If you love peanut butter and chocolate, then you will love these peanut butter chocolate reindeer cookies! If you need a last minute semi-homemade Christmas treat, these chocolate covered candy cane reindeer are perfect! So round up your pancake mix, large marshmallows, chocolate chips, bacon and cherries for a meal your kids will love!
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even the birthday outfits (you and your kid do have to represent). Gone are the days of just throwing a cake mix cake at the kids and calling it a day. Kids have life-threatening peanut allergies. Here, we've got the answers to your most pressing birthday party food etiquette questions so you can concentrate on the fun stuff (yes, birthday parties are a good excuse for a new outfit, moms..).
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If you're planning a party during a mealtime, you should serve a meal. ""Pizza works. If it's a morning party, it could be bagels. 2. Is it ever okay to serve just cake? 3. What's the etiquette for kids with food allergies? Moms who have kids with food allergies are usually hyper-vigilant about notifying you about their child's dietary restrictions. ""Always try to serve cake and food that is peanut-free,"" said Wind. Parents of kids with food allergies should also be considerate and offer to bring a special treat for their child.
""It is always more considerate to offer parents some pizza and cake if they stay for the party,"" said Wind. The bottom line when it comes the food at kids' birthday parties: Do the right thing. Otherwise, feed both kids and adults.. Do you think it's harder than ever to plan the menu for kids' birthday parties?
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Here are 10 great and simple ideas for party food - some to prepare the day of the party, others to prepare ahead of time.
1. Sandwiches
Make the morning of the party. Cheese
2. Sausage rolls
3. Fairy bread
Make the morning of the party. Dips can be bought or made ahead and vegetable sticks cut the morning of the party.
An activity at the party could be to decorate the cupcakes. Make a day or two ahead of the party. Yo can make the classic party favourite - frogs in a pond, and below is an example of a science-themed party with petri dishes of jelly.
8. Popcorn
Individual pizzas can be prepared and ready on a baking tray, or you can have this as part of the party activities and have the kids top their own pizzas. 10. Cheese straws
Get creative with the name and shapes you make them into and they can suit any party theme - from sailors knots for a pirate party, magic wands for a fairy party, and even dinosaur fossil bones for a dinosaur party.
Parties. Birthdays. Family Reunions. Food, food, and more food.
If you are hosting a graduation party at your house and plan to invite all your family and friends…I wouldn't recommend serving steak. However, if you are hosting a dinner party with 2 of your best couple friends then sure, steak is a little more reasonable. if your party goes from 6pm-8pm, that mostly falls under the full dinner” rule. If your party is from 11:30am - 1pm, that mostly falls under full lunch” rule. Take a dessert party for example. If you have a dessert party with 3 cakes and nothing else, you should cut big slices and expect them to be wiped out. Budget.
Believe it or not, it's quite easy to do a party for cheap or even free. Potluck, BYOM BBQ, dessert party, even a pasta party all can be done for only a few dollars.
If there are going to be lots of kids at your party, avoid dark-colored punch, soups, and meals that could cause a mini disaster in your house. If people will mostly be standing and mingling, finger foods are best. If it's a bachelor party, I probably wouldn't do a salad bar…maybe stick more to a hearty BBQ. Time of year.
Baked Potato bars are a wonderful party food idea! Look at this adorable bachelor party bar I found HERE :
If Heinz ketchup is cheaper than Hunts, buy Heinz. Buy bulk.
Rather, I stick to the bulk plates and cups and dress up my party in other ways. Plan ahead. In my opinion, that's the same with a party! I love them because they are BIG (sometimes party napkins are itty bitty), and are super sturdy. Serving warmers.
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Serving platters, plates, and dishes.
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I love using baby food jars to serve sauces and toppings. Space-saving tools.
All easy ways to serve a nice drink…for cheap or free.
When it's time for a party, break up the fruit and freeze it in your ice cubes. Happy partying 🙂
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When planning your party it is important to think about what party food you are going to serve. We have some fantastic themed party food ideas for you - simply click on the links below, or scroll down for generic party food ideas.
Themed Party Food Ideas
For party food with a specific theme, click on the sections below or keep scrolling for generic party food.
Pizza
Mini Pizzas are great for a party, perfect bite size portions. For younger children stick to cheese and tomato, and for older children introduce other flavours.
Chips / Fries
Chips / fries are a real winner with the kids. Serve in plastic shot glasses for perfect party portions.
A yummy healthy party food that looks great too. A really yummy party food, your guests will just love these mini burgers. You can theme them with mini food tags. Sandwiches
A very popular party food. Cut into interesting shapes, use cocktail sticks with grapes on top and mini food tags to theme them with your party. Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas: Sweet and Savoury
Use mini food tags to theme it to your party.
Fairy Bread
Pretty party food perfect for a princess or fairy party. Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas: Sweet Party Food Ideas
Fruit Skewers
Jelly
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
The perfect combo, strawberries dipped in chocolate. Popcorn
A great party food. Drizzle over white chocolate and add some sprinkles to jazz it up for your party.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are a great party food, and you can get really creative with them too - check out our ice-cream cupcakes!
Cookies
Marshmallow Pops
Quick to make and the kids love them. "How to Plan an Awesome Kid's Birthday Party on a Budget: 10 Tips for Cost-Conscious Parents
Plan Ahead
To avoid overspending on party essentials like balloons, piñatas and tableware, it's a good idea to plan your child's party as far in advance as possible.
If you're on a tight budget, consider sending electronic invites for your child's party. Don't worry about creating an elaborate menu for your child's birthday party—their friends are likely to be just as impressed with a few basic, fun items to munch on.
For a surefire way to cut back dramatically on your food bill, consider hosting your kid's party in the morning or after lunchtime in the afternoon. When planning a large party, you may need extra tables and chairs to fit all of your guests. Forget booking your child's party at a pricey venue and instead look into places where you can host the party for free or for just a small charge.
""Of course your backyard is free, so the savings would be huge,"" says Helen Holden, founder of , a birthday party planning site. ""If your house is not an option, try a friend's house. Head to your local dollar store for great savings on cute items for your child's birthday bash.
""The dollar store is the best place to find cheap party decor like balloons and streamers, plus gift bags to give out goodies,"" says Woroch.
Kid's parties need a lot of extra hands, but you don't necessarily have to pay for help.
If you have a friend that happens to know how to twist balloons into animals, ask if they can do so for a short while at your party.""
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Games and activities can make or break a kid's birthday party, but they don't have to cost much—or anything at all.
""Kids just want to have fun, and fun can be pretty affordable.""
If your child is into crafting, have the kids make simple crafts with household items.
When choosing which games and activities to run at your child's birthday party, just be sure to consider whether all of the kids on the guest list will be able to participate.
Bake Your Own Cake
"Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 17 2005
Birthday parties are like road trips: getting there is half the fun. It needn't be elaborate - kids will be happy with a small party as long as they are made to feel special. The birthday child will likely have ideas about the kind of party he wants, so involve him in the planning. Let your child pick the theme, help you with shopping and decorating, and take part in baking the cake. Pre-Party Timeline
Choose the theme, draw up the guest list, confirm the date with your child's best friend, and reserve off-site space.
Mail invitations, purchase party goods, start homemade decorations and favors, and arrange for extra help, if needed.
The Guest List
If you're not inviting lots of classmates, the rule of thumb is to ask as many kids as your child's age plus one. Invitations
Mail invitations three weeks before the party. 3. Say if you'll be serving lunch or dinner.
At Home
At an at-home party, the birthday child's on his own turf, and you know where to find everything. To keep kids from wandering around, define the party area with balloons and streamers, and close doors to other rooms.
4. Make a large room friendlier: Use streamers to define the party area.
Time of Day
As kids grow older, timing becomes a less important factor.
Anywhere from two to three hours is time enough for school-age kids.
Party Basics at a Glance
Number of Guests: 4 to 5 Children
Number of Guests: 8 to 9 Children
Number of Guests: 10 to 11 Children
What to Serve
Baking and decorating your child's birthday cake (or cupcakes) is worth the effort. Spend time on that, and choose other foods that are easy to serve, eat, and clean up. 2. Serve snacks in creative containers. For a fishing-themed party, kids will get a kick out of being served punch from a fishbowl.
Let kids top English-muffin pizzas. Choosing Favors
1. Match the goodies to the theme: You might give a teacup for a tea party, an action figure for a character party, or flowerpot and seeds for a garden party.
2. Let kids make their own party favors - a potato-print T-shirt, for example - as one of the activities.
3. Decorate with items that guests can take with them when the party is done, such as posters or pennants for a baseball party.
If a game or craft isn't going well, drop it and move on; if kids enjoy a particular game, let it run longer than planned. 3. Older kids need more stimulation: plan sports or organized activities based on what your child loves to do, or consider booking an entertainer.
While magicians and clowns are classic for kids' parties, there are lots of other kid-pleasing options:
1. Balloon artists (their creations double as party favors)
Games Galore
Tweak tried-and-true favorites to match the party theme. Then it's the next child's turn. Some kids love seeing their gift being unwrapped, especially if they picked it out. Kids can forget their manners in the excitement, so help your child practice her thank-yous beforehand. It may be less chaotic, particularly for young kids, if your child opens his gifts after the party. "Parents and children
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Kids party ideas
The decision to host a child's birthday party can lead the calmest of parents to head straight for the bedroom for a little lie down. Try to keep the idea of a kid's party as special and not an every year event. You may want to alternate the years each of your children has a birthday party just to keep it all fair. If you can't remember which child had one last, don't worry - your kids will. If you have an only child, aim to keep track by having a party on the odd or even years.
Try, from the start, to avoid subscribing to the commonly held view that your child's birthday party is a demonstration to other parents. Party food ideas
Food is a must at a party Everyone expects it and there will be major disappointment if you don't deliver, and not just from the kids. Little children are rarely left on their own at parties, so don't be surprised if at least one of their parents decides to stay to keep an eye on them.
Finger foods which are easily served and cleaned up after, such as, sausage rolls, party pies, dips and chips are always popular. Try to match the party theme with the adult's food as well; everyone loves a party no matter what their age. Many people view their child's party as an opportunity for the adults present to have a few drinks themselves. Food tips
Parties are seen as a time for treats and indulging in more sugar and junk food than usual. If you don't offer at least some party food, there's bound to be long faces. Remember to check with other parents if their child has any food allergies. Start planning your child's birthday with an idea of how big (or small) you want it to be. One year old party food ideas
Keep party food simple for one year olds. Fairy bread, jelly-cups with fruit, custard, cup up grapes, fresh fruit purees, cut up strawberries.
An ice-cream cake with jelly and fruit is a popular option.
Toddler party food Ideas
A novelty birthday cake is always fun. Consider individual cup cakes with colourful icing and decorations. See our kids recipes for more ideas.
School aged kids party food ideas
Provide water and cordial just because it is a party. It also fills kid's tummies up quickly and all your lovingly prepared food won't get eaten.
Fun party games for young kids
What's the time Mister Wolf” is a good party game. Treasure hunts with lollies, small toys or themes are great. Have some fun with your child making up silly ideas for the kids at the party to do. Party ideas for babies, toddlers and school aged kids
Time the party for the younger children either before or after afternoon nap time. Dress up themes are always a hit with older kids. If you time this activity at the start of the party, the t-shirts will have the most chance of drying before the party ends.
Play a game where the kids have to pick which child matches which baby.
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Kids party planning is becoming more like an art form rather than a way to to keep kids fuelled up for the party. So what is the ideal party plan and how much food should you allow to keep everyone happy? We give you the definitive guide to perfect kids' party catering.
Kids' party food
Cater for 1.5 to 2 pieces per person of each dish over a 2-hour party
Hot food suggestions include:
Remember: don't serve the hot food straight from the oven. small jugs of water and cups to allow kids to self serve
juice boxes for parties at the park, or
Parties for kids under 5 will need to cater for parents. Offering the food on platters allows kids to select their own quantities of items. Offer a combination of fruit, veggies and party food.
Let's get this party started
A professional party entertainer let me in early on the best timetable for the seamless party. Routine of the party for 2 hour party:
First 30 minutes: Food
Final 30 minutes: Cake and party bags.
People have busy lives, so two hours is the perfect length for a party.
The internet has heaps of ideas for themed party games that you can run yourself.
Some food-related activities for younger kids include:
Jelly treasure hunt
First one to eat the food wins.
You can relax after the party if you have your evening meals sorted. It makes planning, shopping for and cooking your meals easy. Read More…
A great kids bithday party idea.
Popcorn is a cheap and easy food idea to give the kids at a party. Sugar popcorn: Mix together in a pan some, water, butter, sugar and food colouring. Here you can play with colour and match it to your party theme. 5. Cupcake wrapper ideas
6. Dipped Marshmallows
This is another cheap and easy recipe for a kid's birthday party. 8. Oven chips
4 Tablespoons Butter
8 Cups of mini marshmallows
More Food Ideas for Kids
You are welcome to take a look at my other post Fun Food Ideas fo Kids for inspiration or Lunch Box Ideas for Kids What do you make for your kids.
"food ideas for your next Birthday Party
Instead of birthday cake serve:
Birthday Cookies that they can ice and decorate themselves
Birthday Party Sundaes with lots of toppings they can make to order
Individual birthday party cakes that the kids can ice and decorate
Serve apple and cherry pie with ice cream and whipped topping
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes.. fill the cake type ice cream cones with cake batter
and bake, then let the party guests ice and decorate them.
Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas
Mystery Food Dinner
Fun and crazy birthday party idea for all ages - adults too! Directions and sample menu for the mystery dinner party
lettuce and tomatoes and let the birthday party guests make their own! Serve hotcakes, sausage, bacon, eggs (or let the birthday party guests create their own omelets), different syrups, cinnamon apples, fruit and juices.
Serve hamburgers and let the birthday party guests add their favorite toppings. Tip: Cut slices of cheese with a cookie cutter that matches your party theme.
Party Food Tips
A pan or ziti or goulash served with bread is a perfect party dish. Choose a cookie cutter that matches the theme of your party.
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"How to Make Planning a Kid's Birthday Party on a Budget a Piece of Cake
Twenty-nine percent of parents polled in T. Rowe Price's 9th Annual Parents, Kids & Money Survey said they spent $300 or more on their child's birthday presents and parties. Throwing a kid's birthday party on a budget is all about location, location, location. Having the party at home or a local park are two low-cost venue options.
Taking the party to a park gives guests a place to spread out and play. Parks are great locations for budget-friendly birthday parties for kids because they typically don't require an admissions fee or only require a small deposit to rent a space for the day.
If the weather won't cooperate, or your child's birthday lands in the middle of winter, you may have to throw a kid's birthday party on a budget at an indoor venue instead. Helen Holden, mom of two and founder of Counting Candles , a birthday party planning and idea site, says if you're booking a kid-friendly venue, stick with the most basic package that covers food and drinks for each child. Goody bags, party favors and ice cream are nice to have, but if kids are running around and enjoying the venue itself, they may not really notice these add-ons.
2. Keep your food budget in check
When planning a kid's birthday party on a budget, food and cake can eat up a big chunk of what you have to spend. Sarah Hollenbeck, a shopping and savings expert for , a coupons and deal website, has some tips for keeping food costs down for your budget-friendly birthday parties for kids—while still providing fuel for your young guests.
First, set a limit on the party's duration. Scheduling the party between regular mealtimes could also help you have a kid's birthday party on a budget. If your party runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for example, your child's guests (and their parents) may be satisfied with being served a snack, versus lunch or dinner.
Finally, when you're thinking about how to plan a kid's birthday party on a budget, consider buying food in bulk from a warehouse store. You may be able to snag party platters or kid-friendly snacks without going over budget.
Twenty-nine percent of parents said they spent $300 or more on their child's birthday presents and parties.
- T. Rowe Price's 9th Annual Parents, Kids & Money Survey
Budget-friendly birthday parties for kids can be enjoyable, even if you're not spending hundreds of dollars to rent a bounce house or set up pony rides in the backyard. Check out your local dollar store's offerings to help with your budget-friendly birthday parties for kids.
When it comes to party prep for a kid's birthday party on a budget, consider swapping out paper invitations for digital invites via email or social media, Hollenbeck says. How to plan a kid's birthday party on a budget can get a little more complicated if your child wants a specific theme that requires buying expensive custom decorations. Walker-Craft says you could try your hand at making decorations instead of buying them if you're crafty and trying to keep your kid's birthday party on a budget. Planning a fun kid's birthday party on a budget isn't always a cakewalk. If money is an issue, a birthday party may have to be the gift,” she says.
