Spider Bite Cupcakes

I had to share these spider bite cupcakes with you...they are adorable and YUMMY!

The idea came from WomansDay magazine, but my mom put her creative touch on them.

Here is the link for the yummy recipe...Click Here

Now, it has to be said that my mom has a weakness for Mallomars. She actually can't be trusted around a box...she just might eat them all! In fact, I was a little worried that these yummy mallomar inspired cupcakes might not make the trip up to my nephews house. How sad would their little faces be if they opened up the cupcake container to half eaten (only the mallomars) cupcakes? Luckily she showed some restraint. Mom, I am proud of you!

She made her cupcakes extra special...she used halloween themed cupcake wrappers, tinted the frosting orange, skipped the nose (because, do spiders really have noses?), and used little white cupcake candies for the eyes.



These cupcakes made our day and really got us in the Halloween spirit.
Thanks Mom, I love you.

Super Soccer Mom

Now that it is soccer season I thought I would let you in on my favorite end of season/party favor.

The kids love collecting them and they are really easy to make.

Keychains!



I have used this idea for birthday party favors and end of the sports season favors. I have been known to put them on my kids backpacks and instrument cases with their contact information.

Let's get started on a custom soccer keychain:

1. You will need an acrylic picture keychain. I bought mine in bulk through a wholesaler online, but you can buy them at any craft store or Oriental Trading online.



2. You will need to take a picture of the team banner. You don't want it to be too close up or you won't be able to shrink it down to size to fit the keychain.

3. You will want to write a message to fit on the back side of the keychain. I think the most common idea would be the child's name, team name and season of play.



4. Print out the picture and message and cut down to size. You can use the back frame as a guide.



5. Put the pictures into the frame; back to back.

6. Snap in the back and you are done.

So easy and what a great way for the kids to remember their team by AND get you the title of Super Soccer Mom!

Good luck Fall 2010 teams!

Everything is Better with Glowsticks

"Everything IS better with glowsticks!"







In my mind, there is never a party that couldn't do without a little GLOW.

Here is my list of celebrations that could use a little bling bling to liven up the party/event:

1. New Years Eve-Who doesn't love to get decked out on New Years Eve?
2. Independence Day-the ultimate safe and sane fireworks...glowsticks
3. Camping Trips-the kids can sword fight with glowsticks until dawn
4. Night time beach parties-are those KIDS running on the beach or GRUNION?
5. Trick or Treating-obvious safety reasons...the more illumination on dark streets the better.
6. Girls Night Out-Bling Bling light up rings, need I say more ladies???
7. Concerts in the park-besides having entertainment value the glowsticks help find your kids in a crowd.
8. Slumber parties- last year my son and his friends turned out the lights and put all of their glowsticks in the middle of their sleeping bag circle and proceeded to tell campfire stories. All they needed were marshmallows and graham crackers...



Big D's birthday is on New Years Eve. We try to find special ways to celebrate every year. Two years ago we had a NEON themed party; all decorations were in neon colors, I painted black t-shirts with neon puffy paint, everyone was decked out from head to toe in glowsticks and even our drink cups were blinking bright.

The next time you are thinking of lighting up your celebration; check out "THIS" site.

If you have a great glowstick celebration idea that you would love to share; comment below.

GET YOUR GLOW ON!