The Persons who Cornered the market on "THEMED" Partys for Children was a Genius

What ever happened to the time when a child's birthday was celebrated with a cake made from a tin foil shaped number, at least that is what my mother did and we all thought it was great. You came to this party of close friend and family. Gave a gift, eat cake and ice cream, the kids played for about an hour then you went home. Well now there are themes that cost way to much money and time. Example - Keep in mind this party I am about to describe in for a ONE YEAR old, given for my own grandchild by other set of grandparents. Princess theme- to attend everyone adults and children alike to be able to "enter" this party the Ladys must wear a prom or princess like dress which must be include a crown/tiara, gentlemen have to wear a green shirt and brown pants. To represent the princess and the frog. All received a small gift upon arrival which had a wand for the girls with bracelet that had the birthday girls name in it and the boys got a stick on wort's, both included candy and glitter. I did not know there were so many decorations for such a theme, stickers, posters, wood cut outs, table covers, cups, plates, hanging stuff etc.. After several games like making frog sandwiches, amazing what bologna and cheese can turn in to with purchased shape cutters, or what I remember as duck duck goose is now princess princess frog (was funny seeing these children bop each other on the head with our new wands). What really amazed me was this party was for adults as well, alcohol was available, Four hours later we all left with a parting thank you gifts. Thousands were spent, which included the rental of the party givers Cinderella dress, not the child the other grandmother. I so love my grand child and hope to not set off a huge debate but she will not remember this, but the friends and family who attended was the real reason for this SHOW. What will her other birthdays parties be like? Yes, I had a simple, low key gathering to remember her day, I have a photo of her and I wearing our tiaras at my party but we are in the yard with the hose trying to clean off cake on our face and ice cream running down our arms. Priceless!

Advertisments You Remember Good or Bad

Currently there are a few commercials currently running that I want to comment on. I really like the commercial that has the white SLEEP cat and the black WAKE dog.  I have trouble recalling the product name, not a good sign. But, the commercials I can recall by brand name are the ones that are bugging the crap out of me because they freeze up my television. I have contacted the company that provides my service and I get "we are aware of this issue and are trying to result it". Mean while I still have to put up with the same two ads that no matter what channel I have when they are aired my television is locked. I have to turn off the TV and turn back on and change the channel just to break the connection. SO, If I tell you the ads are for American Express and Carnival Cruse Line, these names I remember but not in a good light. Did the Ads work? 

Would This Sign Make You Want to Stop?

I saw this newly opened BBQ spot sign in my own community.
The family that opened this business actually has a great story
as to why and how they now have this restaurant. At first I
thought it was temporary, like the real sign was not ready before
they opened. But, It has been there for weeks. The food is good,
the owners are very nice hard working people. I know that the
soda company's offer bigger, clear and bold print signs at little
or no cost if you are offering their product. Even if your sign is
handmade  I would make it more whimsical or at least change
it out after it rains.