Decorations.

I loved that Clare requested a lollipop party.  The bright colors were fun to decorate with, and it helped to cheer things up with the cold rainy weather.  The miniature gumball machines were $1 at Walmart.  I added a ribbon and gave them to the toddlers as party favors.  The idea of decorating with table covers came from one of the many online sites I browsed as I searched for lollipop parties.  They came in a 2 pk for $1, and I can use them again next year.