I spent the weekend prepping for and attending an amazing first birthday party. My wonderful god son Liam turned one over the weekend and to celebrate his momma threw him the mother of all first birthday parties. The chosen theme of the day was Sesame Street, and his fabulous mommy should really be an event planner, because she went ALL out, and it showed. It was a backyard barbecue-style event that was decorated so fabulously it looked as if we were having a block party right on Sesame Street. The kids got to get their faces painted by an awesome artist (PattySweetCakes), jump around in the giant bouncer, and take a swing at the piñata. Meanwhile, us adults enjoyed one of the last beautiful days of summer and munched on yummy dishes like guava empanadas, shrimp shish-kabob, and sliders. It was truly the perfect party!
Look at what you can do for your little one with the right patience, planning, and persistence, on a very practical budget. (And if you want to know where she got some of the fabulous one of a kind details, just holler, and I’ll share all the details.) I can tell you that the one of a kind cake is another great creation from Anne over at Pink Cake Box. Happy, Happy Birthday Liam!
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For all those who requested details! His awesome momma shared them ALL! Here goes:
Standard Balloons and Table Cloth – Wal- Mart. Party City, Tagret and Party Store in West Orange
Gift Bags- http://www.etsy.com/shop/christinescritters?secti…
Cupcake Toppers – http://www.etsy.com/shop/swilhoit
Liam Sign – http://www.etsy.com/shop/susanlu
Cotton Candy/ Snow Cone Machine- HSN.com
Popcorn Machine- Costco
Cake – http://www.pinkcakebox.com/
CupCakes – http://www.etsy.com/listing/52623875/sesame-stree…
FacePainting – http://www.pattysweetcakes08.com/
Bouncer – http://www.amazon.com/Sesame-Street-Activity-Boun…
Invitation- http://www.etsy.com/shop/miragreetings
Sesame Street Crayons- http://www.etsy.com/listing/56427351/recycled-cra…
Cookie Bags- http://www.etsy.com/listing/52623875/sesame-stree…
Air Walker- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ite…
Pinata – http://www.discountpartysupplies.com/sesame-stree…
Cake Toppers- http://www.waybeyondcakes.com/Menu.html
Centerpiece Bucket- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ite…
Balloon Yard Sign- http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ite…
Centerpiece Balloons- http://www.artisticgiftbaskets.com/advanced_searc…
Confetti- http://www.funtocollect.com/sesamestreetfirstbirt…
Your blog just planned my son's entire first birthday and saved me HOURS of work….THANK YOU SO MUCH! Incredible job!
That's so amazing to hear! Please do share photos when the party happens. Also, my best friend was the design guru behind the day, so if you need any help or tips just email me anytime, or reach out in the comment section here.
What a fantastic party! I just posted my son's Sesame Street party on my blog. http://www.boycrazymom.com
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oh wow, what an awesome party! My daughter loves Sesame Street, but for her 2nd birthday this year I am letting the local children's museum do all the work! following you from the twitter party
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With the Sesame Street party, where did you get the characters holding the letters from? I would love that for my daughters 2 party. Thanks for your help.
hey how can i waste money like that?
aww those are cute, i'm thinking of a great theme for my nephew's 7th birthday.
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I looove the Liam character sign. Where can I get it. That link doesn’t have anything.
At the time it was purchased from the Etsy vendor we listed. Etsy vendors don't always sell/offer the same services at all times, since everything is handmade. Perhaps you should sign up for a free Etsy account, and reach out to the vendor to see if they might still make them for you. Be sure to tell them you read about them on Man Wife and Dog. Best, Charli
How much was the sign.¿
I'm helping my sister plan her son's (my God son) 1st birthday party! Thanks for the inspiration and great tips!!!
Today, I went to the beach front with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the shell to her ear and screamed.
There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear.
She never wants to go back! LoL I know this
is completely off topic but I had to tell someone!
oh wow, what an awesome party! My daughter loves Sesame Street, but for her 2nd birthday this year I am letting the local children's museum do all the work! following you from the twitter party
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How awesome!
I bet he remembers it
What a great idea, drawing some inspiration here…
Thank you! Keep up the great work (parenting and blogging),
Natasha