If you are tired of the ordinary, give a unique graduation gift like this money box.  Created by Jessica, of Life As Mom, this is an actual box of candy without the candy.  The contents will be even sweeter to the new grad when he or she realizes that there is money as a replacement.  Step-by-step instructions can be found on the link above.  This money box also makes a great practical gift for people in your life that are particularly helpful to you.

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For movie lovers and star wannabes, the Hollywood birthday party is the perfect theme that will surely suit their glamorous preferences. If you want your upcoming birthday party to have a celebrity twist, Kathy of  Chic Style Events has some wonderful ideas that you might want to consider.

Dessert Table – Make your dessert table as fabulous as the usual banquets that you can see in those topnotch movies. Kathy organized all the sweet treats in a symmetrical manner,  placing the  Hollywood star cake in the center, and arranging elegantly the rest of the containers and plates of sweets around it.  The gold stands and buckets as well as the clear jars with candy really dressed up the table.

Cupcakes – If you are tired of your usual cupcakes, take your birthday party to the next level by adorning your cupcakes with glamorous pictures of your favorite celebrities.  You can paste the pictures in circular gold paper cut outs, attach them to a stick, then, place them at the center of each cupcake.

Cookies – A Hollywood celebrity deserves equally fascinating cookies, and for your Hollywood themed birthday party, you might want to shape your cookies into golden stars sprinkled with chocolate dust to emphasize their corners.

Cake – What is a birthday without a cake? Your Hollywood birthday party will definitely become the talk of the town if it is anything like the one Chic Style Events displays. With a golden star adorning the top, the following simple black, white, and yellow motif cake is surely a celebrity all on its own. With the ruffled icing design at the very bottom layer, the unique design that is similar to that of the film roller used in cinemas for showing movies is bound to captivate the attention of any onlooker. At the top is the design of the wheel of the roller and from there, a roll of pictures is flowing down to the bottom layer of the cake.

Cake Pops – The equally irresistible cake pops made from pure chocolate will surely be gone before you know it. Made into a simple ball shape the size of a ping pong ball, the cake pops can be individually placed in martini glasses or together on a single plate.

Awards – So that your guests will also feel like stars, you might want to use Oscar-inspired trophies that you can award to winners of some categories, such as “Best Dressed Couple.”

The overall motif of your Hollywood birthday party theme can stick to the colors black, white, and yellow/gold that will give a touch of elegance and sophistication to your event.  Thanks to Chic Style Events for allowing me to display these wonderful photos.  There are plenty more party ideas on their website.

If you are in need of Hollywood Favors, be sure to visit Cool Party Favors.

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DIY Baby Shower Favor

May 15, 2013

I am always on the hunt for cute DIY baby shower favors and once again, Jill of Every Day Occasion came up with a great idea.. Jill started with a silhouette of a onesie and you can find a link to this pattern on her website.  It happens to be only 99 cents.  The coolest thing about [...]

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Twin Baby Shower Invitations

May 12, 2013

A baby shower for twins is twice as nice and there are a few things to consider when selecting invitations. 1) Is the mother to be going to have girls, boys or one of each? 2) Is the sex of the baby out in the open or is it a secret? Before you select an [...]

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End of Year Teachers Gifts Idea – DIY

May 6, 2013

My friend Kristin Dochterman Carver created the cutest  end of year appreciation teachers gifts.  She found the idea on Pintrest, but her version is  actually cuter than the one in the original photo. Kristin started by tracing her son’s hand to be used as the gift tag.    It says “Hands Down You’re the Best.” [...]

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Vintage Wedding Ideas

May 2, 2013

If you’re hosting a vintage wedding reception, you’ll want it to be a classy, memorable affair.  Justine of  Sensationally Sweet Events created a beautiful sweet table with lots of vintage theme ideas.  She was kind enough to allow me to share the following photos with you.  Special touches in the photo below include a chalkboard with [...]

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Fruit Salad Idea

April 30, 2013

This fruit salad idea by Ali of Jam Hands.net was too cute not to share.    It is so easy to make.  Simply start with a pile of blueberries and add melon balls, pineapple, manderin oranges, and straberries.  Fruits make up the rings of the rainbow.  Perfect for parties and potlucks, this dish is healthy [...]

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Jane Brody’s My Favorite Lentil Soup Recipe

April 19, 2013

If you are looking for a fantastic pot luck soup or delicious dinner, this lentil soup is out of this world.  My mom started making it 20 years ago and it is now my son’s favorite soup.  It is from  Jane Brody’s Good Food Book which has many nutritious and delicious recipes. My Favorite Lentil Soup 2 [...]

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Baptism or Communion Cupcakes

April 18, 2013

The thought of making a decorative and beautiful cake for a communion or baptism an be overwhelming.  Fortunately, Netty of Babycakes came up with a brilliant idea.    She baked cupcakes and arranged them in the shape of a cross.   What makes this dessert even prettier is the arrangement of little blue and pink [...]

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Graduation Party Centerpiece

April 14, 2013

If you are looking to create the perfect graduation centerpiece, a photo creation is a great bet.   You can use any types of photos from when the grad was a baby up until the present day.    The thing to consider when making a centerpiece is the interests of the new graduate.    This [...]

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