Since I moved out on my own when I was 18 I have wanted a house with a yard full of grass (the legal kind).
11 years later my wish finally came true.
My husband, The Beard, and I slaved one hot summer day in the month of July laying sod in the backyard.
We watered and fertilized for weeks.
The grass survived and it looks GREEN.
To commemorate this joyous occasion we planned a “Celebrate the Grass” party and invited some family.
In order to make this party as pain free as possible on the adults I was sent the Colorful Stripes Party Supply kit from Discount Party Supplies.
Before everyone came over I laid out the purple plastic tablecover to avoid having to clean up kid messes. Next my assistant and I set out the Colorful Stripes dinner plates and the Colorful Stripes napkins on the table. The purple plastic cutlery was laid right on top of everything.
The purple and green balloons were blown up and thrown about the house in anticipation of everyone’s arrival.
Once grandma, auntie, and all the cousins arrived we got the party started.
We had balloon fights (note to self: heat, grass, and balloons is not a good combo – POP).
We (okay really just the kids) played in the grass. In the sprinklers.
We had drinks in purple hot/cold cups with special names written on them.
We had homemade chicken panang on the Colorful Stripes dinner plates (no pictures because it was that good).
We had cupcakes on the Colorful Stripes dessert plates.
It was awesome.
Children laughed, adults smiled, cleanup was #ALLCAPSEASY with the Colorful Stripes party supplies from Discount Party Supplies.
I was provided the Colorful Stripes party supplies and compensation for this post but all opinions and pictures are my own. So are 2 of the kids in the pictures.
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Twitter: dashingly
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The first rental place my husband and I moved to had no grass, as the previous tenants had dogs who ripped it all up. We paid out of our own pockets to sod the (very small) yard, and I never regretted it. I totally hear you on celebrating grass.
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That was smart of you to pay for the grass yourself. It makes such a difference with the kids. Now we can enjoy our backyard.
Twitter: grumpygrateful
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Fun party! It made me laugh to remember your post about The Beard. I’m surprised he wasn’t playing in the sprinklers.
Congratulations on your lovely lawn!
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Actually, I have a couple pictures of The Beard playing in the sprinklers with the kids during the party.
This looks and sounds like such a fun party! And, your lawn looks lovely! I wish mine were half as green.
I’m really hoping the lawn survives the snow this winter.
Twitter: beeswithhoney
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Looks like you all had a lot of fun. Why purple? LOL Just kidding. It all looked VERY beautiful! Especially those cupcakes! YUM.
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I couldn’t do everything green.
The best cupcake was the Irish Car Bomb. But it was for adults only.
Twitter: elenawollborg
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Love your grass party! Those plates are cute. Good job w/ the camera too. Love the shots of the kids in the sprinkler – especially the one of L.
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Twitter: FarewellStrangr
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What a great thing to celebrate! Sounds fun. (Now I want the recipe for chicken panang.)
Love the stripes on those plates. And love your disclaimer too.
Robin @ Farewell, Stranger recently posted..It’s September at World Moms Blog
If you remind me I’ll email you the recipe for the panang. It was really good. I even got to use fresh Thai Basil from my garden for it.
Looks great! I dig your oldest’s tattoo as well!
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I got that tattoo at BlogHer. She was so excited when I brought it home.
Twitter: MamaWantsThis
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Okay, I’m officially jealous. I need to live in a house with a backyard, not an apartment. Booo!
Your party looks awesomesauce!
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Yes you need a backyard. Monkey needs a place to play.
Twitter: MamasMonologues
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Looks like a great party! I love the picture of L in the sprinkler! I have to ask though, what is the tattoo on H’s arm??
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It says Mother with an anchor below it. I got it at BlogHer.
Looks like fun! So, did you make the chicken panang? I recently had that for the first time ever and I LOVED it!
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My husband made the chicken panang. It was the best batch we have made and I used fresh Thai Basil from my garden. So good.
Twitter: amountainmomma
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Your backyard is stylin! I want to come too. Maybe after Burning Man next year!
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I think before Burning Man you can come over. Not after.
Twitter: mommysparadise
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He he, celebrate the grass, a cool theme for a party. And very nice pics of the kids with the water sprinkler. I love the one of the little monster.
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I thought celebrate the grass was pretty original for a party idea and the kids loved it.
Twitter: babspinfrance
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That looks like a fun party! I grew up in AZ so our house didn’t have grass, I’ve always said all I want is a house with grass!
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Growing up in California we always had grass and a pool. Made me really want both now that I’m an adult with kids.
Twitter: AccustomedChaos
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Looks like a great time & i love that you had a party for that gorgeous grass
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It was a great time and after the hard work laying the sod I figured we should celebrate.
Twitter: Mippertje
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This was our first summer with grass in the backyard too.
Didn’t think of having a grass party. It looks like fun!
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Enjoy your grass!
Twitter: corp2domestic
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I’m glad your grass has survived the hot summer! Looks like the girls are really enjoying it!
