Root Beer Float Cake in a Jar

July 9, 2014 by · 6 Comments
Root Beer Float Cake In a Jar by Giggles Galore

I'm excited to share today 101+ Birthday Gift Ideas for your Friends, including my Rootin' Tootin' Root Beer Float Cake in a Jar. I am joining forces with Kristen Duke in her Birthday Celebration Week along with over 100 talented bloggers sharing lots of inexpensive ideas and free printables! My Rootin' Tootin fun birthday gift is easy to whip up and even more fun to enjoy!  With a twist on an old classic these Root Beer Float Cake in a Jar treats are great to deliver to friends or even serve … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Things Birthday Giveaway

August 27, 2013 by · 51 Comments
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Birthdays might just be my favorite type of celebration, everyone has one and no matter how old you get it's still a special day all about you! I also think it's the perfect time to reflect on the success of the past year and start dreaming even bigger for the year ahead.  Well, it just so happens that today is MY birthday!   It's no secret that I love a good celebration, yet I rarely do anything when it comes to my own birthday.  But this year I'm celebrating all week by giving you the chance … [Read more...]

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Party

March 8, 2013 by · 33 Comments
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What do you get when you pair up two of America's favorite combos?  A Peanut Butter and Jelly Party, of course! When my sorority sister Becca contacted me and asked me to help with her son's 1st Birthday Celebration I was excited about the party theme she had chosen and couldn't wait to start planning this playful and creative Peanut Butter and Jelly Party.  Becca said the idea for this party came from her families love affair with the gourmet peanut butter from the Peanut Butter & Co. … [Read more...]

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DIY Safari Binoculars

January 18, 2013 by · 1 Comment
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You can't go on a safari without your trusty gear, and these DIY safari binoculars will make sure you don't miss a thing during your wild adventure. I had intentions of purchasing binoculars and hats for my nephew's Safari Party, but time slipped away from me and when I finally got a chance to look for them I couldn't find them anywhere locally and it was too late to order anything online.  This unfortunate mistake turned into one of my favorite party details...DIY Safari Binoculars. My … [Read more...]

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Classic Cowboy Birthday Party

October 23, 2012 by · 8 Comments
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Yee Haw!  Saddle up partners because it's time to celebrate a special buckaroo with this Classic Cowboy Birthday Party! I recently had the pleasure of styling this cowboy themed party featuring printable designs from Lauren Haddox Designs.  This classic cowboy party package included rustic details and a cheerful color combination of blue and red.  I used neutral tones with the hay, burlap and wood to highlight the design and create decorations for the party.  I rounded up a collection of … [Read more...]

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Hansel and Gretel Birthday Party

October 5, 2012 by · 25 Comments
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Follow the trail of lollipops and gum drops to a sweet birthday celebration!  Venture into the woods for this fairy tale Hansel and Gretel inspired 4th birthday party...or as my twin's called it their "Handsome and Gretel" party! When I asked my twin's what kind of party they wanted for their birthday they both screamed "CANDY!"  As an event planner and stylist I am always looking for ways to put a different spin on party themes and incorporate unique ideas where I can add my … [Read more...]

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Hang “10″ Retro Surf Shack Birthday Party

September 4, 2012 by · 6 Comments
Hang "10" Retro Surf Shack Birthday Party

I was delighted when my friend Elayne asked me to help plan her daughter's 10th birthday celebration.  She wanted a pool party, but wanted something more "beachy" that reminded her of their time spent living in Australia.  We decided on a surf themed party with a pink, purple and turquoise color scheme.I was so excited when I found Sprinkled with Paper's Retro Surf Party collection.  Jessica made a few changes to the package to incorporate the birthday girls color request and added some new … [Read more...]

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Rainbow Art Party

August 31, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Rainbow Art Party

Around here we love arts and crafts so I was thrilled when a dear friend asked me to help with her twin's 5th birthday.  They had requested a colorful rainbow party and their mom decided to host it at a local paint your own pottery studio, Walls of Clay. I had limited space to work with and a very short window of time (1 week) to pull it all together, but I couldn't wait to design something for such a fun theme.  Carli from Dimpleprints quickly customized her colorful art party package for me … [Read more...]

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Birthday Countdown

January 9, 2012 by · 4 Comments
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My daughter's birthday is just around the corner (panic!) so when I saw this project by Maria of Love & Sugar Kisses I knew it was a must!As soon as we started counting down for Christmas she has been asking when her birthday is and this little birthday countdown will help us both keep track.  She was so excited when I showed it to her, and has already designated a time to change it each day.This was a very easy and cheap project (in my case it was FREE!)  I used one of my dollar store picture … [Read more...]

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Penguins & Polar Bears Winter ONEderland {Birthday Party}

January 5, 2012 by · 26 Comments
Winter Wonderland Party

I am so excited to share this Winter ONEderland party I planned for my ADORABLE nephew's 1st birthday. Pin It My sister asked me back in July to help her plan the party and one day while we were at my parent's house inspiration struck.  Inspired by penguin plates from Target my sister thought it would be the perfect theme for her son's winter birthday.  I worked with Carli at Dimpleprints to create the perfect Winter ONEderland party package. We decided to use crisp bright whites … [Read more...]

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