I've been busy looking @ all sorts of fun birthday stuff! There is a lot more information out there than I realized, which is good. I like these websites the best, www.passion-for-parties.com, www.toppartyideas.com . Both websites have really great ideas for parties and have great pictures to help give you some ideas. I'm a visual person so pictures are great!
Thomas, who is almost 4 but can't wait for 5!
Thomas and I have been discussing his birthday A LOT! He can't wait to be 4 so that he can be that much closer to being 5! We had first thought about having a bug party for he and Frannie. Stink bugs & Lady bugs, you figure it out. But, given the fact that we are moving to an area with a pool, we have decided on a fish theme.
Frannie, simple & sweet!
Decorations will be different shades of blue balloons, streamers, tablecloths, etc..(don't worry I'll post pics). Maybe some "real" fish in bowls.
Cake or cupcakes, this is the question? I've already established how much of a fan of Birthday cake I am. My favorite cakes come from Mickey's Special Affair in Little Rock. HUGE FAN! They can do anything. BUT, I had a cupcake from the Blue Cake Company (also located in LR and create what look to be amazing cakes) and I must say DELISH! My dilemma is that we have done Mickey's for the past 2 years for Thomas' birthday, I feel some loyalty to them. Those cupcakes though were from Heaven I'm sure of it! I'll let you know what I decide. I could incorporate both if my budget will allow.
Other food/munchies, I've found the most wonderful little hotdog vendor "Green Cart Deli". He has a little stand that he moves around to different locations and tweets where he will be that day. He will provide everything, even dessert if you want. But, again, budget. He's getting me a quote together. I like this idea because it will save me from buying all that unnecessary food and clean-up.
Party favors and I have a love/hate relationship. I love to give them, but I hate when my kids get them because it's just more useless junk that gets thrown into the already ridiculous amounts of junk. So, I'm on the hunt for something fresh!
In lieu of presents, I've found some really great charities: Humane Society of Pulaski County, Arkansas Foodbank Network, Our House, Centers for Youth and Families, Candlelighters of Central Arkansas are a few that I've found. The trick here will be finding one that will leave an impression with Thomas and Frannie, mainly Thomas. I just really feel that it is important to instill this virtue early. I see so many kids in need and so many kids who have so much and take it for granted. I want more for my kids and I want them to have a heart and compassion for serving others.
As soon as this move is OVER! Party planning will be in full gear! Get ready to get your party on!!
