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FREE Birthday Planner & 2 Years of Parents Magazine for $7.99

Get a TWO YEAR subscription to Parents magazine for $7.99 and get the Ultimate Birthday Party Planner absolutely FREE. This is an amazing deal!

March 22, 2012 0
Cupcake 1st Birthday Ideas
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Cupcake Themed 1st Birthday Party

In all the busyness of life lately, I realized that I failed to put together the plans for Ariary’s first birthday party… THREE days before the party. Thank goodness for Pinterest and Hobby Lobby! While I had planned for an entire year to have an owl theme, a cupcake theme seemed so much easier when faced [...]

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March 1, 2012 36
Fondue Dinner Ideas
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Family Fondue Dinner

My children love dip. The day our pediatrician recommended giving Lira ranch dip to encourage her to eat her vegetables truly changed our lives. Recently, I was thinking about how much I love The Melting Pot… even though I have only been once in my life and it was almost ten years ago. Fond memories. [...]

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February 6, 2012 0
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Super Mario Brothers Birthday Party

My children adore Super Mario Brothers and when it came time to plan the big birthday party last year, the theme was obvious. Since we have one birthday party for all of the children combined, I don’t mind spending a little extra but I have to say that this was a very frugal party. Dig [...]

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February 2, 2012 1
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Fabulous Valentine’s Day Ideas {Linky Party}

Going on a hunt… a search for all things love-related because Valentine’s Day is much more affordable when you stir up your inner DIY Diva. I would love to see your recipes, party favors, frugal plans, decorations, crafts… anything you are using for Valentine’s Day. Just link it up! Have an idea to share but no [...]

January 30, 2012 4
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Super Bowl Party Ideas

In the south, we have four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and FOOTBALL. And, in this house, we are VERY southern. We love football. While SEC football is our favorite, we love the NFL too and use the Super Bowl as our transition into spring. If you have been planning a party for the big game, [...]

January 17, 2012 1
Birthday Cake Ideas
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Birthday Cake Ideas from Me to You

As I said before, there are years when I have awesome cakes and there are years when I have… cupcake towers. Will you allow me to boast share with you a few of the good ones? Mixed Cake Shapes This was a super, simple birthday cake for a Blue’s Clues birthday party. I made a single [...]

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October 5, 2011 1
Birthday Cake Ideas
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Why Make Your Own Birthday Cakes?

I have never bought a birthday cake for my children. Does it make me better than you if I make them by hand each year? Nope. But, it might make me a little bit richer. Cakes are easy. If you do not mind the box mixes, you can get them on sale with coupons for [...]

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October 4, 2011 4

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