6lFPjqZJl_DUxH0SaooxVY6x6X6akhd3Wp4d5_uVxUY0yYtsx_HqC49eA_efVvYQh5Cfm4fn_y-pNms4ZzVA14LPlyEcZgOkWnM1QobUIESklXL9NfEOVfOHDM3oY/s1600/IMG_5610.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_mM6s3DkiFuE0rXC6lFPjqZJl_DUxH0SaooxVY6x6X6akhd3Wp4d5_uVxUY0yYtsx_HqC49eA_efVvYQh5Cfm4fn_y-pNms4ZzVA14LPlyEcZgOkWnM1QobUIESklXL9NfEOVfOHDM3oY/s640/IMG_5610.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween Popcorn is easy and fun! Eyeballs and gummy worms this time!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZF81VyQg_I83it4n9lmkqTTGBQwxKuE-dXe712WwJjpC6QQPdLC-q4eiMpSWe-l2Xy9R7w2OpWUB2qoq0ZYAaOLFQnZbMgT2ALlbOHT9gcoHLoXn-aFXaz8oO6bd7EkWFjhcI_Rokcz1/s1600/IMG_5622.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZF81VyQg_I83it4n9lmkqTTGBQwxKuE-dXe712WwJjpC6QQPdLC-q4eiMpSWe-l2Xy9R7w2OpWUB2qoq0ZYAaOLFQnZbMgT2ALlbOHT9gcoHLoXn-aFXaz8oO6bd7EkWFjhcI_Rokcz1/s640/IMG_5622.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Mr. Bones did an amazing job tending the food and drink table considering the high winds that ONLY kicked up after I set up outside and the 88 degree heat that killed our Halloween hydrangeas in less than thirty minutes. BREATHE MJ.....again the wind?! Well part of party planning is dealing with unexpected issues and figuring out how to overcome them. In my case, lots of Duct tape and a glass of wine solved the problem this time! <br />
<br />
After everyone had a chance to meet and talk I had a few games planned for the kids. The first one was a Halloween scavenger hunt on our street. Since the kids varied in age from four to ten I had them all work together, and I have to say for a group of kids that pretty much just met, they worked very well together!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCzTtvI8zswwV2rWG6lEnfqCRclajFUjmwIVdigZUzWI2g7AJil3LS46tmpbXn8JT_juAduTMPxuetzwmmZ6g9X4Tsua6Y71xQMoCJYOQ2TADk4el0HgjvhHzDj5Sj9lvqxHX4pfwkP6O/s1600/IMG_5625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvCzTtvI8zswwV2rWG6lEnfqCRclajFUjmwIVdigZUzWI2g7AJil3LS46tmpbXn8JT_juAduTMPxuetzwmmZ6g9X4Tsua6Y71xQMoCJYOQ2TADk4el0HgjvhHzDj5Sj9lvqxHX4pfwkP6O/s640/IMG_5625.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6ZCzoUumYW3o5UMeLsZyXzpgx6X-JycgZUoQTxPHzhQ2o4hFzD9TvFPfrp4ICy8nCPcCKsmGODRLIrNA_iHvrwWjS2yszBtNwObJ0bIJ8K1dVKmQqZyyEdfHSS5WysGLnkkXmr8vkifV/s1600/IMG_5628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT6ZCzoUumYW3o5UMeLsZyXzpgx6X-JycgZUoQTxPHzhQ2o4hFzD9TvFPfrp4ICy8nCPcCKsmGODRLIrNA_iHvrwWjS2yszBtNwObJ0bIJ8K1dVKmQqZyyEdfHSS5WysGLnkkXmr8vkifV/s640/IMG_5628.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqZCL2uyW6_ePvNj6H-gIpUbdXP7dx6Kjf6vU2HthCqqoUXQgw6Kyp31Cm3pzrKzCBO9Us-PWLaAiwNu9UJoVq7teHbkBtwbHs_HnhuHhj2XLVgI1uo5T3yWC4cPC1wBSv4SIdkzMo-q9/s1600/IMG_5627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAqZCL2uyW6_ePvNj6H-gIpUbdXP7dx6Kjf6vU2HthCqqoUXQgw6Kyp31Cm3pzrKzCBO9Us-PWLaAiwNu9UJoVq7teHbkBtwbHs_HnhuHhj2XLVgI1uo5T3yWC4cPC1wBSv4SIdkzMo-q9/s640/IMG_5627.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
