A MUM splashed nearly £1,000 on a ‘Kidchella’ birthday party for her daughter complete with a Ferris wheel and an ice cream van. Amy Ward wanted to make her daughter, Taleah’s, seventh birthd…
Lauren Greenfield, 1998
"Put together a colorful kids birthday party with these bright Chalk 7 Birthday Balloons. For more 7th birthday party supplies, shop Michaels. com. Make your big kid feel extra special on their birthday with our Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons. These 12-inch birthday balloons come in an assortment of vibrant colors are feature chalk-drawn \"7\" designs. Tie these helium-quality \"7\" balloons to the party tables and chairs around your child's seventh birthday party. Or, you can combine all 6 latex balloons into one big balloon bouquet. Get ready for a fun-filled birthday bash with more kids birthday party supplies. Details: 6 Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons Biodegradable Balloons measure 12\" when fully inflated (ship flat) Pair with other numbered balloons to create any age or date Ideal for a 7th birthday party Packaged balloons may vary in color or shade from inflated balloons Combine with more 7th birthday party supplies | 12\" Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons, Assorted 6ct By Unique | Michaels®"
A MUM splashed nearly £1,000 on a ‘Kidchella’ birthday party for her daughter complete with a Ferris wheel and an ice cream van. Amy Ward wanted to make her daughter, Taleah’s, seventh birthd…
Sweet Sassy & Seven Banner, 7 Garland, 7th Birthday Party Decor, Happy 7th Birthday Party Decorations, Seven Party Decor, Seventh Party ✱ PRODUCT INFORMATION ✱ ✧ Choose your bundle: OPTION 1: "SWEET, SASSY & SEVEN" phrase only. OPTION 2: 7 garland only. OPTION 3: Both items; "SWEET, SASSY & SEVEN" banner + 7 garland. ✧ The phrase is made in Gold and the 7's are made in Silver , unless specified otherwise in the order notes. ✧ Made from thick glitter cardstock & strung on neutral twine. ✧ This banner is PRE-STRUNG. It arrives to you already assembled & ready to hang! The letters can be moved along the twine to reach desired spacing. ✧ The glitter is low-shed. Colour/glitter is on the front side only. The back is matte white. ✱ FONT & MEASUREMENT INFORMATION ✱ ✧ The 7 garland is approximately 4 feet in length. Each shape diameter is approximately 4 inches. There are 9 shapes per garland. ✧ The "SWEET, SASSY & SEVEN" banner is approximately 4.6 FEET in length. Extra twine is provided on both ends of the banner for hanging. ✧ FONT #1 BLOCK: 4 inch tall letters; all capital. ✧ FONT #2 SCRIPT: 3 to 6 inch tall letters (for example, a "t" will be taller than an "o"); all lowercase. ✧ FONT #3 BUBBLE: 4 inch tall letters; all capital. ✧ FONT #4 WHIMSICAL: 4 inch tall letters; all capital. ✧ FONT #5 BRUSH: 3 to 6 inch tall letters (for example, a "t" will be taller than an "o"); both lowercase and uppercase. ✧ FONT #6 CLASSIC: 3 to 6 inch tall letters (for example, a "t" will be taller than an "o"); both lowercase and uppercase. ✧ All banner measurements are approximate and the lengths may vary depending on how you prefer to space the letters out along the twine. ✱ OPTIONAL SHAPES ✱ ✧ Add a fun shape to your banner. Copy & paste this link to see our shape add-on listings: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rsvppartydecor?search_query=shape+add-on ✱ HOW TO HANG ✱ ✧ Tie the ends to poles or fence posts ✧ Tape ✧ Adhesive putty ✧ Command hooks - Any adhesive products are sold separately and are not included with this banner purchase - ✱ FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $35.00 USD or $50.00 CAD ✱ ➙ Automatically applied at checkout for qualifying orders (no coupon code required). ✱ RELATED PRODUCTS ✱ ➙ 7TH BIRTHDAY products: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rsvppartydecor?search_query=7 ➙ BIRTHDAY products: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rsvppartydecor?search_query=birthday ➙ CUSTOM products: https://www.etsy.com/shop/rsvppartydecor?section_id=24758731 ➙ Use the search bar within our shop to look for specific items. ✱ GET 10% OFF ✱ Join our email list for 10% off your first Etsy order with us. Copy and paste this link into your browser to redeem: https://mailchi.mp/6db3a13cdeff/welcome-to-rsvp-party-decor ✱ ORDER INFORMATION ✱ Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for information regarding processing times, shipping, custom orders and more: www.etsy.com/shop/rsvppartydecor/#faq ✱ THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING WITH US ✱ Please message us if you have any questions or special requests. We also invite you to visit our social media pages, where you will find a catalogue of examples, customer photos, shop updates and more. @RSVP.partydecor ✧ Instagram: www.instagram.com/RSVP.partydecor ✧ Facebook: www.facebook.com/RSVP.partydecor ✧ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/rsvppartydecorr ✧ YouTube: www.pinterest.com/rsvppartydecorr ➙ Don't forget to "Favourite" our Etsy shop for updates, sale announcements, new products and more!
