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Tiny-Themed Parties Bring Big Fun

November 13, 2009 at 12:15 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (3)

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Speaking of mini desserts, I'm enchanted by the tiny three-layer cakes, tiny pies, and cute-as-a-button cupcakes that The Farm Chicks made for a "Tiny Party." Check out the link for even more DIY "tiny" party ideas, including tiny party hats and bags.

Do you have any ideas for a tiny party?

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Pretty Princess Birthday Cakes by CafeMoms

November 5, 2009 at 7:40 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (5)

Is your little girl dreaming of a princess-themed birthday party? Moms in the CafeMom Newcomers Club recently shared photos of their gorgeous princess cakes.

Here are some of my favorites...

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Halloween Recipes: Ghosts in the Graveyard

October 28, 2009 at 7:30 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)

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What are you making for your family on Halloween?

Gabe11-14 is making this adorable Ghost in the Graveyard dessert for her family. She shared the easy, no-bake recipe in The Cafe...

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Halloween Recipes: Mummy Pizzas

October 27, 2009 at 8:01 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)

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Kids love Mummy Dogs for Halloween, so why not Mummy Pizzas? These are made with pizza dough (I'd use English Muffins), sauce, string cheese, and black olives. Visit Kara's Kitchen Creations for the easy how-to.

Do you prefer Mummy Dogs or Mummy Pizzas?

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Halloween Recipes: Orange and Black Brownies

October 26, 2009 at 3:30 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (0)

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Need a quick, no-fuss, kid-approved Halloween treat? Halloween Brownies from Very Culinary couldn't be easier...

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Goody Bags at Kids' Parties: Necessary or Not?

October 26, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (8)

party horn blowersIs it rude NOT to give out goody bags at your kids' birthday party? Some moms think that party bags are wasteful, filled as they usually are with plastic and sugary junk that usually gets thrown away at home. But others feel guilty and find it hard to part with the tradition of handing out party favors as a "thank you" to guests. 

If you think a parting gift is a nice gesture, here are a few creative alternatives to the classic trinket-filled goody bag.

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'Where the Wild Things Are' Birthday Party

October 25, 2009 at 8:40 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (0)

Monster masks? Pin the tail on Max? Tissue paper vine decorations? Sounds like a Where the Wild Things Are-themed birthday party to me! So cute. And so relevant now that the movie is making the book more popular than ever. Party Perfect has great ideas for throwing your child a Wild Things bash.

Do you love the Wild Things theme?

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Halloween Recipes: Rice Krispie Goblins!

October 22, 2009 at 7:30 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (2)

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So many Halloween recipes, so little time!

There are several easy Halloween treats you can make using the classic Rice Krispies treat recipe. Add a bit of green food coloring for these scary Goblins (visit Make and Takes for the complete recipe). Or, if you have a bit of orange on hand...

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Halloween Recipes: Snack-o-Lantern Fruit Cups

October 21, 2009 at 7:35 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (8)

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Not all Halloween treats have to rot our kids' teeth. Pennies on a Platter has instructions for how to carve oranges into cute, little "Snack-O-Lanterns." Fill 'em up with fruit salad for a sweet treat of the natural variety.

What's your family's favorite healthy Halloween recipe?

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Halloween Recipes: Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

October 20, 2009 at 7:15 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)

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These Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes are too precious, wouldn't you agree? It's a Martha (Stewart) recipe, of course: Pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting. And, how do you get that lovely orange color? Tracey's Culinary Adventures has decorating tips!

Do you make pumpkin cupcakes?

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