If you're trying to be frugal , consider giving your child an option—a party or gifts. Remember, planning budget-friendly birthday parties for kids should be about maximizing fun while minimizing stress.
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"Kids' birthday parties are special opportunities to lavish attention on the little ones we love. Birthday party tabs can quickly rise as we tack on pricey venues, entertainers, goodie bags, custom cakes and party food. Trimming the food budget is one of the easiest ways to cut the cost of hosting a kid's birthday party. Food should add an element of fun, not stress, to the birthday party.
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Birthday girl Emma enjoys her backyard birthday party.
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Birthday parties in my house are a huge deal. Party planning
1. Join forces: If your child has a good friend or relative whose birthday is around the same time, consider having a joint birthday party. My youngest child's birthday is three days after the twins'. The guest list
Katrina's kitchen becomes cake-baking central every year when she creates Billy's birthday cake.
Invitations
Kids love to go crazy with makers, glitter and stickers. 9. Get social: Why not create a Facebook event for the party? A great way to cut costs is to avoid all those cute but pricey themed decorations at your local party store. 10. Buy plain balloons and have your child decorate them with markers.
12. Purchase a solid-colored paper roll at a party supply store and have your guests decorate the table cloth and their drinking cups as part of the party activities.
13. Buy flowers at your local supermarket on sale and place them in vases around the party venue. (Photo: Submitted Photo)
14. Even if you're having a Mickey Mouse party, there's no need to buy plates, napkins and cups with Mickey, Minnie and Pluto on them. 16. Nature time: Instead of paying venue fees by having your party at the zoo or a local gymnastics studio, have your party at a local park. 17. Home sweet home: We have a big backyard, so we're fans of home parties. If you're like us, have your party at home and spend money on renting a party attraction like a bounce house or hundreds of water balloons. Renting a bounce house for a backyard party is a less expensive alternative to hosting a party at an inflatable destination.
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20. Old-school fun: Play vintage party games such as freeze tag, musical chairs, hot potato, kick the can and ring around the rosy.
Even at seven years old, the kids thought it was so much fun. A $30 parachute and a bunch of inflatable balls make for a great party activity.
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Make your meal plan way in advance and shop grocery store sales in the weeks prior to your party.
If your child simply cannot live without that ""Star Wars"" cake, have him pick out the design at a local grocery store and purchase a small cake for the birthday song and candles. Have your guests chow down on homemade cupcakes, and save the little cake to eat as a family later.
Stick with small themed cakes to share with immediate family with homemade cupcakes for the party guests to save money.
The goody bag
29. Make cookies with the birthday child beforehand and place them in decorative bags.
31. Consider having a party activity double as the take-away present. Liz Braatz is mom to four kids ages 8 and under. Fun Foods for Kids
Everyone will join the clean-plate club at your next kids' party when you serve up these fun, colorful, flavor-packed treats.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
Giada puts a fun twist on a classic dish by rolling two of children's favorite foods — cupcakes and macaroni and cheese — into one recipe. Sausage Pizza Cones
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Raspberry Ice Cream Sodas
"One of my kids went to a party last week, and the food was, well … I'm not sure I'd call it food. When we have kids parties, we tend to self cater. A BBQ in the local park; run themselves ragged at indoor play centre then home for eats; or even just party games at home. I'm not exactly well known for my imaginative parties and fancy cakes, but we do serve real food and there's never anything left over!
So this week, I thought I'd round up some ideas for easy, healthy kids party food.
There's something about this minty yoghurt dip that kids just love. Fruit Salad with Citrus Dressing by Super Healthy Kids
Salted caramel popcorn is a perfect sweet treat for a party, and I love that they're dairy free, gluten free and vegan. Fruit Sushi by Super Healthy Kids
I'm dying to make this, even if my kids won't eat it. (Both my kids loathe bananas - of all the fruits to dislike!). Oh, go on then, and the other kids at the party!
Great for lunch boxes as well as parties.
Mini Muffin Chicken Pot Pie by Super Healthy Kids
So easy that kids can make them, and they'll freeze well, too. Not something I'd make every day, but absolutely perfect for a party.
Tell us - what's your favourite healthy kids party food?
greener home. healthy eating. practical parenting.
"Any parent knows that a kid's birthday party can be 2 things - a lot of fun, and a lot of money.
Throwing a budget-friendly birthday party for kids seems simple, but pretty soon the expenses can stack up. Cake, balloons, party bags, and decorations can all be costly, and that's without the venue or the activity added in! Party activity ideas
As many parents are aware, kids love getting messy. Game nights will mean every kid is involved. Retro / old-fashioned games
Baking contest
If you wanted to earn extra brownie points, chuck in a prize for the best decorated cake, then let the kids take the cakes home to show off to their parents.
Kids love playing hide and seek, searching for friends that have hidden in the most awkward places! Outdoor tea parties
Kids can discover the fun side of science as you host a spectacular mad scientist party including chemical magic, mud pies, slime, and concocting potions. Sports party
Venue ideas
Parks & Picnics
Kids don't want mansions or castles for their party location. Throwing a birthday party picnic in the park is free - you just need to bring the food and a blanket!
Cardiff's Bute Park is a great location for picnics and parties. Roath Park is a brilliant choice for parties; it already has a playground! Bodafon Farm Park inLlandudno is a free farm park where kids can play and feed the animals. They also cater specifically for kids parties, and £10 a head will get you a tractor ride, pony ride, hot or cold food, fairy cakes, ice cream and goody bags.
Put up some pretty bunting (homemade if you have the time), colourful balloons and party hats will make the venue a place that the kids will not want to leave. Just add music and a few party games!
I hope this has given you some ideas for your child's next birthday party. Have fun partying!
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When it's kids' party time, it's time to think about food. Birthday party foods should be delicious, kid-friendly and healthy to the extent possible.
MomJunction has come up with top 20 party foods, which can't go wrong.
21 Healthy Kids Party Food Ideas
At MomJunction, we understand the importance of healthy food for children. Here is a list of easy party food recipes, including kids party food ideas on a budget, that you can use when catering to guests aged less than 12.
Snacks For Girls And Boys Birthday Party
Kids don't think about mashed potatoes or pot roast when they are at a party. But snacks and finger foods, yes, please! You can try these kids' birthday party food ideas.
Here is how you can make it for a party.
1 cup butter
Preparation time: 30 Min
One of the simplest appetizers for a kid's party, cheese straws are a hit at parties and taste yummy with mustard or mint dip.
2 cups flour
Preparation time: 15 Min
Cooking time: 15 Min
3. Fairy Bread
Fairy bread is a tasty and visually appealing sweet treat you can serve at a kids' party.
Preparation time: 10 Min
4. Pizza Biscuits
1 cup mozzarella cheese
¾ cup pizza sauce
Serve warm.
Preparation time: 40 Min
Cooking time: 40 Min
Lunch Ideas For Kids Party
Planning a lunch party for your children? Here are some easy-to-make foods for a kids' lunch party.
6. Mini Sausage Rolls
Mini sausage rolls are healthy and mess-free too, which makes them perfect for a kids' lunch party. If you have a lot of guests, you can make and freeze the uncooked rolls before the party.
You can keep the rolls longer for the older kids.
Serve them warm.
Party pies are small pies with a healthy veggie and beef filling. Serve the pies with tomato sauce.
Preparation time: 15 Min
Cooking time: 45 Min
Sweets And Desserts For Kids Party
No kids party is complete without sweets and desserts. You may have cake if it is a birthday party. It can make a great add-on to your children's birthday party food.
1/3 cup sugar
Preparation time: 10 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
Kids love eating pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So why not give them some at a party? Here is the recipe for party-sized pancakes with chocolate chips.
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
Preparation time: 10 Min
Cooking time: 20 Min
10. Birthday Biscuits
Birthday cake is the norm. Blend flour, butter, and sugar in a food processor. Preparation time: 30 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
2 eggs
Preparation time: 30 Min
Cooking time: 30 Min
Fruit Treats For Kids Party
Don't have a lot of time to cook something big for the kids' party? 12. Watermelon Sticks
Preparation time: 10 Min
While fruits are healthy and make good snacks, your kids won't be excited to eat them at a party. But what if you can make the fruit a little interesting?
Preparation time: 5 Min
Kids Party Food Buffet Ideas
When you are throwing a party for the older kids, a buffet can be a good idea. Preparation time: 10 Min
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Add to it the grape caterpillars, mini pancakes, and birthday biscuits and the party is all set!
Kids Theme Party Foods
Theme parties are a fad today. Here are some ideas for children's theme parties.
Chocolate Theme Foods
Kids love chocolate. Heck, adults love chocolate. So why not throw a chocolate themed party with these foods on the table.
16. Chocolate Crackles
Chocolate crackles are the ultimate children's party food. Mix it well.
Preparation time: 5 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
17. Chocolate candied almonds
Fruits and nuts are healthy snacks. Preparation time: 1 hour
Princess Theme Food
Pink is the color of food for a princess themed party. 18. Cookies With Pink Icing
5 cups flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter
Top the cookies with the pink icing and serve.
Preparation time: 15 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
¾ cup frozen strawberries
Serve cold.
Pirate Party Foods
You can also think of a few sea-inspired pirate party food for kids on a special day celebrations.
20. Jelly Cups
Create snake or shark-infested jello cups with this easy party food recipe.
Preparation time: 15 Min
Preparation time: 60 Min
Making your little one's party a huge success, with tasty food, doesn't seem impossible, does it? Most of the party foods for kids we have listed can be whipped up in an hour or less. Do you have any children party food ideas to share with other moms? Keep the Birthday Bash Small. Usually between 5-10 kids is plenty. Some people go by the rule: as many children as the birthday child's age.
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Having a theme to work with can help guide your party planning. While not strictly necessary, it's fun and can lead to creative party decorations, games, and food. Some ideas:
Pink party: Recommended for girls. Pizza party: Highlight is make-your-own pizza. Pool Party: Great for active kids, and appeals to a lot of kids. Save a lot of money by looking for low or no cost party locations. Local park. Consider the Food Issue. The largest expense of a party tends to be food and drink. Dessert party: Keep it to cake or cupcakes, ice cream, milk, juice or soda. For a birthday party, kids focus on cake anyway.
Princess cake: Frost a pink cake, and decorate with small princess figurines and roses.
Rainbow Cake: Make colored layer cake, frost with white frosting, cover with colorful candies.
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Instead of buying all the decorations for the party, try making a few. If you have children, likely you already have craft supplies.
Fold hats out of newspaper and have the kids decorate them at the party.
Balloons are inexpensive and fun. Balloons are also fun for games such as relay races, volleyball games (good for small kids), and water balloon toss or fights.
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Make goodie bags. Perhaps guests can go home with a bandanna from the cowgirl party. Or a garden party can end with the guests taking home flowers for their own homes.
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If necessary, make up games as well. Visit the library to borrow books on party
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Fill a big balloon with candy and let the kids pop it.
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How to throw a kids' birthday party on a budget
Your kid's birthday party doesn't have to cost loads of money. Here are 10 easy ways to throw a brilliant party on a budget.
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10 Quick and Easy Ways to Free Your Budget of Party-Crashing Expenses
Throw a thrilling party without popping your budget. Parties seem to have become a one-up competition among parents, so many families may balk at the idea of throwing an inexpensive party. Whether you're hosting a summer pool party or a birthday bash, set a precedent that you can throw a quality, yet cheap kids' party, without the limos, Ferris wheels and live boy bands.
1. An Inexpensive Party Has a Short Guest List
The more kids you invite, the more plates, napkins, silverware, cups and food you'll need. Cut your guest list and you instantly cut your costs. Plus, your kids can spend quality time with their friends if they have a smaller amount of guests to visit with versus every child that's waved to them in the hall.
Paper invitations can tear up the budget for an inexpensive party. You don't have to make a party invitation your Facebook status update, though. Even parties at local fast food restaurants can cost you around $100 for 10 guests.
Of course, you want your child's party to be special. You'll save a small fortune and the kids will have just as good of a time.
Play guessing games Make party crafts. There's no limit on the activities your child's party can have without costing you much, if anything.
5. Save Your Goody Bag Money
All of those party favor bags can be a party pooper on your bottom line. Even the price of cheap party favors adds up quickly when you're buying for a small party. Still feel bad about not sending your party guests home with some goodies? 6. Make Your Own Party Decorations
Party prep can be fun. Buy plain balloons and paint them.
Skimping on the high-priced decorations doesn't mean your child will be deprived of a picture perfect party setting.
All of those cute party supplies with your child's favorite character would go great with your party theme. 8. Bake Your Own Cake
The cake photo gallery shows off some great homemade goodies you could bake for your child's party. Or if you really want to have fun baking, let your child help out. She'll always remember spending time in the kitchen with you as you both decorated her party treats together.
Encouraging your kids to write thank you notes teaches them to be appreciative and, at the same time, thanks your child's friends for gifts and attending the party. Someone you know owns a festive tablecloth, punch bowl, party decorations and other essentials you can use for your child's party.
Just borrow instead of buy and your savings will add up faster than your child can say, ""Party time!""
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2. Make just enough food
It can be difficult to know how much is ‘just enough' party food
However as a guide, if your party is a buffet style or your little guests serve themselves, you will need more food than if you serve it to them.
This is based on kids (or even adults) placing more food on their plates than they can eat, especially when the party food looks so delicious!
Serving kids at the party table gives them the chance to eat one or two items at a time, before being served the next item.
3. Party food ideas
Chocolate-fudge brownies & Marshmallow slice
Fairy Bread
Kids love fairy bread! If you theme the shape of the bread or colour of the sprinkles to the party, it will go down a treat!
Fairy bread is great for both boys and girls parties.
Fruit
Either serve the fruit cut into slices, in small pots or as fun fruit kebabs. Kids love lollies at a party! You can be creative with this and it add a little fun for the kids.
Mini fish & chips
Serving mini fish and chips is a great option if you're catering for a crowd and have a fish shop close by as they'll make the party food for you!
A few days before the party, check to see if they can make you mini fish and chips, place your order with the time you would like the food ready, then arrange for someone to pick it up for you on the party day.
Popcorn
Shaped Sandwiches
A simple heart shaped jam sandwich is a great option for princess and fairy parties. Healthy drink ideas
Our guide sets out three possible party options:
1. The Traditional Party
Number of kids: 30
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Decorations:
Pack of 30 balloons (tie with string and give each child one at the end of the party): £1 Pack of 2 birthday banners x 2: £2 Pack of 15 birthday cups x 2: £2 Pack of 15 birthday plates x 2: £2 Birthday table cover x 2: £2
Total: £9
Cake:
Making a cake big enough to serve to 30 hungry kids is no easy feat, so why not make everyone their very own cupcake instead? Sainsbury's Party Sprinkles cake decorations £2.50
Total: £8.25
Games:
Entertaining a lot of kids may sound like a total nightmare, but games are a great way to keep kids entertained on the cheap. We have a whole host of party games for kids to play, including classics like ‘What's the time Mr Wolf?', ‘Simon says' and good old fashioned musical chairs! Total:
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Food:
Classic dip selection: £2
2 large bags of share crisps: £2
Total: £28.39
Party bags:
You can make the party-bag giving into a fun event but turning it into a tombola! Total party cost:
With Option 1 party bags: £75.64 With Option 2 party bags: £77.64
2. The Pool Party
Number of kids: 20
Hold the party in your own garden, or if you're worried you don't have space big enough, ask a friend or member of your family nicely!
Decorations:
No pool party would be complete without the, err, pool!
Cake:
Who says you need to buy a shop-bought cake for the ultimate pool party celebration? By making a simple Victoria sandwich and buying some fondant icing and food colouring, you could design your very own pool party cake, just like this one. Victoria sandwich ingredients: £3.39 Fondant icing x 2 bags (one for covering cake, one for decorations): £2.18 Food colouring x 4 bottles and mix for different colours: £5.20
Games:
Check out our retro outdoor kids games for lots of fun ideas!
Food:
Use the same food list from our ‘Traditional Party' plan for some guaranteed party pleasers, minus the mini pizzas, cheese and onion rolls and chocolate eclairs to stick to your overall party budget
Party bags:
Instead of a party bag, why not buy each child their own water gun and give it to them when they arrive? Total party cost:
Decorations:
Party banner x 2 packs: £2
Cake:
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Hot chocolate station
Chocolate sauce: £1.10
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Looking for the best kids party food ideas? I can't tell you the number of kids parties I've been to where Mum has created an amazing party food spread … only to have half of it left on the plates. Pinterest has inspired us to serve lovingly crafted cake pops and sandwiches shaped like princess crowns…but do the kids actually appreciate them? Just cut it into small slices and serve. Perfect for a summer party.
