So excited about the May issue of Parenting Magazine. I was contacted a few months ago by an editor asking if they could feature an image from my Sweet Shoppe Party. The issue hit newsstands this week. I just received my copy in the mail and opened it up to the beautiful party spread…SO cool to see! THEN, I turn back a page to browse through the other fabulous party ideas and about fall off my chair… Kara’s Party Ideas was listed as one of Parenting Magazine’s top fave party blogs!!! I seriosly feel SO honored!! Thank you, Parenting Magazine!!
Be sure and pick up your copy of the May issue of Parenting Magazine for tons of fabulous party inspiration!

















Congratulations Kara!!! That is so exciting and such a huge accomplishment! So proud of you and all of your achievements!
I think your cake with the rock candy on it is beautiful, I would like to make it for my 45 yr.old sisters birthday, I just wish I could find a recipie…
JulieAnn
Hi JulieAnn!
It was actually not that hard to make, it was a regular cake with regular buttercream frosting. Crushed rock candy was added to the base of each tear while the frosting was still wet. The rock candy can actually be purchased in my shop here: http://karaspartyideas.com/shop/candy/rock-candy.html :]
Let me know if you have any more questions!
xoxo
Kara