hamburger cupcake & sugar cookie fries

I found these incredible treats online a few years back and was dying to make them! I finally did it for father’s day {in 2009 … where does the time go?!?} … needless to say, they were a hit and super yummy too!

When my girl’s birthdays roll around, we like to do something fun for their school treat. In trying to find a clever “something” for Piper’s birthday last week, I reminded her of  these treats and she was all over it!

Needless to say … they were a hit and still super yummy!

Now to find another clever “something” for Hunter’s birthday coming up next week …

Any suggestions for a fun treat?

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8 great dates :: date one

Last week I posted over at the MODsquad blog about my first date with Piper. I’d like to encourage you to hop over, take a look and be inspired to take your own t’ween challenge!

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birthday fun!

So … my Piper turned ten on Sunday and I wanted to share a couple of things we used to celebrate!

This was her classroom treat …

And these were her birthday invites!

Both items were inspired from things I saw on Pinterest here and here {links to original source}. But of course, I enlisted the help of my fav designer {who happens to be on maternity leave, so be sure to check in on her blog for info on when she’s back in the designing game!}.

I love when something I do from Pinterest actually works for me, cuz, um, I’ve had my share of Pinterest-fails!

How ’bout you? Are you “pin-collector?” Do you try the things you pin? Do they work for you? Have you had any major fails?

Overall, I’m woman enough to admit that I’m thoroughly addicted! Have a great weekend y’all!

Posted in birthday, creative, etsy, party, pinterest, piper

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right b’tween

She cries easily … and frequently.

She’s moody.

She’s emotional.

She’s quarrelsome.

Her big heart has turned a bit too selfish for my liking.

She’s fussy about her hair. And the clothes she wears.

She quietly asks if I think she’s pretty.

She’s ten next week.

She’s my Piper and,

She’s right b’tween.

Join me at the MODsquad today as I share a resource to help us be intentional and stay accountable as we walk down ‘tween-ager lane …

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a wee bit giddy!

You might remember Piper’s Willy Wonka themed birthday party last March?  I may, or may not have submitted it and when I got no response, resubmitted it to Hostess with the Mostess {the best party blog ever!}.  I’d finally shrugged it off when lookie!!  It was featured yesterday!!

And this feature just may have put a little spark in my heart to get Hunter’s party {yes, from last April!} up on the blog!

Posted in birthday, party, piper

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