2. Chopped Fruit
Most kids will eat a piece or two, especially strawberries and grapes. 3. Potato Chips & Popcorn
You can substitute popcorn if you must. 6. Mini Pizzas
Create single serve pizzas using homemade or store bought pizza dough, rolled out and cut with a large round cookie cutter or glass. 8. Mini Muffins
This is one that I always slip in to my own child's parties - mini savoury muffins. My theory is that if you make the muffins mini sized, they'll appeal to the kids. 9. Mini Sausage Rolls
Whether home made or store-bought, these are at the top of the list of most consumed foods at kids' parties. Serve with tomato sauce or ketchup.
11. Mini Sushi Rolls
I've been at parties where they've been devoured in record time, but that's not going to be the case if this is not a familiar food. So if sushi is a common snack food where you live, include it. But if it's unfamiliar, feed it to the parents instead. Oh, and I should clarify - I would not recommend serving up raw fish at a children's party. 12. Chocolate Crackles
Oh chocolate crackle, how I love thee…and so do most kids. 14. Jelly Cups
Kids love just plain old jelly in a mini cup. You can buy some interesting shaped plastic cups from party supply stores, and stick a mini plastic spoon in each dish. Actually, you probably could, so I would stick to one jelly dish per party. it is a little time consuming to create, but kids love the novelty, so it's worth giving a go. Here's how to make rainbow orange wedges Perfect for a Rainbow themed party!
16. Mini Cupcakes
Oh, and one other note - all too often kids won't eat sliced birthday cake. 18. Ice cream
20. Candy
While not exactly a party food, you can't deny that kids love candy at parties. Twenty kids party food ideas that, in my extensive experience, will actually get eaten at your next kid's party. Looking for more party how-to's? The Essential Kid's Party Planning Guide contains all my top tips gleaned from years of party planning experience. From choosing a venue to entertainment to party food, and including bonus party planning checklists.
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15 Simple Tips For Kids' Birthday Parties On A BudgetHappy Birthday And Happy Bank Day
Birthday parties are a big business these days, and kids parties are no different.
We've got 15 tips for kids' birthday parties on a budget to help you get it right.
1. Time It Right
Timing really is everything, and kids' birthday parties are no different. The cheapest birthday parties for parents are the ones held between 2pm and 5pm. Failed birthday party budgets go hand-in-hand with impulse buying. If you want to avoid spending big when you're stressed and in a hurry, increase the lead time on your birthday party prep by as much as you can. 4. Keep Your Guest List Small
One of the easiest ways to save a little bit of money when you throw your next birthday party is to keep your guest list small. 5. Save When They're Small
In your child's network of friends there's likely another child whose birthday falls pretty close to your own. If your kids are friends, it might be worth considering throwing a joint birthday party. 7. Food For Thought
Foods like fairy bread and even sausage rolls are super cheap to make yourself, but perfect for kids appetites. Next Page: More Tips For Birthday Parties On A Budget!"
Most people spend around $200 for kids' birthday parties, but is that necessary? Here's how to have a cheap birthday party your kids will love for just $20!
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We are having the birthday party at home this year. Tawra: We keep our kids' birthday parties simple. We usually only provide cake and ice cream for food and Kool-aid for drinks. Prior to that, we only had family parties.
Here are some details of our first two kids' birthday parties with their school friends:
BJ's first birthday party with his school friends.
This was the first party I've thrown for one of the kids. I now know to buy extra party favors. For party favors I bought some bags of fall Hershey's kisses on clearance for $1.30 each. The kids had just as much fun at our homespun party as they had at other kids' birthday parties where parents rented gymnastics clubs, paid for swimming at the YMCA or took the kids to some other costly venue. For party decorations, I used crepe paper that I found at a garage sale for25. The cake cost $1.25.
I was able to do the entire kids birthday party for:
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$1.25 for the cake Elly's first big birthday party.
We decided to have a big party for Elly and 13 kids from school came over. Elly wanted a penguin party. The birthday party turned out really nice.
As you can probably see, if you put a little imagination into your parties, you can give your kids great parties without a lot of cost. Generally, kids will appreciate these parties just as much as expensive hosted parties.
All of my friends would have parties at fast food places or rollerskating so I begged my mother. I had a horrible time and was happy to go back to my home parties after that.
For the most part, we have all three of my kids parties at home too. This year we are having a construction party for my 4 year old. I also copied (free again) more trucks for them to color at the party and to make personalized placemats for the kids. Our parties are quite simple. The cake is home made, lemonade is inexpensive and maybe ice cream. We invite families. We had small family birthday parties when I grew up. Being a shy child, I would have been anxious and over stimulated with just the idea of having a large friend party. Party for family. It looked so festive and my kids enjoyed serving cups of punch to their grandparents etc.. (Carefully stored and hauled out for many parties.) Name
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A party your child and guests will love can be easily pulled together for under $100; how much under depends on your specific needs.
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Decorating is as easy as coloring your frosting to match the party theme and loading on the sprinkles. Kids love sprinkles.
Frost them ahead of time and as a party activity, have the kids decorate them with colored sugars and assorted sprinkles. Paper goods
I then accessorized with some plates and napkins that kept with the party's theme. Activities
If you're crafty, the first one's easy, but you can find plenty of ideas at Spoonful or TLC For games, check out Moms Who Think and Birthday Party Ideas
For an ocean-themed party, try pin the tail on the whale.
There are also all kinds of simple party favor ideas you can make ahead of time such as ribbon streamers, a party CD of your child's favorite songs, or homemade play-dough. Food and Drink
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Parents have been known to go overboard when it comes to supplying food for parties.
Party timing
First, you must decide if you are going to feed the kids a full meal. Include a note like ""cakes and snacks will be served.""
A budget conscious party plan starts at the market. Snacks
If you are planning on doing a whole party spread based on finger foods, there are plenty of snacks you can prepare on a budget. Popcorn
Vegetables cut into snack size pieces
The kids will enjoy choosing their own toppings, and you will enjoy a lower bill at the end of the party!
Cake
If you have the time, consider making your own cake. Utilize the myriad of cake pans available to bring your party theme to life.
Drinks
By paying careful attention to your budget while planning your party, you can enjoy the party without worrying about expenses.
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Do you remember your childhood birthday parties? For Toddlers and Younger Kids
Idea #1: Teddy Bear/Stuffed Animal Party
One of the most whimsical birthday parties my children have ever attended was a Teddy Bear Bash. Party cost:
Bears and outfits (10 bears for 10 kids at $5 each): $50.00
Cake and gummy bears: $15.00
Idea #2: Storybook Character Party
Just recently, my 7-year-old daughter went to a book character party. Party cost:
Idea #3: Chocolate-Making Party
Most kids enjoy making treats. Party cost:
Chocolate: $25.00
Idea #4: Backyard Carnival
Party cost:
Food: $30.00
Idea #5: Craft Party
Channel that interest into a craft-themed party. Idea #6: Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is one of the most thrilling parties for kids of any age. My 13-year-old son attended a scavenger hunt party at the beach recently. A few others are indoor camping parties, cooking parties, scrapbooking parties or stewardship parties where kids spend a large part of the party gathering items for a food pantry or making a thoughtful craft for people at a local nursing home.
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Kids love their birthday even before they quite know what it is. And what's not to love about cake, presents, friends, and family? No matter what your party profile, here are plenty of ideas to help you get started on a celebration your child will love.
Timing and Invitations
2. Any mom will tell you to be clear on the invitation what time the party ends. Let Them Eat Cake...
5. Try a theme cake if your kid's mad about Barney or Clifford. There's no cutting, and they're easier to serve.
Favors, Entertainment, Gifts, Food
It's not necessary for the kids. But it may make the party more enjoyable for you.
12. Or, if you've ever taken a parent-child music class and have the book and CD, try adapting the classroom activities to your party by providing the kids with inexpensive instruments, music, and space to dance.
Parents will also appreciate if you go easy on the candy.
15. Do tell people what your child would like if they ask.
16. Don't open gifts during the party.
It's too much for a party.
Catering to Kids
Sandwiches cut into quarters, veggies and dip, fruit on skewers, bagels, and muffins are just a few party-friendly food ideas.
Games, Desserts
Toddler Games
What will kids do at the party? Station a parent there to help kids blow the bubbles.
25. Play freeze dance. 28. Mud cups are lots of fun to serve instead of cake and ice cream. 29. Here's a great idea someone told me about: Scoop ice cream into baking cups before the party and stick back in the freezer. Party Away
What if you don't have the room - or the desire - to throw a party at your house? Here are some low-cost ideas to host a party off-site.
32. Some fire stations host parties for a small fee. Kids get a tour of the firehouse and use of a room for cake.
35. For my daughter's third birthday, we had her party at a local park. The kids played at the playground before and after the meal. We put tables together and had a beach party. 38. If you're having the party inside, line the floor with a plastic sheet. More in Birthday Party Ideas"
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You can throw some pretty awesome kids' parties without having to spend a whole lot of money. 1) Plan Ahead - Start planning the party as early as possible. This will give you loads of time to find the best deals on everything you need to plan an awesome kids' birthday party. 2) The Right Time - To cut down on costs, plan the party to be held between 2pm and 5pm. 8) Bake the Cake Yourself - The kids aren't going to care where the cake comes from, as long as there is cake. 9) Avoid Party Stores - Party stores charge a lot more for items than other stores do, because they are specialty stores.
10) Visit the Dollar Store - Dollar stores are great places to get a lot of party favors at a fraction of the price you would pay at party supply stores or department stores.
Hit up family members, friends and even the parents of invited guests and borrow what you need.
16) Search Out Inexpensive Venues - If you don't want to have the party in your home, look for venues that don't cost a lot. Save money by preparing the food yourself.
$20 Kids Birthday Party - Cheap Birthday Parties!
Most people spend around $200 for kids' birthday parties, but is that really necessary? In this video, we share about how to have a great birthday party your kids will love for just $20! 2:30 For older kids, invite 2-3 of their closest friends.
3:04 Pick significant years for parties with school friends.
3:33 Keep the food simple.
5:30 Example about how I did 2 of my kids' birthday parties.
10:05 Look at garage sales for party supplies.
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17 Tips to Throw a Kids' Birthday Party on a Budget
Happy birthday, indeed.
Want to throw your child an awesome party without breaking the bank? 1. Timing is everything. After lunch and before dinner is the best time to party, when guests don't expect a full meal.
In a Parents survey of nearly 1,500 parents, 73 percent of you said you sent paper invitations for your kid's last birthday party. Next time, send your guests a free electronic invitation; you'll save what you'd normally spend on paper invites.
If your kid's birthday falls close to a buddy's, consider a dual party. Just make sure each kid gets her own cake.
5. Avoid party-store traps. Don't pay a markup for party-store items that you could find elsewhere for less. When kids are still little, consider skipping a traditional birthday party altogether, suggests Simple Matters author Erin Boyle. Here are a few of our favorite sites for discount party supplies:
12. Price out the party places. 13. Upcycle party favors. Hate goody bags? Levine suggests embracing the stuff kids bring home. For a free activity, borrow books, videos, and DVDs from the library that correspond to your party's theme. More in Birthday Party Ideas"
Kids are very naggy when it comes to food, not every kid is fond of the same dish. It is next to impossible to make kids to eat salad, so there are a few other healthy dishes you can keep at their birthday parties to keep mom and children both happy.
Beans are a healthy addition, and sweet corn is loved by many kids.
Fruits give kids all the energy to jump around all day, but most of the kids don't eat a single piece of fruit. There are loads of many other healthy dishes that can be served at kids birthday parties. When it comes to food for a kid's birthday party the choice of the foods ranges from pastas, pizzas, chocolates, potato chips to ice-creams. Cakes
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As a mother of two kids, six step kids and seven foster kids, the easiest way for me was to let them plan the food. There are many food items which usually kids love. But normally kids love chocolates, pizzas, burger and much more. Kids would love to eat these ideas with some twist in the food items. So if you are searching for the best caterers then kids birthday party in Dubai are there to help you out with the best catering services who also have some innovative and creative ideas.
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I am delighted to find that the recipes in the Kids Party Food eBook are no exception! I have been busting at the seams waiting for the release of this new Kids Party Food eBook. I've always loved the simple, healthy and delicious recipes from Organic Sisters and I'm excited to say that once again they have delivered another must have cook book with their Kids Party Food e-book. "25 Healthy Birthday Party Food Ideas
Planning food for a children's birthday party is a little stressful. Here are 25 Kid friendly Party Food Options that are a little bit healthy but still a lot of fun!
August to October is a really busy month for kids birthdays. Which is why I thought it would be especially appropriate to share some amazing (and a little bit healthy) kids party food ideas because I know I'm not the only one hosting a kids birthday party in the next few weeks.
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This is my basic vanilla birthday cake which I make for all our birthday cakes. when it comes to birthday cakes
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I love planning and preparing for my children's birthday parties. I usually ask my kids to pick a theme, and we then plan the food and games around that theme. We've had fairy parties, farm parties, Lego parties, Star Wars parties and cowgirl parties! Cold food
popcorn
fruit platter
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ice cream cake - great for warmer months
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Tips for smooth party food prep
label children's cups and plates so they can come and go from the food
offer the birthday cake earlier in the party, to reduce the need for other foods
check for food allergies before the party and plan the party menu accordingly
when children are younger, parents tend to stay at parties, so have some food and drinks set aside for them
serve children's party food in individual, labelled cardboard boxes/containers (available online and in discount stores). serve hot food in individual noodle boxes
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With a few simple tips, I'm going to show you how to create a fantastic kids ' birthday party.
Making chocolate-dipped fruits
To make sure your party isn't full of kids avoiding the food and getting grumpy, stick to foods with well-loved ingredients and flavours. If you can get kids excited about making their own food, then you've thrown them a great party.
The options are pretty endless, and the kids will love it.
Make food more fun with natural colours
Chocolate-covered fruits
These are so straightforward, and so exciting for kids. For more healthy party food ideas, check out these beautiful healthy snacks for kids from the Happy Pear.
Turn the cute factor up a notch for your kids' birthday parties with these irresistible treats. Clown face ice-creams, cake pops and mini party pizzas are just some of the kid-friendly recipes on offer in this indispensable party food guide.
Easy to make the night before the party, these little cones will soon become party show-stoppers, loved for their chocolate-coated cone and sprinkle ice-cream faces.
Easy party pizzas
Not all cute food needs to be sweet, and this party pizza recipe is the perfect savoury addition to the spread. If there's one thing we know, it's that kids love food that resembles other things, especially these cute-as-can-be chocolate snails. What happens if you mix coconut ice and chocolate crackles? Pink, sparkly and oh-so-sweet, they are the ideal addition to any little girl's party.
A great project for even the littlest fingers, and so much fun to eat, these biscuits are sure to be a hit at any birthday party. No birthday party is complete without this colourful bread and here it gets a re-design. Submit your recipe
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As I prepared the food for Immy's recent birthday party I realised that so many of our favourite party foods feature year after year. Sometimes they are presented slightly differently to fit the party theme but most are our own versions of simple, classic birthday recipes. Here are 12 of our favourite classic kids party foods.
Sticking to classic, homemade party food ideas will help you to stick to your budget. 1. Fruit Wands
I love fairy bread because it can easily be cut into all manner of shapes with a cookie cutter to match your party theme.
3. Chocolate Crackles
A favourite party food from my own childhood, check out my healthier, low allergy version of the traditional chocolate crackle recipe
One of my personal, all time favourite party foods. See the recipe here at Planning with Kids.
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6. Popcorn
7. Cupcakes
8. Cookies
Another food that is so easy to theme - cookies! 9. Shaped Sandwiches
11. Mini Pizza
Whether you make pizza shapes (our star pizzas were made on a flatbread base) or rolled pizza pinwheels (made with puff pastry), pizza is pretty much the #1 favourite savoury party food of our pint-sized party guests,
12. Sausage Rolls
What are your favourite classic kids party foods?
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Miss G and I love throwing mini-parties with friends and we've been having fun this year partnering with some sponsors to bring you some cheap & cheerful party inspiration!
Before we get started, here are some tips for planning your party:
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Deep clean the house and plan your party space based on guest list, weather, etc.
1-2 days before the party
Any cleaning touch-ups (especially in the party space and bathroom)
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Break the day into 2-hour windows; finish the food prep, set up the party and spend some time relaxing and preparing yourself and your kids for hosting
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Party pies, sausage rolls and other pastry type foods.
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Dessert - chocolate ripple cake, easy & cheap.
Dessert - chocolate ripple cake, easy & cheap.
Oh great idea, I love a good choc ripple cake!!!
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Served with whipped cream.
Pizza, party pies, sausage rolls were the winners, along with a slushie machine, various soft drinks & water. The party started at 6:30, so she assumed they'd be hungrier.
We bought a huge container of icecream from Dairy Bell for one party and the kids made their own cones......we supplied lollies, small marshmallows, sprinkles and toppings.
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Looking for fun & easy kids party food? Planning for a child's birthday party always involves making food decisions on what to serve. Below you'll find our list of themed party food ideas, kids finger foods and delicious treats.
Here's an easy recipe with pictures.
Before deciding on your kids party food, consider the following:
Age Group - Food for toddlers and food for 6 & 7 year olds could be different.
Opt for a buffet style for your kids party food where kids can serve themselves (an adult can serve toddlers). Or my favorite, prepared lunch trays which you can make ahead in a themed party food box or tray. What do kids like? Stick to the things kids like and maybe introduce 1 new item. Litttle kids, like grown ups are attracted by presentation.
Which one looks like more fun for kids?
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Mini Hotdogs - These are perfect finger food. Pizza - Cut into thin ""kid-size"" slices. Notice the kid-friendly toothpicks. Serve with spaghetti sauce.
Chicken Tenders - A children's favorite. Serve with honey-mustard sauce.
Crispy Kale Chips - My children love this! Sandwiches
Race Car Sandwiches - These sandwiches are perfect for a Disney Cars party theme and easy to make. Race Car Family Sandwiches
Lasagna - Easy to serve, just cut in squares and enjoy.
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The perfect way to start a party! Healthier Popcorn 6 of 18
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We all know how much work it is to throw a birthday party in your home. Ice Rinks
If you have a child who loves to skate, your local ice rink might just be the perfect place to host their birthday party. Who doesn't love a pool party? Many indoor public pools host birthday parties, complete with time and space for food and cake, and lifeguards to keep your partygoers safe. Community centres and local public arts centres offer a surprising number of party packages for your children. In the warmer months, kids can play outdoors and and eat pizza right to the park! For just $10 per kid, McDonald's parties are not just affordable but they include everything: invitations, food, cake, loot bags, and everything in between. Boston Pizza
Make your child's next birthday party a pizza party. Some locations offer make-your-own-pizza parties for $16 per child. Grocery Stores
At President's Choice Cooking School birthday parties , your child and their friends can get dressed up as little chefs and make child-friendly foods like fruit kebabs, pizza or tacos, and decorate cupcakes to take home as a parting gift/loot bag! Packages start at $20 per child.
Parties start at $20 per child. For the best birthday party loot bags, think quality over quantity this party season and turn to one of these 14 creative ideas.
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Here are all the kids' birthday party ideas you'll need to throw the perfect shindig. Great kids' birthday party ideas for party treats, decorations, activities and even printable invitations are all here. Kraft Recipes has ideas for all sorts of birthday cake themes, like this Dinosaur Cake or this Birthday Train Cake Maybe you would prefer an ice cream cake or birthday cupcakes ? Whatever your taste, find a way to expound on it with our kids' birthday party ideas.
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"Children's birthday parties often start with squeals of delight and joyful anticipation but end in tears and swearing. 1. If you're having more than 10 kids consider having it a venue other than your home. Unless of course you're ridiculously flush and have a separate party room in the children's wing. In which case, we're having our party at your house next year! 2. Keep the party short and sweet. I then decorated the cake the morning of the party while my husband baked the sausage rolls (Coles butter puff pastry + Standom sausage mince). Also, don't bother making separate food for the adults; most adults love the nostolgia of kids' party food and happily chow down on anything that's on offer. So relax about the cake.
My daughter started off wanting a Tinkerbell party, then a Supergirl party, then a Princess party and then we were back to Tinkerbell. 7. Have someone babysit your kids on the morning of the party. Also, while kids are generally fresher and less crankier in the mornings, an afternoon party gives you time to prepare without necessitating a 5am wake up time.
Friends and family will offer to make food or mind the kids. Party time can often mean an excuse for overloading kids with sweet treats! The trick to serving healthy party food is to make it look as appealing as possible to the kids. With these 15 Guilt Free Healthy Party Food Ideas for Kids, you'll be guaranteed empty plates and happy parents!
1. Rainbow Sticks
These Rainbow Sticks would make a great party food alternative for kids - a super colourful collection of grapes and berries, arranged by the colour of the rainbow.
2. String Cheese Snowmen
String Cheese Snowmen are so simple to make and ideal if hosting a winter birthday party or Christmas party for kids.
3. Watermelon Popsicle Sticks
A cute and really easy idea - just cut up the watermelon and stick onto popsicle sticks for a fun and healthy party food idea.
7. Striped Fruit Pops
Kids love ice-lollys and this healthy alternative, made from strawberries, kiwi, peaches and honey would be perfect for a summer party idea, or indeed at any time of year!
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6 Fun, Budget-Friendly Birthday Party Themes for Kids (or Kids at Heart)
When I was a kid, I started thinking about my next party about six months ahead of time.
If you have three kids, throwing elaborate parties three times a year can quickly break the bank.
Of course, baking the cake yourself and finding a cheap venue can help you save money on birthday parties But you can also set yourself up for success by choosing naturally budget-friendly party themes.
Looking back, I've realized my parents were under-the-radar geniuses at birthday parties. 1. Bicycle Birthday Party
My parents decided to throw me a bicycle birthday party to celebrate my success.
The only costs my parents had to worry about were the cake and party favors.
Estimated costs: $50 for goodie bags, $25 to make the cake and buy cups, plates, napkins, etc.
2. Backward Birthday Party
My oldest brother, Kurt, had a very simple theme for his seventh birthday party: backward day.
While reminiscing over dinner about past birthdays, he told my parents the backward birthday party was his all-time favorite.
Estimated costs: $80 for food, cake, paper goods, and party favors.
3. Super Bowl Party
Estimated costs: $80 for food, cake, party supplies and goodie bags. 4. Nerf Gun Party
For Kyle's eighth birthday, he had a Nerf gun party. Each boy brought his own Nerf gun, so my parents' only expenses were food and party favors.
Estimated Costs: $60 for food and party favors and supplies.
5. Water Party
For his 10th birthday, he settled for a water-themed party.
From around ages 7-10, kids are very easy to entertain. Water balloons? Once again, my parents took the kids to a free park. Estimated costs: $60 for food, paper goods, and favors; $5 for water balloons.
6. Double Birthday Party
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We decided to have a joint birthday party at a nearby park. A party at a park is already cheap, but having a double birthday party is a great way to cut costs even more. Our families split the food costs and responsibilities, making for one of the most laid-back Sweet 16 parties ever.
The older kids get, the less they need (and truthfully, the less they want) parents entertaining them at birthday parties. I don't feel like I missed out because my parents couldn't afford to throw me elaborate birthday parties when I was little. Your Turn: What memorable budget-friendly birthday parties have you thrown or received?
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With so many extravagant kid's birthday parties taking place across Dubai, it is becoming increasingly overwhelming for parents to make their event stand out, especially if they have a tight budget. An impressive party at home or a free venue can do the trick
If you can't afford to host the party at a restaurant or venue, then consider hosting the party at your home. There are also many free venues in Dubai where you can organize your kid's birthday party. Cheap decoration ideas
For a lot of people, the cake is the main attraction of any birthday party. Explore affordable food options
If your guest list mostly comprises of kids then you can have some inexpensive food items like nuggets, French fries and gelatin desserts on the menu. The surest way to make sure that your guests remember your kid's birthday party for a long time is to distribute small goodie bags among them. Fancy dress parties are all the rage these days, so consider asking your guests to dress up for the party. "How to Plan a Birthday Party
Birthday parties are a great boost to any child's self-esteem. Theme
Guest List and Invitations
Place
Parties away from home usually work better for children over five since younger children may be overwhelmed by unfamiliar surroundings.
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For brief parties, cake and ice cream is really the only refreshment you need. One family hosted a Floor Pizza Party by putting personal-sized pans of dough on the kitchen floor (one for each guest) and letting the kids put on sauce, cheese and other toppings. As with all aspects of party planning, try to give familiar favorites a personal twist, turning chicken wings into dinosaur wings for a prehertoric feast or serving chicken drumsticks for an orchestra party.
You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a successful party. This is a party for your child and her friends — not for other parents. The kids just want to play. The hardest thing to plan for at any birthday party is the unexpected. If parents are dropping off children, be sure you know about any food allergies or relevant medical conditions.
When it comes to food at birthday parties, it's my experience that children are very happy with whatever is served and usually eat it all, starting with the fruit plate! Have you ever come home from a party and your child is bouncing off the walls, sick and irritable? It's more than likely all the additives and the sugar-high from ‘traditional' party foods.
My conscience just won't let me serve that stuff up to kids anymore. Okay, so here is my tried and true formula for catering a healthy kid's party.
I serve four different types of food, plus the cake. 1. Fruit
You could even make it a fun party activity and let the kids make their own.
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4. Sweet
5. Cake
Check out my six healthy birthday cake recipes here
I hope this has given you some things to think about and try for your next kid's party.
Hi, love this. As a mum who does home made birthday parties, in a healthy way, love it.
I promised DS a pokemon party but I think it will be just a pool party but I love these ideas and will try them for this party…
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• Michelle Peer, owner of Hullabaloo Party Planner for Children in Kitchener, Ont
Choose a theme
Once you've got a theme, party planning is a piece of cake. Start with your kid's interests or try these ideas:
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Princess, pirate or Harry Potter parties can't miss. Kids are thrilled with homemade invitations, says Peer. Remember that old your child's age equals the number of guests” rule of inviting? You need enough kids to play games and sit around a table, says Gibson. If your space is small, remember that some parents will remain party-side with their tots. Time it right
Celebrate with family on the actual birthday, and plan a friend party for a month later, suggests Gibson. As for duration, a two-hour party (2½ hours max) is perfect. Parents' most common mistake is parties that run too long, says Gibson. Squirrel away breakables or toys your kids can't bear to share. To ensure helium or foil balloons stay afloat, buy them the day of the party. Jungle party? Since kids trickle in at different times, offer simple opening activities like these:
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Ages 6-8
Ages 3-5
Colour and add stickers to cardboard party hats or foam tiaras (from the dollar store). Ask lounging parents to help their kids.
Ages 6-8
Cover the party table with a paper tablecloth and let guests doodle or write birthday messages with crayons, suggests Zarkov. Save tea canisters and have kids decorate them with stick-on jewels, suggests Gibson. Get gaming
Forget researching the latest games — kids crave the classics. Buy one hoop per child from a dollar store. Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
School-aged kids love food challenges, says Gibson. For preschooler parties, borrow a bunch of child-sized plastic picnic tables from friends.
Ages 3-5
Parents go to great lengths to put on a big spread of food, and kids don't touch it,” says Gibson. Offer only familiar foods: juice (drinking boxes if the kids are seated on the floor), veggies and dip, tiny cheese or peanut butter sandwiches (check for allergies), goldfish crackers, fruit kebabs and cake.
Ages 6-8
Rent a chocolate fountain from a party supply store ($50). Offer mini-marshmallows, cut-up fruit and animal crackers for dipping. The Cake
Save time and order an un-iced cake from your grocery store bakery, suggests Peer. Having a beach party? Green up your party table with recycled or biodegradable paper plates, and a cloth tablecloth and napkins.
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If you do, kids feel ripped off,” says Gibson, especially the older ones. Ask yourself if you'd want your child to bring home that garbage,” says Peer.
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Kids always love a bag of candy and goodies at this age, says Gibson. Crafts completed at the party, such as painted birdhouses or ceramics, also make great favours.
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"Birthday Party Recipes Menu Ideas - Indian Party Food Items List
So I have tried my best to help you choose the party menu. Birthday party food items should be attractive, kids friendly and healthy at least to some extent. Not just for kids, menu should be appealing to adults as well. Long back I had shared a simple kids birthday party menu idea after getting inspired from one of my friend's party. After I made that post, I too got the confidence and started conducting simple birthday party at home for Raksha's birthday. So today I have come up with the list of kids friendly, birthday party menu items list for Indian kids to help parents like me. With the help of this list, you can decide the party menu based on your budget. The picture given below is the simple decoration I made at home for Raksha's birthday party.
Basically kids love to have foods based on tomato, paneer, sweet corn, cauliflower, baby corn, bread, cheese and fruits. Friends, do make your own permutations and combinations according to your kids preferences and frame the party menu. Ok, lets move on to the list of birthday party menu ideas ! In the above picture, you can find a sample of simple snacks party and the lunch party menu. If you are inviting kids without parents, you can give a simple party by giving a drink, starter/snacks, cake and a dessert. Finger foods is the best option for kids below 10 years. If you are inviting adults/parents, then you can go for wider options. Birthday party should be more of fun, hassle free and memorable. So you can arrange for small games, magic shows, music, dance to make the party more interesting.
Do refer my Simple birthday menu post to get some ideas on how to conduct the party & gifting for kids. Hot chocolate
Water
White sauce pasta or tomato pasta ( Kids love white sauce pasta)
Fruit chaat
Jelly
Pastries are better than the cream cakes. So choose the cake accordingly.
Make less spicy food as you are cooking for kids. Kids prefer deep fried foods for starters. Kids love to have poori more than roti.
Most of the kids love paneer butter masala and potato, peas kurma more than mixed vegetable kurma.
If you arrange for dinner party, make some idli too.
No problem even if its store bought.
Gulab jamun would be the best dessert for Kids. No kid would say NO.
Ice cream is also a must for kids.
Many kids are allergic to cold stuffs like ice cream , chocolate and cakes. Finally, do not force your kids to eat everything in the plate. Most of the kids love to eat the cake, starter and dessert. Parents can feed them later at their house if needed.
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Kids will love adding frosting accents and decking their trees in candy ornaments!
Don't miss more of these great party food recipes just in time for the holidays.
A stunning children's birthday chocolate cake with hidden treasure buried on a sandy desert island for the kids to dig into
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Slice into this sensational mint chocolate celebration cake and let the hidden sweets pour out for your party guests to enjoy
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Pull out all the stops with this sensational celebration cake, a princess doll enrobed in pretty pink and white icing - perfect for a special birthday party
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A good alternative to sugary jelly and the perfect treat for a kids party
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Everybody's favourite party food. Children will love the butterfly and ladybird decorations on this colourful cake - and you'll love its simplicity
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A fun chocolate birthday cake decorated with buttons, biscuits and marzipan - bound to be a hit with young children
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Keep the kids cool this summer with these simple - and refreshingly healthy - ice lollies
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Kids will love making these sweet chewy lollipops decorated with melted chocolate and cake sprinkles
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even the birthday outfits (you and your kid do have to represent). Gone are the days of just throwing a cake mix cake at the kids and calling it a day. Kids have life-threatening peanut allergies. Here, we've got the answers to your most pressing birthday party food etiquette questions so you can concentrate on the fun stuff (yes, birthday parties are a good excuse for a new outfit, moms..).
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If you're planning a party during a mealtime, you should serve a meal. ""Pizza works. If it's a morning party, it could be bagels. 2. Is it ever okay to serve just cake? 3. What's the etiquette for kids with food allergies? Moms who have kids with food allergies are usually hyper-vigilant about notifying you about their child's dietary restrictions. ""Always try to serve cake and food that is peanut-free,"" said Wind. Parents of kids with food allergies should also be considerate and offer to bring a special treat for their child.
""It is always more considerate to offer parents some pizza and cake if they stay for the party,"" said Wind. The bottom line when it comes the food at kids' birthday parties: Do the right thing. Otherwise, feed both kids and adults.. Do you think it's harder than ever to plan the menu for kids' birthday parties?
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Here are 10 great and simple ideas for party food - some to prepare the day of the party, others to prepare ahead of time.
1. Sandwiches
Make the morning of the party. Cheese
2. Sausage rolls
3. Fairy bread
Make the morning of the party. Dips can be bought or made ahead and vegetable sticks cut the morning of the party.
An activity at the party could be to decorate the cupcakes. Make a day or two ahead of the party. Yo can make the classic party favourite - frogs in a pond, and below is an example of a science-themed party with petri dishes of jelly.
8. Popcorn
Individual pizzas can be prepared and ready on a baking tray, or you can have this as part of the party activities and have the kids top their own pizzas. 10. Cheese straws
Get creative with the name and shapes you make them into and they can suit any party theme - from sailors knots for a pirate party, magic wands for a fairy party, and even dinosaur fossil bones for a dinosaur party.
Parties. Birthdays. Family Reunions. Food, food, and more food.
If you are hosting a graduation party at your house and plan to invite all your family and friends…I wouldn't recommend serving steak. However, if you are hosting a dinner party with 2 of your best couple friends then sure, steak is a little more reasonable. if your party goes from 6pm-8pm, that mostly falls under the full dinner” rule. If your party is from 11:30am - 1pm, that mostly falls under full lunch” rule. Take a dessert party for example. If you have a dessert party with 3 cakes and nothing else, you should cut big slices and expect them to be wiped out. Budget.
Believe it or not, it's quite easy to do a party for cheap or even free. Potluck, BYOM BBQ, dessert party, even a pasta party all can be done for only a few dollars.
If there are going to be lots of kids at your party, avoid dark-colored punch, soups, and meals that could cause a mini disaster in your house. If people will mostly be standing and mingling, finger foods are best. If it's a bachelor party, I probably wouldn't do a salad bar…maybe stick more to a hearty BBQ. Time of year.
Baked Potato bars are a wonderful party food idea! Look at this adorable bachelor party bar I found HERE :
If Heinz ketchup is cheaper than Hunts, buy Heinz. Buy bulk.
Rather, I stick to the bulk plates and cups and dress up my party in other ways. Plan ahead. In my opinion, that's the same with a party! I love them because they are BIG (sometimes party napkins are itty bitty), and are super sturdy. Serving warmers.
Signs and food labels.
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Serving platters, plates, and dishes.
Great investment!
I love using baby food jars to serve sauces and toppings. Space-saving tools.
All easy ways to serve a nice drink…for cheap or free.
When it's time for a party, break up the fruit and freeze it in your ice cubes. Happy partying 🙂
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When planning your party it is important to think about what party food you are going to serve. We have some fantastic themed party food ideas for you - simply click on the links below, or scroll down for generic party food ideas.
Themed Party Food Ideas
For party food with a specific theme, click on the sections below or keep scrolling for generic party food.
Pizza
Mini Pizzas are great for a party, perfect bite size portions. For younger children stick to cheese and tomato, and for older children introduce other flavours.
Chips / Fries
Chips / fries are a real winner with the kids. Serve in plastic shot glasses for perfect party portions.
A yummy healthy party food that looks great too. A really yummy party food, your guests will just love these mini burgers. You can theme them with mini food tags. Sandwiches
A very popular party food. Cut into interesting shapes, use cocktail sticks with grapes on top and mini food tags to theme them with your party. Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas: Sweet and Savoury
Use mini food tags to theme it to your party.
Fairy Bread
Pretty party food perfect for a princess or fairy party. Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas: Sweet Party Food Ideas
Fruit Skewers
Jelly
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
The perfect combo, strawberries dipped in chocolate. Popcorn
A great party food. Drizzle over white chocolate and add some sprinkles to jazz it up for your party.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are a great party food, and you can get really creative with them too - check out our ice-cream cupcakes!
Cookies
Marshmallow Pops
Quick to make and the kids love them. "How to Plan an Awesome Kid's Birthday Party on a Budget: 10 Tips for Cost-Conscious Parents
Plan Ahead
To avoid overspending on party essentials like balloons, piñatas and tableware, it's a good idea to plan your child's party as far in advance as possible.
If you're on a tight budget, consider sending electronic invites for your child's party. Don't worry about creating an elaborate menu for your child's birthday party—their friends are likely to be just as impressed with a few basic, fun items to munch on.
For a surefire way to cut back dramatically on your food bill, consider hosting your kid's party in the morning or after lunchtime in the afternoon. When planning a large party, you may need extra tables and chairs to fit all of your guests. Forget booking your child's party at a pricey venue and instead look into places where you can host the party for free or for just a small charge.
""Of course your backyard is free, so the savings would be huge,"" says Helen Holden, founder of , a birthday party planning site. ""If your house is not an option, try a friend's house. Head to your local dollar store for great savings on cute items for your child's birthday bash.
""The dollar store is the best place to find cheap party decor like balloons and streamers, plus gift bags to give out goodies,"" says Woroch.
Kid's parties need a lot of extra hands, but you don't necessarily have to pay for help.
If you have a friend that happens to know how to twist balloons into animals, ask if they can do so for a short while at your party.""
Go Cheap on Goody Bags
Games and activities can make or break a kid's birthday party, but they don't have to cost much—or anything at all.
""Kids just want to have fun, and fun can be pretty affordable.""
If your child is into crafting, have the kids make simple crafts with household items.
When choosing which games and activities to run at your child's birthday party, just be sure to consider whether all of the kids on the guest list will be able to participate.
Bake Your Own Cake
"Martha Stewart Kids, Volume 17 2005
Birthday parties are like road trips: getting there is half the fun. It needn't be elaborate - kids will be happy with a small party as long as they are made to feel special. The birthday child will likely have ideas about the kind of party he wants, so involve him in the planning. Let your child pick the theme, help you with shopping and decorating, and take part in baking the cake. Pre-Party Timeline
Choose the theme, draw up the guest list, confirm the date with your child's best friend, and reserve off-site space.
Mail invitations, purchase party goods, start homemade decorations and favors, and arrange for extra help, if needed.
The Guest List
If you're not inviting lots of classmates, the rule of thumb is to ask as many kids as your child's age plus one. Invitations
Mail invitations three weeks before the party. 3. Say if you'll be serving lunch or dinner.
At Home
At an at-home party, the birthday child's on his own turf, and you know where to find everything. To keep kids from wandering around, define the party area with balloons and streamers, and close doors to other rooms.
4. Make a large room friendlier: Use streamers to define the party area.
Time of Day
As kids grow older, timing becomes a less important factor.
Anywhere from two to three hours is time enough for school-age kids.
Party Basics at a Glance
Number of Guests: 4 to 5 Children
Number of Guests: 8 to 9 Children
Number of Guests: 10 to 11 Children
What to Serve
Baking and decorating your child's birthday cake (or cupcakes) is worth the effort. Spend time on that, and choose other foods that are easy to serve, eat, and clean up. 2. Serve snacks in creative containers. For a fishing-themed party, kids will get a kick out of being served punch from a fishbowl.
Let kids top English-muffin pizzas. Choosing Favors
1. Match the goodies to the theme: You might give a teacup for a tea party, an action figure for a character party, or flowerpot and seeds for a garden party.
2. Let kids make their own party favors - a potato-print T-shirt, for example - as one of the activities.
3. Decorate with items that guests can take with them when the party is done, such as posters or pennants for a baseball party.
If a game or craft isn't going well, drop it and move on; if kids enjoy a particular game, let it run longer than planned. 3. Older kids need more stimulation: plan sports or organized activities based on what your child loves to do, or consider booking an entertainer.
While magicians and clowns are classic for kids' parties, there are lots of other kid-pleasing options:
1. Balloon artists (their creations double as party favors)
Games Galore
Tweak tried-and-true favorites to match the party theme. Then it's the next child's turn. Some kids love seeing their gift being unwrapped, especially if they picked it out. Kids can forget their manners in the excitement, so help your child practice her thank-yous beforehand. It may be less chaotic, particularly for young kids, if your child opens his gifts after the party. "Parents and children
Kids party ideas
Kids party ideas
Kids party ideas
The decision to host a child's birthday party can lead the calmest of parents to head straight for the bedroom for a little lie down. Try to keep the idea of a kid's party as special and not an every year event. You may want to alternate the years each of your children has a birthday party just to keep it all fair. If you can't remember which child had one last, don't worry - your kids will. If you have an only child, aim to keep track by having a party on the odd or even years.
Try, from the start, to avoid subscribing to the commonly held view that your child's birthday party is a demonstration to other parents. Party food ideas
Food is a must at a party Everyone expects it and there will be major disappointment if you don't deliver, and not just from the kids. Little children are rarely left on their own at parties, so don't be surprised if at least one of their parents decides to stay to keep an eye on them.
Finger foods which are easily served and cleaned up after, such as, sausage rolls, party pies, dips and chips are always popular. Try to match the party theme with the adult's food as well; everyone loves a party no matter what their age. Many people view their child's party as an opportunity for the adults present to have a few drinks themselves. Food tips
Parties are seen as a time for treats and indulging in more sugar and junk food than usual. If you don't offer at least some party food, there's bound to be long faces. Remember to check with other parents if their child has any food allergies. Start planning your child's birthday with an idea of how big (or small) you want it to be. One year old party food ideas
Keep party food simple for one year olds. Fairy bread, jelly-cups with fruit, custard, cup up grapes, fresh fruit purees, cut up strawberries.
An ice-cream cake with jelly and fruit is a popular option.
Toddler party food Ideas
A novelty birthday cake is always fun. Consider individual cup cakes with colourful icing and decorations. See our kids recipes for more ideas.
School aged kids party food ideas
Provide water and cordial just because it is a party. It also fills kid's tummies up quickly and all your lovingly prepared food won't get eaten.
Fun party games for young kids
What's the time Mister Wolf” is a good party game. Treasure hunts with lollies, small toys or themes are great. Have some fun with your child making up silly ideas for the kids at the party to do. Party ideas for babies, toddlers and school aged kids
Time the party for the younger children either before or after afternoon nap time. Dress up themes are always a hit with older kids. If you time this activity at the start of the party, the t-shirts will have the most chance of drying before the party ends.
Play a game where the kids have to pick which child matches which baby.
"Kids' party food
Kids party planning is becoming more like an art form rather than a way to to keep kids fuelled up for the party. So what is the ideal party plan and how much food should you allow to keep everyone happy? We give you the definitive guide to perfect kids' party catering.
Kids' party food
Cater for 1.5 to 2 pieces per person of each dish over a 2-hour party
Hot food suggestions include:
Remember: don't serve the hot food straight from the oven. small jugs of water and cups to allow kids to self serve
juice boxes for parties at the park, or
Parties for kids under 5 will need to cater for parents. Offering the food on platters allows kids to select their own quantities of items. Offer a combination of fruit, veggies and party food.
Let's get this party started
A professional party entertainer let me in early on the best timetable for the seamless party. Routine of the party for 2 hour party:
First 30 minutes: Food
Final 30 minutes: Cake and party bags.
People have busy lives, so two hours is the perfect length for a party.
The internet has heaps of ideas for themed party games that you can run yourself.
Some food-related activities for younger kids include:
Jelly treasure hunt
First one to eat the food wins.
You can relax after the party if you have your evening meals sorted. It makes planning, shopping for and cooking your meals easy. Read More…
A great kids bithday party idea.
Popcorn is a cheap and easy food idea to give the kids at a party. Sugar popcorn: Mix together in a pan some, water, butter, sugar and food colouring. Here you can play with colour and match it to your party theme. 5. Cupcake wrapper ideas
6. Dipped Marshmallows
This is another cheap and easy recipe for a kid's birthday party. 8. Oven chips
4 Tablespoons Butter
8 Cups of mini marshmallows
More Food Ideas for Kids
You are welcome to take a look at my other post Fun Food Ideas fo Kids for inspiration or Lunch Box Ideas for Kids What do you make for your kids.
"food ideas for your next Birthday Party
Instead of birthday cake serve:
Birthday Cookies that they can ice and decorate themselves
Birthday Party Sundaes with lots of toppings they can make to order
Individual birthday party cakes that the kids can ice and decorate
Serve apple and cherry pie with ice cream and whipped topping
Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes.. fill the cake type ice cream cones with cake batter
and bake, then let the party guests ice and decorate them.
Kids Birthday Party Food Ideas
Mystery Food Dinner
Fun and crazy birthday party idea for all ages - adults too! Directions and sample menu for the mystery dinner party
lettuce and tomatoes and let the birthday party guests make their own! Serve hotcakes, sausage, bacon, eggs (or let the birthday party guests create their own omelets), different syrups, cinnamon apples, fruit and juices.
Serve hamburgers and let the birthday party guests add their favorite toppings. Tip: Cut slices of cheese with a cookie cutter that matches your party theme.
Party Food Tips
A pan or ziti or goulash served with bread is a perfect party dish. Choose a cookie cutter that matches the theme of your party.
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"How to Make Planning a Kid's Birthday Party on a Budget a Piece of Cake
Twenty-nine percent of parents polled in T. Rowe Price's 9th Annual Parents, Kids & Money Survey said they spent $300 or more on their child's birthday presents and parties. Throwing a kid's birthday party on a budget is all about location, location, location. Having the party at home or a local park are two low-cost venue options.
Taking the party to a park gives guests a place to spread out and play. Parks are great locations for budget-friendly birthday parties for kids because they typically don't require an admissions fee or only require a small deposit to rent a space for the day.
If the weather won't cooperate, or your child's birthday lands in the middle of winter, you may have to throw a kid's birthday party on a budget at an indoor venue instead. Helen Holden, mom of two and founder of Counting Candles , a birthday party planning and idea site, says if you're booking a kid-friendly venue, stick with the most basic package that covers food and drinks for each child. Goody bags, party favors and ice cream are nice to have, but if kids are running around and enjoying the venue itself, they may not really notice these add-ons.
2. Keep your food budget in check
When planning a kid's birthday party on a budget, food and cake can eat up a big chunk of what you have to spend. Sarah Hollenbeck, a shopping and savings expert for , a coupons and deal website, has some tips for keeping food costs down for your budget-friendly birthday parties for kids—while still providing fuel for your young guests.
First, set a limit on the party's duration. Scheduling the party between regular mealtimes could also help you have a kid's birthday party on a budget. If your party runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., for example, your child's guests (and their parents) may be satisfied with being served a snack, versus lunch or dinner.
Finally, when you're thinking about how to plan a kid's birthday party on a budget, consider buying food in bulk from a warehouse store. You may be able to snag party platters or kid-friendly snacks without going over budget.
Twenty-nine percent of parents said they spent $300 or more on their child's birthday presents and parties.
- T. Rowe Price's 9th Annual Parents, Kids & Money Survey
Budget-friendly birthday parties for kids can be enjoyable, even if you're not spending hundreds of dollars to rent a bounce house or set up pony rides in the backyard. Check out your local dollar store's offerings to help with your budget-friendly birthday parties for kids.
When it comes to party prep for a kid's birthday party on a budget, consider swapping out paper invitations for digital invites via email or social media, Hollenbeck says. How to plan a kid's birthday party on a budget can get a little more complicated if your child wants a specific theme that requires buying expensive custom decorations. Walker-Craft says you could try your hand at making decorations instead of buying them if you're crafty and trying to keep your kid's birthday party on a budget. Planning a fun kid's birthday party on a budget isn't always a cakewalk. If money is an issue, a birthday party may have to be the gift,” she says.
If you're trying to be frugal , consider giving your child an option—a party or gifts. Remember, planning budget-friendly birthday parties for kids should be about maximizing fun while minimizing stress.
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"Kids' birthday parties are special opportunities to lavish attention on the little ones we love. Birthday party tabs can quickly rise as we tack on pricey venues, entertainers, goodie bags, custom cakes and party food. Trimming the food budget is one of the easiest ways to cut the cost of hosting a kid's birthday party. Food should add an element of fun, not stress, to the birthday party.
Here, 10 possibilities for low-cost, high-fun birthday party fare..
Budget birthday bashes: 31 ideas for party planning on the cheap
Here are tips from an experienced mom on throwing kids' birthday parties without breaking the bank.
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Budget birthday bashes: 31 ideas for party planning on the cheap
Birthday girl Emma enjoys her backyard birthday party.
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Birthday parties in my house are a huge deal. Party planning
1. Join forces: If your child has a good friend or relative whose birthday is around the same time, consider having a joint birthday party. My youngest child's birthday is three days after the twins'. The guest list
Katrina's kitchen becomes cake-baking central every year when she creates Billy's birthday cake.
Invitations
Kids love to go crazy with makers, glitter and stickers. 9. Get social: Why not create a Facebook event for the party? A great way to cut costs is to avoid all those cute but pricey themed decorations at your local party store. 10. Buy plain balloons and have your child decorate them with markers.
