Sprinkle Some Fun Themed Posh Play Date

I love throwing parties.  I used to throw three a day at Saks Fifth Avenue in 3 separate departments sometimes all at once and I kind of miss it.  Decorating, party planning, and celebrating with themes is in my blood and so with Juliet, I combine themed parties with play dates.  And together we’ve celebrated each holiday in style and have elevated the average mommy and me get together to something special, something beyond. And that is what I aimed to do again with a sprinkle-themed play date.  I enlisted 7 sponsors through my database of contacts and threw a series of “sprinkle some fun” themed play dates for some close blogger friends of mine.

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It all started out with Juliet using her kid-friendly cooking set from Real Cooking.  They gifted us and the blogger moms in attendance with adorable cooking sets, cake pop makers and handy egg crackers perfect for toddler hands.  Given Juliet loves cooking so much (even sleeps with her whisk), she was super psyched to show off her cooking skills by baking cookies for all her guests to decorate.

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She helped present all the fun sprinkle options in these cute containers and I encouraged everyone to decorate with their own dollop of frosting and sprinkle toppings.  dsc_3420

Of course, eating your finished product is the best part!

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Other activities included coloring in pages supplied by Crayola in a fun sprinkles theme.

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Below is Juliet’s finished artwork – not bad for a 3 year old, right? dsc_3715

After school snacks included:  fresh fruit, trail mix, hummus and chips, cheese and crackers and a selection of drinks.

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The kids loved the displayed ice cream truck and doll sponsored by Our Generation.  I mean really, is this not a dream toy set for any little girl or what?

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The “sweet stop ice cream truck” features movable wheels, wipers, a pull down seating area and chalk board sign.  And it even has buttons to signal left /right, lights for cruising in the dark, a music button to play 3 songs, brake pedal lights and wipers that actually work!

our generation doll, sweet stop ice cream truckAnd with 128 delicious and beautiful pieces (think snow cones, banana split sundaes, popsicles, donuts and ice cream galore), the imaginative play is endless!

our generation ice cream truckPlus you can feel good about this product because the packaging is made from recycled materials and a portion of any Our Generation product sales goes towards the Free The Children’s Power of a Girl Initiative.  And unlike many other toys, this one doesn’t need a makeover.  It’s perfectly pretty already!

The Our Generation doll that was gifted with it was also a hit!  She traveled everywhere with Juliet and her friends!

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When I asked Juliet where they were driving off to, she replied “to the fashion mall!”  haha she is definitely my daughter!

If you’re wondering why Juliet is pictured wearing two different outfits it’s because this play date was a 2 part series.  It’s hard getting all these busy moms to agree on one date!  But it all worked out because Juliet got to show off different ways to style her new Beach Town Baby tee!  The raglan tee, with its cute saying, “It’s a confetti and sprinkles kind of day” was the perfect addition to the play date for our minifashionistas.  Each girl styled it in her own way which really showed off how versatile the tee (which comes in both pink or blue) really is!

11-10-002I even found double use for the tees and draped them over the chairs as decorative chair covers.  And yes that is wine.  The moms need to have some fun at the play date too! lol

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Not only was each blogger kid gifted with a Real Cooking set, and a Beach Town Baby tee, they also got to take home a gift from Charm It! and Watchitude!

Both companies carried on the sprinkles theme with cute accessories perfect for girly girls like ours!

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Sprinkles themed watch patterns included gumballs, gummy bears, donuts, sprinkles, and ice cream.

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I love how the watches slap on for easy on/off wearability and the fact that they are analog, not digital makes them educational tools too!  I am already starting to teach Juliet how to tell time with them!

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Charm It! offers the cutest selection of charm necklaces, bracelets, brooches and stick on charms.  The teeny bopper in me got super excited while shopping their colorful website.  Of course we chose charms with a sprinkles theme for this play date!  But she also chose and received some really sweet Disney princess charms to transform her necklace for those days when she is feeling more royal (follow me on Instagram to see more!)

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Sprinkles cupcakes were supplied by Sprinkles.  Who better to partner with on a sprinkles themed play date??  No but really, they had the most delectable cupcakes.  I’m totally addicted and find it nearly impossible to pass by their store without a little treat.

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A fun, dance-able mix of songs played in the background and confetti push pops and polka dotted balloons invited kids to revel in their sugar high.

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Thanks to all our guests for such a memorable, laughter filled time!  @gothamlove, @downtownchicmoms @eunicekindred  My cheeks hurt from smiling at all the cuteness overload.  And special thanks goes out to all my sponsors who made this posh play date possible.

 

 

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The Only Gift Guide for Guys You’ll Need

 

How many guys do you have on your gift list?

Guys don’t ask for much. 😆. Oftentimes, they don’t even know what they want. So that makes shopping for them more challenging. But don’t worry, I’m here to help with some tried and true items plus highly rated products that are on our wish list this year.  If you’re shopping for a guy in your life whether it be a significant other, brother, uncle, or dad, you’ll want to reference this gift guide (conveniently listed by price range) for that guy in your life!

