Check out the frosting on these banana cupcakes. Super smooth and creamy, cream cheese buttercream … so delicious and creamy. Did I mention creamy? I also used a little added yellow to tint the otherwise cream colored creamy cream cheese frosting … you know, just to enhance the senses. I’m tricky like that.
Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Banana Cupcakes
Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
Party them up a little bit with small pastel colored confetti sprinkles … just because it’s that kind of day.
But, these banana cupcakes need something else… something to keep them company.
A little friend maybe?
Yes definitely.
But my little monkey needs a friend, too.
So this little piggy and teddy joined in on the fun.
And so did my favorite martian, robot and bumblebee.
My head is actually going to explode from all this cuteness.
Could these be any more adorable? Look at that bumblebee bottom.
Why yes, yes they can! These cupcake toppers are also candleholders. I’m officially in love here.
And it gets even better. They want to be your friends, too. Not these, they’re mine. All mine.
But these could be all yours.
When I bought these cutie pies from the Lollipop Workshop on etsy (also be cheery on flickr), I bought enough for two more sets. And I want two of you to have one. Well I want all of you to have them, but I only have two sets to give away. (Martian and Robot colors may vary from above.)
All you have to do to enter is give me some advice.
You see, Lollipop Workshop also sent me something else … A surprise … when she mailed the cupcake toppers.
I’m 10000000% certain it will be crazy cute!
It’s in this box and I haven’t opened it yet.
Why?
Because she also sent this box for my little helper. So sneaky and sweet of her.
So the question is…
Should I wait until my niece visits again so we can open them together?
Should I rip open mine now and show you what’s inside?
Should I open both of them? I could re-wrap ’em and no one would be the wiser.
But I do like surprises. Hmmmm… tortured by sweetness.
Okay, so you know I’m really gonna wait, right.
But, I’m just curious – what would you do?
- Leave your answer in the comment section below and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a set of assorted cupcake toppers from Lollipop Workshop.
- Make sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you win.
- Deadline to enter is Tuesday, August 18th at 5 p.m. TIME’S UP!
- Two winners* will be picked at random and announced sometime Tuesday evening on this post.
*Winners will be chosen using the random.org integer generator.
Good Luck!
And, here’s some more cuteness from Lollipop Workshop. Custom cake toppers, lollidolls and candleholders. The store sells out quickly when she adds new products, so just send her a message if you need a custom order.
Okay, Time’s up and here are the two winners
#1619 – Elle
#831 – The Pettit Family
Congrats! You’re getting some super cute cupcake toppers!
I think you should rip into them and then rewrap them. No one will know!
You have to wait, but…PLEASE share immediately with all of us what the surprise is!
Rip 'em open…you can find some more cute paper. :o)
Your niece will be delighted to open her present irregardless if you have opened yours or not. Why not open yours and see what's inside? If the guilt starts to plague you, wrap yours up again—you'll still have the surprise of what's inside your nieces' package and you'll be able to sleep at night.
Oh my goodness! These are just the kind of thing I love… and the kind of thing my husband would kill me for spending money on!
As for the gifts, I say open yours now and let her open hers later… with you, of course. Then again, I'm especially impatient!
I'd wait but find a good reason to go visit little helper….like 'hey we got presents to open!'
-liz
epopkey@gmail.com
i think you should wait. not without trying to guess though. X-rays! shake it up and down a little! that would definitly be what i would do. oooooh i wonder i wonder i wonder….
shell.and.sun.alleb@gmail.com
Come on – ya gotta wait. Make sure you have your camera handy and post pics of her opening the pkg(s) though so we can all see!
Thanks!
Cyndi
mama2threeok@att.net
Since I like to plan things out and have everything prepared… I would open them so I'd be ready for whatever comes out of that box. That way also you could send clues to your niece seeing if she could guess what was in it. That way you don't just ruin it by opening the boxes but you can make a game out of it.
Either way that looks like you two have a lot of fun in store for you!
Hide the packages and then when your niece comes let her open them with you! She will feel special and think it was wonderful that you waited for her.
