Shopping Saturday - posted today (finally!)

Man, it's been MONTHS since I have done my signature shopping Saturday! ...obviously since I have been so down from the pregnancy that I haven't been out much! I still didn't get out like I used to, but thought it would feel good to at least do at least a few items today!

Easter always gives a lot of opportunity to stash for events! If you are having a Rubber Ducky Baby Shower snag up these chocolate duckies!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Easter
Price: $1

Snag up these cute plastic carrots for a Garden or Planting Party! These would be adorable served in a planter box or pot full of "dirt" (crushed Oreo cookies).  You could even add a little flag with each person's name and use as a placecard or favor

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Easter
Price: $1





Having a Scooby-Do Theme? Stash away these sour candies!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Easter
Price: $1

For a  Vintage Circus Theme, pick up this collection of plates, straws, popcorn boxes, etc.

Found: Michael's
Section: Dollar Bins
Price: $2-$2.50

 I love finding candies for harder themes... how fun are these for a Tennis Theme?!

Found: Big Lots
Section: Candy
Price: $1.00



















 

Shopping Saturday... on Sunday ;o)

Hope everyone had a great weekend! This weekend was so busy I didn't get a chance to get my shop on!

I did find a few things on a quick Target run that might help you stash for your next event... hope next week I can get back on the Shopping Saturday train!

Having a Winter Woodland party? These little guys are so cute! Do you see the birdies with a cap and scarf on?! So adorable!

Found: Target
Section: Christmas
Price: Varies

I just love ornaments for party stashing! These drink inspired ones would be perfect gifts at a Cocktail, beer or Coffee inspired event!

Found: Target
Section: Christmas
Price: Varies

Having a Ballerina party?! These ballerina slippers are so cute!

Found: Target
Section: Christmas
Price: $3.00

Never forget holiday clearance! These "growing" brains and hands from Halloween would be great favors for a Mad Scientist party!

Found: Target
Section: Halloween
Price: $0.89







 

Mini Shopping Saturday... late ;o)

Didn't get much shopping in this week, sorry! Sick on Friday and spent the day out yesterday with the hubby at our local Renaissance Fair! It was so much fun and the weather was just perfect!

So we'll call this a mini version of Shopping Saturday... local finds, at National chains, that might help you stash for your next event!

Our Target dollar section was WRECKED out... not much to find but this single box that made it! Perfect for a school, apple picking or even Snow White parties!

Found: Target
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

I try to show things that are out, but for a different purpose...however I thought these Halloween cupcake stands were just too great of a steal not to highlight!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Halloween
Price: $1

How fun are these mini candles?! Perfect for a Coffee themed party!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Decoration
Price: $1

Shopping Saturday!

Finally settling down after a pretty busy end to the week! Fall is back! And my to-do list is keeping me from most fun things!

...but I did manage to pop out for some quick shopping... so here are some local finds, at National chains, that might help you stash for your next event!

Love Christmas ornaments come in so many flavors these days - These would be perfect for a Circus themed party! Can you imagine a garland of these?! super cute!

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: Holiday
Price: Varies

Always check out the scrapbooking aisles for those special touches.  These brads would be perfect for a Sports theme.  Use them to embellish your invitations, favor bags, place/buffet cards, etc.

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: Scrapbooking
Price: $2.99

Think outside the box for cake toppers... this salt & pepper shaker set would be adorable (and a keepsake) cake topper for a Puppy theme.

Found: Pier 1
Section: Kitchen
Price: $8.95

These wine glass tags would be perfect for a Woodland/Owl themed party... use them as favor bag charms, napkin rings or as garland embellishment.

Found: Pier 1
Section: Clearance
Price: $3.95

Don't forget the special details at the party.  Having a Sports theme? Pick up the bat or ball soap to carry your theme throughout the house!

Found: Big Lots
Section: Personal products
Price: $2.50

Not sure how these are Halloween.. but they sure are perfect for a Princess party!

Found: Wal-Mart
Section: Food
Price: $3.99?










What I bought?...

Long stemmed dessert shooter spoons! You can add ribbon, charms - even the owl glass tags above!, etc through the hole at the end for an extra dab of Frosting!

Found: Pier 1
Section: Clearance
Price: 6/$3.48














 

Shopping Saturday...posted Sunday ;o)

Please forgive me for such bumpy posting! We have been going through a lot of a family - some great things and not so great, so thanks for hanging in there!

Here are a few things I peep on my shopping adventures at local stores, but National chains, that might help you stash for your next event.