Natalie recently posted..Life’s Lessons: And It’s Still HOT Edition
Now I need the grass to survive the snow too. Fingers crossed.
Twitter: galitbreen
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Hee! A grass party! I couldn’t possibly love this more!
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I thought it was pretty original.
Twitter: gfunkified
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Yay for grass! It’s funny what makes you so happy when you grow up. Although, I bet your kids are seriously digging it, too.
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My kids are having the best time ever now in the backyard.
Oooh, a grass party’s an awesome idea! Looks like it was really a hit with the kids. Yeah, I agree with the balloon + heat combo. Bad idea. But my nephews loved it when they go, “POP!’.
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The kids had such a great time. And next time, balloons stay in the house.
Twitter: Twinisms
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Looks like a very fun party! Congrats on the legal grass
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Thank you. Legal grass is fun.
Twitter: ByWordsMusings
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see you are officially a grown up when you party with ‘real’ grass
I know. We also drank martinis.
Congratulations on the grass! And looks like a fun party.
A backyard with grass is one of my wishes for some day too.
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I hope that wish comes true for you. T will love grass to play in.
My friend is getting landscaping done at her house as we speak. So I’ll just take him over there to play in the grass. It’ll be a long time before I can get a house with grass.
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You can always come over here and let T play in the grass too. We can have martinis or margaritas together. The kids can have water.
Sounds like a plan. Let me know when you ladies are free.
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Hopefully soon. Things have been a little busy trying to get back on track now that school has started.
Twitter: bestoffates
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Looks like a fantastic time – who doesn’t love the success of grass?
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Everyone should celebrate grass.
Twitter: elainea
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WAHOO for green grass! And how fun that you had a party to celebrate? Happy Birthday to your grass! ;D
Elaine recently posted..A Reluctant Princess
I think I should make this a yearly celebration.
The grass looks great, and so does the party!
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They were both great.
Twitter: sarcasmgoddess
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LOVE grandma’s pimp cup!!
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I don’t think Grandma was too happy about it but she still used it for her drinks.
Twitter: krrobi
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—You had me on “Pimp Cup.” Fuuuuuuuuunny. Xx
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Ha! I thought it was funny.
Twitter: dosweatthesmall
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Congratulations on the grass success! That, coming from someone who’s never managed to grow a single thing in her life–moi. LOL
Love those eye-catching paper plates! Very festive and suited the occasion well!
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This is really the first year I have been able to keep anything alive. Even my garden is doing well. I think next year I’m doomed.
Twitter: teamrasler
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Yay for new, green grass (the legal kind, of course, as you say)! Looks like a blast of a party. Slip n slide next year? : )
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Possibly a slip and slide next year although I’m a little worried the dogs will pop it right away.
Twitter: HStayingAfloat
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HOORAY for grass in the backyard!! You guys sure know how to celebrate in style! LOVE the Grandma’s pimp cup! LOL!
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I love throwing parties. And pimp cups are always needed.
Twitter: carribrown
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Grandma has a Pimp Cup? That is awesome.
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Grandma had a pimp cup for the party. I doubt she kept it.
Love your green grass…haha(the legal kind). And look at you! Getting free stuff and compensation from your posts..that’s awesome! You rock
This was the first sponsored post that I have done but it was pretty easy since I was going to throw this party whether or not I had party supplies. Legal grass is always worth celebrating.
I love a girl who makes up a reason to party! Next week: the “it hasn’t snowed yet” party!
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Twitter: melrut01
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What a great reason to throw a party! My hubs spends so much time on our (his) lawn, we really should celebrate his efforts. Thanks for the idea!
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Definitely celebrate the hard work, even if it is just his.
Twitter: katiefhurley
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Owning grass (the legal kind) is a full time job. It’s brown, it’s green, it’s brown, it’s green…some days I want to put down rocks. Looks like a fun party
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I’m really worried about the grass when the snow comes but it has been so much fun being able to play in the backyard with the kids. It has made such a difference over here.
We had so much fun! We were so excited to spend the weekend celebrating the grass before heading back to school!!
Thank you for coming up. The kids had such a blast.
Grass looks awesome!
Love that you threw a party to celebrate!
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I think everyone should have parties to celebrate grass.
Grandma’s pimp cup – I love that! Looks like it was a nice party and that grass, even if it is the legal kind, is beautiful!
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Grandma sported the pimp cup the whole time although I don’t think she was very happy about it.
Twitter: jenrambles
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Amen! How nice to celebrate the fruits of your labor. I’m completely allergic to outdoor work, but the few times I’ve actually not been lazy, I’ve enjoyed the results so much.
I tend to be allergic to all types of work indoor or outdoor but I figured I forced myself to help this time.
Twitter: EverythingEvie
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You do realize that I’m completely and totally jealous of your grass right? I can’t wait to have a house with a yard so I too can celebrate the grass.
{Also…I’m catching up on my commenting this morning. Sorry I’ve been MIA in the comments. I’ve been reading you in my email. I’m such a damn slacker!}
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Your son will love grass when you get a house that has it. My kids play outside all the time now.