12. Purchase a solid-colored paper roll at a party supply store and have your guests decorate the table cloth and their drinking cups as part of the party activities.
13. Buy flowers at your local supermarket on sale and place them in vases around the party venue. (Photo: Submitted Photo)
14. Even if you're having a Mickey Mouse party, there's no need to buy plates, napkins and cups with Mickey, Minnie and Pluto on them. 16. Nature time: Instead of paying venue fees by having your party at the zoo or a local gymnastics studio, have your party at a local park. 17. Home sweet home: We have a big backyard, so we're fans of home parties. If you're like us, have your party at home and spend money on renting a party attraction like a bounce house or hundreds of water balloons. Renting a bounce house for a backyard party is a less expensive alternative to hosting a party at an inflatable destination.
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20. Old-school fun: Play vintage party games such as freeze tag, musical chairs, hot potato, kick the can and ring around the rosy.
Even at seven years old, the kids thought it was so much fun. A $30 parachute and a bunch of inflatable balls make for a great party activity.
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Make your meal plan way in advance and shop grocery store sales in the weeks prior to your party.
If your child simply cannot live without that ""Star Wars"" cake, have him pick out the design at a local grocery store and purchase a small cake for the birthday song and candles. Have your guests chow down on homemade cupcakes, and save the little cake to eat as a family later.
Stick with small themed cakes to share with immediate family with homemade cupcakes for the party guests to save money.
The goody bag
29. Make cookies with the birthday child beforehand and place them in decorative bags.
31. Consider having a party activity double as the take-away present. Liz Braatz is mom to four kids ages 8 and under. Fun Foods for Kids
Everyone will join the clean-plate club at your next kids' party when you serve up these fun, colorful, flavor-packed treats.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes
Giada puts a fun twist on a classic dish by rolling two of children's favorite foods — cupcakes and macaroni and cheese — into one recipe. Sausage Pizza Cones
Chocolate-Chocolate Veggie Pancakes
Raspberry Ice Cream Sodas
"One of my kids went to a party last week, and the food was, well … I'm not sure I'd call it food. When we have kids parties, we tend to self cater. A BBQ in the local park; run themselves ragged at indoor play centre then home for eats; or even just party games at home. I'm not exactly well known for my imaginative parties and fancy cakes, but we do serve real food and there's never anything left over!
So this week, I thought I'd round up some ideas for easy, healthy kids party food.
There's something about this minty yoghurt dip that kids just love. Fruit Salad with Citrus Dressing by Super Healthy Kids
Salted caramel popcorn is a perfect sweet treat for a party, and I love that they're dairy free, gluten free and vegan. Fruit Sushi by Super Healthy Kids
I'm dying to make this, even if my kids won't eat it. (Both my kids loathe bananas - of all the fruits to dislike!). Oh, go on then, and the other kids at the party!
Great for lunch boxes as well as parties.
Mini Muffin Chicken Pot Pie by Super Healthy Kids
So easy that kids can make them, and they'll freeze well, too. Not something I'd make every day, but absolutely perfect for a party.
Tell us - what's your favourite healthy kids party food?
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"Any parent knows that a kid's birthday party can be 2 things - a lot of fun, and a lot of money.
Throwing a budget-friendly birthday party for kids seems simple, but pretty soon the expenses can stack up. Cake, balloons, party bags, and decorations can all be costly, and that's without the venue or the activity added in! Party activity ideas
As many parents are aware, kids love getting messy. Game nights will mean every kid is involved. Retro / old-fashioned games
Baking contest
If you wanted to earn extra brownie points, chuck in a prize for the best decorated cake, then let the kids take the cakes home to show off to their parents.
Kids love playing hide and seek, searching for friends that have hidden in the most awkward places! Outdoor tea parties
Kids can discover the fun side of science as you host a spectacular mad scientist party including chemical magic, mud pies, slime, and concocting potions. Sports party
Venue ideas
Parks & Picnics
Kids don't want mansions or castles for their party location. Throwing a birthday party picnic in the park is free - you just need to bring the food and a blanket!
Cardiff's Bute Park is a great location for picnics and parties. Roath Park is a brilliant choice for parties; it already has a playground! Bodafon Farm Park inLlandudno is a free farm park where kids can play and feed the animals. They also cater specifically for kids parties, and £10 a head will get you a tractor ride, pony ride, hot or cold food, fairy cakes, ice cream and goody bags.
Put up some pretty bunting (homemade if you have the time), colourful balloons and party hats will make the venue a place that the kids will not want to leave. Just add music and a few party games!
I hope this has given you some ideas for your child's next birthday party. Have fun partying!
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When it's kids' party time, it's time to think about food. Birthday party foods should be delicious, kid-friendly and healthy to the extent possible.
MomJunction has come up with top 20 party foods, which can't go wrong.
21 Healthy Kids Party Food Ideas
At MomJunction, we understand the importance of healthy food for children. Here is a list of easy party food recipes, including kids party food ideas on a budget, that you can use when catering to guests aged less than 12.
Snacks For Girls And Boys Birthday Party
Kids don't think about mashed potatoes or pot roast when they are at a party. But snacks and finger foods, yes, please! You can try these kids' birthday party food ideas.
Here is how you can make it for a party.
1 cup butter
Preparation time: 30 Min
One of the simplest appetizers for a kid's party, cheese straws are a hit at parties and taste yummy with mustard or mint dip.
2 cups flour
Preparation time: 15 Min
Cooking time: 15 Min
3. Fairy Bread
Fairy bread is a tasty and visually appealing sweet treat you can serve at a kids' party.
Preparation time: 10 Min
4. Pizza Biscuits
1 cup mozzarella cheese
¾ cup pizza sauce
Serve warm.
Preparation time: 40 Min
Cooking time: 40 Min
Lunch Ideas For Kids Party
Planning a lunch party for your children? Here are some easy-to-make foods for a kids' lunch party.
6. Mini Sausage Rolls
Mini sausage rolls are healthy and mess-free too, which makes them perfect for a kids' lunch party. If you have a lot of guests, you can make and freeze the uncooked rolls before the party.
You can keep the rolls longer for the older kids.
Serve them warm.
Party pies are small pies with a healthy veggie and beef filling. Serve the pies with tomato sauce.
Preparation time: 15 Min
Cooking time: 45 Min
Sweets And Desserts For Kids Party
No kids party is complete without sweets and desserts. You may have cake if it is a birthday party. It can make a great add-on to your children's birthday party food.
1/3 cup sugar
Preparation time: 10 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
Kids love eating pancakes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. So why not give them some at a party? Here is the recipe for party-sized pancakes with chocolate chips.
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
Preparation time: 10 Min
Cooking time: 20 Min
10. Birthday Biscuits
Birthday cake is the norm. Blend flour, butter, and sugar in a food processor. Preparation time: 30 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
2 eggs
Preparation time: 30 Min
Cooking time: 30 Min
Fruit Treats For Kids Party
Don't have a lot of time to cook something big for the kids' party? 12. Watermelon Sticks
Preparation time: 10 Min
While fruits are healthy and make good snacks, your kids won't be excited to eat them at a party. But what if you can make the fruit a little interesting?
Preparation time: 5 Min
Kids Party Food Buffet Ideas
When you are throwing a party for the older kids, a buffet can be a good idea. Preparation time: 10 Min
Preparation time: 5 Min
Add to it the grape caterpillars, mini pancakes, and birthday biscuits and the party is all set!
Kids Theme Party Foods
Theme parties are a fad today. Here are some ideas for children's theme parties.
Chocolate Theme Foods
Kids love chocolate. Heck, adults love chocolate. So why not throw a chocolate themed party with these foods on the table.
16. Chocolate Crackles
Chocolate crackles are the ultimate children's party food. Mix it well.
Preparation time: 5 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
17. Chocolate candied almonds
Fruits and nuts are healthy snacks. Preparation time: 1 hour
Princess Theme Food
Pink is the color of food for a princess themed party. 18. Cookies With Pink Icing
5 cups flour
1 cup milk
1 cup butter
Top the cookies with the pink icing and serve.
Preparation time: 15 Min
Cooking time: 10 Min
¾ cup frozen strawberries
Serve cold.
Pirate Party Foods
You can also think of a few sea-inspired pirate party food for kids on a special day celebrations.
20. Jelly Cups
Create snake or shark-infested jello cups with this easy party food recipe.
Preparation time: 15 Min
Preparation time: 60 Min
Making your little one's party a huge success, with tasty food, doesn't seem impossible, does it? Most of the party foods for kids we have listed can be whipped up in an hour or less. Do you have any children party food ideas to share with other moms? Keep the Birthday Bash Small. Usually between 5-10 kids is plenty. Some people go by the rule: as many children as the birthday child's age.
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Having a theme to work with can help guide your party planning. While not strictly necessary, it's fun and can lead to creative party decorations, games, and food. Some ideas:
Pink party: Recommended for girls. Pizza party: Highlight is make-your-own pizza. Pool Party: Great for active kids, and appeals to a lot of kids. Save a lot of money by looking for low or no cost party locations. Local park. Consider the Food Issue. The largest expense of a party tends to be food and drink. Dessert party: Keep it to cake or cupcakes, ice cream, milk, juice or soda. For a birthday party, kids focus on cake anyway.
Princess cake: Frost a pink cake, and decorate with small princess figurines and roses.
Rainbow Cake: Make colored layer cake, frost with white frosting, cover with colorful candies.
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Instead of buying all the decorations for the party, try making a few. If you have children, likely you already have craft supplies.
Fold hats out of newspaper and have the kids decorate them at the party.
Balloons are inexpensive and fun. Balloons are also fun for games such as relay races, volleyball games (good for small kids), and water balloon toss or fights.
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Make goodie bags. Perhaps guests can go home with a bandanna from the cowgirl party. Or a garden party can end with the guests taking home flowers for their own homes.
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If necessary, make up games as well. Visit the library to borrow books on party
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Check with family members or friends who might have left over birthday party items.
Fill a big balloon with candy and let the kids pop it.
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How to throw a kids' birthday party on a budget
Your kid's birthday party doesn't have to cost loads of money. Here are 10 easy ways to throw a brilliant party on a budget.
Cutting down on costs doesn't mean cutting down on the fun of your child's big day.
What are your top tips for throwing a kids' birthday party on a budget? What are your top tips for throwing a kids' birthday party on a budget?
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"20 favourite party foods of all time
It's party time and time to start thinking food. We rounded up our top 20 all-time favourite party foods - and they're proof that you can't go wrong with the classic.
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With only three ingredients in this Chocolate clusters recipe, this is the perfect chocolatey treat you kids will love to make - and eat!
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Want to hold an awesome children's party with yummy and fun foods, but without the fuss?
Busy mother of two, Executive Chef Sarah, has an exciting range of party foods, including classic treats from her childhood and some trending kid's party snacks that are sure to delight both kids and adults.
Party Pies
Mini Hawaiian Pizzas
Mini Hot Dogs
Sausage Rolls
Kids Sushi
Popcorn
Chocolate Crackles
Old time favourite! Cake Pops
Fun new treats! Bite sized cake balls on lolly-pop sticks
Sweet Packs
Mini Fruit Kebabs
Seasonal fresh fruits
Kids will love this! Marshmallow tea cups
Celebration cakes
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10 Quick and Easy Ways to Free Your Budget of Party-Crashing Expenses
Throw a thrilling party without popping your budget. Parties seem to have become a one-up competition among parents, so many families may balk at the idea of throwing an inexpensive party. Whether you're hosting a summer pool party or a birthday bash, set a precedent that you can throw a quality, yet cheap kids' party, without the limos, Ferris wheels and live boy bands.
1. An Inexpensive Party Has a Short Guest List
The more kids you invite, the more plates, napkins, silverware, cups and food you'll need. Cut your guest list and you instantly cut your costs. Plus, your kids can spend quality time with their friends if they have a smaller amount of guests to visit with versus every child that's waved to them in the hall.
Paper invitations can tear up the budget for an inexpensive party. You don't have to make a party invitation your Facebook status update, though. Even parties at local fast food restaurants can cost you around $100 for 10 guests.
Of course, you want your child's party to be special. You'll save a small fortune and the kids will have just as good of a time.
Play guessing games Make party crafts. There's no limit on the activities your child's party can have without costing you much, if anything.
5. Save Your Goody Bag Money
All of those party favor bags can be a party pooper on your bottom line. Even the price of cheap party favors adds up quickly when you're buying for a small party. Still feel bad about not sending your party guests home with some goodies? 6. Make Your Own Party Decorations
Party prep can be fun. Buy plain balloons and paint them.
Skimping on the high-priced decorations doesn't mean your child will be deprived of a picture perfect party setting.
All of those cute party supplies with your child's favorite character would go great with your party theme. 8. Bake Your Own Cake
The cake photo gallery shows off some great homemade goodies you could bake for your child's party. Or if you really want to have fun baking, let your child help out. She'll always remember spending time in the kitchen with you as you both decorated her party treats together.
Encouraging your kids to write thank you notes teaches them to be appreciative and, at the same time, thanks your child's friends for gifts and attending the party. Someone you know owns a festive tablecloth, punch bowl, party decorations and other essentials you can use for your child's party.
Just borrow instead of buy and your savings will add up faster than your child can say, ""Party time!""
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With a little creativity you can make kids party food on a budget for your kids next birthday party
2. Make just enough food
It can be difficult to know how much is ‘just enough' party food
However as a guide, if your party is a buffet style or your little guests serve themselves, you will need more food than if you serve it to them.
This is based on kids (or even adults) placing more food on their plates than they can eat, especially when the party food looks so delicious!
Serving kids at the party table gives them the chance to eat one or two items at a time, before being served the next item.
3. Party food ideas
Chocolate-fudge brownies & Marshmallow slice
Fairy Bread
Kids love fairy bread! If you theme the shape of the bread or colour of the sprinkles to the party, it will go down a treat!
Fairy bread is great for both boys and girls parties.
Fruit
Either serve the fruit cut into slices, in small pots or as fun fruit kebabs. Kids love lollies at a party! You can be creative with this and it add a little fun for the kids.
Mini fish & chips
Serving mini fish and chips is a great option if you're catering for a crowd and have a fish shop close by as they'll make the party food for you!
A few days before the party, check to see if they can make you mini fish and chips, place your order with the time you would like the food ready, then arrange for someone to pick it up for you on the party day.
Popcorn
Shaped Sandwiches
A simple heart shaped jam sandwich is a great option for princess and fairy parties. Healthy drink ideas
Our guide sets out three possible party options:
1. The Traditional Party
Number of kids: 30
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Hold the party at home, or if you're worried you don't have space big enough, ask a friend or member of your family nicely!
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Decorations:
Pack of 30 balloons (tie with string and give each child one at the end of the party): £1 Pack of 2 birthday banners x 2: £2 Pack of 15 birthday cups x 2: £2 Pack of 15 birthday plates x 2: £2 Birthday table cover x 2: £2
Total: £9
Cake:
Making a cake big enough to serve to 30 hungry kids is no easy feat, so why not make everyone their very own cupcake instead? Sainsbury's Party Sprinkles cake decorations £2.50
Total: £8.25
Games:
Entertaining a lot of kids may sound like a total nightmare, but games are a great way to keep kids entertained on the cheap. We have a whole host of party games for kids to play, including classics like ‘What's the time Mr Wolf?', ‘Simon says' and good old fashioned musical chairs! Total:
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Food:
Classic dip selection: £2
2 large bags of share crisps: £2
Total: £28.39
Party bags:
You can make the party-bag giving into a fun event but turning it into a tombola! Total party cost:
With Option 1 party bags: £75.64 With Option 2 party bags: £77.64
2. The Pool Party
Number of kids: 20
Hold the party in your own garden, or if you're worried you don't have space big enough, ask a friend or member of your family nicely!
Decorations:
No pool party would be complete without the, err, pool!
Cake:
Who says you need to buy a shop-bought cake for the ultimate pool party celebration? By making a simple Victoria sandwich and buying some fondant icing and food colouring, you could design your very own pool party cake, just like this one. Victoria sandwich ingredients: £3.39 Fondant icing x 2 bags (one for covering cake, one for decorations): £2.18 Food colouring x 4 bottles and mix for different colours: £5.20
Games:
Check out our retro outdoor kids games for lots of fun ideas!
