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KathyB
I am throwing her a birthday party.. an open invitation for all of her family members... and I was wondering as to where to start as far as food is concerned... go potluck? or where do I start in making and buying the food??? Any advice will be appreciated. Right now, i'm starting at scratch!
No sarcasms pls.. i'm serious about this.
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Keep in mind that Grandma's appetite is probably a lot smaller than when she was younger and she may have a bit more trouble eating some things so keep it simple. Nothing hard or messy to eat like ribs. Potluck works well especially if you give each person an idea of what to bring so you don't end up with duplicates of everything. Different kinds of meatballs ( sweet and sour, etc. ), fried chicken, salads, fancy finger sandwiches, pickles, olives, a variety of cheeses, lasagna, coldcuts, devilled eggs, some homemade bread or rolls, and a variety of squares, cookies and dainties (as they used to call them), ice cold lemon aide and lots of tea. If Grandma enjoys a certain alcoholic beverage have it on hand or a bottle of champayne for a toast to her health. She will probably not have the stamina to handle a party that goes on for hours so by keeping the time for heating up or preparing foods to a minimum more time can be spent visiting with her. If it's a nice day outside decorate the yard with balloons and streamers with a specially decorated chair for grandma and have the party outdoors picnic style. She probably doesn't get to spend as much time outside as she used to and would really enjoy it. Tape some old music that was popular in her younger years to play in the background with a special song just for her,( let me call you sweetheart?) and get her up to waltz to it if shes able. If not type out the words to some old songs, hand them out to everyone and sing along with her. Get the kids to put together a skit to perform for her. Seniors love remenising so perhaps search out the internet put together a list of things that happened the day or year she was born and read them to her. A birthday cake should be the highlight of the day. Take lots of pictures and present her with a Signed guestbook as a keepsake of her special day. On my Mothers 80th and my Fathers 90th birthdays we contacted the Government and they were given beautiful commemorative plaques and framed certificates and congratulatory letters from the government. I don't know if they do that where you live but my parents felt so honored by this.
Please excuse spelling errors...spell check not working.
Keep in mind that Grandma's appetite is probably a lot smaller than when she was younger and she may have a bit more trouble eating some things so keep it simple. Nothing hard or messy to eat like ribs. Potluck works well especially if you give each person an idea of what to bring so you don't end up with duplicates of everything. Different kinds of meatballs ( sweet and sour, etc. ), fried chicken, salads, fancy finger sandwiches, pickles, olives, a variety of cheeses, lasagna, coldcuts, devilled eggs, some homemade bread or rolls, and a variety of squares, cookies and dainties (as they used to call them), ice cold lemon aide and lots of tea. If Grandma enjoys a certain alcoholic beverage have it on hand or a bottle of champayne for a toast to her health. She will probably not have the stamina to handle a party that goes on for hours so by keeping the time for heating up or preparing foods to a minimum more time can be spent visiting with her. If it's a nice day outside decorate the yard with balloons and streamers with a specially decorated chair for grandma and have the party outdoors picnic style. She probably doesn't get to spend as much time outside as she used to and would really enjoy it. Tape some old music that was popular in her younger years to play in the background with a special song just for her,( let me call you sweetheart?) and get her up to waltz to it if shes able. If not type out the words to some old songs, hand them out to everyone and sing along with her. Get the kids to put together a skit to perform for her. Seniors love remenising so perhaps search out the internet put together a list of things that happened the day or year she was born and read them to her. A birthday cake should be the highlight of the day. Take lots of pictures and present her with a Signed guestbook as a keepsake of her special day. On my Mothers 80th and my Fathers 90th birthdays we contacted the Government and they were given beautiful commemorative plaques and framed certificates and congratulatory letters from the government. I don't know if they do that where you live but my parents felt so honored by this.
Please excuse spelling errors...spell check not working.
What theme should i use for a joint birthday party?
