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How to Hide Amazon Orders from Kids

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How to hide Amazon orders from kids (and husbands!) Easy, one step, tutorial on how to keep nosey kids from discovering Christmas purchases, birthday gifts, and adult orders.

How to Hide Amazon Orders from Kids

How to Hide Amazon Orders from Kids

So it’s difficult to write this post because I realized I also have to hide my Amazon purchases from you all too! Haha. Honestly, they are not bad, I just am asking myself do I really want to show my audience all the junk I am buying!?… Well here it is, in all it’s glory!

How many years where you when you….

So this year (with my assistance) my pre-teen girls have started shopping on Amazon. They got gift cards for their birthday and when something comes to mind that they want, they slowly have been using their Amazon gift card money. I have taught them each to create wish lists of their likes, but often times things end up in the cart and I have to be careful not to buy their “toys” the half a dozen times a day I shop on Amazon myself.

Realizing they were all up in my junk on Amazon, I had to do something.  I actually though of contacting corporate. As if I had any pull to reaching the top ranking officials at Amazon… but it occurred to me. Then a friend totally saved the day!  If that fact that you can hide your orders makes you mind blown, don’t worry, I have been shopping on Amazon since 2008 and I learned this yesterday (that is ten years later!)

I was yesterdays year old!

I have five kids. Going out into the public is not an option. I tried to enter the public the other day at my child’s chorus performance and I had my two year old pegging cars at my daughter’s elementary peers. In addition to throwing the cars, he was screaming during the entire performance so that half the audience had their head turned to him, not the chorus singers. Why would a shopping trip to Target or Walmart be any better? Hence my daily visits to Amazon.

I digress.

Full disclosure before starting. I am not for hiding things from your spouse. These are for hiding gifts and presents, not for living a secret life! If that’s your goal, please move on to another resource for your Amazon orders.

How to Hide Amazon Orders from Kids*:

In order to hide Amazon Orders from kids, you first need to sign into your Amazon account  on your desktop or laptop. (I have not been able to get this to work on my phone.)

Second, on the right hand side of your Amazon bar (at the top of the screen) choose orders.

View your orders.

There are buttons beside each order. You are looking for the button that says Archive Order. Select that.

You will get a pop up message that says, “The archive limit is 100 orders.” This is true as of the time this post was written. Continue with choosing the Archive Order button in yellow.

There you have it. Your order is archived!

How to View Archived Orders:

You are limited to 100 archived orders. I definitely order more than 100 gifts. There is an option to view archived orders or to unarchive your orders. This is a little more hidden from kids, which makes it kind of nice.

First go into your account.

Look for the section Ordering and shopping preferences. Find Archived Orders.

Here you can see the items you archived. You can also unarchive your items if you are reaching your 100 count limit.

It is a good idea to unarchive items that you have already gifted making room for future gifts and items you never want the kids to see.

*Note: This post was written December 2018. Things change on Amazon. This is the directions for hiding orders as of the time this post was posted.

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Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas

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Host a tea party fit for a queen with these Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas. Tea finger sandwiches, floral tea cup centerpieces and vintage books for display, these inspirational afternoon tea ideas will get you ready to host a garden party with friends. Enjoy your par-tea!

Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas

No matter your age, tea parties never go out of style. They come from many of our earliest memories but are also quite acceptable for ladies in pearls with silver in their hair.

What is a Tea Party?

A tea party is a gathering. While it can take place anytime, it is often in the afternoon and includes mini cakes, bite-sized sandwiches, and other light refreshments. Of course you also serve tea!

Tea Party Teas

If the day is hot, you mgiht find yourself with a refreshing iced tea. However, to be the ultimate host, included a variety of teas including…

  • Earl Grey Tea
  • Herbal Tea
  • Green Tea
  • Lavender Tea
  • Rose Tea
  • Chamomile Tea
  • Mint Tea

Also consider options like decaf for those really sensitive to caffeine. Serve with lemon, sugar, milk, honey or edible flower infused ice cubes!

Tea Party Food Ideas

Your traditional bites include finger sandwiches, mini cakes, and light refreshments. Consider this a light meal like a snack over trying to serve your guests as if you were hosting a gigantic holiday supper!

