a happy summer party!

i was recently the lucky recipient of a

party-in-a-box

from the lovely melanie of you are my fave.

she sent us all sorts of goodies for a

first day of summer ice cream party.

she certainly knows how to find the very best

little prizes to personalize a party.

i don't think i ever want to do my own

party shopping again...

all three of my kids declared this our best party ever.

melanie, you should sell themed parties in a box

for people to custom order.

you open it up, set everything out and

wow your family and friends.

i did have a go at making my own

ice cream cone holder using these

ever-so-simple directions.
my kids thought it was amazing.
i do love anything that is simultaneously
easy for me and impressive to my kids...

melanie also included a popsicle mold,

so we made strawberry lemonade popsicles as well...

oh, and root beet floats...

and what party is complete

without an impromptu little photo booth...

happy summer!