Adventures on Life's Rollercoaster (parenting, parties, ideas and honesty)
"Have a colorful seventh birthday party with these Fun Happy 7th Birthday Party Balloons. For more 7th birthday party supplies, shop Michaels. com. Lucky number seven! Celebrate your child's special day with our Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons. These colorful 12-inch latex party balloons are printed with confetti and \"Happy 7th Birthday!\" text, making a great addition any girl or boy's seventh birthday party. You can arrange all 8 birthday balloons in a big balloon bouquet. Tie these helium-quality balloons to party tables and chairs around the room. Add extra flair to the rest of the celebration with more of our kids birthday party supplies and decorations. Details: 8 Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons Biodegradable Balloons measure 12\" when fully inflated (ship flat) Create a balloon bouquet or other balloon decoration Ideal for any boy or girl's seventh birthday party Packaged balloons may vary in color or shade from inflated balloons Combine with more 7th birthday party supplies | 12\" Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons, Assorted 8ct By Unique | Michaels®"
Happy Weekend! What do you have planned for the 3 -day weekend? We are making our final summer trip to Lake Tahoe. Looking forward to seeing my favorite blue water, spending time in the sunshine with good friends and savoring the last drops of summer fun. I’ve rounded up a few of my simple favorites for …
EDITABLE, Seventh Birthday, 7th Birthday invitation, Holographic, Birthday Party invite, Girl Birthday, Digital, Printable, Tie dye, Seven,[id:11152042] ♥This listing is for a DIGITAL item only. ♥No physical item will be shipped. ♥ Once Purchased, THIS DOWNLOAD will INCLUDE: 5"x 7" Card (Vertical) SEVENTH BIRTHDAY. FOR OTHER AGE OPTIONS, CHECK MY SHOP OR MESSAGE ME! ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ MATCHING ITEM: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ THANK YOU CARD: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1197662954/editable-thank-you-card-mylar-balloon?ref=listing_published_alert ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ♥ MINUTES AFTER PURCHASING: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ you will receive an EMAIL with access to your purchase and you can start editing right in your web browser using Templett. (This is an Instant Download!). ♥♥♥♥♥♥Please MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IS CURRECT ON YOUR ETSY ACCOUNT BEFORE PURCHASING! ♥♥♥♥♥ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ♥TRY BEFORE YOU BUY: ♥ FREE DEMO LINK♥ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ DEMO LINK: https://templett.com/design/demo/BLaney/11152042 Copy and paste the link below into your browser. Templett is NOT compatible with smart phones or tablets. ALL edits must be done on a computer. ***If you don't have access to a computer, Please contact me. I will be happy to make all edits for you and send your files back via Email. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ♥PRINTING ♥ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ***Note that printed colors may not match exactly due to varieties in paper quality, computer monitor setting, and printer quality. ♥YOU MAY HAVE PRINTED FOR YOU, PRINT YOURSELF OR SEND THIS AS A DIGITAL INVITE VIA TEXT! ♥ Print from home - For best results, we recommend printing on a heavy weight, high quality white card stock paper ****When printing at home remember to set your printer settings to highest quality for best results ♥ Have printed at any local print shop such as Costco, Walgreens, etc.
