~Eat~ Sleep~ Play Ball~ Baby Shower

I am super excited to be hosting a baby shower for a special friend this coming Saturday. Her husband is a coach so, she really wants a "sports" theme baby shower. 

I quickly contacted my super talented friend, Rebecca from Fresh Chick Design Studio to design a custom invite for this shower.  I was at Hobby Lobby one day and found this adorable metal sign that says "EAT- SLEEP- PLAYBALL". I knew I wanted to include it on the invite.  Here's what Rebecca came up with.......do you love it?!!  So adorable!!

Here are some other pictures from etsy that have inspired me.....

Mini diaper cake from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/shadow090109

Sports cookies from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/66916000/sports-fan-sugar-cookies

Football cupcake toppers from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSugarBabies

Adorable blocks from: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetoliviadesigns

Sports burpcloths from: http://www.etsy.com/listing/59286310/lil-sport-burp-cloths-set-of-4

I have tons to do this week.  I will be sure to share pictures of the baby shower after it's over.  If you see any ideas out there, please send them my way! 

Thanks for stopping by.  I love your comments! :)

Friday Party Feature {Polka Dots & Puppies}

I love when a party gal takes an idea or concept that the child loves and then turns it into a classy and fun party. That's just what Stacy at She's {kinda} Crafty did for her daughter's 3rd birthday party. Regan loves puppies and the colors pink and blue, so Stacy took those concepts and turned it into a birthday party any 3 year old would go crazy for. 

I love the dog dishes brought into the candy bar! It's those little details that make a party!

Party Credits-

Party Printables- She's {kinda} Crafty 

Cookies- The Cookie Jar

Cupcake Stand and Polka Dot Balloons- Polka Dot Market

Cake Shirt- Shae-Bebe

Cupcakes- Target

Healthy Snack Idea {Wonderballs}

Today's post has nothing to do with parties, but I'm sure you won't be disappointed! Last summer I found this recipe and it instantly went into my list of favorites, and whenever I take it somewhere people are always asking for the recipe. I love that you can keep these Wonderballs on hand in the freezer as a ready made snack. The recipe comes from Meal Planning Mommies, be sure to check out their blog for other awesome recipes. 

Wonderballs-

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup honey

1/2 cup milled flax seed

2 cups uncooked oatmeal

1/4 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup dried fruit

1/2 cup chocolate chips

*I like that you can vary the ingredients every time, use raisins or dried cranberries, only have peanuts on hand, great use those, and maybe almonds next time! I'm not a huge chocolate fan so I always put white chocolate chips in.*

-Mix honey and peanut butter in a large bowl

-Once mixed together add the oatmeal and flax seed, stir together

- Add in your nuts, fruit, and chocolate and mix it all together

Now you will have a big sticky blob. I like to take a little bit out and roll them into balls, placing them on a cookie sheet lined with freezer paper. Once my cookie sheet is filled with Wonderballs, I stick it in the freezer for about 30 min. Once they are mostly hardened I then transfer them to a tupperware to store in the freezer. It seems to be a little easier to get them stored in the tupperware if they are already frozen. 

Let us know if you try these and how you like them, and be sure to let Meal Planning Mommies you sure appreciate the recipe too!

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Friday Party Feature {Wild About One}

One of Nancy's customers, Jessica, sent in this fun "Wild About One" birthday party she threw for her little girl Zoey. All the blue and Zebra remind me of the "Baby Gone Wild" shower I threw a while ago.  Take a look at Zoey's fun birthday party.

Party Credits-

Birthday Girl Hat- AtoZebra Celebrations

Paper Party Goods- Party Pops

Tutu and Bow- Buggy Boo Creations

New Table Runners In My Etsy Store!

I had the privilege to make 3 new table runners for Kim, from The TomKat Studio.  She was asked to put together some new boy and girl party themes for HGTV!..WOW!...Exciting stuff!!!

Thank you to Laura Winslow Photography for these amazing pictures!!!

