good morning! that's right. i had to wake up extra early to start my oh hey, friday! post because i fell asleep at 8:30 pm.
sometimes farmer's wives have to catch up on their sleep too? or something like that. i don't know.
so i'm going to write as much as i can before posting time, hit publish, and then come back and finish. it's going to be rough...is what i'm saying.
but before i write this rough post and tell you about my favorite goodies to jazz up a party...
1 | grab this here snazzy fall-themed button and link back to Sept. Farm.
sometimes farmer's wives have to catch up on their sleep too? or something like that. i don't know.
so i'm going to write as much as i can before posting time, hit publish, and then come back and finish. it's going to be rough...is what i'm saying.
but before i write this rough post and tell you about my favorite goodies to jazz up a party...
1 | grab this here snazzy fall-themed button and link back to Sept. Farm.
2 | link up your post at the bottom of this post.
3 | tell all your friends + have a fantastic friday.
1 | mason jars
you will forever and always find mason jars at any party i throw. big ones. small ones. you can use them as flower vases, drink glasses, dessert jars, appetizer display, party favors...that's right. party favors! last year, amy threw some cookie ingredients in a quart sized mason jar, threw some fabric on top, tied it with a little twine...boom. the most adorable and delicious party favor. i'll be doing that for my gal's birthday party this year. it was too cute. so...mason jars. they're a great investment...for parties.
2 | stripy straws for the win!
i'm obsessed with stripy straws. i can't not have them. even though they are super annoying and get soggy in drinks. you know what i say to that? drink faster. they're just so cute. they come in a trillion different colors and they are so inexpensive. i usually just get mine right from amazon. but you can also get them at nordstrom, target, amazon, walmart...anywhere.
3 | party & paper...duh!
obviously, my most favorite way to snazzy up a party is to create paper goodies myself! banners, straw flags, cupcake toppers...etc. etc. etc. so, naturally, now's the time to plug party & paper!
i also want to thank you for all of your support. i continue to be SHOCKED by the outreach and warm welcome. i've even had a few requests already for christmas cards! so, yes. if you're ready to get your christmas card started, send me an e-mail!
4 | bounce house
i know, i know. bounce houses have been in the news receiving some negative press...what with them flying away in windstorms with children in them, and all. blah blah blah. kidding. that's actually pretty serious stuff. (it's the small bounce houses (like this and this) that fly away in windstorms, more than likely because they weren't properly secured.)
what i'm suggesting is this - if you're going to have 209380 children at your next party, go legit. rent one of those giant bounce house castles with the huge slide. every single child (plus a few adults) will be entertained for hours. well worth the dollars and set-up effort.
5 | relax! (and ask for help)
my two gals are turning 1 and 3 at the end of this month (where did this past year go?) and i've finally started to kick my but into gear for their birthday party...next saturday. i have a to-do list a mile long. however...a lot of the tasks can't be completed until the day of. so what do you do? ask for help. friends are always happy to come over a few hours early to help prep food or finalize last minute decorations.
i have my mom coming to the farm five hours early to make 50, i repeat 50, individual strawberry shortcake mason jars. i'll more than likely beg her to stay to help me clean up.
asking for help will help you relax at your party! it's not fun to be the person running around like a crazy chicken. so chill. it's a party. nobody is going to be mad if the paper lanterns didn't get hung...they're just happy you provided delicious food and beverage...and a bounce house.
happy friday!
1 | mason jars
2 | stripy straws for the win!
i'm obsessed with stripy straws. i can't not have them. even though they are super annoying and get soggy in drinks. you know what i say to that? drink faster. they're just so cute. they come in a trillion different colors and they are so inexpensive. i usually just get mine right from amazon. but you can also get them at nordstrom, target, amazon, walmart...anywhere.
3 | party & paper...duh!
obviously, my most favorite way to snazzy up a party is to create paper goodies myself! banners, straw flags, cupcake toppers...etc. etc. etc. so, naturally, now's the time to plug party & paper!
i also want to thank you for all of your support. i continue to be SHOCKED by the outreach and warm welcome. i've even had a few requests already for christmas cards! so, yes. if you're ready to get your christmas card started, send me an e-mail!
4 | bounce house
look at how little my best gal is! |
what i'm suggesting is this - if you're going to have 209380 children at your next party, go legit. rent one of those giant bounce house castles with the huge slide. every single child (plus a few adults) will be entertained for hours. well worth the dollars and set-up effort.
5 | relax! (and ask for help)
my two gals are turning 1 and 3 at the end of this month (where did this past year go?) and i've finally started to kick my but into gear for their birthday party...next saturday. i have a to-do list a mile long. however...a lot of the tasks can't be completed until the day of. so what do you do? ask for help. friends are always happy to come over a few hours early to help prep food or finalize last minute decorations.
i have my mom coming to the farm five hours early to make 50, i repeat 50, individual strawberry shortcake mason jars. i'll more than likely beg her to stay to help me clean up.
asking for help will help you relax at your party! it's not fun to be the person running around like a crazy chicken. so chill. it's a party. nobody is going to be mad if the paper lanterns didn't get hung...they're just happy you provided delicious food and beverage...and a bounce house.
happy friday!
Yes to getting help and one of the many reasons Mom's are amazing, they are free labor that wants to help out...one day we'll be the ones making the 50 shortcake jars and being excited to just be invited ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great company you've started. We have a 3rd and 1st birthday coming up so I'll be stopping in shortly ;) and LOVE me some mason jars. We have a huge box full of all different sizes, so convenient!
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of… what can I do to help with the par-tay!? :) I can't be there five hours early, but I can certainly do at least 2….
ReplyDeleteAwesome tips! I love mason jars for everything too. They're so versatile!
ReplyDeleteMason jars are the best, I was doing my wedding registry and found mason jar salt & pepper shakers, so naturally I registered for them :)!
ReplyDeleteCan your Mom make me one of those mason jar cakes too? =)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the party is going to be amazing! Strawberry Shortcake in Mason Jars! Yummy! I love Mason Jars too. Make my overnight oats in them all the time.
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I love an adorable straw myself and it's worth the sogginess to get the cuteness!
ReplyDeleteMason jars are a go to for me for any fun event! Those flower straws are darling - I've never seen any like those before. Um, whatever press, bounce houses are the best party item ever! Bounce houses were a staple at my little sisters birthday parties and I had an inflatable water slide for my 17th birthday party and we had an absolute blast!
ReplyDeleteI love mason jars and paper straws! They are the perfect party pair if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteAll great aspects of a good party - so proud of your business friend! How much fun is it??
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Feel free to have yor mom send me strawberry shortcake in a mason jar. That sounds delish right now!
ReplyDeleteAhh the best combination is mason jar drinks with the paper straws. It's one of the cutest and chic ways to decorate for a party.
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