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Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up in Irvine, CA

July 21, 2016
Life , Travel

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I feel so lucky to have accidentally timed our family vacation to the Orange County area with America’s first-ever Hello Kitty cafe. Upon learning this, Juliet and I knew we just HAD to go.

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I made sure to pack her new Hello Kitty printed romper for the occasion.

And what better to accessorize with than a giant bow a la Hello Kitty style?

This adorable pop-up was actually just a girly pink shipping container that dramatically unfolded out into a sprawling cafe.

We got there early and got to watch the transformation. Juliet was enthralled!

Good thing we got there at opening (thanks dad for saving our spot while we enjoyed the nearby kid-friendly rides).

I say this because the line quickly grew out of control as Hello Kitty fans descended at a rapid pace for a taste of this cuteness overload! Thankfully, living up to the hype, the Sanrio sips and sweets were as adorable as one would expect.

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There were so many Hello Kitty adorned pies, cakes and cookies to choose from. Juliet’s favorite was the heavily sprinkled ‘birthday cake’ shown on the left. But unfortunately 30minutes after opening, it sold out to the person directly in front of us who we overheard saying that she came back 3x trying to get that sold out cake. So I suggest that if you want this, you make sure to get there before opening time!

The news has broken out that this cafe has actually had to close as early as 2pm because they had sold out of EVERYTHING. So Hello Kitty fans, let that be a warning to you. If you have your heart set on a specific dessert, get there EARLY. The below tiramisu type dessert is what Juliet chose. She called it the golden Hello Kitty.

I for one had to try the Hello Kitty faced cookie and bow.

hello kitty cookie, hello kitty pop up, hello kitty cafe, hello kitty bow Here’s the full menu. Overpriced, yes. But worth it? If you’re a Hello Kitty fan like me, then YES!

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Hello Kitty Themed Play Date with HP Social Media Snapshots

November 5, 2015
Fab Kids Parties

Hello Kitty brings smiles to everyone. And Juliet happens to have been gifted a lot of Hello Kitty dolls, coloring books, stickers and play sets. So when HP asked me to participate in their HP Social Media Snapshots Sampling program I jumped at the excuse to throw a Hello Kitty themed play date for Juliet and some of our closest girlfriends! To really make the most of their latest HP Envy printer and new sticky back photo paper, I organized a styled photo shoot with my photographer friend Suzanne from Gotham Love (also mom of one of Juliet’s besties, Harper (pictured on the right below). Together, we were able to get some great shots and print outs to memorialize this fun time.

photo credit – Gotham Love

I found all the soft, fuzzy Hello Kitty sweaters at H&M and had each momma style their child’s own look. Aren’t they all just adorable?

photo credit Gotham Love

It was like Hello Kitty and Sanrio took over my living room and dining area! Wouldn’t walking into this room make any girl giddy?

I simply decorated with what we had: tutus, banners and lanterns from the Target Oh Joy collection, Sanrio dolls and themed activities for the little girls.

The glitter coloring book and polishes were a favorite for my daughter.

And the Japanese treats and Hello Kitty themed desserts were a hit amongst all the sweet tooths.

Juliet and I spent the afternoon baking these cupcakes together!

Because I always like to try and add in an interactive game or ice breaker to my parties (see the princess themed truth game I created for my Princess in Training event here). I created a short, Hello Kitty quiz and challenged the moms to compete for a Hello Kitty goody bag.

Question 1) Name as many Sanrio characters / Hello Kitty friends that you can

Question 2) List all the ways you can say ‘hello’ in as many languages as you can

Question 3)List as many kinds of cats as you can

One point was given for each answer and there was a mad (almost futile) rush to brainstorm answers with tired mommy’s brain. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud at the thought that this might have been the most challenging mental excercise they’ve had all week haha

Everyone also went home with a Hello Kitty treat bag a nerdy glasses necklace and print outs from the super fun Snapshots (found exclusively at Staples) “Small gift, big smile” after all is the Sanrio motto!

These 4×5 inch photo sheets are like the modern-day Polaroid print out. Print directly from your smartphone or tablet using photos from your camera or different social media sites and they’re ready to stick anywhere – in your scrapbook, on the wall, within a greeting card, within a locker, on a dorm room wall…the possibilities are endless. The best part is that HP Social Media Snapshots won’t damage your walls and they’re reapplicable!

I’m definitely planning to incorporate these fun print outs to my future @fab_kids events and my daughter’s birthday next year! It’s such a fun and easy way to create your own DIY photo booth!

Now through November 30th, HP Social Media Snapshots are Buy One Get One Free when you use the following link and click “redeem now.” bit.ly/snapshotsbogo

To see all the pictures from my other past special events, themed play dates and styled photo shoots check out the newly created photo share site! And like fab kids on Facebook and Instagram!

Finally, to see how easy it is to wirelessly print photos on an HP Envy 5660 printer like mine, see below.

Disclosure: This is a paid post. I received a HP Envy printer, ink, and Snapshots paper in exchange for writing this post and hosting this play date. All opinions are 100% my own.

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