Today is my mom’s birthday. Yea!
My mom is my best friend, my supporter and my inspiration. I credit her with my good taste and love for decorating and designing. {My friends in high school always liked to come to my well decorated home.} I also credit her with my non-profit life, believing that is important to give back everyday. She is an incredible woman and I only hope I can be half the woman she is. I love you, Mom! {And I didn’t print your age!}
Even though we aren’t together in Mexico, I am wishing her a wonderful and relaxing day from afar. She deserves it. Happy Birthday!
{Image from Saipua}
This is our new feature, giving advice on your most pressing event planning questions! {Check out week 1 here}
Here’s our next question from Kim in Chicago:
I’m planning my 6 yr olds birthday and am not sure if I should invite just girls, or girls and boys to my daughter’s party. What do you think?
Hi Kim,
Planning kid’s birthday can be so fun! Deciding to have an all girl or a mixed sex party can make a big difference in planning. It depends on a few factors– does it greatly increase the total number of guests? {Don’t forget the parents!} It could grow the party from 15-30 in a blink of an eye. And what’s the theme? Is it particularly girly? Will boys enjoy themselves? Will the activities engage all of the kids? You don’t want the boys to be bored while the girls get their nails done {of course, some boys may like that kind of party. That’s ok. too}. And lastly, does the birthday girl want the boys at her party? Is she friends with any boys her class? If so, it might be important to have all of her friends celebrate her special day. If there are any sensitive issues with invites– siblings of guests or family members of your own, make your best call. If it’s easier to side step that, just make sure that the party is enjoyable to all of the guests. But if you want to stick to the party you have in mind to celebrate your little girl– be clear and upfront on the invitation who is invited and hold firm.
Good Luck– and I’d love to see pictures!
Today’s my birthday! Yahoo!
Not sure if my day will include these pancakes, but I hope it will involve some sprinkle fun! This has been an incredible year– and I know the coming year will be even better {even as I deal with being gulp! another year older}. I am so grateful for all of you, dear readers. Thank you for helping to make this year so awesome.
{Image and recipe from How Sweet It Is}
Cake Batter Pancakes
makes about 12 pancakes
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup yellow cake mix
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 cups milk (I used vanilla almond milk)
assorted sprinkles
Combine flour, cake mix, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl and mix. Add 1 cup of milk, egg and vanilla extract and stir until smooth. You want the batter to look like regular pancake batter; not too thin, not too thick. This will vary greatly on the brand of cake mix you use. Start with 1 cup of milk and add more if needed. I suggest a small taste test as well to see if the pancakes are flavored enough.
Preheat a skillet on medium heat (I use an electric grilled and turn it to 250 degrees). Fold desired amount of sprinkles into batter. Pour batter in 1/4 cup measurements onto skillet and let cook until bubbles form on top, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 minute more. Serve with vanilla glaze.
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
assorted sprinkles
Mix milk, extract and powdered sugar until glaze forms. You may need to add a little more sugar or water/milk to reach desired consistency. Mix into glaze and drizzle on pancakes.
This DIY 1st birthday party is so fun. Via Cake, the It’s A Small World theme works so well– colorful and whimsical for any little one.
Do you like this sweet party as much as I do? xoxo
I love this sweet, simple birthday celebration that Caroline of Coeur De La put together for her sister. Her sister loves red velvet cupcakes, so Caroline made some (using Paula Dean’s recipe), packaged them up cute, and brought a bottle of Cupcake’s Red Velvet wine {I didn’t know they made this, so I gotta try it} for them to enjoy some sisterly time together. Because isn’t that what celebrating is really about, anyway?
Sure, add balloons or whatever decorations on top– they are just icing on the cake. But don’t forget the candle!
{via Cake}
TODAY is my sweet husband’s birthday! Yea!
My mom came to visit last weekend, so we decided Sunday morning to have a little party for him. The only problem was that we were out all day and we wanted it to be a surprise. So we got some cupcakes, popped a bottle of champagne, and donned party hats. It was very festive!
My big party fail? We didn’t have any candles in the house! So I plan to have some for him to blow out tonight.
Happy Birthday, my sweet! I hope this coming year is full of success, joy and happiness for you. xoxo
I love this great silhouette carry all filled with goodies for Sara’s mom’s 70th birthday.
How thoughtful! I love gift bags filled with useful things! See how she made the silhouette here.
Have you ever made a gift bag for anyone? xoxo
Around this time last year I was planning a camping party for my husband’s birthday, so I gotta admit I’m a bit soft for this theme. But this adorable girl’s version gives me a run for my money!
Love it!
Any big plans this weekend? Have a great one! xoxo
