Monday 18 February 2013

Valentine's Day party for under 1's

Happy belated Valentine's Day to you all! Freddie and I co-hosted a Valentine's Day party for 11 of my "mom friends" (also just known as friends) and their babies last Friday. No, that's not a typo. 11 moms and babies- that's 22 humans in total- came over Friday afternoon for tea, cupcakes, punch and apple-flavored rice cakes. I'll let you guess who ate what.

I'm no Martha Stewart, to say the least, and I wish I had more of my sister Anna and cousin Carly in me when it comes to cooking and baking, but I put on the best spread I could. I made cupcakes, brownies and scones and served a cranberry-lime punch, tea and coffee. And now here's where the honesty comes in...I have to give Tesco, Betty Crocker and Fisher credit because I used their box mixes to make the cupcakes, brownies and scones.

I have a couple things to say about this. First, they were delicious! Tip of the hat to whoever puts those mixes together. Thanks for saving me time and the hassle of making it all from scratch. Second, I did put a little of my own spin on things. I added walnuts (chopped them myself- impressed yet?) and chocolate chips to the brownies and ordered heart-shaped, edible sprinkles for the top of the cupcakes. Can't say I did much to the scone mix except I did knead the dough the recommended 5-6 times. No cutting corners there!

We had a great time eating, chatting and watching the babies play together. The balloons in particular were a big hit. Freddie and William are still having fun with them (as you can see below). Having 11 babies all around the same age (around 7-12 months) together was absolutely hilarious. I can only imagine what it's going to be like in another few months when they are all walking! We might have to move the parties to the park then.






7 comments:

  1. CUTE!!! Sounds like a blast! I love the heart window decoration, very cute!

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    1. Thanks! I was going to buy something similar but then thought- make it yourself! It was a good activity to do while watching TV. Got me excited to host future Birthday parties for Freddie. Think of all the theme parties we could have! ha

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  2. First of all, so honored for the shout out!! And from the looks of things, you could totally give me and Anna a run for our money - Martha would be proud!! And the box mixes are brilliant - "work smarter, not harder," that's my motto :) Hope Freddie had a fabulous first Valentine's Day - he must feel so popular with 11 friends!! XOXO

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    1. I like that motto! Freddie was overwhelmed by his popularity at first but after awhile I was able to pry him off me and get him playing with the others. He was a great co-host!

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  3. The decor looks great! And I can speak to the fact that the cupcakes were goooooooooood.

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  4. Those cupcakes look scrumptious. Also love the window decorations - does your window go out a little? Thinking you could put in a window seat at some point!

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    1. Margaret said the same thing! That's a project for William I think. :)

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