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A Geometric Galentine’s Day Party with Cheeky

January 11, 2016 ·

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Have you seen Cheeky plates at target?? They’ve previously only had a regular dinnerware line but just release, on the 6th, an all-new party ware line! Both lines are adorable, with geometric designs, inlaid patterns and the cutest, trendy colors! But, the best part about Cheeky ware is that, beyond the cute designs and variety, they are also a company dedicated to helping end hunger. For every Cheeky item you purchase, a meal is donated to a person in need right here in the U.S. How wonderful is that? So you know that not only are you getting the cute paper-ware you need for your home and events but you’re also helping end starvation here at home.

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So when Cheeky asked if we would help introduce their new party designs, we were thrilled to be a part of it and, after falling for every new plate, settled in on these  perpendicular lined ones that inspired this Galentine’s Day geometric party set up!

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You know we’re fans of Galentine’s Day! Last year we celebrated with this pastel heart and black cat (since it also fell on Friday the 13th) party and now it’s a holiday I’d like to pay tribute to every year, as Leslie Knope says, “it should be a National Holiday!” I love the idea of a holiday for women to just gather the other women of their lives and say, “Hey, I love you! Now let’s paint our nails and eat waffles!”

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Getting your mom, your sisters, your women in-laws and you BFFs together for a sweet-filled party is just what we all need about this time of year, I think. January is rough, is it not? Holidays over, murky air, dirty slush, back to school, sicknesses still abundant. I mean, come February we really need this day! But, I hate how this day also usually signals the end of my New Years good intensions (like of eating less chocolate and working out…) so for this party, I made two treats and a drink that are totally lacking in refined sugars, grains, or dairy!

Cheeky’s slogan of “Eat. Drink. Think.” inspired me to make this a party that doesn’t lack in any heavenly sweetness but is also thoughtful of the ingredients we’re consuming to get that sweetness. So, I welcome you to join me and my fave gals for a sweet little get-together with free printables and some amazing paleo dessert recipes! Click ‘read more’ below!

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Parties, Valentine's

Galentine’s Friday the 13th

February 19, 2015 ·

A black cat + pastel heart Galentine Friday the 13th party! | A Joyful Riot

I was already convinced that I belong to the greatest generation ever. Not to make anyone feel bad but seriously there was not a better time to grow up than the 90’s and early 2000’s. My peers and I are young enough to have technologic know-how {some of us ;)} but we also remember what it was like to have to go to libraries to write research papers (gasp!) and to have to play outside more than we watched TV.

A black cat + pastel heart Galentine Friday the 13th party! | A Joyful Riot

And, as far as I’m concerned, no decade as come close to the 90’s in terms of amazing music. Every single genre really nailed it. I remember watching our older siblings who were teenagers at the time and thinking they were living the absolute funnest life ever and I think most of that was because they were riding around in Jeeps with the tops off blasting Ace of Base.

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But if I didn’t already think I had good enough reasons to be thankful to be alive during this time, I absolutely would after witnessing the birth of an awesome holiday via one of the all time funniest television shows. Galentine’s Day.

A black cat + pastel heart Galentine Friday the 13th party! | A Joyful Riot

The day before Valentine’s Day set aside to celebrate your girlfriends?! Genius! I don’t feel like I have tons of them but the ones I do have, I love like family. And I think they need a special day to be celebrated! So I got together with one of my very favorite gals in the world and we decided to celebrate Friday the 13th as well, since it happened to be the same day this year, by incorporating black kitties into our little party. It was also very fitting for us because we grew up together absolutely loving kitties! Heather had a lot growing up, I was endlessly jealous from my cat-less house and now we both have sweet rescue cats that hide from our visitors.

A black cat + pastel heart Galentine Friday the 13th party! | A Joyful Riot

I am so excited that we have little girls the same age to grow up together and, even though they’ll be wrong, I hope they also feel like they are growing up in the most awesome generation ever. And if not, at least they’ll have each other! And me, to bred a love of 90’s music within them. :D

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Food + Treats, Free Printables, Parties, Valentine's

Confetti Popper Valentines

February 10, 2015 ·

IMG_6621Valentine confetti poppers! | A Joyful Riot

If I had to choose one party item to be my favorite, I definitely think I would choose confetti poppers! I also one time got a silly string machine gun thing that was pretty awesome. But I’d rather clean up confetti than silly string any day plus they’re also noisemakers and they have that dose of surprise cus you never know the exact moment they’re gonna blow!

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I love all confetti poppers, they come in so many shapes and sizes, but these twisty ones are pretty great because you can reassemble them and keep on using them! This craft makes use of that and has you decorate them all Valentine-y!

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I know I keep getting excited about all the Valentine ideas we have done here so far but really truly if someone gave me a confetti popper that shot out cupid’s arrow and a bunch of confetti, I think I would drop everything and make them my Valentine forever.

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Crafts, Free Printables, Gifts/Party Favors, Party Crafts, Valentine's
Tagged: valentine's

Mini Heart Breaker Pinatas

February 9, 2015 ·

Mini Heart Breaker Valentine Pinatas | A Joyful Riot

I’m obviously obsessed with mini pinatas, I have done them for nearly every holiday this past year. And that’s because they’re awesome! Personal pinatas that burst open right in your hands = the best. And these little hearts are such a fun way to pass out your valentines this year. Tell your sweeties to break your heart and they’ll be really happy they did.

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Crafts, Gifts/Party Favors, Party Crafts, Valentine's
Tagged: valentine's

Over-the-Moon-Pie Valentines | Free Printable Friday

February 6, 2015 ·

I love you to the moon pie! Free printable moon valentine | A Joyful Riot

Yup, another moon pie Valentine idea! I love moon pies, I’ve said it before. And everyone loves the moon! And some people you love enough to stretch all the way to the moon! So tell them with this perfectly themed Valentine.

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Food + Treats, Free Printables, Gifts/Party Favors, Valentine's
Tagged: valentine's

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