#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Barbie: The Princess & The Popstar Movie and Tea Party {Giveaway!}

September 30, 2012 · Ad-Free, Narrative

Barbie - Flower decorations

What do you get when you cross the new Barbie movie with a few girly girls, pink cake, tiaras, and construction paper decorations?

A really fun afternoon!

Barbie - new movie

When I received the opportunity for Madeline and her friends to preview the new movie, “Barbie: The Princess and The Popstar,” and check out the new dolls, Tori and Keira, I knew it would be the perfect time to have a little afternoon princess-themed tea party. When planning everything, I kept it super simple, so the focus was on fun.

Barbie - double dose of decorations

Barbie - mantle

Barbie - paper streamers

We broke out stacks of construction paper and made big flowers, streamers, and pinwheels, which was an inexpensive and fun way to decorate for the party. The refreshments included tea sandwiches (Nutella, strawberry cream cheese, and cucumbers and cream cheese), a pink sheet cake, chocolate covered Oreos, and juice.

Barbie - chocolate covered oreos

Barbie - pink princess cake

As for the movie? It was cute, and the girls seriously sat transfixed throughout the entire thing. And for a bunch of four-year-olds to sit still for over an hour, well, you know that’s a success in and of itself. The storyline is about Princess Tori, who dreams of swapping her life for that of her favorite popstar, Keira. And, of course, Keira would like nothing more than to become a princess. True to form, once that happens, they realize that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. The movie was bright, colorful, and downright sparkly and the music was fun and upbeat. If you’re looking for gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season (ack!), the movie and accompanying dolls could be the perfect thing.

Barbie - tea party princesses

Barbie - pinwheels

After the movie, the girls colored Barbie coloring pages and went back to feasting on the pink sugary goodness on the table. All in all, a fun way to kick back and relax with friends.

*If YOUR house is a Barbie-crazy house too, be sure to check out their web site … you can find information on all the newest Barbie items, games, activities and more. And now the giveaway. Want a Tori and Keira doll of your own? Just comment below and share your favorite Barbie or Barbie memory (or your child’s!). One winner will be chosen using a random number generator. Contest is open until midnight on Wednesday (EST). Tweet or pin this post for extra entries.

Watching a new movie release at home with friends and light refreshments is a great and inexpensive way to entertain. The kids and I continued the movie-watching theme and had family movie night, with pizza and Joyful Noise. Perfection.

Tomorrow? We celebrate tacos!
Tuesday? A belated Weekend Photos in Review.
Wednesday? A book review.
Thursday? A new recipe that is kid-approved and perfect for a busy weeknight.

This post was sponsored by One2One Network. Mattel product and additional incentives were provided, but all the opinions are my own. What can I say? We love Barbie!

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Comments

  1. Cathy says

    September 30, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    I have no Barbie memories… I wasn’t allowed to have one :-( “Santa” brought me the Bionic Woman doll – ever seen that??? GI Joe with long hair…

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    October 1, 2012 at 6:34 am

    I used to be a BIG fan of barbie movies when I was little even though I never really played with the dolls. So fun. I love how pretty-in-pink the party was!
    Joanne recently posted..Recipe: For Disaster

    Reply
  3. Sarah Caron says

    October 1, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Looks like so much fun! The decorations are pretty awesome … I’m thinking tutorial!
    Sarah Caron recently posted..Easy Crispy Fruit and Nut Granola Bars

    Reply
  4. Ramona says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Those girls are so cute in their tiara’s.

    Reply
  5. kristine says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:20 pm

    I remember getting one of the fancy-fancy holiday Barbies one year as a child. Wow – she was gorgeous :) Love seeing my girl creating all kinds of dramas with her Barbies!

    Reply
  6. kristine says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Retweeted from @kristinetoone!

    Reply
  7. Patrizia says

    October 1, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    My favorite Barbie moment was when I married Beach Barbie with my brothers Mr. T doll. They lived happily ever after in the dream house (aka, old shoe box!)

    Reply
  8. Erika says

    October 3, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    My favorite Barbie moment ever was when Barbie and The Rockers first came out. A friend gave me that Barbie for a gift for no reason- it wasn’t a birthday or anything special, she just gave it to me. It cemented our friendship through the end of third grade anyway. I loved that Barbie, and while I had five or six other ones, nothing got played with like Rocker Barbie. Her hair was awesome, her pink leggings were awesome, and this doll even came with a cassette tape of Barbie and The Rockers music. I played that to death.

    Reply
  9. tree says

    October 12, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    i loved barbie when i was a kid. i have great memories of sitting around with my friends and playing barbies. thanks for the chance!
    tree recently posted..Fall Garden-Rual Thursday

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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