Tea party snacks include…

  • Finger sandwiches
  • Mini cupcakes
  • Macaroons
  • Fruit salads
  • Biscuits or tea cookies
  • Tarts
  • Sponge cakes

Gather these ideas and host a tea party fit for a queen! These Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas will get you ready to host a garden party par-tea (get it?) with friends.


Tea Party Ideas

Save all your egg cartons and make these Tea-rrific Tea Cup Party Invitations. We used them as Mother’s Day Cards, but the same design can be used for another purpose.

Flower Ladies Handkerchiefs make a perfect tea party tablescape. | Jenny Cookies

Think bite sized food. These Strawberry Cheesecake Strawberry Bites make a fabulous little-bite dessert.

Wood sliced table chargers make a beautiful spot for a mason jar flower centerpiece. Add a doily, macaroons, mini cupcakes and touches of fruit or other bite-sized treats. I Watch Them Grow has a lot of tea party ideas.

I love how affordable cantaloupe and honeydew are. Try this Honeydew Cucumber Salad for the table.

Grab a few flower centerpieces at your grocery store or florist. Add a lace parasol in the center for this tea party idea. (Source Unknown)

Take inspiration from this English wedding and display books, tea cups and flowers.

You have to have small tea sandwiches. Twist it up from your traditional eggs salad with these Strawberry Tea Sandwiches.

Visit a vintage or thrift store and collect all the old tea cups you can. You will want them for display. One use for a tea cup is in the center of a plate for dip. (Website no longer available.)

Make your own tea bag cookies with this Tea Party Cookie Recipe. | Photo Source Munchkin Munchies.

Make a mini garden with baby carrots, hummus and parsley.  You can buy mini clay pots.

We love any and all food on a stick but a little slice of watermelon? We say that’s pretty genius and tea party friendly. | Source

Make a Funfetti Naked Cake. The kids will love it or the adults will feel like kids!

Make mini parfaits with granola, yogurt and strawberries. We love the budget-friendly wooden spoon tied with pink and white baker’s twine to the cups.

Faux pearls draped around tea cups, doilies, vintage books and make a beautiful tea party tablescape.

This DIY 3 tier stand was made with Dollar Tree finds. It is so easy to make yourself and very inexpensive too and will look great with mini cakes, sandwich bites and cookies.

I will take any reason to dress up for the occasion? These lace gloves are beautiful for a tea party.  (Source Unknown)

Edible flowers and herbs would be a beautiful touch to ice cubes. Try mint, rosemary, basil, lavender, honeysuckle, hibiscus and dandelion.

No need to stick to cucumber sandwiches. Pile doughnuts high so they’re almost too pretty to eat. | The Knot

For those that don’t like tea, this strawberry, mint infused lemon water looks perfect for a spring tea party! (Unknown image source, recipe here)

Make your own shabby chic utensils including this pearl wrapped fork.


Celebrating Mother’s Day with a tea party? Also check out these Mother’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these Sleepover Ideas for the Girls. Pin to Pinterest.



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Inspiring Edible Table Runners

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These inspiring lush edible table runners will create a memorable event talked about forever. Turn you into an amazing hostess with tablescape centered with a greenery table runner surrounded by a bite-sized appetizing menu including fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, desserts and more.

Edible Table Runners

I am not the best hostess.  In fact a few years ago I created a post Holiday Hosting Tips for you all, but it was truly more for me! I treat hostesses well but I never hold an event well. I think the stress of prepping gives me more anxiety than he reason for the occasion.

Since we have not family this Thanksgiving, I started looking (far in advance) for Friendsgiving Thanskgiving Ideas. This edible table runner hosting idea was a favorite for me. I saw it as lowing my anxiety because everything was immediately displayed for my guests. There was no pulling items in and out of the oven. The pressure of a menu and tablescape overlapped, becoming one. It also was different and stood out, bringing everyone to the table for fellowship.

What is an Edible Table Runner?

There is probably not much we need to describe, as it pretty much describes itself. An edible table runner is a centerpiece full of small bites eat. The centerpiece runs down the length of the table, no food is typically passed. An edible runner should look lush and appetizing, and typically is made of fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, cheeses and desserts. An edible table runner can fit the season – winter, spring, summer and fall or it can fit the holiday and occasion – Thanksgiving, Easter, brunch and whatever!

