If you've always wanted to go above and beyond for your kids' birthdays, a Rockford woman is giving you that chance starting with customized cake toppers!

When I was a kid, I always had themed birthday parties in my parents' backyard because I was the only summer baby in the family.  One year, my mom had a cake made with my face in the middle and Justin Bieber surrounding it.

It was a BIG HIT at the party haha.

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To anybody who knows how to make decorations or accessories for cakes and cupcakes using just a Cricut, kudos to you for being so artistic!

A friend of mine, Megan, was looking for something to occupy her time after work and started creating personalized toppers for cakes and cupcakes.

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Orders started rolling in and she's been really busy making custom toppers!

Sometimes, having a little extra pizazz at a party makes everything come together.  Megan can make your ideas come to life in time for that next birthday, anniversary, or family reunion you're having.

Cupcake toppers start at $1.50/each or $18/dozen, cake toppers are $30/each.

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Megan's hobby has slowly turned into a fun, small business right out of her house; Pailynn Topper Co.  Not only can you order through Instagram, she has a full Etsy shop set up, too!

There's another woman in Illinois who has a bubble business where you can rent her 'bubble dome'.

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Basically, instead of you bouncing around in a bouncy house, the bubbles dance for you!  Find out more about Bubble & Bounce Co here.

Just imagine, you rent the bubble dome and get custom cake toppers to match the theme of your next event.  Would be sooooo cute!

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