"Put together a colorful kids birthday party with these bright Chalk 7 Birthday Balloons. For more 7th birthday party supplies, shop Michaels. com. Make your big kid feel extra special on their birthday with our Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons. These 12-inch birthday balloons come in an assortment of vibrant colors are feature chalk-drawn \"7\" designs. Tie these helium-quality \"7\" balloons to the party tables and chairs around your child's seventh birthday party. Or, you can combine all 6 latex balloons into one big balloon bouquet. Get ready for a fun-filled birthday bash with more kids birthday party supplies. Details: 6 Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons Biodegradable Balloons measure 12\" when fully inflated (ship flat) Pair with other numbered balloons to create any age or date Ideal for a 7th birthday party Packaged balloons may vary in color or shade from inflated balloons Combine with more 7th birthday party supplies | 12\" Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons, Assorted 6ct By Unique | Michaels®"
"Have a colorful seventh birthday party with these Fun Happy 7th Birthday Party Balloons. For more 7th birthday party supplies, shop Michaels. com. Lucky number seven! Celebrate your child's special day with our Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons. These colorful 12-inch latex party balloons are printed with confetti and \"Happy 7th Birthday!\" text, making a great addition any girl or boy's seventh birthday party. You can arrange all 8 birthday balloons in a big balloon bouquet. Tie these helium-quality balloons to party tables and chairs around the room. Add extra flair to the rest of the celebration with more of our kids birthday party supplies and decorations. Details: 8 Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons Biodegradable Balloons measure 12\" when fully inflated (ship flat) Create a balloon bouquet or other balloon decoration Ideal for any boy or girl's seventh birthday party Packaged balloons may vary in color or shade from inflated balloons Combine with more 7th birthday party supplies | 12\" Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons, Assorted 8ct By Unique | Michaels®"
Olivia's seventh birthday party is going to be amazing. Her mother is going to make sure of it. That's why she's hired five different princesses and a weird alien thing to show up. But Olivia's outrageous demands lead to an improv-ed princess show that ends in bloody noses, animal sacrifice, and probably an alien takeover of the planet.
"Put together a colorful kids birthday party with these bright Chalk 7 Birthday Balloons. For more 7th birthday party supplies, shop Michaels. com. Make your big kid feel extra special on their birthday with our Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons. These 12-inch birthday balloons come in an assortment of vibrant colors are feature chalk-drawn \"7\" designs. Tie these helium-quality \"7\" balloons to the party tables and chairs around your child's seventh birthday party. Or, you can combine all 6 latex balloons into one big balloon bouquet. Get ready for a fun-filled birthday bash with more kids birthday party supplies. Details: 6 Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons Biodegradable Balloons measure 12\" when fully inflated (ship flat) Pair with other numbered balloons to create any age or date Ideal for a 7th birthday party Packaged balloons may vary in color or shade from inflated balloons Combine with more 7th birthday party supplies | 12\" Latex Chalk Design Number 7 Balloons, Assorted 6ct By Unique | Michaels®"
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We recently celebrated our wonderful Chloe's 7th birthday with an absolutely rad '90s "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" themed party! Can you believe it? My baby is now seven! As you know, I have a deep love for children's birthday parties, and treating my kids and their friends to a fantastic day is one of my absolute favourite things. These parties continue to be a highlight in our family's year.
Set the tone for a groovy and retro celebration with the "Seven is a Vibe" birthday invitation. This editable template is perfect for a hip and colorful party with a 70s flower power theme. Get ready to transport your guests to a far-out experience filled with peace, love, daisies and funky vibes. Instantly download this groovy 7th birthday invite to kick off the festivities and spread the good vibes for a memorable celebration. ⭐Invitation Canva Template • Lifetime Access ⭐Easily editable in Canva on either your computer or iphone. (computer is easier) ⭐HOW IT WORKS? • Purchase • Download PDF • Edit on Canva • Print or share it as text, email, or social media ⭐DESCRIPTION: • Instant Download • All text is editable • Background and graphics are not editable • Digital file only • No refunds on digital items ⭐HOW TO ACCESS YOUR LINK? To access your digital file follow these steps (recommended to do on a computer): • Sign in to Etsy.com on your browser, not the app • Go to your account • Go to "Purchases and Reviews" • Next to the order, select "Download Files" If it is a template to edit, you will download a PDF that contains your link to the template. If it is just a download (doesn’t need editing), you will just download your file. You will also receive an email from Etsy with your order confirmation and your PDF containing your link. • Need help? Send me a direct message. ⭐WHAT CAN BE EDITED? • Most text details can be edited for wording, font, color, size, and placement. • Page size and orientation are NOT editable • You can add new text boxes or move text around, and customize font size, color, and style. • You can insert your images if it is a photo template. • Add a backside, or edit the one provided - FILE INFORMATION - *You can easily upload your file to your local copy shop (or online printer), and have them printed! ⭐PLEASE NOTE⭐ • This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD item - You will not receive a physical item • Commercial use is not allowed and is not for resale for any reason. • Colors may vary slightly due to different color monitors/printers. • The Digital Invitation Link will be automatically sent to you once the payment is confirmed by Etsy. • Due to the nature of this product, digital downloads are not eligible for refunds. All sales are final. Please read the description carefully, due to the digital download nature no refunds are available after purchase. Please let me know if you have any questions at all, or need help. I am here for you and more than happy to help! Copyright © Charlee's Party Designs