To decorate, start with your base.  It’s good to lay down a corresponding table cloth (stick with a neutral  table cloth like a waterproof tan linen so the colors of your foods pop). Then lay down a runner. We are a big fan greenery table runners.  After your tablecloth and runner, move your way to larger edible pieces. This includes loafs of bread or large fruits like pumpkins or cantaloupe. Next work your way down to the medium edible bites and then smaller edible items.

Greenery Table Runners

Choosing greenery as your table runner or centerpieces is a great decor option that can be dressed up or dressed down. It looks amazing with bright fruits and veggies. Use year-round in all seasons. Is it the dead of winter? Will the heat wilt your leaves in summer? Don’t fret. Amazon has plenty of greenery table runners to add a pop of color to your edible table runner.

We love these Faux Greenery Table Runners:


Edible Table Runner Ideas

Head to your local hardware store and get wood plank long enough for your table. Finish the food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner and make the ultimate table-long charcuterie board. | Source

Study everything  on this edible table runner. Before the flies are out, host a spring outdoor gathering in the yard. Wooden pallets, pillows, and a neutral tablecloth. Full menu is provided by Tara. | Tara Milk Tea

Have the girls over for brunch with this edible breakfast table runner. Menu included. | A Pair and a Spare

Learn the basics of creating a fruit centerpiece. Start with the larger fruits, move to the medium sized fruits and fill in with the smallest. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Listen, your table runner doesn’t have to be exotic. Grab bags of chips. Eating sandwiches? Burgers? Hot dogs? Whatever your entree, lay chips on a wood plank. We find the vegetable sliced chips to be most attractive.  (Recall above you can finish your plank with a food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner.) | To Have to Host

Cheese, fruits and chocolates – how to create an edible table runner. | David Jones

Carb load with an edible bread table runner. Add butter and spreads around the table. A lot of tablescape inspiration from this wedding album. | Katie Grant Photo

This table runner is affordable, all the more affordable if you have fruit tree. Decorate with oranges, grapefruits, pomegranate and more. The fruit that is cut, really offers a pop of color (and makes for easy eating!) | Source

At your next summer gathering – three words. Fruit, Veggies, Peonies. | Paper n Stitch

Hot and juicy crawfish, shrimp broils, lobsters and clam bakes make the easiest table runner. Toss down newspaper and pour your edibles straight to the table once baked.  | House of Harper

For fall, have the harvest spread. Apples, pumpkins, squash, apricots and more. | Source

Fruits that are darker and richer in tone and make an excellent runner for July 4th or Memorial Day weekend. Insert a few flags to fit your theme. We like this blue and white Gingham checked tablecloth for your background. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Death by chocolate. Fill a table full of chocolate – dark, milk, white and more. We also recommend mini cupcakes, brownies, cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels and more.  | Pizzazzerie

For Easter, put all your eggs in one basket table runner. Start collecting your egg cartons. Send home extra eggs with friends in a basket. | The House that Lars Built

For the Christmas season, a gingerbread house village makes a tasty table runner. Display with candy like candy canes, gum drops, chocolates and more. | Source

This citrus tablescape takes me home to Florida and the citrus trees in my grandmother’s and mother-in-law’s backyards. | Fashionable Hostess


Lush Edible Tablescapes

Also enjoy these Party and Holiday Hosting Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Also use some of these Wine and Cheese Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Traditions

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Does your family have a December birthday? Enjoy these creative Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Elf Birthday Traditions See over 100s of Elf on the Shelf Ideas plus Scout Elf printables for your North Pole visitor.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Birthday Tradition

Do you have a December birthday? Does Elf come to visit at any time in the year to celebrate your son/daughter(s) birthday? We personally have three December birthdays and Elf has to be on his game with birthday ideas!

For this Elf on the Shelf Birthday Idea, we used mini balloons and paper straws and made a cute little bouquet of balloons. You can use water balloons too!



Elf on the Shelf Birthday Supply List

This is such an easy Elf on the Shelf Idea. Not many supplies are needed to create a perfect birthday balloon bouquet.

Using a permanent marker, we added the quote “dream high, soar high.” You could also say “happy birthday!”

We held the straws together with a clear orthodontist rubber band. You could also use a cute ribbon.


Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas

For a birthday celebration, you can also pick up an Elf on the Shelf Birthday Tradition with a cute Elf on the Shelf Cupcake Costume.


We are not alone, though. It looks like many of you are celebrating birthdays during the Christmas season. So fun when your North Pole visitor can celebrate your birthday too!

