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Since we're all trying to save money throwing parties these days, I'm always looking for new ideas. 

Mariah L threw this incredible Sock Money Baby Shower and I can't believe she did it for $100!  I had to know more (and make sure she wasn't lying :)). So here's what she had to say about her party...

I saw Brenda F's Backyard Carnival Party and almost flipped. The attention to detail was amazing. Then I discovered she pulled the whole thing off on a budget of $464 for 70 people. That's about $6.50 per person.

Looking for party supplies and other cute items at discount prices? Check these vendors out!

PRINTABLES/INVITATIONS/CARDS

I first saw glitter tattoos at the Egyptology 8th Birthday Nicole W threw for her daughter. For party favors, Nicole applied glitter tattoos to her guests. I thought they looked cool, but didn't quite get how they worked.

Then I read Nicole's blog post, where she described the process and explained where to buy everything. So to try it out, I ordered this set from Glimmer Body Art for my daughter for Christmas.

I'm starting a new desserts feature where I highlight an insanely great dessert on our site.  The first dessert I'm featuring is from

Nicole W's Under the Sea Tea Party

When I saw this tissue paper monogrammed letter that Pam made for her AC's Lemonade Stand Party, I thought it was not only beautiful, but such a personal way to welcome her guests!  (And how adorable is the mini lemonade stand too?!)

I asked Pam if she would share how she made it and so she put together this amazing tutorial.  Thank you, Pam!