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Shopping Saturday!

I hate when stores are in between holidays!!! Seems like Christmas won't be in full affect until Halloween is over! Here are my local finds (at national chains) to stash away for your next event!

Don't forget to look on all aisles! Bathroom decor could be the perfect topper or decoration for your Toy Story party!

Found: Target
Section: Bathroom decor
Price: varies (around 10 bucks)

Dinosaur parties are always a great go-to theme! These skeletons would be a great decoration - tie the flying ones with string and string them down over your buffet!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Toys
Price: $1

Pairing with the skeletons above, each kid could dig out their own fossils at your Dinosaur Party! Or send them home with one as a favor!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Toys
Price: $1

I wanted to show to look at things uniquely - use this shelf on your dessert table to display cupcakes or desserts and you have a beautiful display stand!

Found: JoAnn Fabrics
Section: Seasonal
Price: $34.99 (wait for a coupon!)

Angel themed baby shower or "feather our nest" theme could really use this beautiful white feather wreath!

Found: JoAnn Fabrics
Section: Season
Price: $16 (sale)

There were so many paper cutouts to chose from! I chose to highlight the Robot - use them for invites, decorations, art project for the kids, etc!

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: unfinished items
Price: $2.99

How have I never seen these?!? Plain puppets!!! This is the perfect art project for kids to do at your party! And how inexpensive?!?

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: unfinished items
Price: .59 cents

You know me and my birds addiction! I love these little bird cages - Nature or Bird theme or even Circus (for animals)

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

Winners!!!!

WINNERS!!!

First - omg! How fantastic have all of your stories been?!?!? I love reading all these memories! Also, thanks for all your wishes and luv!

Now on to the winners!!! (chosen randomly by using random.org)

Good Gravy Designs - your choice - 20-piece personalized flat note card stationery + matching return address labels!

WINNER!

• "I am follower of your blog and on fb. Favorite Bday memory - the surprise bday party my mom threw for me. (The bday memory I'd like to forget - the first year we were married and my hubby forgot my bday entirely. I can laugh about it now . . . :) Stephanie"

Party Starters - your choice - 8 solid color with liner popcorn boxes!
WINNER!

• "Happy Birthday to you!!! I really liked my 4th birthday. We went to Happy Joes(local pizza place in STL) and I had a Strawberry Shortcake cake. It was awesome. Thank you for all your inspiration and hard work. Amy"

Sandy's Baking Memories - Tray of 8 Fall themed cookies!
WINNER!

• "My favorite memory was probably my 5th or 6th Birthday. Mom made me a circus themed cake complete with one of those plastic ferris wheels. I know! Probably sounds tacky but it was a child's dream then. Thanks and Happy Bday to you too! Kerri"

PaperGlitter - $25 gift certificate!
WINNER!

• "Already a follower :) My birthday is just after Christmas.. we made gingerbread houses on my birthday often, loved it! Brittanie"

StixNpops - $15 gift certificate!
WINNER!

• "My fav memory was my 33rd birthday, I threw myself a fabulous Totally Awesome 80's party, my first adult dress-up party (it's always been kid parties, whatever!) and everyone totally was into it, fer sure! It was like, totally awesome, dude! Not Just a Mommy"

The Purple Pug - $20 gift certificate!
WINNER!

• "My best birthday so far was last year, my (now) hubby proposed to me at our favorite restaurant Mozambique in Laguna Beach. I was a little drunk...i MEAN a little of a peach martini. Then we went to Vegas 2 days later :)!! Nicole"

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Woodland inspired: Owls

ok, I'll take a break from Halloween ;o)  to bring you some adorable owls!  Don't forget about older (but still fresh!) frosting for owls and woodland themes!

ok, best owl table ever!!! I love all the little owl details and that scalloped banner is adorable! Source

This owl "tabledrop" is making my mind race of how I can decorate my next party! What a clever idea!!! Source

Totally sweet! The owl bag toppers would make the perfect favors! (ugh! anyone know the source?!?)

heehee... how fun! I love these owl s'mores!!! Source















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party add on!

These woodland sugar pieces would make great cupcake toppers or add to a dipped oreo or top of a dipped pretzel! Buy here - link

More Halloween ideas/inspiration!

First, have you entered the giveaway? 2nd... BAD BAD enterers! Make sure to leave your emails!!! I love reading all your stories, but I can't write back without an email addy! 

Ok, I feel like I am on a Halloween marathon, but I can't help myself!!!

