Food & Party

My son was born on March 17th last year so for the first time ever, we're celebrating St. Patrick's Day in a big way. Since we're not even Irish, and most celebrations we've been to are a little too adult-oriented, it's been a challenge to eke out a slew of family-friendly party food, party wear, and entertainment options. So I did what most parents do: Scoured the World Wide Web and discovered the best and worst ideas. Here ‘tis, a list of St. Patrick's Day dos and don'ts, all in one place, just for you!

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A dabble of a hurried white rabbit, maybe a sprinkle of an angry deck of cards, and throw in an insane little man and you've got the recipe for a fantastic Alice in Wonderland-themed birthday party. Both the new film and classic Disney cartoon are chock full of inspiration to help you create a whimsical Wonderland of your own.

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How do you bake cupcakes inside of an ice cream cone? It's a lot easier than you might think especially with these helpful tips. Check 'em out before your next party...

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Some moms come up with the cutest stuff! Like Megan from Everything Nice, who came up with this darling idea for her daughter's bowling birthday party: Crazy knee socks! (Found via Party Perfect.)

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It's hard to think of good ideas for kids' birthday parties in the middle of winter. I love this adorable Brrrrthday Party: Guests meet at a park for sledding, then gather afterwards for snowmen cupcakes, hot chocolate, and more. Check out Veronica Reeve for more wintry ideas and photos!

Does your child have a winter birthday?

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Whenever my family has a holiday party, it's always expected that the following foods will be served: strawberry-cream cheese Jello fruit salad, chicken/stuffing casserole, shrimp cocktail, apple pie, Christmas cut-out cookies, and whiskey sours in the blender.

If any one of these foods is not present at one of our family parties, you can absolutely expect a riot to break out!

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Speaking of mini desserts, I'm enchanted by the tiny three-layer cakes, tiny pies, and cute-as-a-button cupcakes that The Farm Chicks made for a "Tiny Party." Check out the link for even more DIY "tiny" party ideas, including tiny party hats and bags.

Do you have any ideas for a tiny party?

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Is your little girl dreaming of a princess-themed birthday party? Moms in the CafeMom Newcomers Club recently shared photos of their gorgeous princess cakes.

Here are some of my favorites...

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What are you making for your family on Halloween?

Gabe11-14 is making this adorable Ghost in the Graveyard dessert for her family. She shared the easy, no-bake recipe in The Cafe...

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