Race Car Party Inspiration

Yes.. I know, I've missed another Friday Five... but for a good reason.  I am totally obsessed with party planning right now, and I will be for another two weeks or so.  I've even made myself a little party planning binder.  Munchkin loves Disney Cars... LOVES them!  So of course for birthday number 3 that's the theme!  There is so much awesome Cars / Race Car party inspiration out there! 

Here is my main inspiration!

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This is the dessert table at So Wonderful, So Marvelous.  Definitely doing rice krispy treat traffic lights (remember I made a semi-healthier version here).  Birthdays are about fun and sweets, so our dessert buffet will be like a sweet shop!!

  

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What a great idea over at Maddycakes Muse.  My hubby looked at me like I was crazy when I said I wanted to put a real tire on our table.  I think I can get him to come around ;)

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I've seen these puffs everywhere, and I can't wait to make some.  

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This one is by far my favorite.  This grand welcome is only the beginning!  Everything at this party was amazing.  Check it out at the Jolly Mom.

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I'm in love!! Umm, I actually went out and bought this track just for this... okay not just for this, It will double as Munchkin's b-day present.. Who said everyone can't be happy!?!?

Friday Five: Fabulous School Lunches

Did you know that it was National School Lunch Week?  I don't have any in school yet, but I do make lunch everyday.  So in honor of National School Lunch Week, I thought it be fun to share some of the cutest lunch ideas I've seen out there in blogland.
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Bon Appetit Hello Kitty Style!

I don't have a little girl, but if I did I'm sure she'd love this.  How Sweet!!!!

How about this one... simple, but adorable.  Look at that happy little cloud.

Too bad I didn't think of this for our U is for Umbrella week.

This Space ship sandwich was a big hit (yes... small plug for my own lunch making skillz).  For real though, Munchkin finished every last bite and it wasn't because I starved him to make sure he was hungry... I never do that.

Okay... this might be better for a fun dinner... but I had to add it.  Meatloaf cupcakes!!! Come on... Love it!!  I'm thinking of making this for April Fool's Day... wouldn't that be funny?

Speaking of cupcakes... have you ever seen muffin tin meals? These are super cute! There are so many but I had to add my favorite Halloween Themed one.

This one is so cute and looks relatively healthy (minus the candy... then again... it is Halloween).  There is one in the works for Halloween in our home.  Some are down right disgusting: witch fingers, goblin puss (yeah I know)... I have to think of some less gory Halloween goodies for the Munchkin.  Check us out after Halloween to see what I came up with.

Hope you enjoyed This week's Friday Five, Have an awesome weekend!

Leiah

Progress and a new Project

So a little while back I Told you all about my to do list. Well... Things are moving along nicely. I have completed a few of the tasks. The craft room/guest room closet is done... I even painted it (thanks to The Scott's Crib for the inspiration to do that). I have organized all of the print photos.. Haven't gotten to the scrapbooking part yet... But that will come. My utility closet is complete, and I have created a kitchen command center which I will detail in an up coming post. I'm loving the way things are looking, and I'm feeling all proud of myself... Just like a kid... Lol.

My new focus area is the laundry room. This room I want to totally make over. Come with me as I show you around.

This is the view from the doorway. To the right all laundry.. To the left all dog.

Munchkin likes to "help" do the laundry.

I definitely want to replace the wire shelf. I think I may use this floating one from Ikea.

In an attempt to hide all/most of my supplies I'm also adding a few baskets or bins. I also need to add some kind of window treatment, probably a valance since it's high up and won't attract as much fur. Which brings me to the dogs...

In terms of the dogs... They present a particular challenge in keeping the laundry area clean. The crates are ugly.  I need to find a solution.  Also, have you ever seen Turner & Hooch. You know the shoestring drool. Yes... My dogs have that, and like most dogs they shake all the time... Especially right after they drink water. They also shake (okay this is gross... But I'm keeping it real) ear goo all over.  You can see the speckles all over the walls if you look closely.  It. Is. Disgusting.   Every week I'm magic erasering (my word) my walls to get it off.   With that said, which ever paint I use it will have to be glossy. It has to be easy to clean. I also need to come up with something to contain all of their other things: leashes, meds, cleaners... Etc.

The sink area is a whole other issue. I need a place to house all of the little things that collect there. Scissors, sponges, loose change... It all needs a place to go.

That'd be Mr. Blue hanging out.

I also want to add some fun laundry art. Perhaps some wooden letters, or clothes pin craft. We'll see.

Here is some of the inspiration I've collected from around the web. 

Dani NK via Pinterest

I don't really use clothespins (except for crafting) but I may add this just for the visual look.   

                 

I think this is such a funny and cute idea.  Pinmarket via Pinterest

Maybe not 4 rows... but definitely 1.     houzz.com via Pinterest 

I love the idea of all of these... cool thing is, I can actually make them... I think.  

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pinterest via hillcountryhomebody.blogspot.com

I like the hook/knob action on this.  Pinterest via sayitonthewall.com.

I'm thinking I'll be using a sky blue color.  Honest Blue from Behr.  We have lots left over from Munchkin's bathroom, so I'll only have to get one more gallon (glossy of course).  I also like the idea of adding pops of bright yellow throughout.  Wish me luck.

Leiah