Tea party time

So my fifteen year old daughter decided she wanted a mad hatter tea party. So I looked all over the internet and pinterest to try to find what I could. I found a great site that had lots of props but they do not sell them and they are in California so I couldn't rent  them. We I thought I have got to come up with something. Here is what I did

first what is more mad than hanging streamers and balloons from entry ways.

Next I added balloons to my ceiling and walls.

 

We could not forget the talking flowers for dollar store flowers and google eyes.

we started filling the table with stuff like mice, mushrooms, teapot, ( most were brought at Micheal's and we painted them).

We also need or eat me cake and Drink me juice. I used baby shower baby bottles.

you can see a little here how full the table got.


We had so much fun that next month we are going full scale and having a Alice in Wonderland birthday party. Look for that post in April.

 

Bento ideas

How to get to Disney

You can fly if you like. I personally like to drive it great seeing the world through your window. it is not easy with kids and we have 5. Here are some tips that we used some of these are variations from pinterest . First, and foremost make sure that your car is big enough for everyone to be comfortable and extra room in case anything that you have on top of the car can go inside if it rains or storms. About a week and a half I started packing ( I was packing 5 kids and 2 adults.) day by day as the clothes were cleaned I would pack what was needed. On the day we left I had bought some craft organizer cases ( one for each child) and in each slot I filled with a snack ( red hots, peanuts, m & m, marshmallows, etc... we packed a cooler with drinks and got pillow and blankets ready. We left right after dinner because it was storming and having the kids sleep most of the trip sounded like the best idea. It was a great idea.

here is a packing list

 



clothes

Shirts                 Shorts                Pants/capris                  Suit/dressy clothes ( for the nicer restaurants)     Underwear                    Bras                    Pajamas                         Belts                   Socks                  Walking shoes Sandals                             Dress shoes        Flip flops Hair bands & accessories Sunglasses w/strap       Swimsuits Swimsuit cover-ups   Laundry Supplies Laundry soap Dryer sheets Stain remover Laundry bags Quarters for machines   Bathroom things     Toothbrush                    Toothpaste Floss Shower gel     Liquid hand soap        Shampoo                       Hair conditioner    Deodorant                      Contacts/glasses            Contact lens solution & case Sunscreen Lip balm w/sunscreen Face wash                      Face lotion Body lotion Makeup                            Make-up remover                               Q-Tips Tampons/pads             Foot spray                     Foot powder Razors                             Shaving cream                Tweezers                        Nail clippers      Nail file                             Hair brush/comb Hair gel/mousse Hair spray                      Blow dryer                  Kleenex Kids shampoo Kids toothbrushes Kids bath soap Kids hairbrush/comb     Medicine Prescription medications           Moleskin (for blisters)                          Band-Aids                         Antibiotic ointment                    Anti-itch gel/spray Aloe Vera Antacids Birth control (or other prophylactic)   Pain medicine Kids pain medicine Motion sickness remedies Midol Sinus/allergy medicine Eye drops Vitamins Cough drops Park tour bag   Theme park tickets (take pics of them in case you lose them) Drivers license/ID for each adult        Cash/credit card           Membership cards (AAA, DVC)           Meal confirmation #s                Guidebooks                  Park maps Camera                            Cell phones Lanyard for room key/tickets      Sunglasses w/straps    Water bottle w/strap           Snacks                              Autograph book        Photopass card(s) 1 towel (block the sun, save spot at parade, clean off a seat) Mini-first aid kit Bottles of water Fat pen for character autographs Rain ponchos or umbrella Mister fan & extra batteries Moleskin Pain medicine Sunscreen Lip balm w/sunscreen Insect repellant Kleenex Antibacterial hand gel Wet wipes Hats/visors Large Ziploc for wet clothes Dry change of clothes for kids Glow sticks and necklaces ( get from dollar store) Pennies for pressing Pins for trading ( a must) you can buy these off eBay in bundles Playing cards or handheld games Kids ID tags Small bottles of bubbles (to do while waiting)     for the Baby          Bottles Baby food Sippy cups Plastic pool cups w/top & straw Portable high chair Bibs Diapers Swim diapers Baby wipes Diaper bag   Pack N Play* Stroller Car seat Baby monitor Blanket/toy Board games Handheld games Car window shades Kids ID tags * Available in Disney resort rooms by request   Everything else   Batteries                          Cameras (w/memory cards) Disposable cameras for kids Cell phone w/charger              Power strip iPod & ear buds/headphones Laptop & charger Walkie talkies               Umbrella Waist bag/day pack     Lanyard for room key/tickets Large Ziploc bags   Sewing kit First aid kit Safety pins Clothespins (to hang wet items)   Earplugs                          Insect repellent                Antibacterial hand gel                Wet wipes            Stain wipes/stick       Pillows                           Waterproof case            Night light  ( dollar store)        Pen flash lights Pennies & quarters for pressing Pins for trading Books/magazines Playing cards     Games      Kindle/iPad Eyeglass repair kit   hope this helps get you started. If you need help planning your trip check mousesaver.com great deals in that site.



Family vacation to Disney

So once the kids got out of school we drove the wonderful 16 hrs. to Disney in Florida. Over the next few days I will go through my process of all things I did for Disney. I will share diving tips, planning tips, and everything Disney. hope you will join me and it will help anyone planning for Disney

Bento Feb.

 

I am loving the Bento lunches for the kids. They are getting comploments at school and are eating a lot better and more at school. Even my junior high student is taking them ( she asked me to make them for her too). Here are some picture of the lunches I've done

 

 

This is a pb&j sandwich cut out using the round cutting for Michael's. Icing eyes, cheese for the smile and car pretzel's for hair

This is fresh cut ham, granola bar, fruit leather by the foot, dinosaur mozzarella cheese.

This  one is mozzarella cheese noah ark mini cookie cutters from michaels. granola bar, leather by the foot with I love you cut out _ allthingsbento.com).The sandwich is ham cut out kitting face.

Bento lunches

I am on a new adventure. I have just bought my starting set to make bento lunches. Today, was my first day trying this out. I did simple for today with I love you cut out of foot roll up. strawberry and sandwich cutouts. When you kids got in the car from school I get a big I love the lunch today and everyone in my class likes them too. so Tomorrow i will post a pic.

Glade Expressions

I am a bzzagent and I get to try  product sample, coupon, collateral or other special premium from BzzAgent. Yesterday I tried the glade expressions oil diffuser and fragrance mist. The oil diffuser I got in lavender and jupiter berry this is a easy beautiful product to use. The decor of the product is nice and looks very nice in the home. The scent is soft and warm and leaves your home smelling beautiful and it is very relaxing. On the frangrance mist I got pineapple and mangasteen this scent is a little stronger but it is so wonderful. My kids came home and went to there rooms and said mom my room smells great what did you do . I told them about the products and they just love them. My husband came home and he loves the lavender in the living room that go through out the living room dinning room and kitchen. This is a great product you should try some yourself.

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