How to host a Monster High Birthday Party

I have a newly minted 10 year old in the house, and she wanted a MONSTER HIGH theme party, with a sleepover of course!

 We ordered special Monster High Kookies by Kel-Cie! Didn't she do a fabulous job?
We had Pink and Blue decorations everywhere to help with ambiance

The Little Sisters tried their best to be included... so we played around with some SCARY photo editing software to make them look the part... except they all are giggling!!

 Then we also had yummy cupcakes... monster High girls still love their cupcakes...

 Now what do 10 year old girls do at a Monster High Themes Birthday party?
They of course try to replicate their favorite doll!
So we had an evening of painting faces and lots of chalk in the hair.
They wouldn't let me take photos of them like this, so you will just have to use your imagination!

Then of course it was Movie time! Which movie?
A Monster High Double Feature of course!

Present time... Guess what the birthday girl received?

Operetta!
Now of course she is planning her Halloween Costume... which monster High Doll to be this year....

Picassos in the Park Sponsored by Tropicana Tropics in Red Deer!

 Sun Please come out and Play!


It was a cloudy and a little bit chilly day in Central Alberta, but that didn't stop us from feeling like the tropics had come to Red Deer!

momstown Central Alberta hosted a very special Picassos in the Park sponsored by Tropicana this month!

Everyone was greeted with a Lei when they arrived, they had the opportunity to "play" with an ukulele and of course get messy with our famous Picassos in the Park event!

We of course had our Picassos mural painting to get to, this time with bright TROPICAL colors.

Then we had other paper crafts, all helping with our tropical theme with Coconuts and Palm Trees to Decorate and Sail boat to take us away to the tropics!

Then We got to have the Fabulous Tropicana Tropics Juice!

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momstown Central Alberta's Chuckwagon Chili Recipe

Did you get a chance to try our awesome Chuck wagon Chili that we entered in the BIG 105 Westerner Days Cook off?

Why is this momstown Central Alberta Chili you may ask? Because it has all of the momstown colors in the ingredients!! (Green Peppers, Orange Carrotts, Blue Tortilla Chips)

It is a great KID FRIENDLY recipe. Not too spicy and even kids who claim to not like Chili ate it up!

We also had a special ingredient added STRAWBERRIES, from The Jungle Farm.
It was Blaine from the Jungle Farm who recommended we add them, and what a great idea!

They take away some of the acidity from the tomatoes, so delicious!

Here is the Recipe

1 ½  pound ground beef

½ pound ground pork

1 package of bacon

1 green pepper, diced

1 large onion, diced

2 can’s sliced mushrooms

3 carrots, diced

2 cans Pork & Beans

2 cans tomato soup

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 tbsp Chili Powder

1 tbsp Clubhouse Tex Mex Spices

Epicure Chili Seasoning 1 package

1 tbsp Franks Red Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce

1 tsp Annato Seed Seasoning

½ tsp Ground Pasilla Chili’s

1 Cups of Puree’d Strawberries

Presentation

Sour cream

Tortilla chips on the side (we used Blue corn)

Pan Fry the beef & pork, set aside. 

Cook the Bacon, chop up, add to beef & pork

In a large Dutch over or other large over low-medium heat pot add beef, pork and remaining vegetables, stir occasional so that it doesn't burn on the bottom. The longer it is cooked for the better it is!

This makes a large portion of Chili, 15 servings, so can easily be halved or perfect for leftovers or a freezer meal for later!

Top with a dollop of sour cream (m for momstown) and a side of tortilla chips! 

Westerner Days Pancake Breakfasts, Chili Cook Offs and BBQs in Red Deer

Westerner Days 2013 is almost here Red Deer, and now you need to know some very important information!
Where are all the Pancake breakfasts being held this year?

Here is a great list, please leave me a comment if I have missed any!!

• Bower Place Shopping Centre Westerner Days Pancake Breakfast July 13 8:00 am - 11:00 am Location

   Proceeds to the Red Deer Food Bank Society

• Sun Life Financial Red Deer 4940 51 AVE Free Pancake Breakfast along the parade route, Bouncy House, Face Painting and Frisbees. Donations to Family Services of Central Alberta are appreciated.Mooney Insurance Westerner Days Pancake Breakfast July 16 7:00am - 9:30 am 4910 - 45 Street in support of the Red Deer Hospice SocietyRed Deer Lodge Westerner Days BBQ Lunch July 17 11:30-2:00 4311 49 Avenue proceeds to the Canadian Red Cross
• Regional Mortgage Group Westerner Days Pancake Breakfast July 17 7:00 - 10:00 am Proceeds to Golf/Build a Kid to Cure & C.A.W.E.S.
• Cooper Roofing & Exteriors Westerner Days Barbecue July 17 12:00pm to 3:00 Proceeds to Boys & Girls Clubs
• Kraze 101.3 Westerner Days Barbecue & 4th Birthday Party July 17 11:00 - 1:00 pm 103, 6751 52 Avenue Red Deer Come out and enjoy free BBQ hot dogs on the Gasoline Alley Harley Davidson BBQ with the Harley girls in attendance.
• Red Deer Lodge Westerner Days Parade Day Pancake Breakfast July 17 7:30 am - 10:00am Proceeds to Canadian Red Cross
• London Drugs #1 Westerner Days Charity Pancake Breakfast July 17 8:00 am - 11:00 am 109, 2004 50 Avenue Red Deer. London Drugs will be hosting the first of "Five Days of Pancakes" Charity Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday, July 17. Come out and sample great food and great company. All proceeds to Juvenile Diabetes Research. 
• Living Stones Church 11:00 am - 2:00 pm July 17 2020 - 40th Ave Free BBQ with the Giggle Gang Proceeds to Living Stones Church's Benevolence pantry
• Origianl Joe's Pancake Breakfast July 17 Adults $5 Children $3 Proceeds to LD of Red Deer
  
