Tea Party in Wonderland

My niece, Reagan, turns 7 in a few days and we celebrated over the weekend! On Saturday, my sister-in-law had an amazing Tea Party in Wonderland birthday party for her! When I say the party was amazing I really mean AMAZING! My sister-in-law, April, always has the best birthday parties and I can never wait to see what she comes up with! Heck.. they are already planning for next year! They (April, my mother-in-law, and aunt-in-law… you get my point!) plan all year long and then stay up super late the night before finishing things up. This year they were up into the wee hours of the morning finishing the Alice dress my niece wore to the party.

As everyone arrived the girls grabbed their tea hats, and the boys grabbed their bow ties and top hats.

There were decorations everywhere. The party was at a local park which April picked because it had a few Wonderland themed items.

There is the Birthday Girl! Happy 7th Birthday Alice… I mean Reagan!

The Cheshire Cat even made an appearance!

Of course.. what is a tea party without sweets, tea sandwiches, tea cups and the oh so popular sugar cubes!

Of course – you cannot have a tea party without a game of croquet and a turn at the piñata!

Then I took pictures of all of the kids near the fountain. They came out SO good! I plan on printing and framing the one of my little man! I must say that I surprised myself with my photography skills.

At the end of the party all of the kids got to fill their favor boxes with goodies from the ‘Queen of Hearts’ table.

Wasn’t this amazing? Great job once again April!

Party Credits:
Design & Styling by April Sapp
Photography by ME
Cake & Cupcakes by Stephanie Mikell
Help from Carol Pendleton and Dolores Carpenter

Superhero Party {Domestic Charm}

The other day I was looking for party features to post here on the blog when I came across an awesome party and all together AWESOME blog! Domestic Charm is a blog written by Katelyn – wife and mother of two.

Grab your cape and check out the fun! What? You don’t have a cape? You can always get one HERE in Katelyn’s ETSY shop!

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To read all the party details head over and check out Katelyn’s full party post! I just love the items she put in the treat bags!

Enjoy,

Farm Themed Birthday Party {Life is a Party}

Over at Life is a Party, Dannyelle and her family were invited to a Farm party. You may remember when I featured Dannyelle earlier this summer after she helped style a Cherry Blossom party. Thanks to Dannyelle once again for sharing all the party pictures (and thanks to Allie’s mom for putting the party together!)

Here was the food…with such clever names!

Then there were all of the activities…

What an awesome party full of fun preschool age games! To see parties Dannyelle has put together - check out her daughter’s Ice Cream Party post and her husband’s Oscar the Grouch themed party! (I think I should host an Oscar the Grouch themed party for my hubby too! LOL!)

Enjoy,

Veena grabs a Bollywood role (2011)

Veena grabs a Bollywood role (2011)

Veena grabs a Bollywood role (2011) After a long struggle laden with controversies and publicity stunts, Veena Malik’s dream has finally come true!

Veena grabs a Bollywood role (2011) Yes Veena Malik has grabbed the role of lead actress in a low budget Bollywood flick ‘Daal Main Kuch Kala hai’ in which she is playing a double role. The director of the film is Anand balraj and it’s his debut film as a director.

Veena grabs a Bollywood role (2011) According to a source, the film will have an item number too other than Veena’s and it will target single screen audience then multiplexes. Though the film doesn’t even come under grade B or C, still Veena doesn’t want to lose the only Bollywood offer she has got!

Veena grabs a Bollywood role (2011) Moreover, the drama queen has also applied for extension of her visa and she has also got a house for herself at some unknown place. Hmm, it seems Veena Daal Main really kuch Kala Hai as we can see you are trying to wrap up everything in Pakistan. 

Your Guide to Perfect - Mascara

Your Guide to Perfect - Mascara 

Your Guide to Perfect - Mascara A little bit makeup is always welcome and we all love that mysteriously dramatic look of Mascaras, as they thicken and curl our lashes to perfection. But have you have wondered what type of Mascara is perfect for you? Are they just another way of adding makeup products in your makeup kit or do they really have different affects? Well, the answer to your question is right here. Just read on to grab the Mascara perfect for your eyelashes.

1. Curling Mascara: If you have difficulty using eyelash curler, you can try curling Mascara, which curls the eyelashes, while giving you a wide-eyed looking dramatic eyes. The best Mascara in this type is Lancome COURBE VIRTUOSE Black Mascara, which lengthen and curl lashes with its unique brush and holds the curl for 12 hours.
2. Natural Looking Mascara: If you want naturally looked enhanced eyelashes for everyday wear, this is great for you, which will make you feel natural yet beautiful. The best option for this type is Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara and Neutrogena Weightless Volume Wax Free Mascara Black. It will give you luxurious, long, lush yet natural looking lashes for everyday wear.
3. Waterproof Mascara: This type of Mascara works best in summer, to stay mess-free even in sweat. However, this Mascara is not recommended for everyday use as it breaks the eyelashes. Plus don’t forget to apply Vaseline before using this Mascara. The best option in this type is Maybelline Great Lash – Waterproof Mascara, Very Black: So have your pick that suits you the best and flaunt really beautiful eyes with confidence!

Your Guide to Perfect - Mascara  There are five basic types of Mascaras:

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   Your Guide to Perfect - Mascara Thickening Mascara: If you have small, sparse, fine and fair lashes, then this Mascara is great for you as it will beautifully thicken your lashes while giving them volume stronger visual appearance. These mascaras have ingredients like waxes that are coated really well on your lashes. The best Mascara in this type is Lancome Hypnose Black Mascara, with its really powerful brush that will thicken your lashes up to 6X.
 

