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Party Planning Pick of the Week!!!!!!!

Banana Split Mini Bites

A classic mini treat for your little ones!  Great for a play date snack.  


• Use firm bananas and cut into 1 inch sections. Leave the peel on for easy handling, and with a melon baller, dig a well in the middle of each banana section.

• Melt chocolate in the microwave and dip the bottom portion of the banana in chocolate and then dip it once again in either non-pareils or chopped peanuts. To quickly harden the chocolate, place dipped bananas in the freezer for five minutes.

• Fill each well with ice cream (I filled mine with vanilla chocolate chip) and top with whip cream and a maraschino cherry.

YUMMY !!!

xo~

Party Planning Pick of the Week!!!!!!!!!

Green Plant Parties provide earth friendly tableware, hand-crafted reusable party decorations, and green loot bag items.

They support North American small businesses and love working to create one-of-a-kind and unique products that will amaze your party guests and family. Check it out!!!

~ xo

Party Planning Pick of the Week!!!!

This is a delicious Sangria recipe for you parents out there!!

Rosé Sangria Recipe

 

• 1 quart white grape juice
• 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
• 1/2 cup pear liqueur (Poire William) or raspberry liqueur (framboise)
• 2 apples, preferably Pink Lady
• 2 pears, preferably Forelle
• 1 navel orange—trimmed, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1/3 inch thick
• 2 cups seedless black grapes
• One 1.5-liter bottle chilled rosé wine
• Ice cubes, for serving

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the white grape juice, cranberry-raspberry juice and pear liqueur.
2. Quarter and core the apples and pears, then thinly slice them and add to the bowl along with the orange and grapes. Cover the fruit and chill for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
3. Transfer the fruit and juices to a 5-quart punch bowl. Add the wine and serve the sangria over ice cubes in tumblers.

Cheers!!!!! xo~

Party Planning Tip of the Week!!!!!

ICE CREAM CONE CUPCAKES!!

I just had to show everyone these adorable ice cream cone cupcakes.  Tori Spelling was spotted carrying them so of course, I had to report......(courtesy of Hollywood Hot Moms)

All you need to do is put an unwrapped cupcake into a waffle cone or even sugar cone is you're using the little cupcakes.  Add a bit of frosting to the cupcake and cover the front area of the cupcake, to help hide the cupcake in the waffle cone and decorate!
YUMMY!!!

xo~

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Party Planning Pick of the Week!

Party Food!!!!!!!!!!

Below are some fun and simple party food suggestions that your child will love.   I love to use cookie cutters to make these fun treats!

• Small bite size sandwiches
• Cheese
• Jello
• Watermelon
• Rice Krispie Treats
• Pancakes

Party Planning Pick of the Week!

Party Planning on a Budget

It’s nice to have a theme for your child’s party.  However, party themes can be expensive.  With some creative thinking, they can be just as wonderful on a small budget.   You don’t need character designed table cloths or printed plates or napkins.   Pick your child’s favorite color.  Buy matching plates, napkins, and balloons which you can find at your local dollar store or my favorite…Party Fair.  You can find table settings in virtually any color.

Another way to save a little is to have a mid morning party and serve snacks instead of lunch. Also bake your own cupcakes and serve them instead of a cake.   This is will eliminate our cake leftovers...that we always seem to have. 

Parties can be just as wonderful with a few simple creative ideas!!!

Party Planning Pick of the Week!!

Party Date and Time…

Choose a date and time.  Once you’ve chosen the date and time of the party, everything will begin to fall into place.   If you plan on hiring an entertainer, please remember that you may need extra time if you’re party is on the weekend.   Party entertainers book up fast so plan early. 

Assuming the party is held at your home, restrict the party length to 2 – 3 hours over an afternoon.  Those little party guests will leave in high-spirits before they become tired and grumpy.  Especially for toddlers mid to late morning parties may work well. 


Stay Tuned for our next Party Planning Pick of the Week...Monday!!!!!!!!!

~xo

I'm working on my daughter's 5th birthday party and have designed these invites: