Thinking Out Of The Box

Over and over again, we hear from parents how much they appreciate having us host their Beary Cute Party at their home. Lugging the kiddos into a busy mall is just not something they would consider. But what if you do not want to have a Beary Cute Party at your home? What then?

Here are some fun ideas on locations other than your home where we have hosted Beary Cute Parties in the past:






Indoor party centers (bounce house centers, community centers, schools, etc.)


* For example, on Saturday, March 13th, we will be hosting a Beary Cute Party at Goin' Bananas (a bounce house center) in South Austin. We will set up in one of the party rooms, and the party guests will be able to bounce and build their own Stuffables at their convenience. Perfect for the parent who wants to add a fun, hands-on activity to their party -- plus save on goodie bags!



* Community Centers: We have hosted Beary Cute Parties in community centers. Community centers are relatively inexpensive to rent or may even be free, depending on your specific location. This allows you to be close to home but still keep your party out of your home :)





* Schools: On Friday, March 12th, we will be hosting a Beary Cute Party at a local elementary school for Lorenzo. Lorenzo and all of his classmates will be able to choose from a variety of Lil' Critters and go home with a new friend. Fantastic idea! Lorenzo will be able to celebrate his birthday with his schoolmates, and chances are, he will be the talk of the school tomorrow!







* Parks: I am sure that most of us are waiting patiently for Spring and Summer! Warmer temperatures are so inviting and encourage us to be in the outdoors. We have hosted several Beary Cute Parties in parks!


As you can see, Beary Cute Parties are not limited to the inside of your home. You may even want to consider your backyard! At Beary Cute Stuffables, know that we offer you choices for your celebrations -- whether they are indoors or outdoors! Have a great day!

Sincerely,


Rita Aceves
Owner, Beary Cute Stuffables

Chance of Rain

Here we are...it's Friday, and the Austin area FINALLY has a chance of rain! After neverending, three-digit degree temperatures, it seems we may have a slight opportunity to be outdoors without melting away.

Today, I have a busy day scheduled to deliver DIY Beary Cute Parties, go to my favorite store, Super Target, and take the kiddos to Chuck E Cheese. (Yes, not my favorite place to go to, but the boys REALLY want to go.)

What's a mom to do?

In the busy, multitasking day of a WAHM, sometimes we just need to put everything aside for what should be the main focus of our life: our children.

As the summer dwindles down and the start of a new school year is upon us, I tend to realize what little time I have left to enjoy the "crazy days of summer": Last night, as my husband was headed to bed, the boys and I decided we wanted to "rumble tumble" with The Daddio.

There we were, midnight, and a family of four just being crazy and having some fun: M "cannon- balled my husband, and C protected me as usual from M's thunderous feet -- it was sooo funny!

Yet, it is times like these that remind me that summer is slowly coming to an end. Before I know it, it'll be back to waking up at 6 am, packing lunches, and getting the kids ready for their first day of school.

Am I ready for our youngest to enter Kindergarten? No. Is a mother EVER prepared to walk their youngest into their first day of school? No.

If you're a mom, just like me, stop -- just stop -- what you're doing and focus on what's truly important in life -- our children. Before we know it, they grow up, and we don't want to look back and wish we had spent more time with them...if only I could take back time!

So, I'm taking the boys to Chuck E Cheese today because there's a chance of rain and because nothing can be more important than enjoying the time that we have.

Be blessed and have a fantastic weekend!