Wait til your niece comes—some of my best memories were with my aunt when she was still alive. She always seemed to have the coolest stuff to do and see—she was a nail tech. and taught me how to do manicures and gave me a manicure kit! I'm sure your niece will always remember you as the one who taught her how to make sweet treats!
cassidayproctor@aol.com
Of course you should wait until your niece comes to visit. Of course. But I'm sure you could find wrapping paper that matches it. (wink wink)
ahhearn @ gmail.com
definitely wait. I'm sure it'll be worth it. Though if it was me I'd get a craft knife, carefully slice the sellotape, peek inside and then carefully tape over the original tape so you can't tell I've been naughty… eek ;-)
Patience! So when she opens it with you take pictures and post. Love a surprised face!
Zeina
zkropf@tampabay.rr.com
I would wait for your niece. I would be tempted to open, but she love that you waited for her.
I'm so curious…but I think it'd be loads of fun to open them together with your niece!! So, definitely wait…. as hard as that might be.
I love the cupcake toppers!! I think you should wait for your niece to come. Have fun opening them together!
juruble 'at' gmail.com
I like waiting – then the excitement lasts all the longer… Such cute little cupcake toppers…
erinmis@comcast.net
I know your pain in waiting, I' the most curious of all georges! But it would be much more fun to open them with your niece, and that way you can make her feel even more special than she already is. (Just imagine the specialness of being Bakerella's niece!)
Carefully open it, have a peek and re-seal it! Thats what i would do :)
Nikki.
littlemissynikki@yahoo.co.uk
i say wait until your niece visits again so you can open them together
Definitely open it now!!! Your niece will feel much more special if she thinks she's the only one who got a surprise. :)
I would be making a surprise visit to see my niece so we could open them together quickly! Love surprises but hate the waiting =)
Thank you so much for all your cute ideas – this is the best place I've come across by far!!
Dawn
da76isy@comcast.net
You should wait until your niece will visit you again – it will be more fun if you open them together! and surprise will be bigger. and these cupcakes are extremly cute!
Definately keep the wrapping on!!! I love surprises and I assure you it will be worth the wait. Almost like cupcake christmas :P
Amber
angus1381@yahoo.com.au
Tempting as it is, I would say you should wait and open them together. A nice special moment you can share together.
Enjoy whatever is in the box.
wait for your helper.
sandielj@gmail.com
I would say wait though I wudn't resist if it was me….
So cute!!! I think you should wait for your helper! :-)
Wait for your niece to visit, because that would such a lovely thing to share with her!
WAIT . . . there is nothing like a good surprise. The anticipation of it all!?!? Oh, I am anxious for you. Please share your photos.
Susan
buenings@fcsc.k12.in.us
i would wait !!! i love surprises but i love it more if i had loved ones opening it up together !!!
karen
seowong@ gmail.com
I think you should take the gift and go visit your niece. Be prepared for something to use for cooking so….get started in the kitchen together. Your both will be more suprised by the results. Have fun !
cakefairy1@yahoo.com
That wrapping is beautiful and the toppers are even sweeter!!!!!! I would wait….just because waiting makes finally getting to open things even more exciting :-)
Try try hard hard to wait. It'll be worth it!!
ssiulua@gmail.com
I think you should wait for you niece, but you should go kidnap her from wherever she's being kept so you can open hem together now.
open it…NOT! Oh do wait for your niece. There is nothing more special than to see a child smile! Infact, I'm smiling right now with excitement and anticipation for the both of you!
I would definitely not have the will-power to wait…..but it's probably better to wait :P.
Brittney
BrittNeal@gmail.com
open it…NOT! Oh do wait for your niece. There is nothing better than to see a child smile! Infact, I'm smiling right now with excitement and anticipation for the both of you!
save em for your neice! shes adorable :D
I hate waiting!!!! But it would probably be pretty special to open them up with your niece… so I would probably say wait… as much as it might pain you! chrome.heart@gmail.com
open it…NOT! Oh do wait for your niece to open it. There is nothing better than to see a child smile. Infact, I'm smiling right now!
open it… NOT! Oh do wait for your neice to come. There is nothing more special then to see a child smile! Infact, I can't stop smiling now.
