I've been mulling over birthday ideas for Chickpea's 3rd for a little while now. Not like she hasn't been reminding me that her birthday is coming for the last 6 months. I'm thankful that her only real request has been cupcakes which I can happily provide. But I've forgotten how exciting birthdays are for kids and with every party that she attends for a little friend the wheels start turning in her head. I've got to say that I'm so grateful when other parents keep it modest and creative. I want to celebrate my child but I also want to teach her that the gift of experience, joy and sharing with friends is more important than what money can buy. So here are some of my thoughts on this year's party. We'll see what we actually come up with!
Cupcake kits via Meri Meri.
These are such an easy and affordable ($12) way to build a little theme around a party
without being over the top, plus the kids are going to love them. I adore the birds but Chickpea wants the kitties. There is also a pretty template for cupcake flags you can make yourself over at lovely designs.
Hummingbird Cake recipe via Martha Stewart. There is also a cupcake version but isn't the big cake lovely. I don't think I'm ready to give up adding a little nutrition to a cake.
Sidewalk chalk party favors via Mighty Girl. So brilliant, so affordable. I just bought a giant box at Target for $4. I'm mindful of not giving other kids crap that I wouldn't want in my house. Other ideas are play dough, bubbles, balls, seeds with pots, organic treats, art supplies, stickers....
Collaged birds on a stick via lovely designs. I love the idea of having a craft project for the kids to play with during a party, particularly when the weather can be unpredictable. These are so cute and again so easy, affordable and definitely special memento. I'm going to work something out here with my art supplies on hand, maybe paper kitties?
Crown tutorial via Curly Pops. I think I'm going to have to make a birthday crown like one of these that we can use over and over. there are a lot of tutorials on this and lots available at etsy. Maybe I'll use the same fabrics from the birthday bunting I made her last year which will also come out.
More fun ideas over at Martha Stewart for both indoor and outdoor kid parties. Ah, no licensed characters... thank you very much. I like the ideas over at Cookie Magazine too but they seem better for older kids. There is a darling flower themed birthday over at inchmark for all those spring girls. And the camellia pinata she re-made from a soccer ball pinata is very beautiful and resourceful.
