Thank You “Berry” Much Teacher Luncheon

Hi, it’s Christine and I’m happy to be back to share this ‘berry’ sweet lunch that I helped plan for the preschool teachers where my little ones go to school. I’ve mentioned before that I was a teacher in my pre-mommy life so I love to make teachers feel special. This theme would be perfect for teacher appreciation week or to celebrate the end of the school year.

strawberry table

I enlisted about ten Super Moms to help make food and set up which was amazing, I should do that every time I throw a party!  I don’t mind cooking and baking, but my favorite part of putting a party together is decorating and making things look festive, so I was able to focus on that. My friend Sarah, who has amazing party planning skills, helped set everything up.

strawberry dessert table

I must say, teachers give the BEST reactions to a cute party. Lots of oohing, aahing, gratitude, and picture taking, I think I was the one who ended up feeling the most special! I guess I shouldn’t be surprised since they are in the business of making people feel special and loved.

strawberry jam favor

(check out this tutorial to make these easy yet adorable jars)

strawberry jars

Thank you Carli from Dimple Prints for the adorable “Thank You Berry Much!” banner and strawberry party package. I had actually used the strawberry package for my daughter’s 3rd birthday and it’s still every bit as sweet. One of these days maybe I’ll post some pictures from that event, it was a fun one. I hope you all have a ‘berry’ good week!

$1000 Photographer’s Dream Shopping Spree!

Are you hosting a party soon and REALLY want that great new camera that’s out, but just can’t seem to swing it? Well, this giveaway is perfect for you then and we’re excited to be a part of it!!

You have the opportunity to win a $1000 Photographer’s Dream Shopping Spree. You can pick out anything you like from DSLR cameras to camera bags to accessories and lighting and more. Or you can opt for $1000 USD transferred to you via PayPal so that you can shop to your heart’s content.

There are quiet a few amazing bloggers and vendors who came together to make this amazing giveaway possible including Spaceships and Laser Beams, Yumtastics, Go Against the Grain, Life Revolves Around Them, Mimi’s Dollhouse, Not Just A Mommy, Angelina´s Dream Parties, Twinkled Spice Boutique, Hello My Sweet, Party Snobs, Inkberry Cards + Design, UR invited, Petite Bebe, Party Printables, Unlimited Party Themes, Party On! Designs, Vanessa Hankins Photography, My Garden Party, Dorothy Kurzydlowski Photography, Sugar Sugar Cakes, DimplePrints, Creative Juice Cafe, Miss Party Mom, PaperCandee, Creative Designs by Toni, Paige Simple Studio, Calamity Kate’s Kitchen, Simply Creative Printables,The Way The Cookie Crumbles, Michelle’s Party Plan-It, Paper and Style Co., And Everything Nice, Samantha Walker Designs, Simply Sweet Parties, Events by Kate, Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams, One Inspired Party, Kima’s Konfections,This Nest is Best, Triple M Good Parties and Myour Stories Designs. And that’s not even everyone!!!

More than 60 people are contributing to this contest. To see the complete list, take a look at the Rafflecopter form. As small businesses and blogs, we would never be able to offer such a cool prize, so it’s a lot of fun to be able to combine forces and giveaway something so special.

Prize Details: The winner can select up to $1000 in camera equipment or supplies (including all sales taxes and shipping) to be delivered to the single destination of their choosing. The winner has the option of receiving $1000 USD in PayPal funds in lieu of receiving their prize.

The winner will be selected randomly via Rafflecopter. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of people entering. Should the winning entrant(s) not respond within 48 hours of being emailed, another winner(s) will be selected. Please ensure spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com is on your safe email list. We would hate to have to redraw another winner!

Rules: This contest is open worldwide from May 17, 2013 at 12:01am EST to June 6, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. All entrants must be the age of the majority in their own country. Should unforeseen circumstances occur, this contest could be cancelled at any time. Void where prohibited by law.

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Disclosure: This blog did not receive any money to participate or promote this contest. This giveaway is in not way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, PayPal or any camera-related company. As one of many participants, we are not responsible for logistics or prize delivery. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie at Spaceships and Laser Beams by emailing spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com.

Go Against the Grain Five Year Anniversary Giveaway

5th-anniversary

Hey everyone! This week we’re celebrating Go Against the Grain’s Five Year Anniversary! How exciting, right? We’re over there giving away a party package for a reader, but there are TONS of other prizes available too! Enter below for your chance to win!!
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Purple and Yellow Monkey Birthday Party

Hey everyone, it’s Autumn from Autumn Lynn’s Chocolate Sins! This week I am excited to share with you the monkey sweets table that I put together for my niece!! Miss Madeline turned 4 this weekend in swinging monkey style!!

mockey party dessert table

      Miss Madeline decided on a monkey theme using her favorite color purple!! This party was Madeline’s first big birthday party and I wanted to make it super special!! My inspiration for this sweets table was Madeline’s love for all things sweet and monkeys of course!!

birthday banner

 For the backdrop I simply bought some light purple fabric and mounted it to foam board!! I added pendants flags in assorted directions!! My favorite party of the backdrop was the green tree with monkeys!! I purchased this at Hobby Lobby on clearance because one of the limbs had been broken off…I added a few monkeys, painted the pink flowers purple and added a couple of vines and no one noticed the breaks!!

birthday banner with tree and monkey

  The sweets table featured a cake, cake pops, chocolate covered pretzels, rock candy, grape tootsie rolls, banana taffy (my nieces favorite candy on the planet), marshmallows, chocolate covered Oreos, banana popcorn and sugar cookies!!

monkey party treats and cake pops

 To tie in the pendants from the background I decorated each jars with pendants and matching ribbon!! I love how it tied the whole party together!!

monkey party table 1 monkey party table 2

 The party favors were banana shaped and filled with yummy candy that the kids just loved!!

monkey party favors

Miss Madeline was so excited to show of her outfit!! We couldn’t seem to get a pic where she wasn’t squinting but I still think she looked adorable!! Most important she told everyone that she felt like a princess!!

madeline in tutu

            The party went off without a hitch!! My sister and I couldn’t have been happier with how Miss Madeline’s party turned out!! Need favors for your next party?? Be sure to stop by my shop Autumn Lynn’s Chocolate Sins!!

 Vendor Credits:

Printables and Invitation: Dimpleprints

Favor Boxes: Piggy Bank Parties

Cake: Sugar Rush Stuff

Popcorn and rock candy:  Oh nuts!

Sugar cookies: Sweet Baketique

Chocolate goodies and marshmallows: Autumn Lynn’s Chocolate Sins

Tutu: Atutudes

Bubble gum necklace, OOT bow, and lace leggings: Pixie’s Pretties Boutique

Mother’s Day “Piece of Cake” Printables

We were over at Tatertots and Jello today sharing free Mother’s Day cards and printables that show mom how “With a mom like you, life’s a piece of cake!” Stop by Jen’s site and see all the details!

MothersDayFreePrintablebyDimplePrints