WEEKLY UPDATE: 21st – 27th July 2025 | Birthday Fun, Baking & A Wicked-Themed Party
- Jul 28, 2025
- 3 min read
Our Week at a Glance 🗓️
Welcome back to Sarah Monaghan: Family, Fun & Everyday Magic! Each week I share a little peek into our world – from everyday adventures to the magical moments that make family life sparkle. This week was extra special as it was my birthday, so there’s plenty of cake, crafting, and celebrations to share.
If you’d like to see what we got up to in action, you can also check out our Weekly Vlog #417 linked below – it’s packed with behind-the-scenes clips, party fun, and all the little details that made the week so memorable. 🎥💫
Monday – New Printers & A New Washing Machine
The week started with some exciting deliveries. Not only did our brand-new washing machine arrive (a big relief with two kids and endless laundry!) but I also set up my new birthday printers – a normal printer, a sublimation printer, and even an edible printer. I can’t wait to start experimenting with them for crafts, cake toppers, and party projects.
Tuesday – Shopping in Manchester
On Tuesday, Lawrence and I headed into Manchester city centre to do some shopping. We needed gifts and cards for the children’s teachers, so we popped into Card Factory, B&M, Lush, and Lindt. Of course, we couldn’t resist picking up some bath bombs from Lush (a birthday treat for me!) and some Lindt chocolates for later.
Thursday – Baking Day
Thursday was a full-on baking day. I made:
My birthday cake 🎂
Cupcakes 🧁
Shortbread biscuits 🍪
The kitchen smelt incredible, and it was so lovely getting everything prepared ahead of the weekend celebrations.
Friday – A Change of Plans
The plan was to go out for lunch and bowling with Lawrence while the kids were at school, but life had other ideas! I hurt my knee rushing for the bus and ended up having to head home. Luckily, by the afternoon it felt a bit better, so I got stuck into decorating the cake, cupcakes, and biscuits. I even made rice crispy treats and chocolate-covered breadsticks ready for the party.
Saturday – Birthday Celebrations 🎉
Saturday was my actual birthday, and it was full of family fun. The day started with some cake topper printing on the edible printer, and then the kids and I made chocolate lollies with Wicked-themed toppers. We also made homemade lemonade and filled Wicked-themed party bags complete with custom stickers, bubble, and Kit Kats with wicked themed wrappers I designed myself.
Meanwhile, Lawrence was busy decorating the house – streamers, balloons, banners – the works! For food, we prepared a proper spread including chicken skewers, wedges, pizza, garlic bread, sausage rolls, and nuggets.
The kids loved playing Pin the Broom on the Witch, dancing, and running around the garden before it was time for candles, cake, and plenty of laughter.
When everyone had gone home, and the children (and Lawrence!) were tucked up in bed, I finally relaxed with a slice of birthday cake in front of the TV – the perfect way to end a special day.
Sunday – A Quiet Finish
After such a busy week, Sunday was all about slowing down, resting my knee, and enjoying some leftovers.
Conclusion
This week was a whirlwind of deliveries, shopping, baking, and celebrating – but most of all, it was filled with family, laughter, and love. My Wicked-themed birthday party was such a joy to put together, and the kids had just as much fun as I did!
✨ Because sometimes, everyday magic looks like balloons, cake, and a game of pin the broom on the witch
If you’d like to see more of what we got up to, don’t forget to check out our weekly vlog below – it’s the perfect way to catch all the fun moments in action. 🎥💫
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