• Eventide Funeral Chapel  7:00am - 9:30am July 17 Draw for $500 Bower Mall Gift Card Proceeds to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
• BIG 105 & 106.7 The Drive Westerner Days Chili Cook Off July 18 11:30-1:30 109, 2004 50th Ave, Red Deer Proceeds go to Kidney Foundation
• London Drugs #2 July 18 8:00 am - 11:00 am Proceeds to the Red Deer Food Bank
• Servus Credit Union Pancake Breakfast 7:00am - 10:00am July 18 $5 Proceeds to the Alberta flood Relief
• Executive Home Building Centre BBQ 11:00am- 2:00pm July 19 $4 Proceeds go to Breast Cancer Foundation
• London Drugs #3 8:00am - 11:00am July 19 Proceeds to Kerry Wood Nature Centre
• Western RV Country Pancake Breakfast July 19 7:00am - 10:00am Proceeds to the Ronald McDonald House Central Alberta
• Above the Clouds BBQ July 19 11:30-2:00pm 3801 Airport Drive, Springbook Alberta. Proceeds to kids sport
• Alpine Insurance BBQ 11:30-2:00pm  July 19 1A, 2250 - 50 Avenue Proceeds to Red Deer Special Olympics
• London Drugs #4 8:00am - 11:00am July 20 Proceeds to Red Deer Search & Rescue
• Deer Park Alliance Church Pancake Breakfast July 20 Starts at 9:00am
  
• London Drugs #5 8:00am - 11:00am July 21 Proceeds to Central Alberta Women's Emergency Shelter

Enter to Win 1 My Little Pony Equestria Girls Doll!

Introducing My Little Pony Equestria Girls!  A magic mirror connects the world of My Little Pony to Canterlot High, where some things change, but true friendships remain magical! 
The mirror is a portal to a magical new land with high schools instead of castles, and where six pony friends become real girls with a love for fun and fashion. Rainbow Dash is sporty chic, Rarity shines with girly glamour, and Fluttershy dazzles in her own graceful style. Playful Pinkie Pie wears outfits fit for a party, while Twilight Sparkle shows off her smart style, and Applejack loves to look country chic. 
 

Straight from the halls of Canterlot High, the My Little Pony Equestria Girls dolls are best friends with a flair for fashion and fun!   

Each doll in the collection comes stylishly dressed in an ultra-chic look and features her signature ‘cutie splash,’ a unique design similar to the cutie marks on their pony alter egos.   

Each doll sold separately.

Coming soon to DVD:  My Little Pony Equestria Girls movie on DVD August 6th at major retailers across Canada.

Keep checking the My Little Pony Equestria Girls website for upcoming information and fun activities.

To enter this contest, Click here for the momstown Central Alberta Contest Link

By entering this Contest, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and accept the terms and conditions below.

No purchase necessary. Contest closes August 6th, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. Open to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec), who are of legal age. Limit one submitted entry per person/email address. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received online by the contest closing date.  One winner will be chosen randomly and contacted by August 10th, 2013.  Winner will not be able to select specific doll characters.

© 2013 Hasbro. MY LITTLE PONY Equestria Girls is a registered trade-marks of Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

momstown Central Alberta's 6th Birthday Party!!

We are in the final planning stages for our 6th birthday party!! Mark Your Calendars! Sunday August 25th 10am -1pm!

Have you got your FREE ticket yet?

Here is the link, bring it with you it gets you an extra ballot, and if you are a momstown member, 2 extra ballots and more specials!!

It will be held at Heritage Square at the Downtown Rotary Recreation park, next to the Recreation Centre, (where all the old buildings are).

Make sure you visit the Norwegian Laft Hus while you are at the park!
They are opening up early to join in our party!!

We are Thrilled to announce the the Kraze 1013 and Sunny 94 are sponsors of our event this year!

Start listing August 5th for our commericals!

We have Clifford the Big Red Dog visiting us again, and Wooly Bully and Dora WILL be making an appearance as well! Photos of course will be available for FREE!

Otis the Owl from Medicine River Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre will be there!

We of course will have FREE bouncy castles, FREE face painting, a contest to get your Pregnant Belly Painted, dance demos and a dance class for kids of ALL ages, Basket Ball Demos, Fitness Fun, crafts, a momstown area and so much more!

So much for the whole family to do!

There will be a charity BBQ all proceeds going towards the Canadian Red Cross

New this year we will have a marketplace with lots of vendors to check out as well! You can decorate your very own Kookie by Kel-cie for $2!!

As always, the first 100 attendees will get a LOOT BAG filled with great stuff! NOT just coupons. Last year we loved all the popcorn, laundry soap, cookies and other goodies that were included! One to 1 Fitness has generously offered $100 gift cards in EVERY loot bag that can be used towards their services!!

We of course will have some amazing prizes to give away, you just have to be there to win! We will have a Britax Stroller and Baby Carrier up for grabs, as well as Awesome Fisher-Price Prizes!!

We also have a VERY SPECIAL Fisher-Price Little People Play Area for the kids! We are giving away the toys at the end of the party!! We also have Little People figures included in EVERY loot bag!!