So, let’s talk about parties. They’re kind of a big deal to me. I pretty much will find any occasion to have a party. Celebrations with friends and family are just my cup of tea. Anniversary? Let’s have a party! Flag day? Party time! The end of another long week? A party is the obvious way to celebrate! Seriously, it’s kind of ridiculous just how far I will stretch the “party” excuse. But hey, life’s short, have a cupcake! That’s my motto. When I found out about Safeway’s new Birthday Bundle, I was pretty excited to pick one up and start planning my next party! Even if I have no birthdays in the near future, I sure as heck will find a way to put this Birthday Bundle to good use!
Zack has been working like a mad man lately, and so I thought what better way to cheer him up and commend him for all of his hard work than by throwing a little surprise “just because” party?! So. That is exactly what I did. I baked his favourite cupcakes, funfetti with strawberry frosting, and I also had his favourite soda, Diet Dr. Pepper! I didn’t use the candles this time, but I’ll have them on hand for the next birthday! Needless to say, Zack was ecstatic when he came home. I managed to surprise him (one of my favourite things to do and also quite the challenge) and he devoured both the DDP and the cupcakes. Success!
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Erin
Oh my goodness this is the cutest thing for so many damn reasons! The decor and the banner, the idea behind the part in the first place, you, and your pink shorts/skirt? I LOVE!
Katie Did What
Ohh Erin, ssssstop itttt. :)
xo
Maria
You are a girl after my own heart “just because” party’s are wonderful! I love your cake stand, so adorable. Also mason jars for cups? Love. My favorite kind of cake would have to be strawberry. I am picky when it comes to frosting, I like cream cheese frosting, but overall just give me some cake with no frosting. Or I love angel food cake with strawberries and cool whip. Yes please!
Katie Did What
Aw yayy I’m not the only one who loves “just because” parties! ;) And angel food cake with strawberries and whip cream!!! Ahhh we are twins! That is the cake my mom ALWAYS made for our birthdays! It’s got a special place in my heart.
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Kelsey Lenay
I want a just because party! I don’t think college parties count as “just because” haha. So I don’t think I have properly been to one/hosted one! You are the cutest though! I love the banner you made-so adorable!
Katie Did What
College parties TOTES count as “just because” parties. I mean, why not?! haha and thanks! I felt so “pinterest” when I made the banner ;)
xo
larissa
Oh my goodness this is to cute!! Your so cute in your little apron! I will have to do this for my little girl! That would make her day to have a party for no reason!! Although there is a lot of birthdays coming up so I get to make tons of cupcakes and cakes!!
Katie Did What
Yesss your little girl would LOVE this!! :) And yeah, I have lots of birthdays coming up too! May/June are birthday season!
xo
RitaMarie
So awesome! That is my favorite champagne, for one. For two, the mason jars? For three, just because party. Four- I want to throw one for my husband now. We are going camping this weekend… wonder how I can fit it in outdoors? :)
Katie Did What
You should definitely throw one while camping!! How fun is that?! Of course, you’d have to tweak it a little, but it’s totally doable!
xo
Kristin
Where are your hello tank top and pink shorts from? LOVE!
Katie Did What
the top is from helloapparel.com and the shorts are from urban a few years ago! :)
xo
Allison Shorr
looks like i’ll be stopping by Safeway tonight!!
Katie Did What
YAY!! I mean, really, $5?! Love it!
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Jessica Wray
Can’t say I’ve ever had a just because party and now I feel like I kinda haven’t lived…
Katie Did What
hahaha it’s true, girl. You’d best get on that just because party ;)
xo
Treasure Tromp
oh, just because parties are my favorite!
Katie Did What
Right?! Because, why not, I say!
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Kelly
Those cupcakes look perfect! What is your secret. Haha.
Katie Did What
Oh goodness, you are sweet! Ummm no secret haha I use a knife to spread the frosting. Pretty generic ;) It’s all in the motion? hahaha
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Courtney
Okay you’re ridiculously adorable! I want to be a wife like you who throws my husband a just because party!
