Paper Dolls

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Halloween party plans almost complete?  Our pre-Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Party at our house was a success, although I didn't take enough photos!  Pumpkins were decorated, party snacks and drinks were eagerly consumed and the homemade caramel apple dessert activity was a hit. If you're still stumped about a non-sugary treat for the goodie bag or a pre-trick-or-treat activity for your celebration, you really must check out Frecklebox's FREE collection of PERSONALIZED Halloween printable coloring and activity pages!  Actually, they have over 40+ pages in different designs and holiday themes that you can print with your child's name or the names of your guests.  For example, these are perfect for an early ice breaker among the Crayola set: If you've got the time, why not print 4-5 pages per child, staple or bind together with colorful Halloween ribbons, and present to your guests as a non-candy party favor alternative?  My daughter loves activity ...

EEK!  Where did the week go?  Did not have a chance to post any 'tricks and treats' this week because I had some very minor stuff done at my dermatologist's.  It's been more of a nuisance than anything else, but has somewhat curtailed my range of motion (no lifting or vigorous movement), so everything I need to do seems to take longer!  So to get caught up, here are funny things I love this week, courtesy of some new Sweetest Whimsy Retail Love affiliates !  Because we all need a little funny in our week: Awkward Family Photos !  They're not just awkward, they're awesome!  I'm so excited that Sweetest Whimsy has added Cardstore to the Retail Love list of affiliate links.  You can order 1 card or 100; there are no minimums, so I'll be ordering one of each, especially this one: I mean, how can you not laugh at these?!  The photos are funny on their own, but the captions just them even better.  Jazz hands, anyone? S...

Very busy weekend with out of town visitors, family holiday photo shoot and one literary pumpkin (more on that later) so I didn't get everything done that wanted to do!  Thus, a belated "weekend edition" of my 31 Days of Tricks & Treats for your delectation. Do you love printables?  I do.  I am a paperaholic .  (As if you didn't know already from the name of this blog!)  I am a bit of a paper hoarder, much to my husband's dismay, although this has been a tiny bit reduced since digital papers were introduced.  So now I love digital papers and embellishments as much as real paper.  My digital collection grows apace. The TREAT of the weekend is courtesy of Smilebox .  They have some adorable Spooky Party Circles available for download TOTALLY FREE!  They are too cute.  Four each of four different Halloween designs, absolutely perfect as cupcake toppers, party bag decor, etc.  They match perfectly with Smilebox's Spooky...

I've previously posted about my love affair with Flirty Aprons' designs at the Sweet Spot blog, but I have to go on about them a bit more because they are having a quick 3-Day Sale on their awesome aprons!   Yes, these cuties are 40% OFF through this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19. The Apron Flash Sale applies to: Marilyn Sugar n' Spice; Original Pink Chocolate; Original Blue Chocolate; Original Cocoa Lime; Original Sassy Red and Original Frosted Cupcake.  (I have the Marilyn in Sugar n' Spice .)  While you're at Flirty Aprons' site , you can also add these to your cart to match: These gloves may be glam but they are a necessity in my kitchen (lots of washing up when cakes are involved)!  I have several pairs myself, and can always use another one.  Got some junior chefs at your house?  They have kid-sized aprons to match Mom's!  They are too cute. Visit the link below to start shopping the Apron Flash Sale !  At chec...

I am halfway through my challenge to post daily throughout October and offer you some tricks and, treats!  (Patting myself on the back.) Today's little TRICK is something cool for the party planner in you-- a clever and inexpensive Save the Date idea for your next big event.  I personally love magnetic Save the Date cards.  Your friends and family are less likely to lose them (and the important information) if they can stick them to the their fridge when they arrive in the mail. I just discovered these at Birthday in a Box last week-- magnets you can personalize with several lines as Save the Dates: The magnets are just the right size (2 1/4 inch round) to attach to a card for mailing.  And they are just the right price too-- $1.59 each!  Or if you're planning a party and just need a few lines of text, why not use it as an invitation : I love how simple this idea is.  If you don't use it as a Save the Date or invitation, then how about a cu...