Fresh, Fishy Fun for the Little Ones

Finding new ways to throw interesting, fun for all ages, kids parties can sometimes be a challenge.  Explore Chicago had some great suggestions for kid-friendly restaurants today that got us very excited (check them all out HERE)! 

Our favorite is SUSHISAMBA rio (504 n. wells), a sustainable, organic restaurant boasting a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, music and design.


Now you may be thinking 'sushi, my kids, NO WAY!' But SUSHISAMBA rio has taken kids parties to a whole new level...AND they also have a back up plan - The “Samba Slider” (burger) with sweet potato fries!

Kid-friendly drink options include fruity “mocktails” like the Watermelon Mojo (watermelon, lime and guava juice) and a Berry Fizz (raspberry, blackberry, lime juice and a splash of soda). Mochi (a traditional Japanese ice cream treat) are available both for adults and kids. Check out the full menu HERE.

Private rooms available with capacities ranging from 25 to 250 people (seated).  Party options include an origami workshop and a capoeira (Brazilian martial art/dance) lesson.


HOW FUN!


For more info check out their website SUSHISAMBA rio

Makentake, etsy.com

I LOVE etsy.com, as I know many, many of you do as well.  I recently purchased a birthday banner from Jennifer Anderson of Makentake.  She was so great to work with, nice, knowledgeable, and super helpful.  I'm super excited to see how the Birthday Banner for an upcoming event turns out; I'll keep y'all posted :)

Love from the Thumb

I cannot stress how much I LOVE these guest book ideas. Holy Moly, cute!  I found these via celebrityweddingreporter.com and what a great way to change up the boring (albiet, traditional) old guest books that usually end up sitting on a shelf collecting dust.

Just can't get enough!

Two ways to buy: (1) As a Kit: includes a small tree print (of any deisign), a 4 pad ink set, customized display box, a fine tip marker, as well as a "Love Your Family Wreath" (Perfect for a shower or after wedding brunch!) - starting at $50.00 or (2) Just a Tree, starting at just $23.00. 

All trees printed on 30# paper, unless otherwise specified (see below!).



Kits inclue 4-pack Ink Set and fine tip marker



Small, Medium and Large sizes available

 

Love birds!! Sitting in a tree. CUTE!



Actual piece of wood, not paper - awesome!

 

Room for 50-100 Names, depending on how much you sqwish!

The best part is, instead of throwing a book on a shelf, you can frame these peices of 'art love' for everyone to see and for you and your significant other to admire for years to come. If purchased with a kit, Ricky and Ashley will aslo send you a 'how to' on how to frame your beautiful tree.

Check out all the styles, sizes and photos on etsy.com via Love from the Thumb.