Oh, those are absolutely adorable — the cupcakes, the candle holders, the mysterious boxes — the whole lot! As for what you should do with the boxes, I say open yours first. That way, when your niece comes to visit, she'll think she's extra special and was the only one to get a special present! ^_^
open it…NOT! Do wait for your niece. Nothings more special then to see a child smile. Infact, I'm smiling now with excitement and anticipation for the both of you! Oh Happy day!
I think that to avoid extreme temptation you should hide them somewhere you dont go often (but you will remember) and than when your niece gets home you can open them together. I know I get upset when someone does something awesome without me. xx
Tegan Herrick
chocoholic_babyy@hotmail.com
I would definitely rip mine open!
I would open yours now, definitely. As in, nothing could stop me. But wait for your neice's. Unless you rewrap it!
Oh my GOSH!!! How cute are those! Love them :) Also, I will say I would wait, but I know I wouldn't be able to. I was totally that kid that sneaked a peak at my Christmas presents than fixed the wrapping paper so no one knew!! heehee
I think if you really really wanna know, you should take it to a place with an xray machine, i.e airport, government building. And have a looksee. But REALLY, it would be best to wait for your neice b/c while the wait is killing you, it'll be something she'll remember and cherish b/c it's something you get to do together! Don't leave us out of the mystery, we wanna know what's in the packages too!
gigglez82@gmail.com
I would open your's now and then have her open her's later….I guess I would just be so anxious to see what's inside.
Open them together so you can share the fun surprise with your niece. I love baking with my little cousins- I made your cupcake bites with one a few weeks ago. Adorable.
lizzimcshane@yahoo.com
I really could not wait, but you should wait.
Hope your "little helper" comes soon.
I want to know what is in the presents.
ineke777@yahoo.com
The packaging is so cute! I think you should wait to open them with your niece. Surprises are always much more fun to share with loved ones. Either way, enjoy!
JennyHodgson@gmail.com
What should YOU do? Wait and open it with your niece. What would I do? I'd open mine right away because I wouldn't be able to wait.
eafuruya@yahoo.com
I'm with you, I would also wait. That anticipation would be killing me though!
You should wait for your niece or she will remember your betrayal for the rest of her life; well maybe not, but you should still wait :)
ooooh, i would……. stick them on my giant chocolate fudge cake!!!!!!
oh my, I think you should open one but leave the other – that way your niece will enjoy her present but you'll get yours too! In a phrase, if I may say — you can have your cake AND eat it :)
Cathy @ aznelf@gmail.com
I would definitely rip into them! And then re-wrap it! That way you know what is inside and you can focus on your niece's reaction and not on finding out what is inside!
As much as I want to know now what's in them, I think you should wait her. But make sure you see her really soon.
hmmm, tough choice. how long is the wait till you see your niece again?!? jk. i would wait. i would try to have some self control.
katrina_pharmd@yahoo.com
I think you should wait for your niece. For one, it is her gift (haha) and also i bet you would be happier when you see the happy smile on her face!
orangewatch109@yahoo.ocm
It would be completely tough to wait, but do it! You can't miss a memory with your neice.
I am horrible at waiting to open presents let alone wait to receive them, so this is great advice for me too!
I would do secret option D) make someone hide the presents from me, to keep me from ripping into them.
As much as we all want to see what is inside, it is best to wait. It will be super exciting to open them together and share in the moment. Your niece will appreciate that you waited! :) Cant wait to see what is inside! The cupcake toppers are sooooo cute!
Jen
jennifer_reichman@yahoo.com
Personally I would open them right away & we wrap them. I'm sneaky like that…maybe you should have a drink (or 3) & open it, re wrap it & when your niece comes you won't quite remember what it was?
2 surprises!
Wait! and make sure you make your niece cover her eyes and let the present "magically" appear befiore her! The squeals of delight will be priceless!
blacklilac@live.com
It be sooooo much more exciting to wait for your niece!