Don't forget to create a fantastic photo op area! This one would make such a fun Halloween card! (also check out the rest of her amazing party - girl knows how to put on a good time!) Source

if you aren't smiling, there's something wrong with you! This is too stinking cute! LOVE this banner! Source and tutorial

Don't forget the details!!! Cute labels and a spider ring around a water bottle (how simple, but genius!!!) Source

omg - one of my TOTAL weaknesses! 7 layer dip!!! This would be perfect to make or to bring to a Halloween party! Pipe the sour cream on in a piping bag (or cut off corner of plastic baggy), add a plastic spider and a cauldron for chips - love it! Source and recipe

Ending on a sweet note... these mummy cake pops are sure to delight your guests (hello, they are cake pops - EVERYone loves cake pops!) Simply put on a lolli stick, dip in chocolate, then dot on eyes with edible markers, then swirl on some more chocolate! Source

More Halloween ideas/inspiration: Creepy!

Here is the post that I thought I had saved for yesterday! ugh!  ...it so close to Halloween! Are you ready?!?

Don't forget to enter the big giveaway!!!

These would be perfect creepy invites! A little "blood" on a handkerchief and you have the perfect way to invite your guests! (save this one for a Twilight or Murder Mystery party!) Source

Brain cupcakes! ewwww and creepy! but oh so fun! Brains are made just with icing! (save for your Mad Scientist party ideas too!) Source and tutorial

ewwwww!!! How fantastically nasty are these?!? heehee... the kids would go crazy over these! Popcorn balls with pecans or "cockroach clusters"! (Save this idea for your bug themed party, as well!) Source and tutorial

another ewww! but these peanut butter truffle balls might make me second guess turning up my chance at eating eye balls! Super well done! (save this one for your mad scientist party too!) Source and tutorial

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ugh! I staged a post for tonight but it's not here! UGH!!! what the heck happened....grrr....I am in NY for my bday so I don't have my reg computer with me... sorry it got messed up! See ya tomorrow night! Many hugs!

p.s. Thanks for all your congrats and AWESOME birthday stories! They are so much fun to read! xoxo

More Halloween ideas/inspiration: Table setups!

AGH! Halloween is just days away! Are you ready?!?  Here are some great ways gals have setup their Halloween party tables - hope it inspires you!

don't forget to click on the photo for a larger peek!

Spooookkkyy! This multi-tiered table setup would certainly set the stage for any Halloween party! Source

How about this delight for the eyes?!? Don't be afraid to use color at Halloween! Use candles, pumpkins and branches to help fill up your table and create texture and different heights! Source

How about an elegant Halloween tabletop? This could even serve as a romantic Halloween dinner, don't ya think?!? Source

This adorable setup incorporates color AND birds! How fun?!? Love all the different dishes and stands and the table runner is perfect! Source

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hugs!

New Name!!!

1st... Don't forget to enter in the big giveaway!

Sorry for no shopping Saturday today! I have been spending all day trying to figure out all this name change stuff! Remember... Frost Me! is being properly renamed to Party Frosting!

Frost Me! = Party Frosting!

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StixNpops - a truly unique party favor! Handmade marshmallow creations! Check out her shop!

hugs!

Happy Bday to Me! Giveaway! CLOSED!

It's always better to give than receive so I am so excited to do a giveaway (it's been too long!!!) So in celebration of my six announcements yesterday - and especially my bday today... it's giveaway time!

Hosted by some of my favorite ladies! Make sure to check out their sites below - they are amazing, talent women!

(please note photos above are just samples from my giveaway sponsors, may not be actual item)

Enter for a chance to win one of these FANTASTIC items below!!!

One giveaway for each announcement! heehee!

• Good Gravy Designs - your choice - 20-piece personalized flat note card stationery + matching return address labels!
• Party Starters - your choice - 8 solid color with liner popcorn boxes!
• Sandy's Baking Memories - Tray of 8 Fall themed cookies!
• PaperGlitter - $25 gift certificate!  
• StixNpops - $15 gift certificate!
• The Purple Pug - $20 gift certificate! 

 
How to win...

• Must be a follower of Frost Me! (soon to be Party Frosting!)
• Must leave a comment telling me your best bday memory!

Don't forget...

• one entry per person! 
• leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Contest closes Thursday, 10.28 at 8pm! 

Announcements!!!

Ok... I promised FIVE announcements! but I actually have SIX... here they are!

1. I have finished my final draft of my thesis for my Master's! it's been keeping me away from all the fun party stuff - so I'm back!!!
2. Happy Birthday to me! (tomorrow! 10/21 I'll be 34 - gasp!)
3. Happy 1st Birthday Frost Me! (ok, a few weeks late, but who's counting?)

ok... on to the REALLY important ones!