Take a look at these other Elf on the Shelf Birthday ideas.

Put Elf on the Shelf inside of a Balloon with this step by step tutorial.

Bolling with Five did an incredible Elf birthday breakfast with a candy cake!

Lay all the friends around with this Elf on the Shelf Birthday celebration. (Source)

Decorate with streamers – Elf can leave a birthday note like Simply Budgeted. (Not shown.)

Savannah Jane Blog spelled out a birthday wish from your red Elf doll in sugar!

Send Elf for a Hot Air Balloon Ride on Birthday balloons. (Source)

Write a message on a Balloon with markers. (Not shown. Source.)

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

… and if you are celebrating a birthday for a pretty cool guy on, say December 25th, don’t forget these Jesus Birthday Cakes too!

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!


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1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

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Presentation of presents makes a first impression. Earn a huge smile from your gift receiver with these Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas for the lazy wrapper.  

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

You guys, I am lazy when it comes to gift wrapping. I mean, I pretty much run a Pinterest business for a living and I can barely tape the wrapping paper in a straight line. Maybe it’s the Pinterest day to day life that makes me lazy when push comes to shove.

So in an effort to find Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas, I had me in mind. The lazy gift wrapper. Two things to add to your gift wrap closet are 1.) White Craft Paper 2.) Brown Kraft Paper . The creativity comes from washi tape, hand lettering, gift tags, and the ribbons. Get creative and remain lazy when your gift wrapping techniques.

Tell me your favorite gift wrapping hacks.


31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Upcycle an old cereal box with this Christmas Gift Bag Idea. An upcycled cereal box can also be used to wrap a gift for hostess or birthday present! | Frugal Coupon Living

Turn toy dinosaurs into gift card or jewelry box holders. The more colors, the more festive and funky! Who said dinosaurs are for kids only. | Jennifer Perkins

Stand out when it comes to gift giving. Use ribbon to weave these beautiful designs in this Creative Gift Wrapping Technique. | The House that Lars Built

It’s a zoo out there. I am so in love with this kraft paper hack. Use brown bags and create an entire zoo with this animal gift wrapping idea. | Pinspiration

Make your own pom poms. These ombre pom poms are such unique, stand-out gift wrapping technique. | Kim Community

Turn chalkboard wrapping paper into fun messages and designs. Use ribbon to fit for any season like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day and more. | Bonnie Christine

Crepe Paper Streamers turns a cute birthday present into a pinata with this unique Gift Wrapping Technique. | Willow Day

Ponies and rainbows, if that’s doesn’t say birthday, I don’t know what does?! | Tikkido

Turn your gift wrap into a creative activity for the kids! Decorate me, color me and more! | Lines Across

Decorate white kraft paper with washi tape for this unique present design. | Poppy Talk

Turn solid wrapping paper and bottle caps into adorable Lego Gift Wrap.  | Arts Crackers

Adorable gift wrapping ideas coming form this blogger. We love this mini balloon bouquet gift wrap idea. | The Bears Four

Let your kids get involved in gift giving. Finger painting kraft paper makes adorable gift wrapping paper. | Things for Boys

Flag garlands all around with this creative gift wrapping idea. | A Subtle Revelry

Wrap with fabric. A square handkerchief makes a beautiful present. | A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

Follow this tutorial to turn a crossword puzzle into a gift tag and gift wrap. | Something Turquoise

Beautiful and affordable. Wrap presents with fresh flowers! | Studio DIY

A tea towel turns into gift wrap for a cookbook – genius. | Things for Boys

Turn M&M bags into festive gift wrap bows in this gift wrapping idea. | Happy Go Lucky

Did you know you can make a gift bag from a roll of flat wrapping paper. Follow this gift wrapping technique. | Designer Trapped


Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

Don’t forget your gift tags! Free Printable Gift Tags for Christmas. Pin to Pinterest.

Apply some of your Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques with these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save your Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas when doing these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas

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Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas – A Winter Wonderland party in hues of silver, white, pink and blue is perfect for a child with a winter birthday.

Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas

What is a Winter ONEderland Party?

A winter ONEderland party is a first birthday party with a winter-scape theme. It can incorporate a lumberjack theme for boys or a Nutcracker theme for girls. Or stray from the the theme and crate your own snow filled home full of magic and delight.

