Decorating
Tips
Spread your tablecover on your party table. If your child has any
theme-related toys, you can add them to the table for a more festive
display.
Cut several one-to-two-foot-long pieces of curling ribbon. Curl the
ribbon by pulling it between your thumb and the blade of your scissors.
Lay the resulting curls on your table for added color. Hang balloons
in bunches for the best effect. If you choose to fill balloons with
helium, wait until the party day to ensure they float well!
Use balloons to mark the party spot; hang them on the mailbox, near
the front door, or tie them to the birthday child's chair to mark
the seat of honor. Place
balloons anywhere that strikes your fancy. The more the better!
Gather six or eight streamers and attach them to the ceiling in the
center of the party room (or over the table). Use a light fixture
over the table, if you have one, as the center point for the streamers.
To create colorful two-tone streamers, put two differently colored
streamers back-to-back, twist as you walk them to the wall, and attach
at shoulder height.
Blues Clues Punch Ingredients:
1- 64fl.oz. can of Blue Hawaiian Punch
1- 32fl.oz. bottle of ginger ale or 7up
2- pkgs of Blueberry Lemonade or Blueberry Punch
Kool Aid
2 cups of sugar
1/2 Gallon of water
1/2 of vanilla ice cream or sherbet
Directions:
Mix sugar in with water, punch, koolaid and ginger ale or 7up. Keep
chilled until right before serving, then add ice cream.
*Fresh fruit juice can be added in stead of canned punch, just make
sure to add the right color of koolaid to keep the party theme colors.
Party
Food:
The children will enjoy having their food served to them in personalized
dog dishes! Sandwiches in the shape of dogs or dog bones--use cookie
cutters.
Dogs in a Blanket
Your guests will race to get their paws on these tasty treats! Purchase
your favorite brand of hot dogs, cheese, and refrigerator croissants.
Slice hot dogs lengthwise and cut cheese into strips. Unroll croissants
and stuff them with hot dogs and cheese. Roll croissants back up and
bake as directed, or until golden brown.
Dog Bone Snacks
To make this tasty snack, use a dog-bone cookie cutter and cut bones
out of refrigerator dough bread sticks; bake according to package
directions. While the bones are still warm, brush the tops with butter
or a little olive oil and sprinkle with a generous amount of parmesan
cheese. Pour marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce into individual bowls.
Give one to each guest so they can dip and eat their yummy doggie
treat!