Burlap Table Runner For Cowboy Party.  It's now available in my etsy shop.

Black & White Checkered Flag Table Runner available in my shop now.  Isn't this fun?!

Red Gingham Table Runner also available in my shop now!

Thank you Kim for this amazing opportunity!!  You're the best!  Go check out the TomKat Studio's blog for more new party themes!!!....SO FUN!!

 

Marvelous Monday Giveaway! NOW CLOSED

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!

It's time for another marvelous giveaway!!  Are you ready??  Here you go..

$30 gift certificate to Blu Embellish.  They specialize in cake, cupcake, and cookie banners....super adorable!!!

$25 gift certificate to 3 Little Birds Boutique....have you seen her shop?  So many gorgeous pieces!!! I love her shop!

Ann Margaret's SpecialTea Shoppe is giving away ONE silver tall rectangle pendant.  You may choose the design.  It can be anything you see on her shop such as, a design from a buckle, round pendant, note card, bag tag, etc....

$20 gift certificate to Abbie's Creations etsy shop!  This shop is super cute!  She created my girls' Valentine's t-shirts.....LOVE them!!

Here's how to enter:

1. Become a fan of Blu Embellish on Facebook

2. Become a fan of 3 Little Birds Boutique on Facebook

3. Become a fan of Ann Margarte's SpeacialTea Shoppe on Facebook

4. Become a fan of Abbie's Creations on Facebook

5. Are you a fan of A To Zebra Celebrations on Facebook? If not, become a fan!
*******Be sure to write on their wall A To Zebra Celebrations sent you :)

Bonus entry- Blog, Facebok, and/or Twitter about this giveaway for 1 extra entry!

Winner will be chosen on Saturday, February 19th at 12:00pm (MST). 

Open to US residents only.

Winner is chosen through random.org

Good luck everyone!!!

Friday Party Feature ~Tutu and Stache Bash~

Today's party feature is from Kyla at Funky Polkadot Giraffe. She threw a combined party for her 2 year old daughter and 5 year old son, and called it a "Tutu and 'Stache Bash". Isn't that such a cute name and idea!

I am loving the invitation!

Cute party favors for the guests

What a fun game idea!

Thanks Kyla for sharing your fun unique party with us! 

Valentine's Day Apparel

I'm one of those crazy moms who likes to dress my child in holiday clothes, so I was a sucker for these darling Valentine's Day shirts. 

I am going to attempt to do this heart doily shirt for my little girl. Jean at The Artful Parent has a step by step tutorial on how you can achieve this cute shirt. 

Ruffles are in everywhere you look right now, so this ruffled heart shirt is sure to make a statement! Just Drink a Coke (love the name!) has a tutorial for this adorable ruffleness. 

And lets not forget about those handsome little men in our lives, they can't be without a Valentine's Day shirt! I am loving this "love skull" shirt made by Emily at The Boy Trifecta. She has the skull template on her blog all ready for you to grab and make.

Hope you have fun making some cute shirts for those little loves of yours to wear!

My Craft Room aka "The Party Room"

I have been meaning to share my craft room with you all!  This room used to be our "guest" bedroom.  We don't have guests out of town often so, we decided to make it my mommy cave.  My girls named this room "The Party Room".

Embarrased to share these "before" pics with you, but here's what the room used to look like......yuck!!!!  I can't believe I was able to get work done...ha!

Here's the wall before the zebra mural.....a HUGE THANK YOU to my friend, Jennifer for painting this mural....she's so talented!!!

Now...believe me....it DOES NOT always look as clean, but I picked it up before we took these pics! :)  Here's a "before" and "after" close up.....

What do you all think??  I love love being in my room!!!! 

I never want to leave....next on my list is to get a tv on the wall :) 

The scrapbook racks and tall black shelf were purchased on craigslist.  Most of the decor is from Hobby Lobby including the damask curtains.  The big piece with the cubes is from IKEA and so is the chandelier!  It was all done on a small budget and a little at a time so, it's all paid for cash....yaaay!!!