Grab a White Cloud Tissue and Make a Difference

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud. All opinions are 100% mine.

Back in January I told you about White Cloud's partnership with the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). Now, it's exciting to see that it's come to fruition!

In January, White Cloud teamed up with CMN Hospitals to ask kids receiving treatment there to design the new White Cloud Facial Tissue boxes.  The top 10 submissions were posted to the White Cloud Facebook Page. (I hope you voted!) .The three designs that received the most votes now adorn limited editions of White Cloud Tissue boxes (shown above).   

Perfect for your kid's room, bathroom or playroom! The special boxes are only carried in select Walmart stores.  Find out if you can get them near you with the White Cloud Store Locator . Plus, make sure to look for a $.75 off coupon in July's All You magazine, that should be out now.

White Cloud's partnership with CMN doesn't stop there.  Not only are the boxes adorable, but they are also a reminder of how lucky those of us with healthy children are.  These talented little artists have the same hopes and dreams as our children. CMN and White Cloud are working hard to make sure their dreams come true.  Each of the three winner's hospitals will be presented with a $15,000 donation on behalf of White Cloud.  Love that! 

Make sure to follow all of White Cloud's endeavors. You can follow them on the White Cloud Facebook Page, White Cloud Twitter Page and White Cloud Pinterest Page.

 

DIY Picnic Wreath

With Memorial Day and Father's Day just behind us, the barbecue / picnic season is in full swing!  If you're planning a 4th of July party or other barbecue occasion this Summer, greet guests with this adorable and festive wreath on your front door.  You might even want to add a little banner that directs them right to the backyard so everyone's not walking through your home.  From Atta Girl Says, find the full tutorial here.

Our Lalaloopsy Party: The Decor

Wow, did I feel the post-party blues after this one! We had a Lalaloopsy themed party for my girls' 7th birthday.  It was a lot of work but totally worth it.  All the girls had a blast! There are so many photos that I'm going to divide them into the decor and the activities.  I was under a budget so I didn't spend too much on anything.  If you notice, most of the decorations were made with paper plates, ribbon and paper.  I've listed some sources below.  If you have any questions on anything, please let me know.  Here goes!

The Outside: Welcome to Lalaloopsy Land!

 The Snack Table: I stuck to signature Lalaloopsy colors and patterns, polka dots, pink, orange and green

The Sewing Room with signature Lalaloopsy clouds

 

The Button Art Room: We used the girls' dolls as part of the decor and hung the favor bags

And polka dot balloons everywhere!

And I still have some decorations up! I figure I'll leave them up to enjoy them a bit longer. :)

**UPDATE: Click here to see Part 2: The Activities**

Photography: Snack table, bottles and sewing room taken by Stamos Fine Art

Cake, Polka Dot Balloons: Walmart
Polka Dot bags and Happy Birthday Banner: Target
Polka Dotted Paper for Cones: JoAnns
Felt circles, ribbon and buttons on bottles: Hobby Lobby

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This Week's Tip-off: Hula Hoop Chandelier

Wanna create a large, fabulous chandelier as a main focal point for your party table?  Use a hula hoop to hold poms, fans and streamers, as done here by Shipwrecked on Fabulous Island.  Find the full tutorial here.

Pretty Cookies n' Milk Party

How perfect is this?  A pink and blue cookies and milk party-perfect for a boy or girl.  Mom to little Reese put together a huge collection of twenty cookie flavors with a variety of toppings that included whipped cream, fillings, frostings and fruit, and of course different milk flavors to wash it all down. Heaven for a 2-year old! A few of my favorite details include the cake topper, the pink and blue pastel dishes and the favors.  These and other lovely details were captured and shared by photographer, Claire Miranda, in Texas.