This sweet thing has turned 7. When Ethen told me he wanted to have an Indiana Jones party, I was super excited. I knew that I'd be able to have fun with this theme. Once again, all ideas were pilfered off of Pinterest and modified to fit my needs. INVITATIONS First I made the invitations and sent them two weeks prior to the party. The contents of the package including the following: For the invitation itself, there were some great silhouette images by Mathew Reynolds on the internet, and I created the Indiana Jones type lettering in Photoshop. I printed all things on my home printer. Next I included a map that I made that gave a little glimpse to where our adventure would eventually take us (Peru, India, and Egypt). I just printed it on normal printer paper and cut around the edge. Then I made a little 12-page booklet that gave them clues and hints to our treasure hunt. They were looking for the lost Peacock's Eye (that I.J. found in Temple of Doom, but lost again). I pulled a lot of my pages out of a cool book called, "The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones" and modified it to fit my needs. They are out of order here, because I was printing booklet form, but you get the idea. I wrapped all the contents into postal paper and found the stamp and postmark online. I reproduced the stamp, printed it on sticker paper, and had my Silhouette cut out the jagged edges and it turned out very realistic. I typed the labels that I got at Michaels using my typewriter and tied them with string. We hand delivered our invitations to the kids. SUPPLIES The first stop for the kids was the supply tent. I made the tent from a sheet and a curtain I got at Goodwill. Dave hung it with PVC pipe. I used my Silhouette to cut out a stencil for the boxes and I just spray painted them. I purchased the leaves, compasses and hats from Oriental Trading. I got the lantern, netting, and antidote from the Dollar Store. I got the crystal skull from Amazon, and the crate from Joanns. I made their canvas bags. I am definitely no seamstress, but even I could make these. Each one took about 15 minutes. Here is a little tutorial. Each bag was 12" x 22.5" which I folded in thirds after finishing one end. I cut notches in the end to make the bottom flat. Then I sewed up the sides. Pinch the notches together and sew shut to make the bottom. I finished the edges all around the flap and then added the strap. The strap was 40" long. After I finished, I ironed them after to give them a better look. Then I printed name tags for them and printed them on a sheet of Silhouette Printable Canvas. TREASURE HUNT I had clues posted around that let them know where to go and what to do. Maya made me some awesome signs for the countries. It was a very blustery day, but we managed to make it work. Their first challenge was to put 3 darts into Camazotz' head. I got the mini blow dart from Amazon for $5.99. It worked really well! Dave wiped the gun down with alcohol swabs after each turn. Next up was a whip challenge. It was blowing hard enough we had to weigh our cups down with rocks. Then they had to replace the golden idol with a bag of rocks without knocking it over. After they all completed the challenges, the next stop was India where we had a feast prepared. PANKOT PALACE I had fun recreating the feast from Temple of Doom. I decorated our dining room with some Hindu gods that I got from the ethnic part of town. The menu: Maya and her friend Lea were our servers. They announced each dish as they brought it in. First up: Snake Surprise (Jimmie John sandwiches shaped like a snake with olives for eyes and a hors d'oeuvres pick for the tongue.) Next we had dried beetle wings (potato chips.) And eyeball soup (grapes in yogurt). Dave served us Pankot Punch (Hawaiian Punch with Sprite). And lastly, for dessert, chilled monkey brains (cupcakes). I just made red velvet cupcakes and shaped the cream cheese frosting like a brain. I printed cupcake holders to wrap around them. Oh no! Did you drink the Pankot Punch? You've been poisoned by the maharajah! Grab the antidote you should have in your bag! So off they headed to Egypt where they encountered a snake pit. And the final clue: Off they went at full speed. There was a pool full of mulch on the island that had obvious treasure in it. They quickly tore it apart and found some jewels, some scarab beetles, and some jade buddhas, but no Peacock's Eye... I reminded them to consult their journal, which gave a clue that said, "The dragon is the key to your dreams." The older boys figured it out for the younger ones. On a tree branch I hung a dragon directly over a buried treasure box. They dug and dug and got really dirty until they finally uncovered it. They were so excited that they reached in and grabbed handfuls of stuff before they realized it was full of bugs also. I put jewels I bought from Amazon and chinese coins and the peacock's eye I found in the ethnic part of town on Harwin Street in the treasure box. Victory! Happy treasure hunters with their prize! And one epic day for this little adventurer!
