This week I am introducing you to a blog sponser Sweet Health, whose owner Debbie I had the pleasure of meeting in person last weekend. I love meeting vendors from my directory as it always reminds me that this site promotes some amazing SMALL businesses with very real (& lovely) people behind them!
Sweet Health makes these unique Milk Bottle Mixers! They are easy to bake gorgeous hand layered baking mixers packaged in an adorable re-usable milk bottle.
They contain all the dry ingredients needed to make some delicious cookies. I tried one this week and it made baking with my daughter SO simple as most of what I needed was all packaged up. A lot less preparation and mess which is nearly impossible otherwise when baking with a toddler!
The bottles are available in 2 sizes and many flavours and labels can be customised to give as birthday party, wedding, baby shower and christening favours:
Sweet Health has just launched their delicious Christmas range with a festive Christmas cookie mix (an oat based cookie, filled with white chocolate and dried fruits) and a decadent Santa’s cookie mix (an oat based cookie filled with Christmas smarties and milk chocolate).
These are perfect gifts for teachers, work mates, neighbours or host gifts when going to a Christmas party. They look fantastic and will be actually used and enjoyed!
For those of you looking to make Christmas Eve magical for your children you simply can’t go past the Night Before Christmas Pack! This packs is everything you need to leave out for Santa and his Reindeer on Christmas Eve, including Reindeer Food, Santa’s Cookie Mix, a bottle (to fill with milk) and a candy cane straw:
I honestly cannot speak more highly of these bottle mixers after seeing them in person myself and trying one. There is simply nothing like this that I’ve seen on the market for a really fun gift or kids party favour and I love the idea of using these for Christmas!
Find Sweet Health on facebook here
You can also shop on the Sweet Health Down That Little Lane store here
I encourage you to try them – you won’t regret it!
As part of the “Styling Secrets, Business Brains” series I am very excited today to be sharing some tips from Lisa – half of the duo that is “Lettuce & Co”
I love their style which is always unique, classy and fun! Enjoy this post filled with wonderful party tips and some snapshots of the amazing styling of Lettuce & Co!
Three party styling/planning tips for mums
1. Plan your planning!
Organization is key to make hosting a breeze.
There are a few questions that need answered to get started…when will it be? (the date and time – think a time where the birthday boy/girl has had their nap and will be refreshed to enjoy the celebration). where will you choose to host it? (the pro in having it at home is that it is convenient but then there is the post party clean up). How many guests will be there and of these how many are kids? And of what age group?
If you opt for entertainment, you would want it most suitable for the majority of the children to get involved in.
Work party prep into your week ie. Write up your checklist during your lunch hour at work or whilst kiddies are napping.
Plan the food you’re going to serve, write it down and allocate some to friends and families. Make dishes one at a time throughout the week, so by the time the weekend comes, you’re ready to go. Regardless of the age group, selection and healthy food options are favoured by guest’s parents.
2. It’s all in the details!
Instead of serving beverages in jugs, serve them in labeled mini plastic bottles (similar to the mini glass milk bottles but kid friendly) with adorable straws and write the names of all sweet delicacies on place cards.
Think outside the bag. Of course, we love a goody/party bag but why not package your party gifts in a more creative way?
If you are having a themed party try and factor that into the packaging i.e. for a sprinkles party paint some coloured dots all over a white paper bag.
And what kid doesn’t love craft? Rather than fill bags with lollies and sugary foods that probably get thrown out by the health and tooth nazi guest mother, throw in a crayon or stickers. To keep costs down simply purchase a packet of crayons or textas and buy a little book of stickers, tear a page and just put one of each into each bag.
3. Don’t go OTT on the theming
If you are going with a character theme, don’t over do the ‘character’- carry across a primary colour or story element.