$50 and under

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air tag

What’s he always losing? Is it his keys? His wallet?  I can’t help you if you answered “his mind” but if it’s anything else, I can. Give him peace of mind with this handy AirTag pack currently on sale HERE. It makes a great stocking stuffer and is one size fits all!  With this, his iPhone or iPad will help him locate the frequently misplaced item. Doesn’t that sound amazingly helpful?? Who couldn’t use this?  If you want one too, don’t fret because this 4pack is currently on sale which means you can keep a couple too!

We put one in our daughter’s backpack and track her even when she’s being picked up by carpool and know exactly when she arrives at her after school activity. No more wondering whether she got picked up or arrived on time.  I also have it on my keys ..cuz silly me and in this day and age when cars and bikes are being stolen so much, it would be smart to keep one with both as well! But those are just my ideas.  Where would you put it?  Click HERE for the accompanying wallet insert and holder ‘cuz you’ll want that too.  And click HERE for the modern ring insert below- perfect for keys, pet collars and bags.

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air tag holder

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black playing cards

Here’s a chic stocking stuffer or secret Santa gift idea that’s currently on sale and most definitely something he doesn’t already have. These wrinkle-free, waterproof, high-end, playing cards will surely make the next game night more memorable. Elevate poker night and up the cool factor!  Currently under $10 (44% off) with almost 11,000 fanatical 4.5 star reviews, you can’t go wrong.  Shop HERE. 

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massager

Here’s a self care item he probably would benefit from but probably doesn’t already own. It’s right under the $50 budget and has a whopping 23,455 reviews averaging an impressive 4.5 stars.  It is a heat up shiatsu massager for the neck and shoulders and it comes in 3 colors. Who else is dying to try this??  It’s currently on sale HERE. Get one for yourself too.  You’ll both love coming home from work to this!

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grey sweatpants

Upgrade his comfy sweatpants. I bought these for my husband and recommend them to everyone. The quality and look with the contrast piping, tapered ankle, and overall tailoring looks way more luxe -like I bought them at Saks. They’re currently on sale for just $25 so click through HERE to get the deal! You won’t find a better fleece jogger on the market for this price. They’re my husband’s favorite house pants. Check out the over 1300 5-star reviews!

$51-$100

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luggage

If you’re gifting a traveler who often does weekend getaways or weekday business trips, upgrade his weekender bag while consolidating his garment and duffel bags. This all-in-one carries both his dress clothes along with his other belongings and smartly makes room for up to 3days worth of clothes. It’s carry-on friendly and has a trolley sleeve to easily connect to his suitcase handles too. You’ll both consider this garment duffel a $98 well spent with all the usage he’ll get out of it over the years. Shop this 5 star travel necessity and click through for video demonstrations HERE.

Slim down his wallet with this stylish and super functional premium leather replacement for the big bulky wallet he currently owns (and probably needs to replace). With a cool click of the button up to 12 cards conveniently eject! He’ll never have to fumble through all the pockets to find what he needs ever again. Plus this wallet protects the cards against RFID. Currently on sale HERE for $62 from $89. My husband loves and has this cool blue color but there are 12 colors to choose from.

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thin wallet

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best men’s pants

He has pants but not THESE pants! Currently on sale to fit just under the $100 budget, these stain and water resistant pants are so versatile, they can travel with him, hike with him then go to a work meeting. With 4 way stretch and 5x the durability of denim, they stay both cool and comfortable.

Shop 4 colors HERE.

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mocassin slippers

Looking to gift a luxe and comfy gift he will wear all winter? Look no further than these Dearfoam indoor/outdoor moccasin slippers. Click HERE Originally $110 and currently $59.95 in 3 colors, you’re gonna wanna grab this deal before it goes away. The cassics memory foam insoles can’t be beat. Plus it comes in 2 widths. These genuine shearling slippers are a hit with my husband and handsome on!

$101and up

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earphones

Upgrade their headphones to a wireless one with noise canceling. This one has 4.5 star reviews and both my husband and brother love this Bose find. They can finally tune out the kids, watch their favorite TV programs in peace or video game without disturbing the rest of the household. it’s currently on sale (originally $349) and comes in 3 colors HERE.

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apple watch

Men love their electronics. If yours doesn’t have an Apple watch yet, why not? Shop this sale now and gift this 2nd generation one on sale HERE.

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ferragamo driving shoes

Nothing says classic and classy like a Ferragamo shoe on a man. These driving loafers are such a comfy casual pair that he will love driving with but will also want to wear everywhere!! If you’re looking for ways to spoil him-this is it! Shop HERE.

Please note all shoppable links are only on sale for a limited time. Prices will go up and inventory may run out. Prices noted here are as of 12/11/23. And affiliate links were used so I may receive a commission.  Additionally, some of the items featured here have been gifted to us by the brand for possible inclusion in this round-up.  All opinions are my own and products we’ve tried are honestly reviewed. I hope this gift guide for guys was helpful to you!  Happy shopping!

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