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Paper Source

2012-02-25T18:59:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited to welcome Paper Source on my crazy sponsor train. I've only been shopping there for years! I think I may have mentioned them once, or twice. In fact, I was just rambling...

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Fiesta Friday - Octopus Party Ideas + Read Across America/The Lorax Fiestas

2012-02-24T08:26:00.006-08:00

It's Octopus Week at the Seattle Aquarium so I thought, what would be more fitting than to share a few themed party ideas over on Today's Mama - Seattle Mamas, like these super cute cupcakes from...

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St. Patrick's Day Candy Tubes With Wrigley

2012-02-22T08:16:00.005-08:00

Looking for a fun favor idea for St. Patrick's Day that's somewhere over the rainbow? I thought, for once, I'll get my ideas out early so people would have time to actually do them. My box of Wrigley...

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Tuesday Tip - My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Review + Giveaway

2012-02-21T06:00:00.003-08:00

Back when my boys were little, scrapbooking was taking over the world. A dear friend was a Stampin' Up! consultant so of course I attended her demos, was in her Stampers 10 Club and hosted...

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Elements Of Design In Party Decor - Repetition

2012-02-18T08:50:00.000-08:00

My elements of design in party decor post generated lots of buzz; I also received several emails for more in-depth ideas about why these ideas 'work'. By no means am I an expert with years of...

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Fiesta Friday - Robot Valentine Party Inspiration

2012-02-17T15:44:00.000-08:00

Since we don't have school today for the President's Day holiday, I decided it would be a perfect day for a glorified playdate for Valentine's Day. If you remember, I was inspired by Nick Jack...

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Valentine's Day Valentines

2012-02-14T09:29:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day! What better time than to share all of the valentines I've been working on! A few weeks ago, I was on a rubber stamp roll! I found in Michael's dollar stamp bin several...

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Tuesday Tip (On A Monday) - Win A Trip To NYC With Top Dentists

2012-02-13T08:49:00.000-08:00

How would you like the chance to win a trip for you and a friend to New York City, $1,000 spending money, and a teeth-whitening session and a professional photo shoot? Who wouldn't! Check out...

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Drink Of The Week - Soda/Beer Case Wrap

2012-02-12T08:39:00.000-08:00

Are you going to a BYOB event? Will your sweetie appreciate a 6 pack more than a handmade card? Here's a fun way from Better Homes & Garden to make even cheap beer classy with a few simple...

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Box Robots

2012-02-11T21:42:00.000-08:00

I've been on a robot roll...first I made them from marshmallows and now, thanks to a local craft store demo, I'm making them from boxes and Valentine M&Ms. I know, they are clever...

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Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Movie Review

2012-02-10T17:45:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, the menfolk and I had the privilege of attending an advance screening of Warner Brothers' Journey 2: The Mysterious Island which opens today. Starring Dwayne 'The Rock'...

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Fiesta Friday (On A Thursday) - Oscar Fiestas II

2012-02-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

The 87th Academy Awards is February 27; if you are hosting an Oscar viewing party let's get your creative juices flowing. You could go with with a standard palette of star decor and red, black and...

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Valentine's Day Activities/ Williams-Sonoma Cooking Together

2012-02-08T09:25:00.000-08:00

If you are in the Seattle area and looking for things to do this Valentine's Day weekend, check out my Today's Mama post on cool things going on for everyone from the kids to just the grownups...from...

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Marshmallow Robots

2012-02-06T14:03:00.001-08:00

We are having a Robot Valentine's Day party next week! I was inspired by these favor bags from NickWillJack, and have been collecting fun items for décor and treats. One of the activities the...

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Elements Of Design In Party Decor - Movement

2012-02-04T11:52:00.000-08:00

Fiesta Friday - Leap Frog!

2012-02-03T08:27:00.000-08:00

It's a Leap Year, holy smokes, I didn't even realize it! I came across a party blog's comment on her son's first birthday falling on Leap Year and celebrating with a froggie theme, and I thought,...

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Super Bowl 2012 Party Inspiration

2012-02-01T06:58:00.000-08:00

Before we launch into today's musings, the winner of my Valentine's Day giveaway is.... ...entry #120 Laurie J.! Yes, I know, it says there are 117 entries, but the entries 'weighed'...

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Fiesta Friday (On A Monday)/Real {Reader} Party - Pink Damask Dessert Table

2012-01-30T09:09:00.000-08:00

Sandra from Sweet Sensations shares this fabulous pink damask birthday party she threw for herself. That's right, because if you wait for other people to do one for you, you may be waiting...

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Love Stinks

2012-01-28T07:45:00.000-08:00

Before I get caught up in the non-love side of Valentine's Day, check out my Today's Mama post on too-cute handmade valentine ideas. I know, you are busy, but if you do a few a day, you'll have a...

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$50 Valentine's Day Pack Giveaway With NickWillJack/Knot & Bow/Lucky Leaf

2012-01-27T07:00:00.000-08:00

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***I'm so glad Christmas is over, didn't it seem like it was going since July? I'm excited to share my first giveaway of the year, just in time for Valentine's Day....

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Lucky Leaf Sweetheart Ginger Spice Apple Pie Review

2012-01-27T01:02:00.000-08:00

I've got another super sweet and and easy Valentine's recipe from Lucky Leaf that is perfect for those of you who are baker-challenged like me. If you haven't already, check out another easy...

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Tuesday Tutorial (On A Wednesday) - Foam Ball Party Decor

2012-01-25T12:06:00.000-08:00

On a recent trip to Hobby Lobby, they had a flyer devoted to party decorating with chenille stems, AKA pipe cleaners. They showed fun project ideas that won't break the decorating bank, and my...

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We Go Wednesday - Sugar Rush Baking Company

2012-01-25T06:32:00.000-08:00

Soo...somehow I forgot to mention my Cupcake Spy mission for Two Sugar Babies. I think I said something on FB, but somehow it didn't make it here! I had to do the painful job of visiting West...

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Tuesday Tip - Elements Of Design In Party Decor: Emphasis

2012-01-24T08:36:00.000-08:00

My Valentine's Day Sweets And Treats Post On Today's Mama

2012-01-23T12:04:00.000-08:00

The Valentine's Day rush is on! Check out my Today's Mama post on great sweets and treats to inspire you like this fabulous red velvet heart cake. Whether you are having a quiet evening for two, a...

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