Have you ever seen an amazing party on Pinterest where they served bright, colored popcorn that matched the colors and theme of the party, and wondered how in the world they made it, or where they bought it? That was me this week! And I have the secret ingredient... Jell-O! I love the look of bright, cheery colored popcorn in an apothecary jar at a candy or sweets table at a party. I just made a big batch of pretty turquoise Jell-O popcorn for my daughter's ... [ Read More ]
DIY Binoculars for Kids
I am in full panic party planning mode for my son's Jungle Safari birthday party this weekend, and I wanted to share with you an easy party favor I came up with that cost me absolutely no money to make- DIY binoculars for kids! What jungle explorer ventures off into the jungle without bringing along his trusty binoculars?! Not any that are coming to my party, that's for sure ;) I've been saving up toilet paper rolls for the last few weeks, and I whipped up a batch of these as party favors ... [ Read More ]
DIY Party Serving Dishes
Ever throw a party, only to realize you don't have enough serving dishes, and don't want to spend mega bucks buying all new dishes just for one party? Last year I planned an awesome surprise ice cream sundae birthday party for my husband, using the colors turquoise and red. I wanted to have tons of cute serving bowls for the ice cream sundae bar, with a different topping inside each bowl. I wanted the bowls to be turquoise with a little height, and look kind of old fashioned. However, I ... [ Read More ]
Inexpensive Party Decorating
One of my favorite things to do for my kids is to throw them a big birthday party each year. As much as I love planning and decorating for parties, the costs can add up very quickly, especially with four kids! One way I save money when planning parties is by getting creative with supplies and making our own decorations! And one of my favorite money-saving party decorating supplies is Duck Tape!! And no, this post is not sponsored, I just really love their products! Yes, you heard me right, ... [ Read More ]
DIY Cake Pop and Sucker Stand Tutorial
I love making cake pops and homemade suckers for my guests at the birthday parties that I throw for family members. They are very fun to make, and I love how they are all individually packaged, which make them easy to serve. But, they can be a little tricky to display, since they look best standing straight up. Here's one easy way I've come up with to keep those cake pops and suckers standing straight! It is a really easy and inexpensive cake pop and sucker stand (or "anything on a stick ... [ Read More ]
Lucky Charms Treat Pops + Free Printable
Last weekend I made the most fabulous treat- Lucky Charms treat pops! Basically, they are Rice Krispie treats, except made with Lucky Charms cereal... and boy, were they good! They must have been magically delicious, because every time I left the kitchen and came back, my pile of pops was smaller and smaller, until they all had finally disappeared in one afternoon.... If you like you can just make Lucky Charms treats, and cut them in squares... OR, to make them a little more fun, you ... [ Read More ]