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.
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