The last part of the scavenger hunt ended with a silly string war that produced lots of laughs! Note to self: never again let my kids play around with my camera. Half of my pictures from this party got deleted! I apologize for the quality of the pictures since most of these were taken with my phone.<br />
<br />
Once the scavenger hunt was complete, we headed back to our yard for a pinata filled with small prizes and candy. As many times as I think to myself that pinatas are over-rated the kids have so much fun with them! <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFQ4M1Dm4wlJ6su4WGakQiGEAxwPuCD9W9bVXgO_dRk-PAi2MhM3CTS-7AR-dCI8dSJQDFGg_fpbbnXeGgH-ZwuWE8SUKU3u3Og881HaWZgxQ92CeiHma7S6b0Nq-sr5lPBOtSum8-gvy/s1600/IMG_5630.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFQ4M1Dm4wlJ6su4WGakQiGEAxwPuCD9W9bVXgO_dRk-PAi2MhM3CTS-7AR-dCI8dSJQDFGg_fpbbnXeGgH-ZwuWE8SUKU3u3Og881HaWZgxQ92CeiHma7S6b0Nq-sr5lPBOtSum8-gvy/s640/IMG_5630.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
The last game I had planned was the saran wrap ball with candy inside, and yes, I think I gave more sugar out at this party than I allow my children to eat all year. I played Halloween music while the kids sat in a circle, put on winter gloves and unwrapped as much saran wrap as possible to find a treat before the music stopped and it got passed to the next person. If you are hosting any sort of party and need a good group game I suggest this one! A good friend gave me this idea when I was hosting my husbands company Christmas party and it was a hit! We wrapped up gift cards for the adults instead of candy though.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirq3pAw6Wyo3f0q_RCJzVsLLMvgYy_yovL6JgZAGn72o9mCRQWKCZfJQ6MDYeyMZ9JTLc09UePTyZXSP-TgiXTmm9SdJy1Oe6o7rvLutP5WvbPHXOYHb08A8cvwZDNoZfgJSshnWc9REK4/s1600/IMG_5633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirq3pAw6Wyo3f0q_RCJzVsLLMvgYy_yovL6JgZAGn72o9mCRQWKCZfJQ6MDYeyMZ9JTLc09UePTyZXSP-TgiXTmm9SdJy1Oe6o7rvLutP5WvbPHXOYHb08A8cvwZDNoZfgJSshnWc9REK4/s640/IMG_5633.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NsfrlTBJeTDS5Fh1RJxn-AQbKaOMrP6QMmzOAsh4TKB4Y4Mnc0EZ9OWgK-9YPeDpqxSuuHTtUy8a7iiOJmSKqhMAXyHhHRNZzMBTbOLGQz8nMj1nGmtNfC58DYGxMltAvBrve-LqjXvu/s1600/IMG_5632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NsfrlTBJeTDS5Fh1RJxn-AQbKaOMrP6QMmzOAsh4TKB4Y4Mnc0EZ9OWgK-9YPeDpqxSuuHTtUy8a7iiOJmSKqhMAXyHhHRNZzMBTbOLGQz8nMj1nGmtNfC58DYGxMltAvBrve-LqjXvu/s640/IMG_5632.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
If you have read any of my previous Halloween posts you know that Mr. Bones 1 and 2 (named by my eldest set of twins) are a set of 5ft. skeletons from Grandin Road. They have been appearing on the first of October the last few years and end up in some peculiar poses. They have greeted the boys off the school bus on the golf cart, have sat on the toilet while the other one is taking a shower, or even hid in their beds. In case you are wondering if this is another edition of Elf on the Shelf, relax, it's not! They move or travel throughout the month when momma feels like doing it to bring a smile to their face. And this year, with four kids who I enjoy entertaining, Mr. Bones 1 and 2 were quite busy.