Wait :)
Your niece is the cutest thing, and I'm thinking you should post pics of the two of you ripping that polka dotted wrapping apart together! And then…do something fun and creative with those rainbow lollypops! =)
makeup.artistry@yahoo.com
As much as I would love to rip into it, I think I would wait. If the agony gets to be too much you could always claim insanity when she gets there.
P.S. You don't happen to have a blinkie I could put on my blog, do you?
Wait until your niece comes and open them together. It's always so fun sneaking a peak but never as fun as sharing a surprise. Thanks for all your cute ideas!
carimacmootry@gmail.com
OK, I would open mine and then hide hers so it doesnt torture me until I see her again. i mean you see her again; *ugh* its always about you. ;)
Definitely wait for your niece…but call her NOW and invite her to come open her surprise. Anxious to hear what it is.
kayh44@sbcglobal.net
Argghh thats a toughie! Waiting is perhaps the right thing to do (though not the fun one)
oh my! I would be up all night hemming and hawing and make a giant pros and cons list-because I am indecisive like that! And then I would decide to wait and let the suspense slowly kill me because sharing it would be twice as nice =)
I would be itching to rip the package open. but waiting would be the best thing and oh so worth it. imagine the look on your niece's face when you are both surprised at the same time. what a moment to treasure together.
http://eispydesserts.blogspot.com/
I wouldn't be able to stand it, so I would open my package and marvel at all the cuteness that is inside. Then I'd be even more excited to get my little niece over to open her package and start creating!
oh boy, i'd like to say i would wait, but i'd probably cute the tape real carefully.. sneak a peak.. and re-wrap. so bad, i know!
I would wait and open them with her!
Seeing the surprise on a kid's face is always worth the wait.
I think it would be sweet for you to wait for your neice, and THEN take all sorts of fun pictures to post for all of us later! :)
I am a stinky suprise keeper…it always gets the best of me. I would definitely open mine!
Such a hard decision! But having two daughters I know they would want to open theirs with me.
I'm not so sure that I could wait on mine though!
I vote for waiting! It'll be more fun if you're both surprised at the same time.
It's a surprise whether you open it now or later. But, the memory is sweeter when shared with someone else. So, wait. But in the meantime, I'll just take a little peek… :D
You should wait until your niece is visiting again to open them.
Definitely show us what is inside the boxes, but do wait to open them both with your niece. The wait will be soo worth it! :)
Nooo don't do it!!! Don't open both of them and re-wrap them. The guilt would be too much.
I would totally shake the boxes gently. Then stare at them trying my best to use the x-ray vision I don't have to see the cuteness within. Then I would busy myself all the while imagining all the great things to do with my niece and her smiles when we open them together. Then I would sigh and and repeat until she visited.
Aahh the suspense!!! Hope she visits soon. Show us what's in the box as soon as you can.
das8778@hotmail.com
I vote for waiting for your niece…Sooooo tempting but so worth the wait. :) Can't wait to see!!
I believe I would probably be as tortured as you are with the agony of waiting to unveil such a adorably tantilizing surprise. I even feel this way with having others open gifts I have gotten for them!
However, I would wait for your adorable "little helper." It will make the surprise all the more special when you not only get to see what is inside, but the look on her face as well :)
OMG. You should send it to your niece and open them over skype together!!
Definitely wait, but maybe invite your niece over tomorrow to open them soon.
THey are SO cute!
I say wait and open them together with your nice…although i would be so tempted to open the end of one and have a sneek peek :) but once you know whats inside the lovely feeling of excitement will be gone.
Rose :)
Save them and wait! Just put them away where you can't see them….you know, out of sight, out of mind. Maybe that will help. A little. : )
Oh, I would SO be opening them both and then wrapping them back up for when your neice comes and you can open them together. I hate waiting though!
If she's coming in the next month or two, it would be nice to wait until your niece visits so you can open them together. Or you could stealthly slit the tape under the cover of night and peek but pretend you didn't.
I would wait! It would be so much more fun to open them together!
lyn.hansen@gmail.com
send her her own package and open yours right after you mail the package.
I would totally open mine and then get the second joy of watching my niece open them.
But I'm 28. And I still snoop through Christmas presents.