"Have a colorful seventh birthday party with these Fun Happy 7th Birthday Party Balloons. For more 7th birthday party supplies, shop Michaels. com. Lucky number seven! Celebrate your child's special day with our Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons. These colorful 12-inch latex party balloons are printed with confetti and \"Happy 7th Birthday!\" text, making a great addition any girl or boy's seventh birthday party. You can arrange all 8 birthday balloons in a big balloon bouquet. Tie these helium-quality balloons to party tables and chairs around the room. Add extra flair to the rest of the celebration with more of our kids birthday party supplies and decorations. Details: 8 Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons Biodegradable Balloons measure 12\" when fully inflated (ship flat) Create a balloon bouquet or other balloon decoration Ideal for any boy or girl's seventh birthday party Packaged balloons may vary in color or shade from inflated balloons Combine with more 7th birthday party supplies | 12\" Latex Fun Happy 7th Birthday Balloons, Assorted 8ct By Unique | Michaels®"
I am so excited to share this AMAZING 7th Heaven themed birthday party styled by Send in the Clowns for twin girls, Reese and Stella, turning 7. Party Details as Told by Send in the Clowns: Twin girls and their guests were in 7th Heaven at this incredibly dreamy birthday extravaganza Send In The Clowns Events modeled after a Pop-Up Museum. The 7th Heaven party featured 7 interactive, magical areas that included unicorns, mountaintops, a mobile candy store, a custom dance floor, a 50-foot pool of balls, luxe craft stations and a rainbow tasting station. The girls were feted in advance of the birthday festivities with a dreamy heart, rainbow and light-filled indoor installation that arrived several days ahead of the event and later served to spectacularly greet guests at the entrance to the party. Climb Every Mountain. A custom 7th Heaven logo – inspired by the number 7 - doubled as a lightning bolt and arched above the multi-colored, tented interactive activity stations and the impressive mountain climbing inflatable. Taste The Rainbow. An interactive juice bar with over-the-moon jewel-toned drink dispensers and healthy, fresh-squeezed juice concoctions. Ride the Unicorn. Guest enjoyed a unicorn ride around the gorgeous property as one of the incredibly magical party options. Seventh Heaven. A retro neon sign with angel wings served as the perfect Instagram wall. Like A Kid In A Candy Store. A mobile candy store to satisfy the sweet tooth in everyone. Live Art Wall. Guest were encouraged to dream in color with this inspiring, over-sized coloring wall that doubled as a keepsake for the guests of honor after the party was over. Don’t Grow Up. It’s A Trap. Slime stations. Bath bombs and bow/bowtie-making. Cookie geodes and custom cotton candy. Childhood at its best! The Heaven on Earth Lounge, complete with cloud and rainbow pillows, boxwood ottomans and golden poufs. These are a few of (their) favorite things. A party poster wall with nods to all things loved by the birthday girls! Wall Of Fame. Guested flipped over this interactive Sequin Flip Wall that shimmered from white to gold. The Pool Of (SEVEN thousand) Balls where guests could use watermelon rings to float through a sea of pink, white and golden balls. Inspiring, other-worldly desserts. One for each birthday girl! Cloud Mine. Take-home party favors in customized drawstring bags with theme-inspired hang tags to remind guests of their 7th Heaven experience. A final note. Personalized, on-theme notecards helped to conclude the perfect day in 7th Heaven! Follow Send in the Clowns on Facebook and Instagram.