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi6G1u-PDyUgI38C-X4bk_31fl9Nxj7yH71ov6aYD8oHYcmhn_IxfjlGZohzn3sHIRgFr-BmAHLbTjsdLIC56j-KasQ62vibgFuoQU-GCTzPGz-LwczQjq0Z0_Z2Ou5C8OijU5TzNKqGt/s1600/IMG_5328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi6G1u-PDyUgI38C-X4bk_31fl9Nxj7yH71ov6aYD8oHYcmhn_IxfjlGZohzn3sHIRgFr-BmAHLbTjsdLIC56j-KasQ62vibgFuoQU-GCTzPGz-LwczQjq0Z0_Z2Ou5C8OijU5TzNKqGt/s640/IMG_5328.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying the hot October weather or plotting their next move for Grandin Road's Halloween photo contest?</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rPI1VYuPk6KAJL5cAHq8FyfiAXA4o4dwszZnudh3bCKS1gCH9J7sZGCkuf7Y-EvUPPQ0tF2mqYKo5LE3AQi6BOSj6_CgsMb5fsIuhROwOJ85GNmBjpjjpaXtm9xu6On_EMmfrPOkr-N9/s1600/IMG_5326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-rPI1VYuPk6KAJL5cAHq8FyfiAXA4o4dwszZnudh3bCKS1gCH9J7sZGCkuf7Y-EvUPPQ0tF2mqYKo5LE3AQi6BOSj6_CgsMb5fsIuhROwOJ85GNmBjpjjpaXtm9xu6On_EMmfrPOkr-N9/s640/IMG_5326.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Either way they ended up as a top three finalist in the contest! While they didn't win first prize, they had a lot of amazing friends voting for them daily and they did win $100!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7g2EkL1_LddLYEPdFIZZCaB0IYLTkceyc3pLvztxgZeuIiPqsaiwmZRSM2NrlJdZqkI2YRat2yF7wKpHKIbalOUyqMlyQO_rn_HrL5dx0sC5HCNlsFf-MLbZcj6N862rZwwvSBvWlj6e5/s1600/IMG_5774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7g2EkL1_LddLYEPdFIZZCaB0IYLTkceyc3pLvztxgZeuIiPqsaiwmZRSM2NrlJdZqkI2YRat2yF7wKpHKIbalOUyqMlyQO_rn_HrL5dx0sC5HCNlsFf-MLbZcj6N862rZwwvSBvWlj6e5/s640/IMG_5774.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Halloween Mr. Bones 1 rode shot gun to pick up the kids from school.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
While Mr. Bones 1 and 2 were busy having fun with the kids I attempted some Halloween bento lunches. No, I do not do these on a regular basis because this mom doesn't have that much extra free time but I try my best around the holidays because my kids enjoy discovering these creations.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GlbMptbFWRTGP8G6XoTwocrPiaR1pHdPIwaHH5yJRmfr_-uxpX4HYiQxDAcWWX3CDJHj83vksM2AjCH3k198SoeErYa44T8LeYTuBfF1KdN_DdkxS34HKTgc2luk3qxe712JIffKmsoq/s1600/IMG_5587.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GlbMptbFWRTGP8G6XoTwocrPiaR1pHdPIwaHH5yJRmfr_-uxpX4HYiQxDAcWWX3CDJHj83vksM2AjCH3k198SoeErYa44T8LeYTuBfF1KdN_DdkxS34HKTgc2luk3qxe712JIffKmsoq/s640/IMG_5587.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween lunch</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