I love that pink skirt you have on! (At least I think it’s a skirt? Lol)
I could eat a whole tub of frosting…I love it!
Katie Did What
Aww you’re so sweet :) Just because parties are important in life, I think! And haha yeah it’s shorts that look like a skirt. Confusing, but adorbs. Oh, girl. Frosting is the bessttttt
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Becca Moss
You are the cutest thing I’ve ever seen! & those cupcakes look delicious!
Katie Did What
Aw thanks, pretty girl!! :) Come over and have a cupcake!
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Always Maylee
Seriously, can you be any cuter!? First, I want your apron. Second, I want your cupcake stand. Third, I want to eat those cupcakes. And fourth, I want to attend one of your parties. :)
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Katie Did What
Aw you’re so sweet, girly! :) I got the apron for my bday from my aunt! It’s anthropologie! The cupcake stand was also from the same aunt (she has great taste!) Come overrrr and have cupcakes with me!
xo
Jen
Parties are the best!!!! :) Love these pictures.
Katie Did What
Aren’t they?! Any excuse for a party, I say! ;)
xo
Jennifer Curtis
I love just because parties. It’s always a good time for cake, or in this case cupcakes!
Katie Did What
They are sometimes the best kinds of parties! I absolutely agree, Jennifer! :)
xo
Meghan Silva
I love social fun , game nights, parties , girl nights, haha those cupcakes look divine !
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Katie Did What
Game nights are my faaaave! So fun!
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M and L
any excuse to have some cake/cupcakes i’m down! i too love throwing random parties. people think M & i are nuts for throwing birthday parties for our pups — but come on! it’s fun & we love them. pictures are CUTE, as always :)
-L
Katie Did What
Right?! I’m so glad you throw random parties, toooo! :)
xo
Lauren
You totally inspired me to make surprise cupcakes for my husband (yellow cake w/ chocolate frosting is his favorite). He too has been working very hard. He loved them.
Katie Did What
Aww I’m so glad!! That is just the cutest :) I’m sure he looooved it!
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Mandy
Why I’ve never thought of having a just because party is beyond me! I will randomly make cakes or cupcakes but turning it into a party is pure genius! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Katie Did What
Haha yayy glad to have inspired you. Now get your party on, girl! ;)
xo
Allison
You are adorable and so sweet to surprise your husband like that. I love planning parties just because too. I’m planning a Derby party for this weekend and I’m going a little overboard, but only because I love it. Haha.
Katie Did What
Aw thanks girl! Your Derby party sounds SO fun!! I’m going to one, also, and I say the more overboard the better! There will be mint juleps, right?! ;)
xo
Patricia Baret
This is so adorable! I think I need to throw a just because party now :)
Katie Did What
Yes, you do! They’re the best kind of party ;)
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Chelsea
You two are too cute :) Now I want to have a party just because! Love me some frosting, and lots of it!!
Katie Did What
You should definitely have one! And include lotsss of frosting, of course!
xo
Jessi Francis
So cute! Funfetti are my favorite too and so much better in cupcake form! :)
Katie Did What
Agreed! Cupcakes are just way better! :)
xo
Nic @ Haus of Harnois
-Never had a just because party… but I should!
-I love plan ol’ vanilla. But my favorite combo is lemon cupcakes with raspberry frosting!
-Frosting: YAY YAY YAY! PILE IT ON!
Katie Did What
Umm, YES. You really should have a just because party. They’re kind of my new fave thing to do ;) And yay frosting. The best part!
xo
Kristen
so cute! i love all the little details for the party
Katie Did What
Aw thanks love!
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Katie
Party party party! I love that you like to celebrate over everything. I totally would do that too if other people would celebrate with me haha. Well, actaully, I do do that but I just have little celebrations by myself.
You are adorable and so sweet to surprise your man! Also, love the apron. Fancy! Just because parties are the greatest. I think I need a just because party really soon. Perfect way to cheer myself up, right?
Katie Did What
Just because parties are the absolute best. Sometimes even better than parties for a reason!
xo