Food:
Use the same food list from our ‘Traditional Party' plan for some guaranteed party pleasers, minus the mini pizzas, cheese and onion rolls and chocolate eclairs to stick to your overall party budget
Party bags:
Instead of a party bag, why not buy each child their own water gun and give it to them when they arrive? Total party cost:
Decorations:
Party banner x 2 packs: £2
Cake:
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Activities:
Hot chocolate station
Chocolate sauce: £1.10
Food:
2 large bags of share crisps: £2
Breakfast Pancake Party:
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Looking for the best kids party food ideas? I can't tell you the number of kids parties I've been to where Mum has created an amazing party food spread … only to have half of it left on the plates. Pinterest has inspired us to serve lovingly crafted cake pops and sandwiches shaped like princess crowns…but do the kids actually appreciate them? Just cut it into small slices and serve. Perfect for a summer party.
2. Chopped Fruit
Most kids will eat a piece or two, especially strawberries and grapes. 3. Potato Chips & Popcorn
You can substitute popcorn if you must. 6. Mini Pizzas
Create single serve pizzas using homemade or store bought pizza dough, rolled out and cut with a large round cookie cutter or glass. 8. Mini Muffins
This is one that I always slip in to my own child's parties - mini savoury muffins. My theory is that if you make the muffins mini sized, they'll appeal to the kids. 9. Mini Sausage Rolls
Whether home made or store-bought, these are at the top of the list of most consumed foods at kids' parties. Serve with tomato sauce or ketchup.
11. Mini Sushi Rolls
I've been at parties where they've been devoured in record time, but that's not going to be the case if this is not a familiar food. So if sushi is a common snack food where you live, include it. But if it's unfamiliar, feed it to the parents instead. Oh, and I should clarify - I would not recommend serving up raw fish at a children's party. 12. Chocolate Crackles
Oh chocolate crackle, how I love thee…and so do most kids. 14. Jelly Cups
Kids love just plain old jelly in a mini cup. You can buy some interesting shaped plastic cups from party supply stores, and stick a mini plastic spoon in each dish. Actually, you probably could, so I would stick to one jelly dish per party. it is a little time consuming to create, but kids love the novelty, so it's worth giving a go. Here's how to make rainbow orange wedges Perfect for a Rainbow themed party!
16. Mini Cupcakes
Oh, and one other note - all too often kids won't eat sliced birthday cake. 18. Ice cream
20. Candy
While not exactly a party food, you can't deny that kids love candy at parties. Twenty kids party food ideas that, in my extensive experience, will actually get eaten at your next kid's party. Looking for more party how-to's? The Essential Kid's Party Planning Guide contains all my top tips gleaned from years of party planning experience. From choosing a venue to entertainment to party food, and including bonus party planning checklists.
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15 Simple Tips For Kids' Birthday Parties On A BudgetHappy Birthday And Happy Bank Day
Birthday parties are a big business these days, and kids parties are no different.
We've got 15 tips for kids' birthday parties on a budget to help you get it right.
1. Time It Right
Timing really is everything, and kids' birthday parties are no different. The cheapest birthday parties for parents are the ones held between 2pm and 5pm. Failed birthday party budgets go hand-in-hand with impulse buying. If you want to avoid spending big when you're stressed and in a hurry, increase the lead time on your birthday party prep by as much as you can. 4. Keep Your Guest List Small
One of the easiest ways to save a little bit of money when you throw your next birthday party is to keep your guest list small. 5. Save When They're Small
In your child's network of friends there's likely another child whose birthday falls pretty close to your own. If your kids are friends, it might be worth considering throwing a joint birthday party. 7. Food For Thought
Foods like fairy bread and even sausage rolls are super cheap to make yourself, but perfect for kids appetites. Next Page: More Tips For Birthday Parties On A Budget!"
Most people spend around $200 for kids' birthday parties, but is that necessary? Here's how to have a cheap birthday party your kids will love for just $20!
Cheap Kids Birthday Party Ideas
We are having the birthday party at home this year. Tawra: We keep our kids' birthday parties simple. We usually only provide cake and ice cream for food and Kool-aid for drinks. Prior to that, we only had family parties.
Here are some details of our first two kids' birthday parties with their school friends:
BJ's first birthday party with his school friends.
This was the first party I've thrown for one of the kids. I now know to buy extra party favors. For party favors I bought some bags of fall Hershey's kisses on clearance for $1.30 each. The kids had just as much fun at our homespun party as they had at other kids' birthday parties where parents rented gymnastics clubs, paid for swimming at the YMCA or took the kids to some other costly venue. For party decorations, I used crepe paper that I found at a garage sale for25. The cake cost $1.25.
I was able to do the entire kids birthday party for:
$14.30 party favors
$1.25 for the cake Elly's first big birthday party.
We decided to have a big party for Elly and 13 kids from school came over. Elly wanted a penguin party. The birthday party turned out really nice.
As you can probably see, if you put a little imagination into your parties, you can give your kids great parties without a lot of cost. Generally, kids will appreciate these parties just as much as expensive hosted parties.
All of my friends would have parties at fast food places or rollerskating so I begged my mother. I had a horrible time and was happy to go back to my home parties after that.
For the most part, we have all three of my kids parties at home too. This year we are having a construction party for my 4 year old. I also copied (free again) more trucks for them to color at the party and to make personalized placemats for the kids. Our parties are quite simple. The cake is home made, lemonade is inexpensive and maybe ice cream. We invite families. We had small family birthday parties when I grew up. Being a shy child, I would have been anxious and over stimulated with just the idea of having a large friend party. Party for family. It looked so festive and my kids enjoyed serving cups of punch to their grandparents etc.. (Carefully stored and hauled out for many parties.) Name
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A party your child and guests will love can be easily pulled together for under $100; how much under depends on your specific needs.
Cake
Decorating is as easy as coloring your frosting to match the party theme and loading on the sprinkles. Kids love sprinkles.
Frost them ahead of time and as a party activity, have the kids decorate them with colored sugars and assorted sprinkles. Paper goods
I then accessorized with some plates and napkins that kept with the party's theme. Activities
If you're crafty, the first one's easy, but you can find plenty of ideas at Spoonful or TLC For games, check out Moms Who Think and Birthday Party Ideas
For an ocean-themed party, try pin the tail on the whale.
There are also all kinds of simple party favor ideas you can make ahead of time such as ribbon streamers, a party CD of your child's favorite songs, or homemade play-dough. Food and Drink
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Parents have been known to go overboard when it comes to supplying food for parties.
Party timing
First, you must decide if you are going to feed the kids a full meal. Include a note like ""cakes and snacks will be served.""
A budget conscious party plan starts at the market. Snacks
If you are planning on doing a whole party spread based on finger foods, there are plenty of snacks you can prepare on a budget. Popcorn
Vegetables cut into snack size pieces
The kids will enjoy choosing their own toppings, and you will enjoy a lower bill at the end of the party!
Cake
If you have the time, consider making your own cake. Utilize the myriad of cake pans available to bring your party theme to life.
Drinks
By paying careful attention to your budget while planning your party, you can enjoy the party without worrying about expenses.
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Do you remember your childhood birthday parties? For Toddlers and Younger Kids
Idea #1: Teddy Bear/Stuffed Animal Party
One of the most whimsical birthday parties my children have ever attended was a Teddy Bear Bash. Party cost:
Bears and outfits (10 bears for 10 kids at $5 each): $50.00
Cake and gummy bears: $15.00
Idea #2: Storybook Character Party
Just recently, my 7-year-old daughter went to a book character party. Party cost:
Idea #3: Chocolate-Making Party
Most kids enjoy making treats. Party cost:
Chocolate: $25.00
Idea #4: Backyard Carnival
Party cost:
Food: $30.00
Idea #5: Craft Party
Channel that interest into a craft-themed party. Idea #6: Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is one of the most thrilling parties for kids of any age. My 13-year-old son attended a scavenger hunt party at the beach recently. A few others are indoor camping parties, cooking parties, scrapbooking parties or stewardship parties where kids spend a large part of the party gathering items for a food pantry or making a thoughtful craft for people at a local nursing home.
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From games to goody bags, your guide to the best party ever.
Timing, Invitations, Cakes
Kids love their birthday even before they quite know what it is. And what's not to love about cake, presents, friends, and family? No matter what your party profile, here are plenty of ideas to help you get started on a celebration your child will love.
Timing and Invitations
2. Any mom will tell you to be clear on the invitation what time the party ends. Let Them Eat Cake...
5. Try a theme cake if your kid's mad about Barney or Clifford. There's no cutting, and they're easier to serve.
Favors, Entertainment, Gifts, Food
It's not necessary for the kids. But it may make the party more enjoyable for you.
12. Or, if you've ever taken a parent-child music class and have the book and CD, try adapting the classroom activities to your party by providing the kids with inexpensive instruments, music, and space to dance.
Parents will also appreciate if you go easy on the candy.
15. Do tell people what your child would like if they ask.
16. Don't open gifts during the party.
It's too much for a party.
Catering to Kids
Sandwiches cut into quarters, veggies and dip, fruit on skewers, bagels, and muffins are just a few party-friendly food ideas.
Games, Desserts
Toddler Games
What will kids do at the party? Station a parent there to help kids blow the bubbles.
25. Play freeze dance. 28. Mud cups are lots of fun to serve instead of cake and ice cream. 29. Here's a great idea someone told me about: Scoop ice cream into baking cups before the party and stick back in the freezer. Party Away
What if you don't have the room - or the desire - to throw a party at your house? Here are some low-cost ideas to host a party off-site.
32. Some fire stations host parties for a small fee. Kids get a tour of the firehouse and use of a room for cake.
35. For my daughter's third birthday, we had her party at a local park. The kids played at the playground before and after the meal. We put tables together and had a beach party. 38. If you're having the party inside, line the floor with a plastic sheet. More in Birthday Party Ideas"
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You can throw some pretty awesome kids' parties without having to spend a whole lot of money. 1) Plan Ahead - Start planning the party as early as possible. This will give you loads of time to find the best deals on everything you need to plan an awesome kids' birthday party. 2) The Right Time - To cut down on costs, plan the party to be held between 2pm and 5pm. 8) Bake the Cake Yourself - The kids aren't going to care where the cake comes from, as long as there is cake. 9) Avoid Party Stores - Party stores charge a lot more for items than other stores do, because they are specialty stores.
10) Visit the Dollar Store - Dollar stores are great places to get a lot of party favors at a fraction of the price you would pay at party supply stores or department stores.
Hit up family members, friends and even the parents of invited guests and borrow what you need.
16) Search Out Inexpensive Venues - If you don't want to have the party in your home, look for venues that don't cost a lot. Save money by preparing the food yourself.
$20 Kids Birthday Party - Cheap Birthday Parties!
Most people spend around $200 for kids' birthday parties, but is that really necessary? In this video, we share about how to have a great birthday party your kids will love for just $20! 2:30 For older kids, invite 2-3 of their closest friends.
3:04 Pick significant years for parties with school friends.
3:33 Keep the food simple.
5:30 Example about how I did 2 of my kids' birthday parties.
10:05 Look at garage sales for party supplies.
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"17 Tips to Throw a Kids' Birthday Party on a Budget
17 Tips to Throw a Kids' Birthday Party on a Budget
Happy birthday, indeed.
Want to throw your child an awesome party without breaking the bank? 1. Timing is everything. After lunch and before dinner is the best time to party, when guests don't expect a full meal.
In a Parents survey of nearly 1,500 parents, 73 percent of you said you sent paper invitations for your kid's last birthday party. Next time, send your guests a free electronic invitation; you'll save what you'd normally spend on paper invites.
If your kid's birthday falls close to a buddy's, consider a dual party. Just make sure each kid gets her own cake.
5. Avoid party-store traps. Don't pay a markup for party-store items that you could find elsewhere for less. When kids are still little, consider skipping a traditional birthday party altogether, suggests Simple Matters author Erin Boyle. Here are a few of our favorite sites for discount party supplies:
12. Price out the party places. 13. Upcycle party favors. Hate goody bags? Levine suggests embracing the stuff kids bring home. For a free activity, borrow books, videos, and DVDs from the library that correspond to your party's theme. More in Birthday Party Ideas"
Kids are very naggy when it comes to food, not every kid is fond of the same dish. It is next to impossible to make kids to eat salad, so there are a few other healthy dishes you can keep at their birthday parties to keep mom and children both happy.
Beans are a healthy addition, and sweet corn is loved by many kids.
Fruits give kids all the energy to jump around all day, but most of the kids don't eat a single piece of fruit. There are loads of many other healthy dishes that can be served at kids birthday parties. When it comes to food for a kid's birthday party the choice of the foods ranges from pastas, pizzas, chocolates, potato chips to ice-creams. Cakes
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As a mother of two kids, six step kids and seven foster kids, the easiest way for me was to let them plan the food. There are many food items which usually kids love. But normally kids love chocolates, pizzas, burger and much more. Kids would love to eat these ideas with some twist in the food items. So if you are searching for the best caterers then kids birthday party in Dubai are there to help you out with the best catering services who also have some innovative and creative ideas.
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I am delighted to find that the recipes in the Kids Party Food eBook are no exception! I have been busting at the seams waiting for the release of this new Kids Party Food eBook. I've always loved the simple, healthy and delicious recipes from Organic Sisters and I'm excited to say that once again they have delivered another must have cook book with their Kids Party Food e-book. "25 Healthy Birthday Party Food Ideas
Planning food for a children's birthday party is a little stressful. Here are 25 Kid friendly Party Food Options that are a little bit healthy but still a lot of fun!
August to October is a really busy month for kids birthdays. Which is why I thought it would be especially appropriate to share some amazing (and a little bit healthy) kids party food ideas because I know I'm not the only one hosting a kids birthday party in the next few weeks.
5 Types of Healthy Party Food to Serve at a Kids Party
3. Party Drinks
This is my basic vanilla birthday cake which I make for all our birthday cakes. when it comes to birthday cakes
"50 Kids Party Food Ideas!
I love planning and preparing for my children's birthday parties. I usually ask my kids to pick a theme, and we then plan the food and games around that theme. We've had fairy parties, farm parties, Lego parties, Star Wars parties and cowgirl parties! Cold food
popcorn
fruit platter
fruit kebabs
decorate cupcakes
Birthday Cake
traditional cake
ice cream cake - great for warmer months
more birthday cake ideas here
Tips for smooth party food prep
label children's cups and plates so they can come and go from the food
offer the birthday cake earlier in the party, to reduce the need for other foods
check for food allergies before the party and plan the party menu accordingly
when children are younger, parents tend to stay at parties, so have some food and drinks set aside for them
serve children's party food in individual, labelled cardboard boxes/containers (available online and in discount stores). serve hot food in individual noodle boxes
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Video guide to cater for a kids party
With a few simple tips, I'm going to show you how to create a fantastic kids ' birthday party.
Making chocolate-dipped fruits
To make sure your party isn't full of kids avoiding the food and getting grumpy, stick to foods with well-loved ingredients and flavours. If you can get kids excited about making their own food, then you've thrown them a great party.
The options are pretty endless, and the kids will love it.
Make food more fun with natural colours
Chocolate-covered fruits
These are so straightforward, and so exciting for kids. For more healthy party food ideas, check out these beautiful healthy snacks for kids from the Happy Pear.
Turn the cute factor up a notch for your kids' birthday parties with these irresistible treats. Clown face ice-creams, cake pops and mini party pizzas are just some of the kid-friendly recipes on offer in this indispensable party food guide.
Easy to make the night before the party, these little cones will soon become party show-stoppers, loved for their chocolate-coated cone and sprinkle ice-cream faces.
Easy party pizzas
Not all cute food needs to be sweet, and this party pizza recipe is the perfect savoury addition to the spread. If there's one thing we know, it's that kids love food that resembles other things, especially these cute-as-can-be chocolate snails. What happens if you mix coconut ice and chocolate crackles? Pink, sparkly and oh-so-sweet, they are the ideal addition to any little girl's party.
A great project for even the littlest fingers, and so much fun to eat, these biscuits are sure to be a hit at any birthday party. No birthday party is complete without this colourful bread and here it gets a re-design. Submit your recipe
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As I prepared the food for Immy's recent birthday party I realised that so many of our favourite party foods feature year after year. Sometimes they are presented slightly differently to fit the party theme but most are our own versions of simple, classic birthday recipes. Here are 12 of our favourite classic kids party foods.
