May 6, 2013

Western party shopping adventures...

I did a bit of shopping this weekend and you'll never guess what I found at the Dollar Tree?!? Just look at these cowboy shaped bubble containers!!  

I also managed to find these red western-style hats and hankerchefs at the Dollar Tree.

The sheriff badges are from Hobby Lobby in their birthday aisle.

The mini cowboy hats are also from Hobby Lobby in their doll making section.

I'm planning on offering bottled water/juice boxes at Josie's friend party, but I had fun jazzing up our rootbeer bottles with left over hankerchefs from my Western inspired bunting and topping the bottles with mini hats.

At a different dollar store near our home, I found these vinyl/paper western vests for .50 cents.
We even stopped at an estate sale after mass on Sunday and scooped up a few plastic horse figurines. 
 It was the 3rd day of the estate sale and everything was priced to sell.  After a bit of cleaning, these dusty horses seem happy with their new home.

Thank you again for this great image, Meri. 

Yeehaw... this sure is turning into a fun party theme!  It was a productive weekend with gorgeous weather.  I guess I'm ready for another long work-week.  Happy Monday!
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23 comments:

  1. vivianMay 6, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    wow.. lots of great party favors! LOving the cowboy bubbles. I played with bubbles with torry pie for quite awhile yesterday. I was really glad he wanted to chase them so I could blow them! Josies party is going to be lots of fun!
    have a great week Kim!
    xoxo

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  2. Melissa N.May 6, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    SCORE! That is awesome. I love it when you can throw a quality party on a low budget! Cant wait to see if all come together!

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  3. KJ@letsgoflyakiteMay 6, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    I love everything you found, the timing is so right and everything is coming together so well. Those cowboy bubble bottles are too cute, how perfect! The vests are adorable, what a find!

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  4. LynneMay 6, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Great finds for the birthday bash . . . I look forward to seeing all the little cow girls . . . and boys!?

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  5. AnonymousMay 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    What great party finds! I can't wait to see pics of it all! ♥

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  6. JbooMay 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I think Party Planner should be your alternate career!! Fabulous finds -- so adorable!

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  7. Simply ShelleyMay 6, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Thats going to be an awesome party... yee-haw! :) Blessings

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  8. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~May 6, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    So many cute touches! They party is going to be fantastic! Love the horses you picked up :) Happy Monday! xo Holly

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  9. SarahMay 6, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    those vests are awesome. the kids loved our cowboy party many years ago and now that sammi is into that i see another in our future.

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  10. Cheryl G.May 6, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    You find the best stuff!
    What fun!

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  11. Corey May 6, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    I'm stopping by, hoping you posted pics of the Rich house- haha! You sure got lucky at the dollar stores, didn't you? What a cute party it's going to be!!!

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  12. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 6, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    You're finding so many great things for the party. I sure wish I could come! I always wanted to be Annie Oakley...that dates me! haha!

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  13. NellieMay 6, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    You are making a lot of good progress on that party, Kim! It is going to be darling! xo Nellie

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  14. laurie -magpie ethelMay 6, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I can't believe how much cowgirl stuff is galloping your way...meant to be (and at a decent price too). The bubbles from dollar tree are awesome!

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  15. BarbaraMay 6, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    I can't wait for this party (and I'm not even coming to it!) You're really pulling together some great stuff.

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  16. Pam KesslerMay 6, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    You find the best stuff at the Dollar Tree. I don't know what you're going to do when Josie gets past the theme party stage. You may have to go into the party planning business! I'll start working on a name for it for you.

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  17. JodeeMay 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Oh my word! You hit the jackpot at the dollar stores! I didn't see any of that at our store! Great finds! I can't wait to see more!

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  18. JodeeMay 6, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Oh my word! You hit the jackpot at the dollar stores! I didn't see any of that at our store! Great finds! I can't wait to see more!

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  19. Jenn EricksonMay 7, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    That is going to be one very memorable birthday party! Love all of your finds, especially the bubbles! Score!

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  20. vintage greyMay 7, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Love all the decorations!! What a fun party this is going to be for sweet Josie!! xo Heather

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  21. Joanna BMay 7, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Everything is so adorable! I can't believe those cowboy bubbles!

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  22. GardenOfDaisiesMay 8, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    So many cute cowgirls things! The cowgirl paper I found arrived today and I need to get that in the mail to you before her birthday! When is it?

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  23. Sunny ChoudharyMay 11, 2019 at 5:49 AM

    Very Nice article shared by you. I completely feel happy to see your managing for Western Theme Party Planner
    Occasion Organzer

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