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My daughter will be two on November 15 and my little sister will be 11 on November 5.... My sister asked me to do a joint birthday party this year. I'm sure its what my sister wants and I don't feel like it would be taking away from my daughter they absolutely adore each other! I want a theme that will be fun for the older kids but still age appropriate for the lil ones its mainly going to be a family party with just a few close friends for each girl. I already know the main food will be my homemade pulled pork as its traditional for all my family birthday party's. Each child will have their own cake as they will both be blowing out the candles. I also already have a venue in mind.
Now I think I've covered everything!
If you have an idea for a theme that both girls would enjoy please answer!!!
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How about a princess-for-a-day theme? It should be fun for the older girls to be treated like royalty, yet still magical for the younger ones!
Snack ideas:
~ Spark-mallows: Stick a decorative toothpick into a marshmallow. Dip the marshmallow into milk, then into Jello powder or Pop Rocks candy. Serve on a decorative plate.
~ Sweet Salad: Take melon balls, cut up strawberries, berries, etc topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with sugar. Maybe serve with a fruit smoothie.
~ Princess Puffs:
Bake frozen pastry puffs and cool. Fill them with whipped cream and top with powdered sugar. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
~ Fairy Tale Mini Fondue: Gather ¾ cup heavy cream, 21 ounces chopped white chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Heat the cream in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat until itâs hot, which usually takes 2-3 mintes. Then, add the white chocolate and stir until it is melted. Then, stir in the vanilla and pour it into a decorative bowl. You can use strawberries, berries, cake, etc for dipping.
Drink idea:
~ Princess Punch: Mix any flavor of Kool Aid with 1/2 cup of sugar, and add 2 quarts of cold water. Pour in a can of frozen grape concentrate, then stir until it is all dissolved. Then pour in a 2-liter bottle of cold ginger ale, stir gently, and serve. I suggest making this in a punch bowl.
For the cake, I would suggest getting it from a skilled baker, or even better, making it yourself. Then, you can customize it however you like. I would suggest using edible glitter on it, and instead of having regular candles, use sparkler candles.
Also, on the invitation, you could make a dress code and have everyone dress in royal attire. Give the birthday princesses tiaras!
There are many, many ideas on the internet for princess parties on the internet, Iâll include a few links at the end.
Hope this helps, and hope they both have a great birthday! ~â¥
How about a princess-for-a-day theme? It should be fun for the older girls to be treated like royalty, yet still magical for the younger ones!
Snack ideas:
~ Spark-mallows: Stick a decorative toothpick into a marshmallow. Dip the marshmallow into milk, then into Jello powder or Pop Rocks candy. Serve on a decorative plate.
~ Sweet Salad: Take melon balls, cut up strawberries, berries, etc topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with sugar. Maybe serve with a fruit smoothie.
~ Princess Puffs:
Bake frozen pastry puffs and cool. Fill them with whipped cream and top with powdered sugar. Drizzle with melted chocolate.
~ Fairy Tale Mini Fondue: Gather ¾ cup heavy cream, 21 ounces chopped white chocolate, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Heat the cream in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-low heat until itâs hot, which usually takes 2-3 mintes. Then, add the white chocolate and stir until it is melted. Then, stir in the vanilla and pour it into a decorative bowl. You can use strawberries, berries, cake, etc for dipping.
Drink idea:
~ Princess Punch: Mix any flavor of Kool Aid with 1/2 cup of sugar, and add 2 quarts of cold water. Pour in a can of frozen grape concentrate, then stir until it is all dissolved. Then pour in a 2-liter bottle of cold ginger ale, stir gently, and serve. I suggest making this in a punch bowl.
For the cake, I would suggest getting it from a skilled baker, or even better, making it yourself. Then, you can customize it however you like. I would suggest using edible glitter on it, and instead of having regular candles, use sparkler candles.
Also, on the invitation, you could make a dress code and have everyone dress in royal attire. Give the birthday princesses tiaras!
There are many, many ideas on the internet for princess parties on the internet, Iâll include a few links at the end.
Hope this helps, and hope they both have a great birthday! ~â¥
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