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On my bucket list, I want to experience a hot air balloon ride. I’m all for unique childrens parties and I think this theme would be cute. Recently I went to Michael’s and in their dollar section they had several hot air balloon items including note cards and invitations. Those random bits can easily be used as party favors for guests…
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I also think it’s cute to have as a voyage theme. Typically we see airplanes used for bon voyage themes but hot air balloons are indeed a mode of transportation so why not take on this route versus the typical? You can add luggage trunks and maps or globes to add to the overall effect and still keep it child friendly…
My apologies for saving this to my computer before I even started a blog (so I don’t know who to properly credit) but I knew it’ll one day come in handy. Here’s a quick and easy way to create a window seat by using crates…

Basically $15 crates were used to align horizontally to create a window seat. Get some 2x4s, foam batting and whatever fabric you desire & voila. That simple and way more cost-effective than a built-in wood unit. Add some pillows for a real comfy reading spot.