Grady’s 1st Birthday Party

May 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Well, after some serious denial, I am ready to admit that my baby boy is officially one.  His birthday was nearly a week ago, but I just wasn’t ready to come to terms with the fact that he’s a toddler.  It feels like just yesterday that I found out I was pregnant, sniff sniff!  After an amazing day with our little family on Friday, we kicked it into high gear and celebrated his pirate party (arrrrrg…) with our closest family and friends on Saturday.  I have to show off my favorite part of the party, the dessert table.  A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Cuteology Cakes for creating the most amazing dessert bar imaginable.  Not only did it look adorable, every single thing was delicious.  And yes, I personally tasted each and every item.  Thanks for the addition to my love handles, Cutology Cakes (click here to view their website and tell them Ties & Tutus sent ya)!  =)

Happy Birthday Grady: Dessert bar from Cuteology Cakes

The CUTEST smash cake in history.

Mini red velvet cupcakes with gold coins - http://www.cuteologyshop.com/

 

Chocolate covered Oreos, ummm...to.die.for!

Chocolate dipped pretzels, yummy!

Push Cakes - like the old school Flintstone push pop ice cream, but filled with the most delicious cake and frosting. The kids LOVED these!

Cake balls topped with chocolate pirate hats. Perfection.

If you are in the Phoenix area and looking for desserts for any occasion or party, give Cuteology Cakes a call.  I promise you, you, your guests and your tummy will love it.

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Alex’s Lemonade Stand

April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment

I was sitting at lunch talking to a friend about her son’s 3rd birthday party.  We were going back and forth on ideas, themes, locations and so much more.  Then I brought up that dreaded question all parents are asked when a child’s birthday is looming, “What can I get your son for his birthday?”  The typical answer is, “Oh, I don’t know.”  Thanks for the help, friend!  Well, much to my surprise she had an answer for me!  She said to donate the money we would normally spend on a gift to Alex’s Lemonade Stand.  Not sure what Alex’s Lemonade Stand is?

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope.

 

Your child can too hold an Alex’s Lemonade Stand birthday party.  All you have to do is register your child’s party online and notify your family and friends that in lieu of gifts, donations are being accepted in your child’s name.  Click here to read all about it!  Not only is this a great way of raising money for childhood cancer, it’s a great life lesson for our kiddos.  In my eyes, it’s a win-win.

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

In honor of Dr. Seuss’ March 2nd birthday, I’ve come up with a Top 10 list of my favorite Seuss quotes.  Here we go…

10.  I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant’s faithful one hundred percent.
9. From there to here, from here to there. Funny things are everywhere.
8. Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the think you can think up if only you try!
7. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.
6. You’re in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.
5. You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so . . . get on your way!
4. You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go..
3.  A person’s a person, no matter how small.

2. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go!

1. Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.

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Phoenix Zoo for FREE!

February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Phoenix Zoo is offering free admission tomorrow, February 14th, to the first 100 guests in honor of Arizona’s 100th birthday.  Get there bright and early at 9:00am to take advantage of this deal! Click here for more information!

 

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Celebrate Arizona’s Centennial at the Arizona Best Fest

February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Get out and celebrate Arizona’s 100th birthday this weekend in downtown Phoenix.  Arizona is hosting a huge centennial party, Arizona Best Fest, near the state capitol building at 17th Avenue and Adams this Saturday and Sunday. We have lots of info on our calendar of events, so be sure to take a peek.  Some of the wonderful attractions are a family fun zone, beer and wine gardens, live music, entertainment, arts & crafts fair and performances by the Gin Blossoms, Michelle Branch and more!

Here is a map of the area and attractions (click on the image to enlarge):

 

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Chickabug

January 26, 2012 by 1 Comment

Chickabug is one of my new favorite sites.  It’s a haven for party planners, offering themes, personalized decorations, invitations and so much more.  With my son’s 1st birthday around the corner, I’m in party planning heaven (unbeknownst to my husband, shhhh!).

Need a little inspiration?  Click here.

Thinking of a theme?  Try this.

Want to check out their etsy site?  Click here.

Not sure you want to host a party?  You’ll change your mind after clicking here.

What is your favorite theme?  Send us pictures of a party you’ve hosted, we’d love to see what you’ve done!

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