lucky to be loved – and an AWESOME opportunity for us and YOU! Part II {the party}

In Part I, I mentioned that Southern Child Magazine has asked me to be their Party Planning Editor, and of course I was like “heck yeah!” LOL! Well I am happy to share the first party that we styled for the March issue.  Below is a recap of the party.  What started out as a shoot turned into a full fledged party for the kids!

Here’s the Recap!

Lucky to be Loved” – A St. Patrick’s Day Party

When I created this party, I wanted to teach my kids a little bit about a holiday celebrated in  another culture.  My son’s best friend is part Irish, so I thought this was a perfect time for him to learn a little more about his best buddy.  I researched and found that St. Patrick’s Day was not only about luck, shamrocks and four leaf clovers, but that it was also about Faith, Hope, Love, and Happiness.  I really wanted to show that aspect of it.  This is how the theme “Lucky to be Loved” was born.  One interpretation of the four leaf clover is that each leaf stands for faith, hope, love and happiness.

The Party

Décor- I went for a “traditional” St. Patrick’s Day palette.  I wanted it vibrant, so I used many gold accents and different greens.

I reused many items that I had around my house, including the lanterns and spray painted EVERYTHING!

Food- I wanted the kids to have treats, but I wanted there to be a little balance.  I mean it is a party, but we are parents FIRST! So, I opted for broccoli and snow peas with ranch dressing and bacon bits and green apples as a healthy snack (and they REALLY ate it).  They also had candy covered marshmallows, cupcakes, green candy covered popcorn and rock candy….Yummy Yummy!

The cupcakes were made by the decorator at my local Publix grocery store.  I made the popcorn, and marshmallows and bought rock candy from the craft store!

Activities-

My FAVORITE element was “Pin the Wish on the Clover,” the kids also played with “Wish Wands,” and balloons as they ran through the wind…and it was soooo cold that day.  They played football and rolled down the hill! They had a great time!

We came up with the concept, did the styling, photography and printables.  Publix made the cupcakes!

I hope you enjoy our little shindig! Here are the highlights of the day!

A little St. Patty’s Day Whimsy

Pin the Wish on the Clover

Lanterns + a lil Spray Paint = ♥

♥Wish Wands!♥

Treats…Healthy & Sweet

Sweet Treats

we ♥ details

Pin the Wish on the Clover

Cuties

Remember if you would like to share your work with us for Southern Child Magazine, you can send inquiries to talia{at}southernchildmagazine{dot}com !  For the next issue we’re looking for Easter parties {real or styled} – the only requirement is CUTE!

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lucky to be loved – and an AWESOME opportunity for us and YOU! Part I

Earlier this year, we started a small, yet significant relationship with a publication that I really really admire.  Not only because they are cool, but because the driving force behind the magazine is to see that EVERY child has a home.  They share great stories of children in foster care and in need of homes as well as those of families that have opened their hearts and their homes and have adopted children.  I actually think they kind of ROCK!

Well what started as an unofficial “can you help us” kind of thing has blossomed into a great blessing, where I can now bless others.  So, without further adieu, I would like to introduce myself officially as the Party Planning Editor for Southern Child Magazine!

I have seen the MOST fabulous work from both professional and “just for fun” party planners alike. From the work at home mommies, to the budding photographers, I am constantly amazed by your creativity.  So, this is where you come in.  I CANNOT do this alone.  In no way am I aiming to plan parties and style shoots EVERY MONTH.  I don’t have the time or resources…so I will be on the look out for one party to feature in each issue! If you know you have party you would like to contribute, you are encouraged to submit it!

I can be reached for Southern Child inquiries at talia {at} southernchildmagazine {dot} com

Our first call for submissions is for Easter for the April issue. Your party does not have to be exclusive or unpublished.  We like pretty children’s party {styled or real}.  The only requirement is cute! The deadline for the April issue is  March 10. 

Thanks so much!

PS: We styled our first shoot for the magazine for St. Patrick’s Day.

Here is a sneak peek of part II {the shoot}