The things kids say

My wonderful hubby and I went in for a good night kiss, just your average typical nothing magically delicious kind of kiss. My son decided to catch us both off guard, and while we gave each other our kiss, he piped up as if he was an officer of the law and said matter of factually "CALM DOWN YOU TWO!!!" We were so shocked that we asked him to repeat  what he just said. Again came the response "YOU HEARD ME, CALM DOWN YOU TWO!!!" I broke up laughing so hard. I had no idea he felt so strongly about his conviction. Just thought I would share a little tender moment about my son. But then again..... Well I just don't want to go there.

 Just For Fun Idea #3 creep your kids out and give your significant other a big wet one just to make him cringe for good measure.

I'm Back!!!!!

Sorry I have not posted anything for awhile, our computer went on the fritz thanks to my wonderful sons. They were very instrumental in the diagnosis. Don't you love how kids can do such magical things! 

The Muppet party

 Here is the fun decor for the Muppet Party!!!!
Balloons add to make any party more fun. We chose red, black, and silver as the main colors to give it a Hollywood movie feel.If you notice in the background you can see Muppet parody movie posters I found.

 This is my Bert game, I know it's not a Muppet, but I couldn't think of how to do some of the others. I made Puzzle pieces and hid them around the house. The kids had to find the missing pieces. and put them on Bert. It went really well. This project was maybe $2.50 for some butcher paper and poster board. I used crayons to color the pieces. It was super fun!!!

 Don't laugh, this was my first cake ever!!! I think it turned out alright. I didn't want to buy Fondant, as it is super expensive for my budget. So I used Airheads it was my leftover Halloween candy. It was hard to roll out, even after I warmed it up a little. I did stick the candy in the freezer so it would hold it's shape a little better. I didn't have a circle cookie cutter, so I used a water bottle lid, and a lid to a jar of spaghetti. To get the silver which looks gray in the picture, I used some black food coloring and then took silver spray to try and get it more shimmery. All in all I think it worked out, and my son LOVED it and that is all that matters.

 Close up of Animal on drum set.

 The ceiling was red and black stars that I cut out by hand, because I do not have a cricut machine. I got the silver by buying 1 bag of silver basket grass at the dollar store, and pulling out the strands to make it look like shooting star tails. $1.07 for wall and ceiling decor.

 This is my Kermit the frog felt game. You take ping pong balls that I covered black with a Sharpie, (you could use black spray paint. it would be easier) You always think of these things in the after math. I bought black Velcro  and stuck to the ping pong balls. I also used craft glue to put it together. The object of the game was to get the eyes on the Muppet so to speak. It was around $7.50 to make. I used 50% off coupons and used what I had around the house. Like ping pong balls.

 One of the rooms, and my cute son before the party.

 This is stuff my husband had, or that I found at a second hand store. I stuck it on top of our T.V.

 Here is the puppet show I made. I used bed sheets to make the ruffled top,and the curtains out of our bedroom. I used bar stools and a black sheet to make the stage. I used all the puppets we had on hand for the kids. They loved it. Cost free.

My son giving you a show.

 My brother in law had a game cube with the Muppet party cruise video game. So I took a smaller T.V. to use and made a gaming section for the guys, who get bored during a party, cost free

My signs were just painted paper with kids glue and silver glitter. Use what you have on hand is my motto. I hope this helps some of you guys with trying to find out how to make a party for cheap, and incorporating the Muppet's into it. For the food we decided to do  pizza, nice and easy. I didn't take pictures of everything such as my Party Favors, and invites, but I will see what I can do. Bye for now

Here is one of my Muppet Party Projects

To Begin I took a basic cardboard box That you can get anywhere, Spray Painted the box to give it that rocker feel. It was one can of spray paint. and a little silver for fun. (I had it on hand)Looked online for a picture of Animal and drew an outline on the box.
When satisfied I cut out Animals mouth with an exzacto Knife and started to paint the Animal.
I used basic craft paint that I had on hand and
Started painting.

 Did a basic red and let it dry. Then did other colors to give it dimension. Orange, Black, Pink, and white. I didn't want to spend a lot on this project so I used white fabric paint for the eyes and teeth. Then let your creativity go.









Here is my finished product. I think it turned out okay. I think it looks like an animal. Now to make the bean bags for the game.
Total cost for the project: $1.09 for some pink and black craft paint. And foam paint brush.

SUPPLIES USED
Cardboard Box
Spray paint. 2 cans, black, and silver for streaks (optional)
Craft paint Red, Black, Pink, Orange, white
 Exzacto knife for cutting the mouth. I am sure you could use a regular knife or scissors.
                                                                                    1 foam paint brush.
Good luck and happy painting, remember to                                                                                                   " JUST HAVE FUN WITH IT."

Just one of those SUPER great days!!!!

So my son decided to be an amazing professional baseball player today, One that most parents would be proud. You know the types: "Look at my boy" and who can forget "He's a natural". I on the other hand was having a moment of, I hope you don't grow up to be the next Pete Rose. What does any of this mean? Let me explain in a way that you can understand. So my wonderful son decided to try and go to the bathroom by himself (happy birthday to me) little did I know that he had already gone in his diaper.So what does my  superhero son decide to do to help me out with the poop in his diaper? Take off all his clothes except his shirt and superman cape, grab the piece of crap in his hand and chuck it across the bathroom with all his superhero/Pete Rose power!!! All the while I am screaming in slow motion instant replay mode shaking my head, "Oh no you didn't", but what can you do when you can see it happening right in front of your face in the blink of an eye? Smile and say what an amazing arm you've got there? Your a natural? I don't think so!!!!! All the while This miraculous turd is flying through the air with the song "I believe I can fly" by R. Kelly giving this turd the montage it deserves. Finally after all the flying turds, tears, screaming oh S@#$ over and over again in my head, this turd finally decides to have the eagle land. It wasn't just any landing, it was a sickening smack right onto the side of the toilet for all to see.As if to say it had won the gold medal sitting on it's throne. SO GROSS. All my son could do was smile and jump up and down for joy like he had just won the world series. Yelling and screaming at the top of his lungs "I did it, I did it" Over and over again. I could only stare off into the sunset or, the shower curtain whichever way you choose to see it. My toddler was on cloud nine. After the shock of the whole situation wore off  my son looked up at me and ever so sweetly said "I get my Starburst now?" Then takes off like a speed of light to his next big adventure with bare butt cheeks and superman cape flapping in the wind!!!!!!  
Just for fun Idea  #2 Make sure to have lots of bleach and cleaning supplies on hand, Maybe thinking of the words I believe I can fly, for those extra Super fun days!!!!!

I have decided on a theme for the birthday party........drum roll please, ''THE MUPPETS''

I thought to myself this is perfect as my husband is the biggest Muppet fan I have ever met. So with all the searching and coming up empty handed finding fun Muppet party ideas, I decided to take action. I will go through the fun adventures of making this happen so everyone can see how to pull off a Muppet themed birthday party for super duper cheap. Talk to whoever is out there later. And if your looking for just for fun ideas, just let me know what your looking for, and I will come up with a list for you, as I have a ton.

Just For Fun idea #1:   Go to your local park, have a picnic and play like a child again. Do an obstacle course, blow bubbles. Just have FUN and enjoy!!!!!