The other Halloween party I hosted that month was a small, but fun gathering with two great families we have met here. Moving someplace where you don't know a single soul is hard, thankfully these ladies and their sweet families have made it much easier! A Halloween themed dinner, fun adult beverage, a couple games, and great company was in store.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNR5ZUKcgt991JIsnuJqCd_4Yg8nByFXHUcE8JLhmdUGYT_9UY50bV1M7GVJoJ-QUOZzE1FSIjtDHKYyE7nF81WzGSGi8KRv7Zv1_UuE4c-X-fOfTN4Znf_nChiydCrAq9RiYlPcmuUPW/s1600/IMG_5431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNR5ZUKcgt991JIsnuJqCd_4Yg8nByFXHUcE8JLhmdUGYT_9UY50bV1M7GVJoJ-QUOZzE1FSIjtDHKYyE7nF81WzGSGi8KRv7Zv1_UuE4c-X-fOfTN4Znf_nChiydCrAq9RiYlPcmuUPW/s640/IMG_5431.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kid's table</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHEk7oYBRM933bozs7M_tiS3gjMyQpYttRtKMZZUbx5ljnO7hqU7XXxtAIVsb4-csJGUs_XeJRR-noj0ghPO9-YrBEULrpLeP1sJOFGU8TKsC7y6PhUlTFB0iPfIPlTMX90F8bnODDiLn/s1600/FullSizeRender%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtHEk7oYBRM933bozs7M_tiS3gjMyQpYttRtKMZZUbx5ljnO7hqU7XXxtAIVsb4-csJGUs_XeJRR-noj0ghPO9-YrBEULrpLeP1sJOFGU8TKsC7y6PhUlTFB0iPfIPlTMX90F8bnODDiLn/s640/FullSizeRender%25281%2529.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Target Dollar Spot is the best! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxHlX0sOjWFEbMwkyWZOBL1BXqR0hdPux3W1FEl6DfyXfFkz99YNIipwJ5yy1R6QzU8rjVhl501m5JIdVXbQzrnJ-BuaFXWe4zmHWZwp86ylCeutr29QbKxhYHi4Hf_pMWAwVdf3MWzW2/s1600/FullSizeRender%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguxHlX0sOjWFEbMwkyWZOBL1BXqR0hdPux3W1FEl6DfyXfFkz99YNIipwJ5yy1R6QzU8rjVhl501m5JIdVXbQzrnJ-BuaFXWe4zmHWZwp86ylCeutr29QbKxhYHi4Hf_pMWAwVdf3MWzW2/s640/FullSizeRender%25282%2529.jpg" width="478" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DIY Ghost and candy corn centerpiece</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TAlIWLyYHLACUGWSHVcuUMTTj0n1zaed7fPLptx_isC9nyXw4goUYmfZhJM_BgaWnNtNjXWNh2bLQ59ax9p2DjIAry7eXk_53Fk9so_sNU3SmTYQDdLvIgEYRbjzCCkv2swaDAX1L9O3/s1600/IMG_5384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TAlIWLyYHLACUGWSHVcuUMTTj0n1zaed7fPLptx_isC9nyXw4goUYmfZhJM_BgaWnNtNjXWNh2bLQ59ax9p2DjIAry7eXk_53Fk9so_sNU3SmTYQDdLvIgEYRbjzCCkv2swaDAX1L9O3/s640/IMG_5384.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ladies adult beverage was champagne with Viniq (a shimmery liquor) and it was rimmed with pop rocks for an extra burst of flavor</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdQ8N2EM083PKgQmTjyN3dqISQKhE7XjtbOE7iFip-hZEbbY19OsQ88uAPl9M4mOtFQxmLFe9xXCwjTiBF_6GQLWjhmMUQYxhx6QTrBTdCrd4_uqjd1exyboy7-iazB8znjx9_matzYBy/s1600/IMG_5382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKdQ8N2EM083PKgQmTjyN3dqISQKhE7XjtbOE7iFip-hZEbbY19OsQ88uAPl9M4mOtFQxmLFe9xXCwjTiBF_6GQLWjhmMUQYxhx6QTrBTdCrd4_uqjd1exyboy7-iazB8znjx9_matzYBy/s640/IMG_5382.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">graveyard dip: 7 layer dip with toasted tortillas and food safe markers</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-6hAkSNWiFVNbMDj20BpSp_dw6VsHtqCssOSQoukLXRNwsp-du8MU7g6fdlTW0wo7VnOtcAT1e0ZGmqFWy-_eqF7Xg6e0BY8qflBL8n4_5f2ipsun4OWMuqngGdCTsODCnnDEgR_3Rbj/s1600/IMG_5390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV-6hAkSNWiFVNbMDj20BpSp_dw6VsHtqCssOSQoukLXRNwsp-du8MU7g6fdlTW0wo7VnOtcAT1e0ZGmqFWy-_eqF7Xg6e0BY8qflBL8n4_5f2ipsun4OWMuqngGdCTsODCnnDEgR_3Rbj/s640/IMG_5390.