Perfectly Imperfect Mom

Happy Monday! First, if you haven't checked out my crazy big Giveaway go check it out now!

On to what we have been up to. This weekend we were quite busy. First of all my husband is a rock star and got me this awesome Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack in Almond Raspberry for our girlies.

Then on Saturday morning I had to go pick up my dress for my sister's wedding so I took Ace to get a milkshake and that boy was so happy! He had the biggest smile ever when I told him I was going to get him one.

Saturday around 5 we went to the Pumpkin Patch. I wanted to go before we left for Cali to get Ashlyn. 

They had a Mater car there and Ace was obsessed!  It was so hard getting him away from it. When we had to leave there may have been a slight tantrum over leaving the car.

Probably the best shot I got of him, hoping when we go back with our friends on Tuesday I can get a better one.

They have pumpkin painting there and Ace loved it.

We had a fun time together and Ace really liked Mater so I am really worried when we go back with his friends he is going to glue himself to the truck. Wish me luck!

Next up, Gavin's 2nd Birthday Party! I am waiting on pics from my sister-in-law because the decor was so cute!

Have you made it out to the pumpkin patch yet?!

Don't forget to check out my HUGE GIVEAWAY with over $200 in prizes. 



Halloween is just around the corner, which means it’s finally time to start planning the best parties of the year! While grown-ups will enjoy ghoulish galas and spooky soirees, Halloween also provides the perfect inspiration for a fabulous kids party. Gather the little ones together and plan a fun-filled event featuring lots of pumpkins, sweets, and exciting activities.
Here are a few creative Halloween party ideas for kids to get you started:



Pumpkin Cupcakes 
No party is complete without sweets, and pumpkin cupcakes will help to create the spook-tastic theme for your kid-friendly Halloween event. Bake cupcakes in your favorite flavor and then let the decorating begin! Use orange frosting as the base, and a small tube of black frosting to draw on jack-o-lantern faces. These are always a Halloween party hit and can also double as a Halloween party activity. If you’re planning to let the kids decorate their own cupcakes, provide a buffet of interesting toppings like black licorice, candy corn, and edible glitter.
Dance Music 
Like any good party, there should be great music to set the mood at your Halloween party for little ones. Here is a list of songs to help create your Halloween mix:

• The Addams Family Theme Song
• “Monster Mash”—Bobby Boris Pickett
• “Clap for the Wolfman”—The Guess Who
• “The Flying Purple People Eater”—Sheb Wooley
• “Ghostbusters” Theme Song—Ray Parker Junior
• “Hedwig’s Theme”—from Harry Potter
• “I Put a Spell on You”—Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
• “Little Red Riding Hood”—Amanda Seyfried
• “Thriller”—Michael Jackson
• “I’m Your Boogie Man”—KC & The Sunshine Band

Pumpkin Painting
A fun Halloween craft activity is a great way to entertain young guests. Pumpkin painting is perfect for kids because they can paint regardless of their skill level and have a great time. It also makes for a much safer alternative to pumpkin carving since there are no sharp objects involved. Be sure to designate an area for the kids to paint (lawns make great target sites), and lay down plenty of newspaper. Remember to ask parents to bring appropriate painting clothes, or provide smocks for all your young pumpkin artists.
Ghost/Monster Storytelling
Kids love story time, and Halloween has inspired some wonderfully spooky tales. Gather the kids for a bewitching book reading. The story you choose will have to depend upon the ages and maturity levels of the kids at your party. Two crowd pleasers like Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley and Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems are sure to be a hit!

Party Favors
At the end of your kids Halloween party, send your guests home with a memorable party favor. The party goers can take home their painted pumpkins, but you can also put together little sacks with fun Halloween items like zombie eye patches, skeleton necklaces, and ghost stickers. Don’t forget to throw in a little candy corn for the ride home!
Thank You Cards
Don’t forget to thank your guest with eco-friendly eCard.

Stephanie is the Director of Marketing at Punchbowl, Inc. She blogs about celebrations, party planning, and free digital greeting cards.