I was the kid who always unwrapped my presents way before Christmas and then rewrapped them. My mom didn't know until I was 24 that I did that! So…I think you should very very carefully unwrap yours and look at it, then rewrap it so you and your neice can unwrap together!
Emilypluggedin@gmail.com
Wait! What a sweet surprise!
berglin@wi.rr.com
As tempting as it is to go ahead and open them both, you should wait for your niece. She'll really think she's special because you waited to share the surprise with her.
Holly
shafer2005@hotmail.com
wait for your neice! she'll learn to enjoy surprises too :)
Wait until your niece comes. That way you can enjoy the gifts together.
ahaha of course you should wait – less explaining to do later, and more FUN!
;)
ahaha of course you should wait – less explaining to do later, and more FUN!
;)
I would wait for your niece to come and take a picture of her reaction. I'm sure it will be a great one.
Definitely wait until your niece shows up, she will love the fact that you get to find out together!!!
hau62@yahoo.com
I would open one now and then let your neice open one later. That way you get to have a little fun now and a little fun with her. :)
ah, surprises are fun, and though it'll be a surprise regardless, i'd wait til your niece comes again, then the two of you can open them together and both be genuinely surprised, and then perhaps proceed to enjoy the gifts together :)
kim
iheartthebeatles7@hotmail.com
Like everyone else, I'd say wait. But being in your place, I would die from the waiting…and the curiosity…and OMG the cuteness.
How soon until your niece visits? If it's a while, hide them both out of sight, for my sake. :)
Me again…not trying to double-enter, just forgot my email address: nicole.llc@me.com
I would wait. I would also leave it in a very prominent place, to torture myself. :O)
Thanks for the chance to win!
I would open one now and one when your neice comes. That way you can have fun now and fun later. :)
I would invite my little helper over right now! And wait until she arrived :)
Wait and open them together…the surprise will be so much better. Even Oprah chooses not to see the "after" results when she does home and people makeover shows – she knows how great a good surprise can be. Good luck!
Like everyone else, I'd say wait. But being in your place, I would die from the waiting…and the curiosity…and OMG the cuteness.
How soon until your niece visits? If it's a while, hide them both out of sight, for my sake. :)
the look on a freshly opened suprise trumps all else!
Oye! So hard to wait, but I would totally do so. Kids are tricky, and she'd wise up if you took a peek without her! Besides, the wait is really half (or more than half) the fun!! Good luck deciding!
Tracibub@cox.net
I would be making a phone call to your niece and tell her to come PRONTO! The anticipation would kill me… but I would definately wait for her :O) S
You should wait. Wait and open it with your niece. The longer the wait the stronger want. And it'll be much sweeter when you open it!
Oh what a pickle to be in? How often does your niece visit? I think I would have to open yours now and wait for her to visit to open hers…I'm sure whatever is inside is crazy cool and will only add to how excited you can be for her to open hers. Heck, I'm so excited to see whats inside, I may have to personally deliver her to you to put me out of my misery.
Wait and open them at the same time so you can both be exicted! Should I win, you can reach me via my blog or at JeroldsSis@aol.com
Hmmm…It would be so hard to decide. I guess after a lot of thought I would wait but it would be very hard. So excited for you!
Those toppers are adorable!
april@perrypack.com
Wait – it will be so much more special if you wait for your niece.
Have fun!
I think you should wait. A big suprise is good to share.
showtempestad@aol.com
I couldn't wait that long so I would mail it to my niece and then open them together over the phone or webcam. :)
mmhemsley@gmail dot com
You should open yours and then tape it back up and open them with your niece. Then you get the best of both worlds.
I say swing by and pick up your little helper now to and open them, have the best of both worlds!
Iwould wait for the neice. She would be thrilled that you waited for her
i would try really really hard to wait for your neice. but then i would probably open them and wrap them back up. because otherwise i would spend all my time thinking about what could be in those boxes, and then i might think, "wow, i bet its something really incredibly jaw-dropping amazing" and it could turn out to be only really awesome, and that would be disappointing. its not a good idea to let imagination run too far, so its not always a good idea to wait. that's how i would justify it to myself anyway.
spearsae@mail.uc.edu
I would wait until your niece visits again… It might be hard to wait, but I'm sure it will be worth it!
