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We have a very special girl in our family turning 9 next month (19 days, as I was reminded at bedtime tonight!), so birthdays are definitely on everybody’s mind around here!  I came across this gorgeous cake plate that I just had to share with you.  I think it’d be a fun tradition to fill this darling plate with cupcakes, cookies or whatever birthday goodies you’re planning and present it to the special birthday child year after year!  I found it at this online gift shop.

Are you planning a birthday party this Spring?  Talk for Tots can help!  From personalized invitations to custom thank you cards, we’ll be with you every step of the way!  Shop Talk for Tots today to get your birthday party off to a great start!

Oh, these turned out so cute – and they were so easy!  If you signed up to bring treats to your child’s Valentine’s Day party, here is a fun way to dress up and ordinary cupcake.

You’ll need:

-cupcakes

-maraschino cherries (with stems)

-white frosting

-sprinkles (I used pink)

-curly ribbon

-plastic chamagne glasses (found at your local party supply store)

Get creative and have fun!

Looking for a healthy way to spice up your chili without adding extra calories and fat?  Try this vegetarian chili!  It’s the perfect combination of veggies and flavor – enjoy! 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers, drained
• 2 (12 ounce) packages vegetarian burger crumbles
• 3 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and season with bay leaves, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, then mix in the celery, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, and green chile peppers. When vegetables are heated through, mix in the vegetarian burger crumbles. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 5 minutes.
2. Mix the tomatoes into the pot. Season chili with chili powder and pepper. Stir in the kidney beans, garbanzo beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes. Stir in the corn, and continue cooking 5 minutes before serving.

Are you planning to ring in the New Year with a baby shower or birthday party?  Let us help you get your special event off to a great start with one of our custom invitations!  At Talk For Tots we like to celebrate in style!  We can design the perfect invitation for your 2010 party.

January just wouldn’t be the same for our family without paper snowflakes strewn about our house.  I always love watching my girls carefully fold and cut with such determination.   And the surprised look on there faces when they unfold their masterpiece is priceless.  Find directions to this craft and other fun winter activities here.  Let it snow!

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