This sweet thing has turned 7. When Ethen told me he wanted to have an Indiana Jones party, I was super excited. I knew that I'd be able to have fun with this theme. Once again, all ideas were pilfered off of Pinterest and modified to fit my needs. INVITATIONS First I made the invitations and sent them two weeks prior to the party. The contents of the package including the following: For the invitation itself, there were some great silhouette images by Mathew Reynolds on the internet, and I created the Indiana Jones type lettering in Photoshop. I printed all things on my home printer. Next I included a map that I made that gave a little glimpse to where our adventure would eventually take us (Peru, India, and Egypt). I just printed it on normal printer paper and cut around the edge. Then I made a little 12-page booklet that gave them clues and hints to our treasure hunt. They were looking for the lost Peacock's Eye (that I.J. found in Temple of Doom, but lost again). I pulled a lot of my pages out of a cool book called, "The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones" and modified it to fit my needs. They are out of order here, because I was printing booklet form, but you get the idea. I wrapped all the contents into postal paper and found the stamp and postmark online. I reproduced the stamp, printed it on sticker paper, and had my Silhouette cut out the jagged edges and it turned out very realistic. I typed the labels that I got at Michaels using my typewriter and tied them with string. We hand delivered our invitations to the kids. SUPPLIES The first stop for the kids was the supply tent. I made the tent from a sheet and a curtain I got at Goodwill. Dave hung it with PVC pipe. I used my Silhouette to cut out a stencil for the boxes and I just spray painted them. I purchased the leaves, compasses and hats from Oriental Trading. I got the lantern, netting, and antidote from the Dollar Store. I got the crystal skull from Amazon, and the crate from Joanns. I made their canvas bags. I am definitely no seamstress, but even I could make these. Each one took about 15 minutes. Here is a little tutorial. Each bag was 12" x 22.5" which I folded in thirds after finishing one end. I cut notches in the end to make the bottom flat. Then I sewed up the sides. Pinch the notches together and sew shut to make the bottom. I finished the edges all around the flap and then added the strap. The strap was 40" long. After I finished, I ironed them after to give them a better look. Then I printed name tags for them and printed them on a sheet of Silhouette Printable Canvas. TREASURE HUNT I had clues posted around that let them know where to go and what to do. Maya made me some awesome signs for the countries. It was a very blustery day, but we managed to make it work. Their first challenge was to put 3 darts into Camazotz' head. I got the mini blow dart from Amazon for $5.99. It worked really well! Dave wiped the gun down with alcohol swabs after each turn. Next up was a whip challenge. It was blowing hard enough we had to weigh our cups down with rocks. Then they had to replace the golden idol with a bag of rocks without knocking it over. After they all completed the challenges, the next stop was India where we had a feast prepared. PANKOT PALACE I had fun recreating the feast from Temple of Doom. I decorated our dining room with some Hindu gods that I got from the ethnic part of town. The menu: Maya and her friend Lea were our servers. They announced each dish as they brought it in. First up: Snake Surprise (Jimmie John sandwiches shaped like a snake with olives for eyes and a hors d'oeuvres pick for the tongue.) Next we had dried beetle wings (potato chips.) And eyeball soup (grapes in yogurt). Dave served us Pankot Punch (Hawaiian Punch with Sprite). And lastly, for dessert, chilled monkey brains (cupcakes). I just made red velvet cupcakes and shaped the cream cheese frosting like a brain. I printed cupcake holders to wrap around them. Oh no! Did you drink the Pankot Punch? You've been poisoned by the maharajah! Grab the antidote you should have in your bag! So off they headed to Egypt where they encountered a snake pit. And the final clue: Off they went at full speed. There was a pool full of mulch on the island that had obvious treasure in it. They quickly tore it apart and found some jewels, some scarab beetles, and some jade buddhas, but no Peacock's Eye... I reminded them to consult their journal, which gave a clue that said, "The dragon is the key to your dreams." The older boys figured it out for the younger ones. On a tree branch I hung a dragon directly over a buried treasure box. They dug and dug and got really dirty until they finally uncovered it. They were so excited that they reached in and grabbed handfuls of stuff before they realized it was full of bugs also. I put jewels I bought from Amazon and chinese coins and the peacock's eye I found in the ethnic part of town on Harwin Street in the treasure box. Victory! Happy treasure hunters with their prize! And one epic day for this little adventurer!