4. I am getting married next year!!! documenting our DIY wedding on a new blog - so if you want to follow... click here!

5.   Frost Me! will now be Party Frosting! (starting Friday)
When I started Frost Me! my fiance' gave me the name 'cause I wanted to blog about icing on everything, but as soon as I actually started, I realized that I heart party planning too much.... so.... I have struggled with keeping the name, but Party Frosting is so much more fitting! Don't worry, Frost Me! will still direct Party Frosting!

6. To celebrate all these great things, I am going to be hosting a fantastic multiple giveaway tomorrow! Lots of great things from lots of talented women so don't forget to check in tomorrow!!!

Lastly... I just want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for making hosting Frost Me! so much fun! You all have been so fantastic and supportive and have really enriched my life! I can't wait to take Party Frosting! to the next level! Stay tuned... this year is going to be fantastic! (now that I don't have school!!!)

shhhhh......quiet please ;o)

ok, I need a pass on inspiration tonight... working on major school item and have to be head's down in my books!... hint, it's part 1 of 5 BIG things to be announced tomorrow night! don't forget to check back! (the other 4 are way better than school, trust me ;o)

Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day!!!

ok... first... I have a BIG announcement to make Wed night.... so DON'T forget to check in!!!

next... on to cupcakes! Donuts are trying to take the limelight from cupcakes this year, but in my heart, a chocolate cupcake will always win!!!

my mostest favoritest cupcake eva'! S'mores cupcake! Chocolate cupcake with graham cracker bottom and top and toasted marshmallow topping... hello?!? p.s. I use this chocolate cupcake recipe for EVERY chocolate cupcake! Source and recipe

Another one of my favs! Chocolate with peanut butter mousse kinda stuff... SOOO moist SOOO yummy! Peanut butter and chocolate just belong together! Source and recipe

The next on my "to try" list... Starbucks inspired caramel frappuccino YUM!!! Source and recipe















So what's your favorite chocolate cupcake??? ...leave a link!

Shopping Saturday - Sponsor Style!

Have you guys visited Frost Me! Sponsors?!? They are a great bunch of moms with tons of talent! So today...let's go shopping in their stores!

It's almost Halloween...which means it's time to start planning for Christmas! (gasp!) How fun are these favor tags with recipe?!? Ask Lelan to create custom tags, party invites and stationary to match any theme (or recipe!). 

Found: Good Gravy Designs

Still pulling Halloween together? That's ok! Pam can hook you up with these adorable little Halloween mini favor bags! Perfect to stash a few goodies and pass out at work, church or your party! Need other boxes, bags and party ware... she has that too!

Found: Party Starters

Don't forget October is Breast Cancer awareness month! Why not give a pink ribbon cookie to each lady in your life! Reminders are always better when made with sugar! Sandy has tons of cookies to chose from for all your occasions or ask her to make you custom ones to match any design!

Found: Sandy's Baking Memories

Ready for Halloween, but not the next bday party? Mary can make you custom cupcake toppers! Add a banner and traditional plastic toppers to complete your design!

Found: EgoVertoPaper

Under construction....oops!

oopsie! did something bad and jacked up my site layout... don't mind the mess while I fix it up!

hugs!

More Halloween ideas/inspiration: Witches!

I can't help myself!!! I have to give ya more Halloween! It's coming up so fast!

Witches... (p.s. don't forget to save these for your Wizard of Oz and Harry Potter themes!)

Trick or Treat smell my feet... here's a little treat to eat! I LOVE IT! What a fantastic idea to give to your coworkers, neighbors, teachers, etc - so cute! Mason jar is filled with ingredients for Halloween S'more bars... don't worry about cheating - buy boxed desserts, pour in and hide the box ;o)  Source and tutorial

Witch boot filled with chocolate covered pretzels... so fun! I think it is made with a just a toilet paper or paper towel roll! source and tutorial

Witch cauldrons - now THIS is clever! Cupcakes, chocolate and pretzels - easy to tackle! Source and tutorial

Can't do witches without a witch hat! These a thin cookies you roll before they cool - what a fun ice cream sandwich! You could throw them on top of a sundae, cupcake or cheesecake too - witch hats do not discriminate against great desserts! Source and tutorial

Last component... her broom! Every day candies and a pretzel rod make up this awesome broom! Source and tutorial















...I'm not a witch, I'm your wife! ...heehee... sorry had to put the Princess Bride quote on here...