People are loving these! They’re fun, easy, and cut down on messes. We started making them a month ago, and just made a huge order for a birthday pool party-the mom wanted to be mess free (seeing as it’s 90 degreese lately!), brilliant.
Deb and I even made a video…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD0MY2v5sAs
I thought this was a great idea, why not participate in a local town festival? I upgraded my spot, too, thinking I was pretty smart. Well, not so smart. My location ended up in the Kid Zone, next to the only foods that are hands down definitely going to outsell cookies and cake at a festival–
You know, like being next to the ice cream on a 95 degree day. And funnel cake. And cotton candy. And any other fun, fair style treats your little heart desires. Let’s be serious, shortcake, cupcakes, cake pops and cookies were NOT going to be a hit. Especially when the festival is only 2 miles away from the shop. So lesson learned, luckily we didn’t have to travel far for it, but holy crap did I lose money on it.
I did get some cute pictures though…
The best part of our first night was when the half wasted bounce house dude that let us all get in and jump. What was even better was his “sure y’all, but it does got some holes in it somewhere….so it ain’t too sturdy”.
crickets.
crickets.
The last night we sold everything for $1, and gave candy away for free so I was able to at least make back what the tent cost, and from the looks of it the girls were having a good ole time “working it”.
Shaye LOVES loves loves Strawberry Shortcake, but everything I saw with a theme on it was shall I dare say….commercial. Ick. Since her birthday party was done on Mother’s Day, I thought a two’fer (two funs in one) would be a smart idea.
We went to the Springs farm strawberry patch. Now let me add that Shaye loves strawberries, but we think she is allergic. Everytime she eats them, her eczema is ten times worse. So I’m completely brilliant doing this, obviously. (did I mention she LOVES anything strawberry?)
Sweet Treats
vanilla vanilla, of course.
instea
d of goodies bags, we provided everyone with a basket for strawberry picking.
This ridiculously precious dress is from the MaukyJo Etsy Shop!
http://www.etsy.com/people/MaukyJo
I will also mention that even though Shaye did not eat one strawberry, the fact her legs were touching the plants gave her a BIG FAT RASH. Sadly, it looks like I am right about something (for once).
Happy Third Birthday to my baby girl!
