Sheep Favors Tutorial ~ Barnyard Farm

Find me over at Piggy Bank Parties today, sharing a tutorial on these cute Sheep Favors, perfect for a Barnyard or Farm Themed Party. 

 The following favors were part of my group's entry for our Crew Challenge, Barnyard Buddies Brunch from the Piggy Bank Parties Barnyard Buddies Printable Collection.

Celebrating Weekday Birthdays {My Piggy Bank Parties Contributor Post}

In case you didn't know,

I am a proud contributor to Piggy Bank Parties

and last month on Piggy Bank Parties' blog, OINK!

I shared ideas on celebrating birthdays during the rush and routine of the week....

Here's some of the tips hightlighted from the article:

• Make a special breakfast!
• Serve a cake with 'everyday' dinner!
• Make a birthday countdown for the kids to look forward to their special date!
• Have a special dinner!

Muffin Tin Meal Ideas from Giggles Galore

Visit the post at Piggy Bank Parties OINK! blog here, to read more on each of the ideas above including how to make a birthday countdown by Maria of Love & Sugar Kisses, making these fun Muffin Tin Meals from Mariah at Giggles Galore and even a recipe from one of our Piggy Bank Parties' Crew Members, Dorothy of Life is Sweet in Michigan: Ham and Cheese Bites. 

I believe life is about celebrating the little things, and the not so little....

birthdays can be just as special on any day and you don't have to spend much or

make it a party in order to honor the birthday person and make it special!

Stay tuned to my monthly contributions to Piggy Bank Parties as I plan to make

this celebrating theme a four part series including celebrating the precious loose tooth and double and half birthdays.

Other contributing articles from me you can find at Piggy Bank Parties' blog OINK!

are as follow:

Birthday Shadow Box Tutorial

and

A Lemonade Stand for Alex

Neon Inspired 17th Birthday

My oldest daughter wanted to celebrate her birthday neon style this year...I thought the perfect printable collection to go along with the party could only be the one and only, Glow in the Dark by Piggy Bank Parties!

The kids celebrated by watching an outdoor movie on lounge chairs and blankets and we served grilled hot dogs and chips.  After the desserts, which were served inside; they went back out for smores.  They had a great time and my baby girl enjoyed herself with friends and wearing her glow in the dark buttlerfly mask.

Walmart even has glow in the dark straws, LED balloons and masks besides the usual necklaces and bracelets.....cool!

We served a little bit of Tiana's favorites as chocolate cupcakes and chocolate chip cookies along with some neon/colorful treats like the lemonheads and sour strips.  She made the chocolate cakepops herself as that is something she does much better than me around here.... {she usually is my baking right hand}

Happy Birthday Baby Girl, you are growing up tooooo fast!

Credits:

Party Printables: Piggy Bank Parties

Mini Chocolate Lovers Cupcakes: Magpies

Neon Supplies: Walmart



Small Halloween Dessert Table for Piggy Bank Parties

Lil Hoots' Halloween Printable Collection by Piggy Bank Parties

I styled a small party to showcase the collection as part of the Piggy Bank Parties' Contributors Crew October Challenge.  My table was inspired on not only the collection but being able to shop for everything in one trip.  All the treats are store bought and easy to style together with Halloween Decor that you might have already at home.  I used the collection papers to wrap around the drink bottles to create owls.  My one stop shopping was at Walmart which gave me the opportunity to pick up googly eyes, additional decor and lace which I used to embellish the favor bags.

Read the entire post at The Piggy Bank Parties Blog, Oink!

And remember you don't have to be a great baker, stylist or party planner to create something fabulous even for the smallest of parties, it's all in the details!  And when in a hurry, visit your local grocery store and shop for everything in one stop, it's amazing what you can find!

Are you getting ready for Halloween?!!

~ Mayra



Alex Lemonade Stand by In Flight

I recently hosted an Alex Lemonade Stand to support Alex Lemonade Foundation with the help of Rita's Ice  and  Photography by SaJa Angel Memories.  Please visit the Piggy Bank Parties blog - Oink! to read all about it and see more pictures!

 

We proudly helped raised our goal of $100 and I managed to host a stand with no expenses other than the ingredients to make fresh lemonade....

 

Thanks Rita's Ice for your donation!

Visit Alex Lemonade Foundation to learn more about what you can do to help fight pediatric cancer and read Alexandra Scott's Story on how the Foundation began.

I'm a Piggy Bank Parties' {Oink Blog} Contributor!!

I'm so excited to officially announce here that I am now a contributor for Piggy Bank Parties'

blog, OINK!  It's an exciting party to join, let me tell you!  They have recently re-launched their blog with a big REE Launch Party that I suggest you go and see because it's a ZERO budget party and it includes lots of FREE DOWNLOADS!!

Piggy Bank Parties ~ Oink Ree Launch ZERO Budget Party

All printables you see in the picture, are free and available to you!

I'm also very excited to be 'working along' so many wonderful, creative and talented ladies that are also part of the crew.  Visit the "Meet the Crew" Post on Oink to learn more about them, follow their posts on Oink, visit their blogs and media pages. There's already been some contributor's new post since the re-launch and they have so many good ideas to share with all of us. I'm telling you,  I am honored!

Read my Introduction Interview to learn a few facts about me and answer to some party related questions that you might not yet know about me!

And stay tuned for some really fun posts from me over at Oink!

Now, I really want to share with you a little bit about Piggy Bank Parties:

• The owners and creative directors are J and Do Driver {better known as Team Driver} and they started Piggy Bank Parties printable division of their business Autumn Writings in 2010. 
• Piggy Bank Parties is known for helping you create a party without being over the budget.
• You can not only shop at Piggy Bank Parties, but also find recipes, tips, and tons of budget friendly ideas at their blog, Oink!
• They really enjoy breaking for a happy dance over there, and it's contagious!!
 
 
Check out their section Roadmap to a great party for some fabulous direction on how to plan a party with a timeline and even downloads;
Visit Piggy Bank Parties on Facebook;
and Follow the fun over on Twitter.
 
 
 
And stay tuned for more fun!
~ Mayra