Halloween Fun- The END!

I promise, this is my LAST Halloween post...for this year. I just LOVE this holiday and there is so many fun and exciting things out there to do and make. I HAVE TO SHARE!!


Storm Trooper Cheese ball: kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com

The cutest and most creative costume I have seen in a long time!

Frankin Smore's Pops: kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com

Witch Marshmallows: tasteofhome.com

Awesome costume: http://imgur.com/gallery/H1AQU

*hugs*
Denice

Halloween Fun Part 2!

Here are a few more fun Halloween ides!!

Green Glowing Ghost: Martha Stewart: To summon a ghost, snap one or two green eight-hour light sticks so they glow, and insert them into a white balloon. Inflate the balloon and tie it closed. Use a black marker to draw a wide-eyed visage.

Black Cat Treat Bag: Parents.com

Boo-Licious Pizza: A Pretty Life in the Suburbs

Halloween Cones for Safety: Jinjerup

Halloween Pumpkin Spider Candles: Good Housekeeping- Scooped-out mini pumpkins become spidery votives, thanks to tealights and pipe cleaners.

Ghost Spirit Jugs: eighteen25
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Mummy Mickey: Family Fun

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! I hope you have fun making some of these! If you do, please share with me your end results!!

*hugs*
Denice

Halloween Fun!

Halloween is coming up and I am EXCITED!!! I love to dress up and have fun with the kiddos. With my new addiction to Pinterest, I have found LOTS of fun activities and such. I figured I HAD to share!!!

Halloween treat bags: S'more ghost from Southernvogue.com

Vampire Pumpkin from Martha Stewart

Hand Print Spiders For Halloween from The Mother Huddle

Ghosts and Goblins Pudding Cups from Celebrations

Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs from Better Recipes

Last minute Halloween party ideas

13 Creepy Halloween Treats from Family Fun

Crawling Spider Soda from Fahrenheit 350

Have fun! If you think these look fun, check out more holiday goodies on my Pinterest!

*hugs*
Denice

Plants vs. Zombies Birthday Party!

Katie recently threw one of her kiddos an AMAZING 6th birthday party.  I am not sure if you are familiar with the game (available on the iPhone and iTouch) but it is called Plants vs. Zombies.  I personally have never played it, but kid #1...he plays ALL THE TIME!

Of course, Katie and Cindy were super creative.  From the cake to the photo op to the games, it was all hand made! Here are the photos:

 The Birthday Boy, AKA Pea-Shooter

 The Plants

 The Bucket Head Zombies

 The Zombie Cake

 The Plant Cake Pops

 The Plant Cake Pops

 The Plant Cake Pops

 The Plant Cake 

The Decorations

One of the Plants...Yes, kid #2

The photo op- that is me and kid #1

Hope you enjoy!

*hugs*
Denice

Photo Credit: Katie

It's a Jessie the Cowgirl Birthday Party!

My friend Deanna recently gave her 4 year old a fabulous Jessie the Cowgirl themed birthday party, and I had to share it with you!

1) Where did you get the inspiration for your decorations?
After seeing Toy Story 3, my daughter was insistent on having a Jessie Party. I felt the country theme would be easy to create, as there are many products out there. I also was inspired by a couple of parties that I had gone to.

Decorations
My husband and I created the birthday banner out of card stock and rope that you can find at your local craft store. I decorated the tables in tradition picnic table cloths and the tables that held food or beverages were covered with burlap or red and white gingham fabric.

Food
For Food I went went with BBQ Beef sandwiches, potato salad, fresh fruit, veggies, chips and dip. I also had lemonade in a clear glass container with diced lemons to add to the country theme.

Favors
For Party favors are guest took home a bandanna, cowgirl hat, balloon art and a mason jar filled with either army men or chalk. I went to party where they filled mason jars with lemonade for each guest to drink. I thought this was the cutest idea, but after much thought I decided having kids caring and drinking from a glass container would not be safe. Instead they were filled with treats and served as table decorations until it was time for everyone to leave.

