Birds of a Feather Flock Together

My friend Shawanda is a personal finance blogger. Her blog is You Have More Than You Think. She has been ragging me about not updating my blog. I have a million posts in my head, but oops I forget to put them on paper. So I'm thanking her in advance for inspiring this post. Follow her on twitter (@theycallmecheap) or read her column on Savvy Saving Sister on SistersSpace.com

So here is a recap of a few things that I've been up to last month. Hopefully they will materialize into more substantial posts sooner rather than later.

Back to School

Tomorrow, my baby is going to Kindergarten. When I tell folks this, the first thing they say is aww. Do you think you are going to cry? Of course, I’m going to cry.

But this morning, I got excited and said maybe we’ll have a PARTY!!! The last few months have been shaky. Things are finally starting to calm down and what better way to celebrate a storm passing than with a party. I am still unpacking, but I have moved into a new place and the layout is to die for.

Bellies,Bears, & Blocks

Last fall, I helped throw my sorority sister’s baby shower. I went to PosePrints.com to create the cute avatar above of my line sister for the advice box.The theme was teddy bears. The colors were blues and browns.

For the Invitation, I found a photo album template from Microsoft Office, teddy bear images from a google search, and a digital scrapbook page for the background to create this look.

My decoration idea was to have teddy bears everywhere. I rounded up all my bears, borrowed a few, and checked out the local Goodwill and scooped up a few more. I purchased a variety of 12 x 12 scrapbook papers to add a little more color to the tables. On the snack table, I took a page from Amy … and purchased different size glass containers and filled them with various candies in our party colors.

I knew I wanted to find a favor that was adorable, unique and affordable. I purchased plain white favor boxes and used ribbon, scrapbook paper, and tissue paper to create an individual treat for all the guests. The box contained the teddy bear soap, and a lotion sample from Mary Kay. The total costs to make my favors were about 1.30 per person.




I created large blocks with diaper boxes, packing paper, scrapbook paper, and crepe paper.

To view pictures from my pre-shower planning click here

Who is this Hostess Chick!

So it seems like it happened overnight. I became The Hostess Chick. My sister's event planner genes and partying antics have taken over me. I love parties,and thanks to the internet I have a new love for pretty, dainty, and vintage things.

Some ask why The Hostess Chick. Well, I l alfo fell in love with various things related to birds. You will see them through out my postings. Plus I want this site to have a pseudo urban flair.

This site will be a hodge of podges from showing real parties to unique gifts. Its my party, and you're invited.

THC