Surprise Ball DIY

Last week it was one of my friend's 25th birthday, so I decided to give her something fun to unwrap with a surprise ball.  These are super simple to make--just find a bunch of small presents, grab some crepe paper, and start wrapping!  I found most of these small gifts at the dollar store, Target's dollar spot, and World Market.  You could make these with virtually any theme for any holiday, but in Colleen's ball I included sillybandz, tic tacs (she's obsessed with them), worry dolls, shower gel, a finger puppet, mini colored pencils, bangle bracelets (which work well in helping making the surprise ball more round!) and for the grand finale, a Hello Kitty mega blocks.  As much fun as they are to make, it's even more fun watching the person unwrap the ball and discover their presents!

Flashback Friday-Birthday Edition

My birthday is in 10 days, and I am turning the incredibly-intimidating-and-grown-up-sounding age of 25.  I also have the wonderful honor of sharing my birthday (sorta) with one of my bffl's, Lindz.  She was born on the 18th, and I was born on the 19th, giving me a birthday twin to celebrate with!  (In super cool and coincidental news, we also share the fact that our dads share our birthdates, but in July.  As in, her dad's birthday is July 18th, and my dad's birthday is July 19th. AND her sister has the same birthday as my mom! Weird, huh?)  Our plans for celebrating this year are still in finalizing mode, but I know one thing for sure--it's going to be hard to top our epic celebration of last year.  Since we're birthday BAMF's, we decided to celebrate for two full days.  Some highlights of last year included:

Seeing a fav local band, The Noise FM

Eating crepes at an adorable place owned by a French man

Glow in the dark mini golf!

Going to the grand opening of Chick-Fil-A

Wandering an awesome used book store in Wicker Park

A truly epic celebration...I can only hope this year will be as much fun!  (and equally distracting from the cold hard truth of getting older.)