Winter Wonderland Party Food

Stick with a color pallet and work on the food from there. We suggest silver, white and either blue or pink. I lean closer to the girls first birthday parties are pink, blue are blue – but have at it – whatever color you choose.

When picking  the theme, it’s important to have food that matches the colors.  Sugar cookies with food coloring mixed with royal frosting can go with every color pallet.   Every party goer will have their inner child come out with Clear Rock Candy Sticks. Snowballs can be made with white powdered sugar donut holes. Additionally, white powdered sugar donuts with shots of milk are a sweet treat.

To counter the sweet, don’t forget to add the salt. Sea salt can be added to many sweet treats and look like crystals.  Cheese and popcorn can be a good balance. Carrots can be snowmen noses.  Consider telling your invited guests, that this is a dessert party and have them eat lunch or dinner ahead.

Where drinks are concerned, have a place marker labeled “melted snow flakes” for your water table. For another drink option, add a hot cocoa bar. You could also look at our S’mores Recipes for ideas on this winter tablescape. For mix-ins, add bowls of marshmallows, whip cream, cinnamon sticks, and white chocolate spoons.

First Birthday Party Present Ideas

Sensory toys are great for this age group. They are just coming into the age of discovering with their hands and being able to hold and explore and option.

First Birthday Toys Include:


List of Winter ONEderland First Birthday Ideas

Need cake inspiration? We love this one year old birthday cake idea. You can even purchase this adorable Winter Onederland Cake Topper on Etsy.

Gorgeous and affordable, share each month of baby’s life with this adorable ONEderland monthly photo banner. Everyone will love looking at the pictures! Be ready to hear “they grow so fast!”

It isn’t a winter ONEderland party unless you have a Hot Cocoa Bar. Turn this oval tree bark slice into a chalkboard sign with chalkboard paint.  | Unoriginal Mom

Get inspired with this winter wonderland party tablescape. | Source

For decor, turn a red solo cup into a Balloon Snow Globe. | Valevent Gal

Buy Snowflake Garland on Etsy or make your own with these 100 count glitter snowflakes and string.

Annie has the most adorable snowflake cookies. You can gift them as a party favor or add them to your table. She has a tutorial (using fall leaves) on how to decorate cookies with royal icing. | Everyday Annie

Cover any table in your home to make it theme appropriate with this Clear Snowflake Plastic Tablecloth on Amazon (frugal friendly)!

These cute napkin rings make the most perfect winter ONEderland cutlery. Right now this Etsy shop is on a break. Attempt it yourself with these Glitter Snowflake Stickers.

“I am one” Winter ONEderland High Chair Banner on Etsy.

Turn party decor into party favors. Use to decorate, hand out at the end of the party. Follow this Snowflake Wand Tutorial. | The Gracious Wife

Milk and cookies powdered sugar donuts! | Vixen Made

This is a bargain – 36 Clear Rock Candy Sticks. Display as ice cycles on the table. | Catch My Party

White vanilla meringue cookies and a Styrofoam cone make this adorable winter ONEderland tablescape centerpiece. Editable and decorative = win!  This cone is almost a foot tall. I would suggest sprinkling on some edible glitter to make it sparkle. | Source

What do you think; could you make this balloon art? Walk inside igloo for a winter wonderland themed party. | Source

If you are braver than me, have a sensory station for younger hands to play with fake snow. Follow this fake snow recipe. | Growing a Jeweled Rose

Spell out your child’s age with fake snow and Glitter O – N – E Letters.  Make your own with these Cardboard Letters or these Light Up Marquee Letters.   Fake snow available on Amazon. | Catch My Party

White foam, three sizes of white doilies and toothpicks make these adorable paper doilies snow covered pine trees. | Source

Guys, gather all your white paper and start cutting. These snowflake designs will give you a variation of shapes. You can make smaller snowflakes and piece them together for the perfect centerpiece below your chandelier.  | Source

“Thanks snow much” for coming. Gift white gloves, snowflake cookies, hot cocoa sacks (or mason jars) or snowflake wands. | Source


Celebrate everyone with these Family Birthday Celebrations – ways to celebrate every member! Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these small but thoughtful Half Birthday Party Ideas for six month babies to adults! Pin to Pinterest.



