Monday, February 11, 2013

Towers of Treats

Just a few ideas for your next celebration, sleepover, etc.  Can you tell i'm hungry?
Martha Stewart

pinerest

Martha Stewart

The Knot

Simply Weddings


Kithenviews
Rachel Ray
Caramel tower with store bought donut holes. It's over an upside down, foil covered flower pot.




Put some treat towers in your back pocket.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Birthday "Madness"

Last weekend we had a "Mad Scientist" birthday party and it was a blast!! (No pun intended)
There are such great ideas out there on blogs and pinterest...
The girls had so much fun (and maybe learned something in the process)!

We started with awesome printables from Pink Pickle Studios on etsy




added a little dry ice..

Each girl got her own disposable lab coat from here and a name tag with their "Doctor" name on it when they arrived. It was sprinkling earlier in the day so we set up the party in our carport, not the most glamorous spot but it worked and kept the mess outside.

We started with building towers out of marshmallows while the girls arrived...
 Our first experiment was insta snow from the BEST source for science fun


and then we made "worms."

We blew bubbles with pipettes and used dollar store gloves so we could "catch" them without popping them
It works!
Then we took a break for pizza and jello "bacteria" and melon molecules
I even attempted to make some cookies that tasted soooo good but looked sooo bad,
but as my BFF said "put it in cellophane and slap a bow on it and your golden"
My mom thought the beakers were sandwiches and the test tubes were knives...really?
After lunch we had a little pinata time.  Now, some "super moms" on Pinterest made their own pinatas but we
we  used a Sid the Science Kid pinata magnifying glass, with a few modifications.
Next, we used food coloring to experiment with colored frosting on our cupcakes and
sang Happy Birthday to my big girl
 The final experiment was the Mentos and Diet Coke geyser, totally awesome I might add.



Each girl went home with some test tube candy they chose, bubbles, a "bubble glove", a scientific notebook, pencil, magnifying glass, pop rocks, insta snow, and some goofy glasses
My little guy had so much fun that he got dressed up, wrote his own name tag and drew a beaker..
put some mad science in your back pocket...


Thursday, February 7, 2013

Washi Tape Frames

How about some handmade washi tape frames?  This would be a perfect DIY for my teenage daughter, as her photos are strewn all over her room.  Saw this idea here, by Max at Apartment Therapy. 


Washi tape is available at most craft stores.   
Put a washi tape frame gallery wall in your back pocket.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Nate at Calico Corners

Our boyfriend, Nate, just had his new fabric line launched at Calico Corner...(Although I think they are going for a new image, and it's just called "Calico" now.) The fabrics are great, and many of them are available on "bolts" to purchase yardage right on the spot.  Perfect for a couple of pillows or to recover an old foot stool. 
Check out collection HERE. 





A fabric tip from the girls of in your back pocket.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Valentines Cookie Stamp at World Market.


Spotted a quick, cute, inexpensive gift at World Market- A Valentine cookie press, "made with love,"  ($3.99!)  Wrap in some cellophane with some cookie mix and you've got a great gift!



BTW, click  HERE to find an easy peanut butter cookie recipe.
A little tip from the girls of in your back pocket.

Friday, February 1, 2013

DIY Confetti Vases: from Hi Sugarplum

Cassie, at Hi Sugarlum always has the cutest ideas.  We recently saw these fun confetti vases on her blog.  Pretty easy to do too.  Perfect for a little Valentine's gift. 

Go HERE for full tutorial




Thanks for sharing, Cassie. 
-the girls of in your back pocket. 

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