Waiting would be the right thing to do…if not, open and rewrap! But you'll be able to wait, I'm SURE! Love the holders, they are TOO stinking cute.
I have a niece and I would mostly definitely open mine then I could double excited when when she opened hers. CMON!
pop the little one in the mail to your niece and fire up the webcams to open them together…. you're a better woman than I for that restraint!
I can never keep a present wrapped or keep secrets about presents. So I say open one and see the goodies. :)
jaimenguyen8@gmail.com
I would make your little helper come over as soon as possible so you could rip into them together without having to wait too long. :)
I would open and rewrap it.
I would totally open mine right away and based on initial shock value on opening it, would then decide whether or not to wait before opening the second one with your niece.
Oh my gosh!! I can't stand it…Open them both up and re-wrap them! I bet you know what kind of child I was at Christmas time. Have fun! gosch5@longlines.com
Everyone loves surprises!
My vote is wait (the wrapping seems so lovely, a crime to tear anyway).
Open yours but wait for your niece to come to open hers.
I'd wait until she was there so you could open them together. What a great memory that'll be for both of you.
FFCarrie at hotmail dot com
Wait and open them together! How fun will it be to see her excited face? The waiting will be hard but so worth it!
I think I would wait. It would be even more fun to be surprised together.
Wait! The surprise will be even better together with your helper.
Well, if she isn't coming soon, I'd say mail her package to her and open them together over the phone
I would be tortured at first, but then give in while they sat there mocking me. But I'd open it nicely just in case because I may feel guilty and want to put the things back!
I think you should wait for your niece. It will make it more special.
I would wait until your niece arrives. Not only will she feel like she has a super important job of opening the box but you will have such a great sense of anticipation from the wait.
alohahawaii1964@yahoo.com
i vote open it now. delayed gratification is for suckers!
claire_bridges @ caryacademy.org
adorable.
but what if its perishable??
hmmmmmm?
Open yours now, but rewrap for the joy a second time with your helper. :)
Open it!!! Then wrap it back up again!
Yes I would rip yours open! I couldn't handle the suspense!!!
Video chat and open now :)
dena.files at gmail dot com
Id open both…and maybe rewrap.
My tip: you would open a whole new world of amazing cuteness, with a tempering unit…tempers chocolate in 20 minutes, and the world awaits! I would be happy to send you one, my treat….if you use it onsite….
call me!
http://www.thechocolateladyblog.blogspot.com
Definitely wait and open them together, it will make it that much more special!
Jayme
jmeyt13@aol.com
Well, I think you should wait and open them together. But in the mean time you could just shake it a bit, and if a corner of the paper just HAPPENS to get a teensy bit torn, you might have to peek in the hole that is there…
Ooooh, I want to see what's inside very badly, but it will be worth the wait to open them together. That gift wrap is too cute and enticing though, I have to say!
cocoabunny19@gmail.com
wait til your niece comes…she'll love the suspense and so will you
Surprises are best when shared with others, definitely wait for your niece!
Jessica
jessicazagurski@hotmail.com
Open it with your niece. It will blow her mind. Love the toppers. I wish I found those little monkeys when I had my son's money-themed birthday. Adorable.
Mrs. Q.
kburrowsquinn at me dot com
You should wait for your little helper even though it is so tempting. They are adorable!!!
I definitely think you should wait for your niece. I know how the waiting part sucks but it'll just make the present so much more worth it. I have a cute little niece too (she's 3) who loves to "help" and being able to share that moment of surprise with her is even better than the gift itself.
kay_0913@yahoo.com
Definitly wait.Even though I probably wouldn't.Those cupcakes look scrumptious!!!
nikkib74@comcast.net
Open yours, then hers, and tape hers back and act surprised when she opens it! I know, I am bad…
Sherry
hissed38257@mypacks.net
rip it open baby!
janette(at)friesenfam(dot)net
Open yours, save the other for the little helper… such a cute package!
