Comments on Serenity Now: Tinkerbell Ballet Birthday Party on a Budget

Absolutely precious!!! Oh, how I miss the studio! ...

2012-01-17T15:52:37.608-05:00

Absolutely precious!!! Oh, how I miss the studio! Many, many fond memories :)

And, hey, did I already know you were a dancer? Sheesh, getting old sucks. I'll have to add you to my Blogger/Dancer list, ha ha ;)

Those leg warmers are to die for! And what little...

2012-01-16T20:30:48.715-05:00

Those leg warmers are to die for! And what little girl would not be totally in love with everything! To sit on the floor eating cake and ballet dancing the afternoon away! Looks pretty perfect to me! Can I have a ballet themed birthday this year?! :)

so fun!! my 4 year old was looking over my shoulde...

2012-01-16T14:27:16.768-05:00

so fun!! my 4 year old was looking over my shoulder while I was reading your post and said "can we do that for my birthday mommy?" so you've got the official seal of approval!

What a sweet party! It looks like everyone had a b...

2012-01-15T21:15:26.422-05:00

What a sweet party! It looks like everyone had a blast and the "picnic" was a great idea! :)

You gave her a wonderful party, don't you thin...

2012-01-15T14:04:53.353-05:00

You gave her a wonderful party, don't you think any different. Cost, place and decorations aren't what it is about, it is the love and time you put into the party is what is priceless.

Amanda, this is such a beautiful party! Really, j...

2012-01-15T08:35:46.916-05:00

Amanda, this is such a beautiful party! Really, just perfect! The fun and the the friends are so way much more important than the over the top decorations and perfection. (plus your decorations are pretty great! Love the picnic!)

Love this idea! So cute & great job doing it o...

2012-01-14T08:28:07.968-05:00

Love this idea! So cute & great job doing it on a budget! Visiting from Tater Tots & Jello! :-) Really love your blog! <3 Heidi Rew from PartiesforPennies.blogspot.com

Amanda, I agree with Richella! I truly believe th...

2012-01-12T07:11:45.836-05:00

Amanda, I agree with Richella! I truly believe the elaborate kid's parties are more for the parents benefit. What one year old is going to remember that you had the perfect cake topper and party invites? Most of our girls parties were thrown at home, a few at play places. We almost always served homemade cake (they preferred it). Their invitations were usually something we made to go along with the theme. Most were very simple, but my girls still talk about them to this day.

How adorable is this party...love the idea!!

2012-01-11T22:16:48.423-05:00

How adorable is this party...love the idea!!

So fun! As the mom of 2 boys, my heart goes pitte...

2012-01-11T18:46:36.023-05:00

So fun! As the mom of 2 boys, my heart goes pitter patter and my uterus aches a bit when I see all that pink and tulle. Love it! The girls look like they had a blast. Thanks for sharing.

The birthday girl looked ecstatic! As well she sh...

2012-01-11T17:00:13.953-05:00

The birthday girl looked ecstatic! As well she should!!

I love this, Amanda. You and I have talked before about birthday parties. I applaud you for setting a great example. If little kids are treated to wildly extravagant parties, what will they expect when they're teenagers? Or worse, when they're adults? I really think it's far better for little girls to feel like they're treasured daughters of their parents than that they're princesses. As the mother of boys, I get nervous thinking of one of my boys someday falling in love with a girl who's been taught that she's a princess, that the world revolves around her, and that no expense should be spared in pursuit of her entertainment. Shudders!

You are an awesome mom.

I think it's perfect!!! I know that other kids...

2012-01-11T16:29:12.944-05:00

I think it's perfect!!! I know that other kids had elaborate birthday parties when I was little, while my mom always made a homemade cake, simple store bought decorations, etc. And I loved my parties most of all. Because they were mine. I'm sure Natalie will be just as happy with hers!! ;)

I think it looks like a fabulous party! What a fu...

2012-01-11T12:01:39.300-05:00

I think it looks like a fabulous party!

What a fun idea for a girls' party.

Everyone looked like they were having a blast!

I'd say if Natalie felt like it was wonderful ...

2012-01-11T11:46:07.372-05:00

I'd say if Natalie felt like it was wonderful that is all that matters! Those girls look like they are having a blast. :)

OMG! Will you throw ME a Tinkerbell ballerina part...

2012-01-11T11:18:25.541-05:00

OMG! Will you throw ME a Tinkerbell ballerina party, too?!? I would even wear the tutu! FUN!

So adorable! My little girls are teens now, and th...

2012-01-11T11:08:57.805-05:00

So adorable! My little girls are teens now, and this makes me ache for their ol'ballarina days. You pulled off a great party!

I think she will remember forever her fun and uniq...

2012-01-11T11:03:36.533-05:00

I think she will remember forever her fun and unique birthday party at the ballet studio. All the girls looks so pretty and could totally tell they had a blast.
LOVE the centerpiece with your old pointe shoes!!
Natalie look so beautiful in her ballerina outfit, and the headband matched perfectly!! (Thank you so much for mentioning my shop!)
Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Natalie :)

Looks like it was a great party to me! The smiles...

2012-01-11T09:52:32.570-05:00

Looks like it was a great party to me! The smiles on all of their faces is proof enough :)

I think it turned out to be a great party. The gir...

2012-01-11T09:38:24.921-05:00

I think it turned out to be a great party. The girls looked like they were having fun in every picture. Why break your back on all the decorations when all they want is to have a good time. Her out fit was darling!

This looks like a fabulous party!! I know my littl...

2012-01-11T09:03:38.568-05:00

This looks like a fabulous party!!
I know my little ballerina would have loved it!!

My favorite part is the picnic lunch! How fun!