For example for our Pinocchio themed party, rather than putting Pinocchio’s cute little face on everything which was oh so tempting, we highlighted the colours from his overalls; red, yellow and blue into the food styling ie Yellow macarons and red jaffas filled apothecary jars, topped mini cupcakes with a blue flag, red apple shaped biscuits and blue jelly which represented Monstro the whale (a character from the Pinocchio story)
Tip for any mum in business
Perhaps not a tip but a quote:
“if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life”
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Thank’s so much Lisa for sharing your wisdom with us all! View more of the work Lettuce & Co here.
One thing I always hope for my children is that they will love books and reading – especially in this age of i-phones and i-pads they are growing up in!
For this reason I have a soft spot for any book – themed party. There is something I love about theming a party based around your child’s favourite book and encouraging and celebrating their love of a wonderful story!
So I’ve gathered together some inspiration for you – various book-themed parties/dessert tables that I love.
Click onto the images to be taken directly to view more photos of these celebrations! Remember when party planning to visit the Life’s Little Celebrations children’s party directory for fantastic vendors such as cake makers, party stores, printables and more!
Enjoy the round up:
Dr Seuss party from Kara’s Party Ideas
Where is the green sheep party based on printables from Ham & Pea Design and Paperie
Invite and cookies from above Where is the green sheep party Invite from Ham & Pea Design & Paperie. Cookies from Dessert Menu Please
Pinnochio First birthday – Lettuce & Co
Very Hungry Caterpillar party styled by Lily Chic Events featured on the HWTM blog
Brown Bear party from the Koehler Family blog
Gruffalo party by Bronnie Bakes
Guess How Much I Love You by Sweet Tables by Chelle
Princess and the Pea Pyjama party by My Paper Lily
Little Red Riding hoot party by Banner Events on the HWTM blog
Snow White party by ‘Cakes by Joanne Charmed’ on the Oh It’s Perfect blog
Goldilocks and the 3 bears party by Frog Prince Paperie
What books do your children love that would make a wonderful party theme? Are you planning a book themed party?
Today I am introducing you to one of my blog sponsers Paper and Style Co who do boutique event styling and design kids party printables. They have also just launched a fabulous new product!:
Paper & Style Co.’s Party Pops:
These personalised Party Pops will add fun, excitement and colour to your next event.
Perfect for a first birthday, Christening, Christmas and New Year’s Eve as opposed to using the standard party popper or confetti!
As you can see here the pops can be made to match any of Paper and Style Co’s printable designs.
There are generic designs for you to choose from, or you can have a design custom made to suit your event.
All Party Pops are made up and sent directly to you ready to POP!
Photographers and stylists can use these Pops as a fun addition to a photo shoot for a cake smash or fun family shoots.
SPECIAL OFFER:
If you purchase any of Paper and Style Co’s printable pack’s @$40.00 you will receive one free matching custom designed Party Pop, for a limited time only!
Please email Diane on paperandstyleco.@gmail.com for prices for custom, personalised and generic designs.
To view the various printable designs and products by Paper and Style Co find them online here:
Blog: http://www.paperandstyleco.com
FB: http://www.facebook.com/paperandstyleco
Big Cartel: http://www.paperandstyleco.bigcartel.com
Thanks Diane for sharing this fun new product with us!
Black and white – two colours which work well with so many others – so put them together and it’s a winning combination.
Add in a 3rd colour if you wish, anything goes with these two.
So here is some inspiration for any black and white celebrations you are planning!
All the links are under the collage and come from the fantastic vendors in the Children’s party directory. Please note if you are after the hire items in your state, e-mail me for contacts: lifeslittlec@gmail.com
Sources:
Black mini Louis Ghost replica chair for hire (Melb)
Chevron table runner
Black and white DIY Lolly buffet kit
Striped lantern
Black and white lollipops
Black and white cake stand
Sweet fix favour bags
Black and white canopy for hire (Melb)
Black and white ribbon cake bunting
Florence lantern
Chevron straws
Damask pom pom
Are you planning a party with this colour scheme? What theme will it be?
I’d love to hear about it in the comments!
