Dr. Seuss Birthday celebration!

I totally forgot to hit publish this morning! BOO! ...but maybe you are planning a Dr. Seuss theme for a party this year and can stash these ideas ;o)  Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for the theme here (link)

A fun, fast way to have some Seuss tomorrow is to make these fun cookies! Source and tutorial

How about serving up some multi-colored fish for "One Fish Two Fish..."  Source

How about a trio of food dedicated to Seuss?! Source

Wash it all down with some Goose & Moose Juice! Source

 

St Patrick's Day party ideas and inspiration

My little guy is 9M already! He definitely hasn't been into holidays yet, but oh just wait until he is older! I hope I always stay "over the top" with my ideas! You got to have fun with it!

Have you made your plans for St Patty's yet?  Here are a few things that might inspire you, even if it's just for creating fun favors for school or work! ...and don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for your St Patty's celebration here (link)

I've seen these rainbow twizzlers used before, but not like this! How clever are these kabobs?!  Source and tutorial  (buy kabobs here - link)

Now I am a bit scared of Macarons, I have to admit... but these are so darling, I might just have to try! If we chicken out, we could do vanilla oreos ;o)  Dip in chocolate, sprinkles and add a shamrock sprinkle (by here - link). Source and tutorial

Watercolors & a rolo with a tag of "your a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow" would be such a fun favor! Source and tutorial


















 

Under the Sea/Aquarium Party Ideas and Inspiration

I am obviously still on my blog when I can schedule ;o)  I finally took a few days off my day job - first time really since I have been back from maternity leave! We went to the aquarium and it was so much fun! My little guy (9 months tomorrow, can you believe it?!) had a blast - he spent the whole time trying to catch the fish (through the tank walls of course)

...so our little trip made me think of having an under the sea party! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a Sea party here (link)

One of my son's favorite things were the jellyfish! He giggled as he watched them move! These lantern jellyfish would be not only fun pops of color, but would be a great alternative to balloons to fill the room! Source and tutorial 

Our aquarium has a famous one arm turtle! I remember him from when I was a kid and it's kind of fun that my son will now grow up watching him! These turtles are not only adorable, but will be delicious! Source and tutorial

You can't have this theme without lots of fish! I know we spent most of the trip going "fishy fishy fishy" or making the fish face (yes, I am sure we got lots of stares!).  These balloon "water drops" & "fish" are adorable! And you can hang them, so no helium prices ;o)  Source

Don't forget to get fun with what you serve! Use a blue drink and mark it "ocean water", serve fish sticks, gold fish & potato chips could be "fish and chips", use a cookie cutter to "chomp" off the edges of sandwiches or cheese, etc to look like shark bites! pic Source  















 

Winter Party Ideas and Inspiration: Snow

Are you guys in a area that hasn't let up on the freezing temps and snow?! I know I haven't been in my "day job" office for a month now. I go in once a week (work from home otherwise), but due to the snow & ice, I haven't left my town in weeks!

So in honor of my frozen State...here are some ideas to incorporate snow into your party - even if you haven't been in on all the real stuff! lol

Add some winter flair with white "snow covered" branches! You can just do a stroll outside (if you are brave and have mittens!) and pick up some sticks, spray with white spray paint or spray "snow". Source

Decorate tree forms with epson salts, sprinkles, , coconut, nonpareils (like these - link) to create a textural winter wonderland! Source and tutorial

Create fun snowflakes with the bottoms of water/soda bottles! This would also make an excellent winter activity at the party! Source and tutorial

Another activity, or could be used as decorations for your party, would be to use salt dough (recipe example) or clay to make keepsake snowflakes! pic source 


















 

Valentine's Day Party Ideas and Inspiration: Hearts

I am still daydreaming about what cute staged photo to take for my little guy's first valentine, so there will be no Valentine party here ;o) Shoot, I don't think my house has been presentable enough since he was born to have many people over at all lol

... but if you are planning something special, hope this inspires you! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for Valentine's Day here (link)

Simple fast Valentine dessert... chocolate dipped strawberries (cut tops into a "V" a bit first to look like hearts!).  A box full of these would be an awesome hostess gift! Source 

Who doesn't love cheesecake?! These mini heart topped bites would be a great dessert to offer at your party! Source and recipe

Up for a little fancier baking idea? These heart shape nutella tortes are beautiful! You could wrap them in individual boxes like these (link), attach a fork like these (link) and tie up with a pretty bow! Source and recipe

Use a cookie cutter and turn your rice crispies into cupid hearts! The arrow is just a lollipop stick like these (link) Source and tutorial



















 

Get ready for some Football! Party ideas and inspiration

We don't watch football in our house, but any chance to throw a party, I am in! Are you planning a Superbowl party this year?

Here is some inspiration to Frost your event! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a football party here - link.

One of my favorite ideas I stumbled on this year! How clever are these icecream football sandwiches?!  Source and tutorial (buy sticks here - link)

Don't forget about the 'ol paper chains for decorating! This free printable is all you need to add some flare to your setup! Source and download 

Turn pretzel pillows into chocolate footballs! Source and tutorial

If you are a little more adventurous, try these football touchdown cake pops! Source and tutorial




















 

Happy National Pie Day! Add a pie to your party!

Eclairs might be the new "cupcake"...but there's always room for pie! heehee In celebration of National Pie day today, here is some inspiration...

Nervous about pulling off a whole pie? Let's look at ways to ease you in ;o)

Serve the pie in "pieces"! Pie crust as "dippers" and the filling in a bowl... Source and recipe

Cut pie pieces and add a dollop of filling and whipped cream for an easy, pretty serving option! Source and recipe

Not all pies have to be sweet! Make these mini Shepherd's Pie! Mini cupcake tins and pre-made pie dough can give you the perfect start! Source and recipe

Still nervous? Pick up some pre-boxed pies and use a bit of washi tape & a wooden spoon or fork to "Frost" it up a bit! Source (buy spoons here - link)