The 4-1-1

So....you volunteered. Now what? You search the web aimlessly...okay, frantically, for that perfect something to show your child (and the world) how special they are. Send in ordinary cupcakes- out of the question. Store bought - never! But, you also don't want to repeat what the last mother did...no matter how fantastic.

You have just entered the mind-set of the "ROCKSTAR" parent.

Pretty soon, mothers and fathers will be saying "How did you do that?" and "That's so cool!" or "Mmmmm, delicious! I MUST have the recipe!" Before you know it, you will be called upon so regulary for contribution that you will almost hear the crowd cheering and see your name in lights!

That's exactly what my road to stardom was like. But, it didn't end at kid functions. Nope. My family and friends noticed the extra-special attention I gave to gatherings. Whether it was a weekend at the lake or Thanksgiving dinner, there was always something extraordinary to make my loved ones feel exactly that~ loved. So, my input is regularly given and I love it!

Within this blog you will hear just about everything; including successes AND failures. (Afterall, you don't have to be perfect to ROCK!!) Favorite recipes, party ideas, ways to save time and $$$ - you name it. A lot of things are pulled from the Ultimate Resource Guide (aka "the www"); but, others are my own tricks. The beauty is that it's all right here.

Are you ready to ROCK??


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Sunday, October 10, 2010

Harvest Party Time

It's Harvest (aka Halloween) Party time!  Are you tired of the same old cut-out cookie recipes and bobbing for apples?  Sometimes we ROCKSTARS like to sing a different tune.  My idle fingers hit the internet in search of some cute, ROCKIN' harvest ideas and here's what I found:

Owl sugar cookies.  Super cute and kid's can help decorate. 'Nuff said.  
Find them at http://www.cheekykitchen.com/2010/09/owl-sugar-cookies.html



Scarecrow Cookies.  Again, super cute and the kids can help decorate.  Whether you put them on a stick or not, these are anything but scarey :)  Cut time by using a bagged sugar cookie mix and pre-made icing.
http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/10/07/more-bake-sale-goodies/



OMGosh! How great are these?  They may not go over so well for a school-function, but these will surely be on my table!  I love these.  Make them your own by pulling out your gingerbread man cookie-cutter early this year, or whip them out in a snap using pre-make gingerbread cookies and frosting.
http://rootsandwingsco.blogspot.com/2009/10/adorable-gingerbread-skeleton-cookies.html

No fall party is complete with out candy corn.  Why not make it a cookie? These are a lot easier than they look.  http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/candy-corn-cookies/2c40f5fa-fdb9-4236-b896-4097bfd1af36

Game Time

There are so many great games to play with kids during the fall.  Here are a few that caught my attention:

Needle in a Haystack.   Fill an inflatable/plastic kiddie pool with hay.  Mix in little toys (i.e. spider rings) and let the kids go crazy looking for their prizes.

Ring the Pumpkin.  Don't put away those dive rings yet.  Line up several pumpkins with long stems or miniature pumpkins.  Let the kids ring them for points or prizes!

Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin.   Switch out the donkey for Fall's favorite gourd and you have a hit!  You can customize this by using a witch and broom, skeleton and bone, turkey and feather, etc.

Gourd Race.  Using gourds and brooms (or rakes), create a starting line and finish line.  The first one to broom their gourd past the finish line wins.  Since the gourds are not perfectly round, they will not roll straight, so it will be fun to watch the kids case down their gourds!
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