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The kids each had a balloon tied to their ankle and they tried to keep their balloon safe while popping everyone else's balloon, last one standing was the winner!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOyP2FmYWMQvM1ON1SouH0fOHL3_8tzCx9rSk4swZ9k30Jcih723w12k3xFv0hjt0jGFA1jHuGiVbXwQmADz8uaNXK86ScfRRVRU41QPFPIaamGWhxsbQe98hC4dTjkH5WVk6MRlmXH9q_/s1600/IMG_5389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOyP2FmYWMQvM1ON1SouH0fOHL3_8tzCx9rSk4swZ9k30Jcih723w12k3xFv0hjt0jGFA1jHuGiVbXwQmADz8uaNXK86ScfRRVRU41QPFPIaamGWhxsbQe98hC4dTjkH5WVk6MRlmXH9q_/s640/IMG_5389.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
The second game I had planned was Halloween taste testing! The players were blindfolded and then had to guess be brave and try something while figuring out if it was an eyeball or an olive?! A witches fingernail or an almond silver?! <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOojoXshIy3vcFkMG1j_5Ewc7llUMJKZeFcIu_cZSL8w9JruQWaeqKCiNmegPJ7PkbdmamyCNOLGlunLzGAs8hPLVfOJghM3duj-ZhOA5ltt6o0PM65IQgiHW5rxM69OUKrDNoaObowdK/s1600/IMG_8201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOojoXshIy3vcFkMG1j_5Ewc7llUMJKZeFcIu_cZSL8w9JruQWaeqKCiNmegPJ7PkbdmamyCNOLGlunLzGAs8hPLVfOJghM3duj-ZhOA5ltt6o0PM65IQgiHW5rxM69OUKrDNoaObowdK/s640/IMG_8201.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first brave contestant!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Each player tried:</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
a piece of candy corn/tooth</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
an almond silver/finger nail</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
a worm/intestine</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
an olive/eyeball</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
a raisin/ear</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHvDaANJcOM5n7KNvpnm8wFqD2NvrIaqy_ofXGaFadBK36eGbzk9Joxzr1BD2_oV_vA0IEW_dYMtLF38O0p5Det3EuvciK3nW9aNKzOVJLkutkU8ePPGSGD71lxje84LCOU3pclFQ13XM/s1600/IMG_5857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWHvDaANJcOM5n7KNvpnm8wFqD2NvrIaqy_ofXGaFadBK36eGbzk9Joxzr1BD2_oV_vA0IEW_dYMtLF38O0p5Det3EuvciK3nW9aNKzOVJLkutkU8ePPGSGD71lxje84LCOU3pclFQ13XM/s640/IMG_5857.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halloween Night 2016</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
When all was said and done, it was a busy and spooky month of Halloween fun! And you better believe I already have some ideas for next Halloween!!<br />
<br />
For more of my party ideas, home decorating, favorite recipes, twin activities x 2, and all things<br />
"Mrs.Party Planner" please check me out on <a href="http://facebook.com/mrspartyplanner" target="_blank">facebook</a>
and "like" the page. New blog posts will appear in your news feed.You
can also follow me on www.bloglovin.com, on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrspartyplanner/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/joey17/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />Mrspartyplannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14457519270416669633noreply@blogger.com1