2) The water bottles &invitations are adorable, did you make them yourself?
I did not make the water bottle labels or invitations. I purchased them from an online site. It was very reasonable. They send you a PDF file and you print at home. The Labels were four dollars and the invitations were seven dollars.

3) Did you use a local vendor for the balloon art?
I did you a local vendor the the balloon art. We had gone into our local Chili's for dinner one night and he happen to be there making balloons for kids. He is a little pricey, but worth every penny!
Ron's Balloons  (909) 815-1839  or http://www.ronsballoons.com/

4) Were you able to rent the hay or did you have to buy it?
I purchased the hay bails from a local feed store in Rancho Cucamonga called CW Feed, which is located off Archibald between 19th and Baseline. Each bale was $7. My other daughter takes riding lessons and our hope was to donate the bales. However, the horses didn't eat that kind of hay.

5) The bouncer fight right in too!
We were also able to find a Toy Story bouncer from Bounce Around Party Rentals  626-960-9485 

Thanks for letting me share Denice....what a great website you ladies have going!

Thanks for sharing Deanna!!

*hugs*
Denice

Photo Credit: Deanna =)

DIY Leperchaun Placecards

Ok, I promised I would do these =)

I cheated a little this time! I found a great photo of a leprechaun on the Internet, printed it out and the kiddo, Cindy and my momma colored them. I then found photos that were appropriate facial expressions, cut them out and added the hat.  I then added some cotton to make the beard. Here is the finished product:

Leprechaun template

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!

*hugs*
Denice

Can You Catch a Leprechaun?

Well, My number 1 kiddo thinks you can, and he has tried for the last 3 years! Yes, like I said before, St. Patrick's Day is a HUGE deal in my home. This year, kid #1 is taking it very seriously.  We had to build a NEW leprechaun trap because that pesky leprechaun must have figured out our other one. So with out further ado...the NEW and improved trap!
(idea obtained from Family Fun)

Here is what we started with:

And here we go!!!!!

The finished trap...I'm gonna get him this year, and get allllllll his GOLD!!!!

Have fun, and let us know if you build your own, we would LOVE to see them!!!

*hugs*
Denice
Photo Credit: Me

St. Patrick's Day Ideas!

St. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching and it is my little guy's FAVORITE holiday. Weird, I know, but his favorite color is green so he is ALL about this day. We celebrate it to the fullest! This year we made new leprechaun traps (how to post to follow) and yes, the leprechaun place cards (post to follow).

I wanted to get everyone in the green spirit so here are a few ideas to help you celebrate this upcoming holiday:

green-beer-cookies
st-patricks-day crafts and meal ideas
Playdough Rainbow Cookies
leprechaun-beards
shamrock-pretzels
mini-pot-of-gold-table-settings
st-patricks-day-recap-your-hairdos
st-patricks-day-hairdos-accent
leprechaun-treasure-hunt

Good St. Patrick travelled far, to teach God's Holy Word

And when he came to Erin's sod, a wondrous thing occurred
He plucked a shamrock from the earth and held it in His hand

To symbolise the Trinity that all might understand

The first leaf for the Father

And the second for the Son

The third leaf for the Holy Spirit

All three of them in one.
- Legend of Saint Patrick

Erin Go Bragh!
Denice
Photo Credit: Google Images

Christmas Fun!

Here are some of the fun ideas we did this holiday:

Reindeer Hat:

- poster board
- brown card stock paper
- red gumdrop or pompom
- googlie eyes
- glue
- stapler

Cut the poster board to fit around the child's (or adults) head.  Trace and cut out hand prints on the brown stock paper, assemble:

Reindeer Food:

- baggie
- oatmeal
- white sugar
- brown sugar
- red and green sugar sprinkles

  

Trev putting out his Reindeer Food!

Coming SOON: Christmas place cards!!!

*hugs*

Denice

Photo Credit: ME!