Sticking to classic, homemade party food ideas will help you to stick to your budget. 1. Fruit Wands
I love fairy bread because it can easily be cut into all manner of shapes with a cookie cutter to match your party theme.
3. Chocolate Crackles
A favourite party food from my own childhood, check out my healthier, low allergy version of the traditional chocolate crackle recipe
One of my personal, all time favourite party foods. See the recipe here at Planning with Kids.
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6. Popcorn
7. Cupcakes
8. Cookies
Another food that is so easy to theme - cookies! 9. Shaped Sandwiches
11. Mini Pizza
Whether you make pizza shapes (our star pizzas were made on a flatbread base) or rolled pizza pinwheels (made with puff pastry), pizza is pretty much the #1 favourite savoury party food of our pint-sized party guests,
12. Sausage Rolls
What are your favourite classic kids party foods?
Miss G and I love throwing mini-parties with friends and we've been having fun this year partnering with some sponsors to bring you some cheap & cheerful party inspiration!
Before we get started, here are some tips for planning your party:
A month before the party
plan the theme and guest list
2 weeks before the party
1 week before the party
Deep clean the house and plan your party space based on guest list, weather, etc.
1-2 days before the party
Any cleaning touch-ups (especially in the party space and bathroom)
Day of the party
Break the day into 2-hour windows; finish the food prep, set up the party and spend some time relaxing and preparing yourself and your kids for hosting
Carnival Party Decor
Party decor can quickly eat up your budget if you're not careful!
Pretty cake pedestals (already owned)
Carnival Party Food
Chocolate cupcakes topped with Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Cupcake Goldfish® crackers
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I hope you loved our Cheap & Cheerful Carnival Party and I'd love to hear if you use any of our ideas to throw your own carnival-themed party or playdate.
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Party pies, sausage rolls and other pastry type foods.
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Serve with plenty of bread.
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I've done a make-your-own-pizza bar for a teen's party before. Posted 06 June 2013 - 08:21 PM
Any ideas for cheap dessert besides the birthday cake?
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Dessert - chocolate ripple cake, easy & cheap.
Dessert - chocolate ripple cake, easy & cheap.
Oh great idea, I love a good choc ripple cake!!!
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Served with whipped cream.
Pizza, party pies, sausage rolls were the winners, along with a slushie machine, various soft drinks & water. The party started at 6:30, so she assumed they'd be hungrier.
We bought a huge container of icecream from Dairy Bell for one party and the kids made their own cones......we supplied lollies, small marshmallows, sprinkles and toppings.
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Looking for fun & easy kids party food? Planning for a child's birthday party always involves making food decisions on what to serve. Below you'll find our list of themed party food ideas, kids finger foods and delicious treats.
Here's an easy recipe with pictures.
Before deciding on your kids party food, consider the following:
Age Group - Food for toddlers and food for 6 & 7 year olds could be different.
Opt for a buffet style for your kids party food where kids can serve themselves (an adult can serve toddlers). Or my favorite, prepared lunch trays which you can make ahead in a themed party food box or tray. What do kids like? Stick to the things kids like and maybe introduce 1 new item. Litttle kids, like grown ups are attracted by presentation.
Which one looks like more fun for kids?
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Finger Foods
Mini Hotdogs - These are perfect finger food. Pizza - Cut into thin ""kid-size"" slices. Notice the kid-friendly toothpicks. Serve with spaghetti sauce.
Chicken Tenders - A children's favorite. Serve with honey-mustard sauce.
Crispy Kale Chips - My children love this! Sandwiches
Race Car Sandwiches - These sandwiches are perfect for a Disney Cars party theme and easy to make. Race Car Family Sandwiches
Lasagna - Easy to serve, just cut in squares and enjoy.
Kids Healthy Treats
18 Healthy Party Foods for Kids
The perfect way to start a party! Healthier Popcorn 6 of 18
Veggie Pizza 11 of 18
We all know how much work it is to throw a birthday party in your home. Ice Rinks
If you have a child who loves to skate, your local ice rink might just be the perfect place to host their birthday party. Who doesn't love a pool party? Many indoor public pools host birthday parties, complete with time and space for food and cake, and lifeguards to keep your partygoers safe. Community centres and local public arts centres offer a surprising number of party packages for your children. In the warmer months, kids can play outdoors and and eat pizza right to the park! For just $10 per kid, McDonald's parties are not just affordable but they include everything: invitations, food, cake, loot bags, and everything in between. Boston Pizza
Make your child's next birthday party a pizza party. Some locations offer make-your-own-pizza parties for $16 per child. Grocery Stores
At President's Choice Cooking School birthday parties , your child and their friends can get dressed up as little chefs and make child-friendly foods like fruit kebabs, pizza or tacos, and decorate cupcakes to take home as a parting gift/loot bag! Packages start at $20 per child.
Parties start at $20 per child. For the best birthday party loot bags, think quality over quantity this party season and turn to one of these 14 creative ideas.
Perfect for parties, family outings or even school lunches there are a wide range of kids finger food recipes.
The classic kid's snack! Recipe by: Michele 'Sullivan
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The kids mostly ate straight-up butter or cream cheese. Cream Cheese with Chives
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Here are all the kids' birthday party ideas you'll need to throw the perfect shindig. Great kids' birthday party ideas for party treats, decorations, activities and even printable invitations are all here. Kraft Recipes has ideas for all sorts of birthday cake themes, like this Dinosaur Cake or this Birthday Train Cake Maybe you would prefer an ice cream cake or birthday cupcakes ? Whatever your taste, find a way to expound on it with our kids' birthday party ideas.
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"Children's birthday parties often start with squeals of delight and joyful anticipation but end in tears and swearing. 1. If you're having more than 10 kids consider having it a venue other than your home. Unless of course you're ridiculously flush and have a separate party room in the children's wing. In which case, we're having our party at your house next year! 2. Keep the party short and sweet. I then decorated the cake the morning of the party while my husband baked the sausage rolls (Coles butter puff pastry + Standom sausage mince). Also, don't bother making separate food for the adults; most adults love the nostolgia of kids' party food and happily chow down on anything that's on offer. So relax about the cake.
My daughter started off wanting a Tinkerbell party, then a Supergirl party, then a Princess party and then we were back to Tinkerbell. 7. Have someone babysit your kids on the morning of the party. Also, while kids are generally fresher and less crankier in the mornings, an afternoon party gives you time to prepare without necessitating a 5am wake up time.
Friends and family will offer to make food or mind the kids. Party time can often mean an excuse for overloading kids with sweet treats! The trick to serving healthy party food is to make it look as appealing as possible to the kids. With these 15 Guilt Free Healthy Party Food Ideas for Kids, you'll be guaranteed empty plates and happy parents!
1. Rainbow Sticks
These Rainbow Sticks would make a great party food alternative for kids - a super colourful collection of grapes and berries, arranged by the colour of the rainbow.
2. String Cheese Snowmen
String Cheese Snowmen are so simple to make and ideal if hosting a winter birthday party or Christmas party for kids.
3. Watermelon Popsicle Sticks
A cute and really easy idea - just cut up the watermelon and stick onto popsicle sticks for a fun and healthy party food idea.
7. Striped Fruit Pops
Kids love ice-lollys and this healthy alternative, made from strawberries, kiwi, peaches and honey would be perfect for a summer party idea, or indeed at any time of year!
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6 Fun, Budget-Friendly Birthday Party Themes for Kids (or Kids at Heart)
When I was a kid, I started thinking about my next party about six months ahead of time.
If you have three kids, throwing elaborate parties three times a year can quickly break the bank.
Of course, baking the cake yourself and finding a cheap venue can help you save money on birthday parties But you can also set yourself up for success by choosing naturally budget-friendly party themes.
Looking back, I've realized my parents were under-the-radar geniuses at birthday parties. 1. Bicycle Birthday Party
My parents decided to throw me a bicycle birthday party to celebrate my success.
The only costs my parents had to worry about were the cake and party favors.
Estimated costs: $50 for goodie bags, $25 to make the cake and buy cups, plates, napkins, etc.
2. Backward Birthday Party
My oldest brother, Kurt, had a very simple theme for his seventh birthday party: backward day.
While reminiscing over dinner about past birthdays, he told my parents the backward birthday party was his all-time favorite.
Estimated costs: $80 for food, cake, paper goods, and party favors.
3. Super Bowl Party
Estimated costs: $80 for food, cake, party supplies and goodie bags. 4. Nerf Gun Party
For Kyle's eighth birthday, he had a Nerf gun party. Each boy brought his own Nerf gun, so my parents' only expenses were food and party favors.
Estimated Costs: $60 for food and party favors and supplies.
5. Water Party
For his 10th birthday, he settled for a water-themed party.
From around ages 7-10, kids are very easy to entertain. Water balloons? Once again, my parents took the kids to a free park. Estimated costs: $60 for food, paper goods, and favors; $5 for water balloons.
6. Double Birthday Party
I love books and pizza!)
We decided to have a joint birthday party at a nearby park. A party at a park is already cheap, but having a double birthday party is a great way to cut costs even more. Our families split the food costs and responsibilities, making for one of the most laid-back Sweet 16 parties ever.
The older kids get, the less they need (and truthfully, the less they want) parents entertaining them at birthday parties. I don't feel like I missed out because my parents couldn't afford to throw me elaborate birthday parties when I was little. Your Turn: What memorable budget-friendly birthday parties have you thrown or received?
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With so many extravagant kid's birthday parties taking place across Dubai, it is becoming increasingly overwhelming for parents to make their event stand out, especially if they have a tight budget. An impressive party at home or a free venue can do the trick
If you can't afford to host the party at a restaurant or venue, then consider hosting the party at your home. There are also many free venues in Dubai where you can organize your kid's birthday party. Cheap decoration ideas
For a lot of people, the cake is the main attraction of any birthday party. Explore affordable food options
If your guest list mostly comprises of kids then you can have some inexpensive food items like nuggets, French fries and gelatin desserts on the menu. The surest way to make sure that your guests remember your kid's birthday party for a long time is to distribute small goodie bags among them. Fancy dress parties are all the rage these days, so consider asking your guests to dress up for the party. "How to Plan a Birthday Party
Birthday parties are a great boost to any child's self-esteem. Theme
Guest List and Invitations
Place
Parties away from home usually work better for children over five since younger children may be overwhelmed by unfamiliar surroundings.
Decorations
Organize Help
Food
For brief parties, cake and ice cream is really the only refreshment you need. One family hosted a Floor Pizza Party by putting personal-sized pans of dough on the kitchen floor (one for each guest) and letting the kids put on sauce, cheese and other toppings. As with all aspects of party planning, try to give familiar favorites a personal twist, turning chicken wings into dinosaur wings for a prehertoric feast or serving chicken drumsticks for an orchestra party.
You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a successful party. This is a party for your child and her friends — not for other parents. The kids just want to play. The hardest thing to plan for at any birthday party is the unexpected. If parents are dropping off children, be sure you know about any food allergies or relevant medical conditions.
When it comes to food at birthday parties, it's my experience that children are very happy with whatever is served and usually eat it all, starting with the fruit plate! Have you ever come home from a party and your child is bouncing off the walls, sick and irritable? It's more than likely all the additives and the sugar-high from ‘traditional' party foods.
My conscience just won't let me serve that stuff up to kids anymore. Okay, so here is my tried and true formula for catering a healthy kid's party.
I serve four different types of food, plus the cake. 1. Fruit
You could even make it a fun party activity and let the kids make their own.
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4. Sweet
5. Cake
Check out my six healthy birthday cake recipes here
I hope this has given you some things to think about and try for your next kid's party.
Hi, love this. As a mum who does home made birthday parties, in a healthy way, love it.
I promised DS a pokemon party but I think it will be just a pool party but I love these ideas and will try them for this party…
Ready to feed an army of kids healthily!
"Pro secrets for throwing a simple, no-fuss DIY birthday party.
Remember birthday parties when you were a kid? Meet the party pros
• Michelle Peer, owner of Hullabaloo Party Planner for Children in Kitchener, Ont
Choose a theme
Once you've got a theme, party planning is a piece of cake. Start with your kid's interests or try these ideas:
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Princess, pirate or Harry Potter parties can't miss. Kids are thrilled with homemade invitations, says Peer. Remember that old your child's age equals the number of guests” rule of inviting? You need enough kids to play games and sit around a table, says Gibson. If your space is small, remember that some parents will remain party-side with their tots. Time it right
Celebrate with family on the actual birthday, and plan a friend party for a month later, suggests Gibson. As for duration, a two-hour party (2½ hours max) is perfect. Parents' most common mistake is parties that run too long, says Gibson. Squirrel away breakables or toys your kids can't bear to share. To ensure helium or foil balloons stay afloat, buy them the day of the party. Jungle party? Since kids trickle in at different times, offer simple opening activities like these:
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Ages 3-5
Colour and add stickers to cardboard party hats or foam tiaras (from the dollar store). Ask lounging parents to help their kids.
Ages 6-8
Cover the party table with a paper tablecloth and let guests doodle or write birthday messages with crayons, suggests Zarkov. Save tea canisters and have kids decorate them with stick-on jewels, suggests Gibson. Get gaming
Forget researching the latest games — kids crave the classics. Buy one hoop per child from a dollar store. Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
School-aged kids love food challenges, says Gibson. For preschooler parties, borrow a bunch of child-sized plastic picnic tables from friends.
Ages 3-5
Parents go to great lengths to put on a big spread of food, and kids don't touch it,” says Gibson. Offer only familiar foods: juice (drinking boxes if the kids are seated on the floor), veggies and dip, tiny cheese or peanut butter sandwiches (check for allergies), goldfish crackers, fruit kebabs and cake.
Ages 6-8
Rent a chocolate fountain from a party supply store ($50). Offer mini-marshmallows, cut-up fruit and animal crackers for dipping. The Cake
Save time and order an un-iced cake from your grocery store bakery, suggests Peer. Having a beach party? Green up your party table with recycled or biodegradable paper plates, and a cloth tablecloth and napkins.
Great gifting
If you do, kids feel ripped off,” says Gibson, especially the older ones. Ask yourself if you'd want your child to bring home that garbage,” says Peer.
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Kids always love a bag of candy and goodies at this age, says Gibson. Crafts completed at the party, such as painted birdhouses or ceramics, also make great favours.
Some older kids choose to give rather than get on their birthday. (Your child can still receive gifts from parents and family. Read more:
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"Birthday Party Recipes Menu Ideas - Indian Party Food Items List
So I have tried my best to help you choose the party menu. Birthday party food items should be attractive, kids friendly and healthy at least to some extent. Not just for kids, menu should be appealing to adults as well. Long back I had shared a simple kids birthday party menu idea after getting inspired from one of my friend's party. After I made that post, I too got the confidence and started conducting simple birthday party at home for Raksha's birthday. So today I have come up with the list of kids friendly, birthday party menu items list for Indian kids to help parents like me. With the help of this list, you can decide the party menu based on your budget. The picture given below is the simple decoration I made at home for Raksha's birthday party.
Basically kids love to have foods based on tomato, paneer, sweet corn, cauliflower, baby corn, bread, cheese and fruits. Friends, do make your own permutations and combinations according to your kids preferences and frame the party menu. Ok, lets move on to the list of birthday party menu ideas ! In the above picture, you can find a sample of simple snacks party and the lunch party menu. If you are inviting kids without parents, you can give a simple party by giving a drink, starter/snacks, cake and a dessert. Finger foods is the best option for kids below 10 years. If you are inviting adults/parents, then you can go for wider options. Birthday party should be more of fun, hassle free and memorable. So you can arrange for small games, magic shows, music, dance to make the party more interesting.
Do refer my Simple birthday menu post to get some ideas on how to conduct the party & gifting for kids. Hot chocolate
Water
White sauce pasta or tomato pasta ( Kids love white sauce pasta)
Fruit chaat
Jelly
Pastries are better than the cream cakes. So choose the cake accordingly.
Make less spicy food as you are cooking for kids. Kids prefer deep fried foods for starters. Kids love to have poori more than roti.
Most of the kids love paneer butter masala and potato, peas kurma more than mixed vegetable kurma.
If you arrange for dinner party, make some idli too.
No problem even if its store bought.
Gulab jamun would be the best dessert for Kids. No kid would say NO.
Ice cream is also a must for kids.
Many kids are allergic to cold stuffs like ice cream , chocolate and cakes. Finally, do not force your kids to eat everything in the plate. Most of the kids love to eat the cake, starter and dessert. Parents can feed them later at their house if needed.
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