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balls ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY red tee INDIE SCOUT shorts VELVETEEN CLOTHING grey dress SUN AND AUTUMN pink bow AMOUR BOWS floral dress EDEN & ZOE 2. RAID THE CLOSET Somehow we missed spring cleaning, so we took this party as an opportunity to rid the supply closet of items from parties past. A mix-and-match combination of streamers, tissue pompoms we ordered from the Oriental Trading Company, some leftover leaf plates from our favorite party supply shop, Meri Meri, and some balloons. The closet was cleaned, the picnic area decorated and the kids were none the wiser. 3. PACK A COOLER Brown bag it on ice, just as if you were headed to the beach. For this gathering, we packed homemade sandwiches, store-bought donuts we decorated with cereal, fruit, and ice cream -- and of course, a cake. Because really, it’s all the kids want anyway! We picked up our gorgeous layer cake from Confection Deception. PARTY Aside from the squeals of laughter and beaming faces, the best part of this party was its simplicity. Ten minutes to set up -- and even fewer to break down -- meant we mamas enjoyed ourselves as much as the kiddos. So much so, we’re thinking we may bring back ye old summer block party. Grab the Kool-Aid and meet us in the cul-de-sac! We’d love to see your take on a simple party. Hashtag pics from your event with #babiekinsmag for a chance to be featured on the blog. #BABIEKINSWEEKEND 49