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Blue’s Clues Party Ideas

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Do you have a birthday party to get ready for? We came up with some of the most creative Blue’s Clues Party Ideas to perfect your themed Blue Clues and You birthday party! Blue’s Clues Recipes, Party Supplies, Mailbox Crafts and more!

Blue’s Clues & You!

First up, guess what – Are you sitting in your Thinking Chair for the news? Blue’s Clues is returning! Nickelodeon has announced a 20 episode new season of Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Clues & You! The first episode will come out November 11, 2019 at 9 AM ET.

Look for your old favorites, in fact, the first episode will have guest appearances from the original host, Steve, played by Steven Michael Burns and his successor, Joe, played by Donovan Patton.

Join our new friend, Josh, and his dog, Blue, on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle. Look for this new curriculum-driven interactive preschool series  and view sneak peeks of “Blue’s Clues & You!” on Nick Jr. now!

Blue’s Clues Party Ideas

Another Blue’s Clues day today!  We have some of the most festive and creative Blue’s Clues Party Ideas for your child’s next birthday party! Whether it is something that is blatantly Blue’s Clues and You or something that is inspired by this classic Nick Jr. TV program, this post will inspire you!

From your Handy Dandy Notebook, to creative Blue’s Clues paw prints for clues, siblings Shovel and Pail, and even  Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper!  Who is your child’s favorite character!?

To find all of your party clues, you will of course need your Blue’s Clues Handy Dandy Notebook. You can get it HERE. We also love this Blue’s Clues Notebook.


Have adorable paw prints (or Blue’s Clues) around the home or in the entry way to the front door!  You can download free paw prints HERE. We suggest downloading these paw prints, printing from a Word Document and then pasting on blue construction paper!| Original Source Unknown

You guys….how adorable is this Blue’s Clues Costume? You might be able to make your own, but if not, we are a bit obsessed Blue’s Clues ears, tail and hands – how precious would this be for your little birthday boy or girl? | Lollipop Lucy Costumes on Etsy

Blues Clues Mailbox

Mail time, mail time, mail time, mail time, MAIL TIME!

In order to get a letter, you have to have  Blue’s Clues Mailbox! Unfortunately, because the latest Blue’s Clues & You is not released, finding a Blue Clues Mailbox you can buy, isn’t going to happen. You will have to craft your own while singing the Blue’s Clues Mailbox song!

Here’s the mail, it never fails, It makes me want to wag my tail, When it comes I wanna wail, MAIL!

Get this red Mailbox for Blue and spray paint it purple! You can keep the flag, red! Cover the red flag with painters tape when spray painting.


How sweet is this Blue’s Clues mailbox? They are great for hosting clues for a game or collecting birthday cards from guests! We love the little grass footprint! | Project Nursery


And if you make this sweet Blue’s Clues mailbox, make sure to fill the Blue’s Clues mailbox Letter. Print these free Printable Blues Clues Cards! | Family Shopping Bag

If you have a fun recipe, leave out these free Blue’s Clues Recipe Cards. Your guests can even write their own recipes – maybe birthday wishes – and place them in the Blue Clue’s & You mailbox! | Family Shopping Bag

Those free cards make adorable invitations too or get these personalized Blue’s Clues invitations on Etsy! | LittleRainbowBlooms

No longer available from Little Rainbow Blooms. Get a similar custom Blue’s Clues & You Birthday Invite from Birdy Says Caw Caw.

Blues Clues Party Recipes

It’s not a party without the right recipes! From cake to a beautiful tablescape, immerse yourself in the delights of your bites while celebrating your favorite Blue’s Clues Fan!

Our first up Blue’s Clues Party Idea, how adorable is this Blue’s Clues table display? It inspires me to get decorating! | The Party Muse

Serve tasty treats in your personalized shovel and pail! Grab this Red Pail, yellow shovel and use Chalk Markers to decorate your face. | Catch My Party


Ready for a Blue’s Clues Cake Idea? Make your own Blue’s Clues Cake with this pan from Wilton. Don’t be dismayed. Also check out our Character Cake Tutorial – it is so much easier than you think!


Less challenging, make your own DIY Blue’s Clues Paw Print Cookies! Get your paw cookie cutter HERE.