Definitely wait! Sometimes the anticipation is the most fun! :)
monicajsmith@juno.com
i think you should open them together! it will be fun to see each others reactions :) it'll make it that much more exciting!
kim
tengo007@gmail.com
Wait! It's like getting to enjoy the surprise longer. Plus it will be so much fun with your niece.
Oh, HOW TEMPTING!!!!
Wait for your sweet helper and share and enjoy the monent together:)
BUT!!!! BOy do I know how tempting it is when that present is sitting right there looking at you!
You need to wait for your helper, and take pictures!! You are so talented, love all the things you share with us!!!!
eunicesanchez@yahoo.com
I would wait! Now, don't get me wrong, I would TOTALLY want to rip it open but maybe someone else (like the cat) could "mistakenly" trip over said packages and tear a mere corner? Hmmm…
OH!!! The temptation!!!
Wait for your sweet little helper and enjoy the moment together:)
But, boy do I know how tempting it is when that present is just looking right at you screaming, OPEN ME!"
Wait! She'll be happy you did.
missy.nielsen@yahoo.com
I say wait…or do like my sister used to at Christmastime and slowly peel the tape away so it doesn't tear the paper. Peek inside and see what it is then tape it back up with no one the wiser. :-)
Wait …
I would call your neice and invite her over ASAP! Then you won't have to wait as long to open them.
If it were me, there would be no way I'd be able to wait to open the package to see what is inside, but I guess the proper thing to do would be to wait…
Can't wait to see what's in there!
Ooh – so hard to wait. How long do you have to wait for your niece? But, I think that I'd wait. Those are ADORABLE toppers! And I can't wait to see your niece opening her box!
If you like surprises, I vote for waiting. I hate surprises… they'd already be opened and resealed at my house!
I'm too curious! I want you to open yours now and show us whats inside because you will still have the surprise of what's inside hers until she comes to visit!
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I LOVE the anticipation of waiting to open gifts! I think you should wait for your niece – it'll be so fun to find out what it is together :)
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I would definitely wait for your niece to come back. She'd be so thrilled that someone sent her a gift because she's your little helper.
Together together together, oh, you must open them at the same time, she seems like she'll know if you re-wrap them, such a smart cute cuppie. did I mention you should open them together, have fun. Whichever way you go!
Stephie
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Oh, you have to wait! It will be so much sweeter :)
Rip open and rewrap–but I'm bad!
Part of me says rip into 'em! But alas, I think you need to wait and share the fun with your helper :)
Those banana cupcakes sound divine… with or without the monkey!
After much thought….open yours! But….don't tell us! Then, torture us with clues until your niece can open hers!
Heather
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Those are SQUEEEEEEEEEEE worthy! I'd wait for your niece … but make sure she comes over this weekend. haha!
As much as you want to open your present, I would wait until your niece arrives. This way she would feel special not only because she has a present but you waited until she was there to open yours.
Linda O
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I would say to open them together. It will make it that much more special. I didn't say that I could wait, but that is what I would try to convince myself. lol
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I think you should open yours now and enjoy it and then when your neice comes, you can enjoy the goodie with her too.
I know it will be really hard to wait for your neice, but I think it will make it more exciting when you do open them together!
I love the candle holders! So Adorable!
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I agree with "wait for your little helper" sentiment. I love to rip into surprises, but it will be so much better if you wait and do it with your niece!
When is your niece visiting?? If it's soon, then let the anticipation build and open them with her. If it's still a while before you see her..and you just cant wait…you could always open yours..then I would probably call her and say "I have the BEST surprise for you"!!! Then she will get to enjoy the anticipation til she sees you again as well! I]have fun!! Post pics of the surprise…the suspense is killing me!
Definitely wait so that the two of you can open them together… more suspenseful, but also more fun!
As much as you want to open your package, I would wait until your niece comes. Not only will she feel special because of her package but because you waited to open yours until she could be with you.
Linda O
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No way! Open yours now!!! My birthday is the day after Christmas and every year my mom would purposefully put my birthday presents out with the Christmas ones. Torture, just mean, nasty torture! Open yours, enjoy the excitement, then wait for your niece to arrive, she can open hers and you can be that much more excited to watch her enjoy the surprise!
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