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I don't know if I can handle all of the brilliant kiddie parties this week! This FANTASTIC one came via Brooke (thank you!), and I am eating up every little detail. The very talented (illustrator) Merrilee put together this fantastic shindig for her son's 3rd birthday. I want to get on her party mailing list ASAP! For more pictures and details see here and here.

can't get enough of...this Jedi birthday party!










Thank you to Melanie Lantin for sending me this AMAZING 2 year old 'Jedi Knight Training Academy' Birthday party! I can't enough of it.

Some details:
...handmade Jedi tunics for all the kids
...inflatable light sabers
...Jedi packs for the guests
...Jedi Knight training session
...sprinkles cupcakes
...Jedi issue bottles as party favors

If you want more (and there's lots more!), visit Melanie's site and blog

photos by...ja tecson

Melanie, I hope you'll plan my next birthday party!

reader question of the week

Question of the week:

"We are having a Saturday night cocktail party for my husband's upcoming 34th birthday. I was trying to think of ways to make it a little more fun then your typical standing-around-for-drinks thing. I am clueless- help! Also, is it okay to have plastic cups and plates? What's the rule there (we don't have enough glass ones to cover the guest list)? Thanks! -Catherine"

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