Having a Video Game or Mario Brothers party? These drinks are perfect! Use 4 of them as base for a serving plate!

Found: 5 and Below
Section: Food/Drink
Price: $1.99

Having a Football party? These vintage inspired items really shine above any foam finger decor!

Found: Target
Section: Housewares
Price: Varies

Having a Wine Tasting (or great for any party to keep track of glasses)?  These metal cut glass tags are definitely my style!

Found: Target
Section: Housewares
Price: $7.99

If you child has a Winter bday... have a Winter Wonderland or Penguin theme! These sparkly guys would help set the tone for a sofisticated aproach to the theme.

Found:  JoAnn Fabrics
Section: Holiday
Price: $14.99 (use a 50% coupon!)

If you are planning a woodland or owl theme, you definitely need to stock up this time of year! How cute are these owl lollies!?

Found: ACMoore
Section: Baking
Price: $1.99












 

Shopping Saturday...posted on Sun ;o)

Oopsie! I totally forgot to post last night! Been so wrapped up in house projects, I barely remember to shop! gasp!

Here are my local finds, at National chains, that might help you stash for your next event!

Fall is always the best time to stash for a Woodland party... these owls are adorable!

Found: Christmas Tree Shop
Section: Fall
Price $2.99

Having a Strawberry Shortcake party? These would be great as favors, prizes and the little whiteboard would be a fantastic mini-placemat or buffet sign!

Found: KMart
Section: Toys/Middle Aisle
Price: Varies (under $3 I think)

Halloween is a great time to stash and Pirate themes seem to be big this year - so pick up some fun dress-up for the guests! Also, use to create your tablescape...

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Halloween
Price: $1

Sorry for the small pic... but look close - Having a Fireman, Tool/Construction or Fishing theme? These mini ornaments would make great favor tags or cake toppers (just don't eat!)

Found: Hobby Lobby
Section: Christmas
Price: Varies

You know I love a party activity! How fun would it be to paint your own eyeball or finger at a Mad Scientist party! gross AND fun, perfect for a bunch of little boys!You could also paint them up, use them as bases for a stand, fingers could have a name plate, they could float in jar like preserved body parts (ew!)

Found: Michael's
Section: Halloween
Price: $1

Having a Sewing or Craft party? Stash these fun pails with tape measures and numbers! Use for serving or favor pails

Found: Michaels
Section: Containers
Price: $2.99

Shopping Saturday!

I have been around a few stops today but dang, I am not too inspired! I hate to say it! Come on stores, change over merchandise for the fall! I am bored!

So here are the slim pickings that caught my eye today from local stores, but National chains, that might help you stash for your next event! ...plus a few of my online items

 I love finding little touches to Frost your event... this little frog bag clips could be used on favors, placecards, etc for your Frog/Frog Prince party.

Found: Five & Below
Section: Kitchen
Price: $3

Having a Super Mario Brother party? These cute little figurines would make great cupcake toppers & be something the kids can take home!

Found: Five & Below
Section: Toys
Price: $4

Little painted wooden cutouts are so easy and inexpensive to use in your space... these are even better - they have felt, too! Gives such dimension.  Use to make garland, decorate boxes for food stands...

Found: AC Moore
Section: Wood
Price: $0.79

If you know me, you know I am obsessed with minis! These little disposable plates will have you setting up like a pro and you won't have a pile of dishes to punish you later!

Found: Amazon (here)
Section: Plates
Price: $7.73 for 50!









 

Shopping Saturday!

Thanks for sticking with me through my computer issues! Hope to have either them solved or a new one by Tuesday! UGH! We have been doing yard and house work all week, so not to much shopping but...

...here are my local finds, at National chains, that might help you stash for your next event!

Having a Magic themed party? The adorable little guys would be great decorations or favors!

Found: Ikea
Section: Baby/Kids
Price: $7.99

Having a Movie Night or Movie Award Show party? These 4 foot film picture frames would be the perfect backdrop to any table!

Found: Ikea
Section: Frames
Price: $9.99 (I think! sorry!)

These cute, colorful frames would be great as buffet cards or a piece of mirror for a Glam/Diva/Spa party! A slice of paper and these would be great for an Art party!

Found: Ikea
Section: Frames
Price: $0.99

 These baskets can really be used for any party, but they really screamed Art or Sesame Street to me! AND they are oven safe! woot!

Found: Christmas Tree Shops
Section: Baskets
Price: Varies

Having a Back-to-School party? These lined word sheets would be great decorations! AND they come in fun colors too!

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: Paper
Price: varies