 

 

Get Rid of Dandruff in (Summer)

Get Rid of Dandruff in (Summer)

Get Rid of Dandruff in (Summer) During summers dandruff is a widespread problem of everyone alike. Perspiration occurs during too hot and humid weather which turns into oily and greasy substance which eventually formulate yellowish white flakes.

Get Rid of Dandruff in (Summer) It is a widespread perception that dandruff is caused by dry scalp especially in winters. However, dandruff is caused by oily and greasy scalp usually which is more annoying and itching. Seasonal changes, oiliness and stress are also the main causes of seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammatory condition that causes itchiness and yellowish white flaky dandruff.

Get Rid of Dandruff in (Summer) Reasons of dandruff in summers:

During summer there is too much sun exposure which generates perspiration that eventually condenses into dandruff. The intensity of a dandruff forming on the scalp depends upon how much oil accumulates on the scalp of your skin and how robustly yeast or that yellowish white flakes form up on your scalp. This whole dandruff formation process is really annoying and irritating especially in Pakistan when there is an enormous heat wave, perspiration and UV sun exposure of scalp during summers.

Rich Chocolate Fudge Brownies - Aug 2011

Rich Chocolate Fudge Brownies - Aug 2011

Rich Chocolate Fudge Brownies - Aug 2011 Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• Twix

Rich Chocolate Fudge Brownies - Aug 2011 Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In 3-quart saucepan over very low heat, melt butter or margarine and chocolate, stirring the mixture constantly. Remove from heat, and stir the sugar into the chocolate. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Fold in the walnuts and also add pieces of Twix chocolate for more chocolaty feeling. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Bake in oven 30 to 35 minutes. Brownies are done when toothpick inserted into center come out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
5. Serve hot with Vanilla scoop and get indulged in rich chocolicious pleasure!
    
    

Desi Murgh Chaney Aug (2011)

Desi Murgh Chaney Aug (2011)

Desi Murgh Chaney Aug (2011) Murgh Chaney is purely desi Lahori nashta (breakfast) served with naan, individuals of all genre love to eat. Following the recipe given here you can make this tempting desi meal at home.

Desi Murgh Chaney Aug (2011) Ingredients:

• 4 chicken pieces
• 500 gms chickpeas
• 2 medium onions
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 inch ginger piece
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilli
• 2 tbsp yoghurt
• 10 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 12 peppercorns
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 petals of star anise
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1/4 tsp tumeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp hing
• 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
• 2 boiled eggs (optional)

Desi Murgh Chaney Aug (2011) Method:

1. Marinate chicken with yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, 1/8th tsp of turmeric powder and salt. Cover and keep aside for about 15 minutes.
2. Slice 1 onion and the 1 fresh ginger and keep aside.
3. Heat ghee in a frying pan. Add 5 cloves, 6 peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 cardamom pods and the star anise petals. When these spices become dark add the sliced onions and ginger.
4. Fry these spices till onions become slightly brown. Add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and the coriander seeds and mix well.
5. Remove from heat and let it cool. When this mix cools down, add the remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder and grind to a fine paste.
6. Slice the other onion, tomatoes and green chilli. Keep aside.
7. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in cooking pot. Add the remaining whole spices. When they become dark add the green chilli, hing and onions.
8. When onions become translucent, add the tomatoes. Cover and cook on medium flame for a couple of minutes.
9. Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium flame.
10. When this spice is ready add it to the chicken and mix well. Add cooked chickpeas. Cover and cook.
11. Once the chicken is cooked check the salt
12. Add bolied eggs and garnish with coriander leaves
13. Serve hot with naans.

Banana Biscuit Sweet (Temptation) - 2011

Banana Biscuit Sweet (Temptation) - 2011

Banana Biscuit Sweet (Temptation) - 2011 Ingredients:

• 2 packets of biscuit (Tiger, Marie or Super)
• Butter
• Condense Milk
• Bananas
• Thickened Cream, whipped
• Grated dark chocolate to garnish

Banana Biscuit Sweet (Temptation) - 2011 Method:

1. Place the biscuits in a food processor and pulse to make crumbs.
2. Heat a teaspoon of butter in fry pan and add biscuit crumbs.
3. Make a layer of biscuit crumbs in a bowl and top it with a tablespoon of condense milk
4. Cut 5 or 6 bananas in slice and arrange them in a layer on condense milk
5. Lastly, top it all with thick whipped cream and sprinkle grated dark chocolate
6. Chill it for an hour and enjoy this deliciously yummy banana biscuit sweet temptation with family.

Mango Crisp (2011)

Mango Crisp (2011)

Mango Crisp (2011) Mango crisp feasts taste buds with juicy mango and crispy chunks together. This recipe is easy to make at home within minutes.

Mango Crisp (2011) Ingredients:

• 5 cups ripe mangoes
• 1/4 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup flour

Mango Crisp (2011) Method:

1. Peel and slice mangoes
2. Add 1 teaspoon of the nutmeg, the cinnamon, and lemon juice in sliced mangoes
3. Place the mixture in a buttered glass baking dish of 10 x 6 x 2 inch
4. Set aside
5. Now blend butter and brown sugar in a smooth mixture
6. Put the flour and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon in butter mixture
7. Mix until crumbly
8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over mango slices
9. Cook in microwave oven for 9-11 minutes on high power, rotate dish after 5 minutes
10. Serve warm or cold, with whipped topping or ice cream.