I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t shaped into flowers or crafted into a food-version of Liz Lemon (see?), but in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I’m compelled to make an exception. That, and I’m terribly excited for the impending publication of my friend’s new book, Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from … Read More ...
Classic Baseball Concession Stand Party
I’m once again wowwed by another themed food table created by Spaceships and Laserbeams, masters of printable for “parties with boyish charm.” This time: A healthy(ish) concession stand with their Classic Baseball Collection. The food includes popcorn, apples, grapes, pretzels and chocolate covered berries. Find the Classic Baseball collection of printables HERE at the Spaceships and Laserbeams etsy shop. And … Read More ...
Shark Week Fun Lunch
Chomp chomp! Eat your lunch! Make a shark attacks pb and j lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.
If you are planning on hosting a fun Shark week (July) activity … Read More ...
Candyland Birthday Party
Find a collection of ideas for favors, decor and food for a Candyland themed birthday party HERE at Parents. My favorite is this cake. (You must register at Parents.com to view recipes, but registration is free.)
Mini Kabobs
I love all things miniature. (Well, and on sticks. And stuff in mason jars, but that doesn’t apply here.) Make cute li’l kabobs HERE at Little Nummies.… Read More ...
Cinco de Mayo Lunch
Insert a little Cinco de Mayo in every meal. Make a Cinco de Mayo lunch HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Cookie Monster Cookies
I almost can’t even bear to look at these because they are just that cute. Really, I have to turn away. aliehlytihyuie. Oops. (I’m kidding. I can type without looking.) Learn to make cookie monster cookies HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.
Check out these other fun Cookie Monster ideas below.
Cookie Monster Party food and snacks or purchase these … Read More ...
Strawberry Flowers
Simple, pretty, fruity. Learn to make strawberry flowers HERE at Muffin Tin Mom.… Read More ...
Rice Krispie Birthday Cake
This darling cake feels very familiar to me, and it’s certainly possible that–after 2 1/2 years writing this blog–I’m starting to repeat myself. (starting?) Nevertheless, I think it deserves a second go ’round if it did have a first. Learn to make this Rice Krispie birthday cake HERE at Donna Hay, or Rice Crackle Cake.… Read More ...
Spider Man Spaghetti
This made me chuckle. Find Spider Man spaghetti HERE at Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Angry Birds-Inspired Food
I think I very well may be the last person on Earth who has never played Angry Birds. And the last person on Earth without an iPhone. (Aside: Dear apple, If you’d like me to review and promote your product, please send me an iPhone.) So I can only imagine the Angry Birds-obsessed will appreciate this roundup of Angry Birds … Read More ...
Dinosaur Birthday Party
Debbie from Wants and Wishes submitted the molten lava volcano cakes from this Dinosaur party. But this party is way too fabulous not to share the rest. Not only are there molten lava volcano cakes, but check out the toy dinosaur topped cupcakes, the cherry “lava” ball favors, and my favorite, the “hot lava” trifle, made from crushed Oreos, gummy … Read More ...
Froggy Cupcakes
Here’s an easy decorating idea: frogs from candies. Find the how-tos HERE at Bright Ideas.… Read More ...
Jellybean Matzo House
There’s something so unifying about this jellybean Matzo creation. Leave it to kids with leftover candy to find transcendence (and decadence) in the merging of holidays. Learn to construct a jellybean matzo house HERE at Tinker Lab.… Read More ...




