Easy Cut-Up Cakes for Kids

Let the party begin! Oh, but what about the cake? If you need some inspiration, pick up a copy of Melissa Barlow’sEasy Cut-Up Cakes for Kids.

Even if you feel a bit artistically challenged, you can create cute, simple, cakes to delight your child. Made from cake mixes, using just a few standard baking pans, these creations can vary from a pirate ship to a clown fish, or football. Simple patterns and instructions guide you through cutting and assembling your masterpiece to present at the party.

Whimsy ABC’s by Tatiri

Your child is already flooded with letters in his environment, signs, cereal boxes, books and magazines–how about a few on the wall, bedroom door or toy box? These whimsical letters are 3″ high and caught my attention because they have eyes, animating them and inviting conversation! I found a simpler version at Target, but these google eyed ones can be found at Stowe Kitchen Bath and Linens