Here is another fun Blue’s Clues Party Idea. Serve Blue Cotton Candy and label it as a Dog Fur! | Source


This is adorable. Make these fun dog snacks for your doggy party! Use this dog bone cookie cutter. | Spaceships and Laser Beams


Make your own Blue’s Clues Cupcake Toppers with free Blue’s Clues Template. | Bird on a Cake

Blues Clues Party Supplies

So many cute Blue’s Clues Party Supplies to choose from for your little puppy fan. At times time Blue’s Clues Party Supplies are Hard to Find Party Supplies. Sigh. Don’t worry, with the the release of the new show in November 2019, Party supplies should pick up. Right now, make your own or get creative by searching the creative market – Amazon and Etsy.

Shop these markets:

Blues Clues Party Supplies Amazon

Blues Clues Party Supplies Etsy


We aren’t done with the Blue’s Clues party ideas, how about this Blue Clues Pinata – you can get it HERE! | Kara’s Party Ideas

Don’t forget the table top. Head to the Dollar Store and pick up a salt and paper shaker. Decorate your own Blue’s Clues Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper! | Source

Another fun Blue’s Clues party idea. This is a cute game and activity – Pin the Paw On the Blue Dog.

No longer available, get a similar Blue’s Clues Post HERE.


For some Blue Clue’s party inspiration, pick up these Blue Lanterns HERE.


If you have an October birthday, make this Blue’s Clues Pumpkin with this free printable stencil! It would be so cute and welcoming at the front door!| Source unknown

And if you just don’t want to tackle these Blue’s Clues party ideas yourself, take a look at this Blues Clues Party Supply Kit with Instant Download including Blue’s Clues party hats. Print it yourself! | Tiny Printables on Etsy


Hosting a party? Don’t forget our fun Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Throwing a party? Make your own cake. It’s much easier than you think with this Character Cake Tutorial. Pin to Pinterest.



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Easy Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

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Gather your ingredients for your next ice cream party with this brownie sundae recipe. A chocolate dipped bowl, a brownie, vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, syrup and a cherry, twist up this traditional dessert!

Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

Anyone can toss ice cream on an ice cream cone! Why not spruce up your traditional go to dessert when a chocolate-dipped waffle cone bowl and an individuated brownie ice cream sundae.  This sundae recipe is perfect for an ice cream party or a just because after dinner treat. It’s incredibly easy to make, just prepared your brownies ahead. You will need a 3.5 inch round cookie cutter (we love this set because it has a ruffle size and a smooth round side.)

Hosting an Ice Cream Party? If you can get your hands on a pumpkin, make this Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin. It was a hit this past fall!

Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Ingredients:

Yield: 9 sundaes


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Easy Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
  • Yield: 9 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 boxed brownie mix, prepared
  • 1 package waffle bowls
  • 1 package melting chocolate
  • 1 package vanilla ice cream
  • Sprinkles
  • Chocolate syrup
  • Cherries
  • 3.5 inch round cookie cutter

Instructions

  1. Prepare brownies according to package instructions and cut out round pieces to fit inside a waffle bowl using a around 3.5 inch cookie cutter.
  2. Prepare the waffle bowls by melting the chocolate according to package instructions. Place the melted chocolate in a shallow bowl that is wide enough to dip the top of the waffle bowls in. Dip each bowl into the melted chocolate and sprinkle sprinkles around the edge while the chocolate is still warm. Set the bowls aside to allow the chocolate to set.
  3. When the chocolate on the bowl has hardened, place the round brownie pieces inside each bowl.
  4. Top the brownie with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream and top with additional sprinkles and a cherry.

Notes

Tip: make sure the brownies are under-baked. Overcooked brownies will make eating the sundae difficult to eat without breaking the waffle bowl.

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Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Directions:

First, prepare brownies according to package instructions and cut out round pieces to fit inside a waffle bowl using a cookie cutter.

Tip: make sure the brownies are under-baked. Overcooked brownies will make eating the sundae difficult to eat without breaking the waffle bowl.

Next, prepare the waffle bowls by melting the chocolate according to package instructions. Place the melted chocolate in a shallow bowl that is wide enough to dip the top of the waffle bowls in. Dip each bowl into the melted chocolate and sprinkle your sprinkles around the edge while the chocolate is still warm. Set the bowls aside to allow the chocolate to set.

Tip: If preparing for a party, your job is done thus far. Set everything aside until your party.

When the chocolate on the bowl has hardened, place the round brownie pieces inside each bowl.

Finally, top the brownie with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream and top with additional sprinkles and a cherry.

Enjoy!


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