What's your birthday theme

[EnchantedSoul]

And what's on the menu? We're doing Dr. Seuss but probably just doing a cookout. So, hot dogs, burgers, chicken and picnic sides. Cake, ice cream and snacky foods as well. I was on Pinterest and the idea of themed food is so cute, I just don't have the time. What are/did you guys do?

[cat19]

No real theme - and my menu is weather dependent. Grill if it's nice, pizza if not!

[spaghetticat]

I am doing storybooks, so sticking to book themed food. Some of it is a stretch though. Our main food will be pizza, but also doing meatballs, ziti and some sides.

[monkeybabe]

Our theme is Zoe's unbirthday. It'll be a tea party, with tea sandwiches, biscuits, little cakes, madeleines, maybe some eclairs, I'm thinking I'll make macaroons for our dairy free mama friends, and then teas and lemonades for drinks. We'll have a cake as well.

[teamhayes]

Nautical (red/white/navy/light blue) - think anchors, boats, crabs and stripes. Maybe some pirates.

We are grilling.

Buoy Burgers
Walk the plank dogs
Popeye pulled pork

Sides will be pasta salad, mac salad, potato salad, baked beans, corn on cob. We will have all the. Condiments like sauercraut and cole slaw.

Prob a fruit and veggie plaTter.

No idea yet what I will do for appetizers. Prob a dip or 2, some bruscetta not sure what else.

Dessert is cake and cupcakes.

We will have beer, wine, margaritas and some kind of rum punch. I will think of fun names for everything.

Prob a tray of fishies.

I'm probably missing something.

[DesertMoon]

Trains! and the food will probably be Arabic food and barbecue.

[mrsjaymay]

We are doing ladybugs. Food will be cold cut sandwiches and pulled pork. Potato salad, fruit. Ladybug cupcakes and a smash cake.

[katie]

Purple butterflies. Food is BBQ and cupcakes.

Edit - food catered will be pulled pork, brisket and chicken, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, baked beans, bread, Mac and cheese. Beer, soda, wine. 

[carawestt]

Nautical. We're getting subs from Jimmy John's. For dessert I'm doing life preserver Rice Krispie pops and cup cakes. Snacks will be a fruit/veggie tray and goldfish. Favors are a bag of Swedish fish.

[EnchantedSoul]

Mar 13, 2013 19:25:12 GMT -5 @pcloadletter said:

We are doing a Western theme. Our food will be brisket and another meat, BBQ sauce, cornbread salad, potato salad, green beans, baked beans, bread, cupcakes, homemade ice cream, tea and lemonade.

I just totally invited myself. The epitome of southern comfort.

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[joyhart02]

We are doing April Showers Bring May Flowers with a flower theme.

I am thinking fried chicken with cold pasta for sides like cole slaw, Mac salad, potato salad. Chips and dip, veggie tray, fruit tray.

[EnchantedSoul]

Mar 13, 2013 19:26:41 GMT -5 monkeybabe said:

Our theme is Zoe's unbirthday. It'll be a tea party, with tea sandwiches, biscuits, little cakes, madeleines, maybe some eclairs, I'm thinking I'll make macaroons for our dairy free mama friends, and then teas and lemonades for drinks. We'll have a cake as well.

I saw a dress on etsy and thought of you. It's similar to the Alice dress you made Zoe.

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[Beener]

We are doing an animal theme (This theme from PartyCity: www.partycity.com/product/sweet+at+one+girls+1st+birthday+party+supplies.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&navSet=169829)

For food, we are having our cousin who is an Executive Chef at a local Chophouse, do a pig roast for us. He's stuffing the pig with apples, pinapple and sausage. We'll be pairing that with alcoholic jungle juice for the adults and "jungle juice" (Green Gatorade) for the kids who are old enough to drink that. I've got a few ideas for other animal-theme food like "tiger tails" (Cheetos), a porcupine made out of watermelon with toothpicks sticking into the cubed pieces, and a cucumber snake.

[BlueNotebook]

We're doing animals in honor of Sophie the Giraffe, his best friend. I'm not sure on the food but it will probably be BBQ related. DH is a BBQ nut and has been itching to fire up the smoker.

[The Foozzler]

I keep changing mind, but I still have almost 2 months!

Probably going to be Sesame Street. Food will be sandwiches from a local deli with different salad sides. I don't want to worry about cooking. Cupcakes for dessert.

[eav2c]

Sock monkey. Food wise we will have pinwheel sandwiches (italian, veggies, and turkey avocado), chicken fingers (lol, my H's request), a fruit tray, and two pasta salads (undetermined kind ATM). We will also have two cakes (choc. cake w/choc buttercream and vanilla cake w/vanilla buttercream), sugar cookies, and a small candy buffet. I am still trying to convince DH to let me get the sushi I want, lol.

[pinkpeony6210]

Theme - you are my sunshine

Appetizers - spinach artichoke dip, cheese and crackers, fruit tray
Food - pizza, wings, chicken fingers, salad
Dessert - cake and ice cream

Sadly, I put a lot more time and effort into Ella's first birthday in terms of food and preparation. I just don't have the time...work has been crazy, and I'm exhausted.

[lauranicole91]

We are doing Minnie Mouse theme. Food is hot dogs(it's supposed to be 70 on Saturday so we will grill out) and deli sandwiches. Chips, fruit, and veggies as sides. Then cake and ice cream of course.

[EnchantedSoul]

Mar 13, 2013 20:01:21 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

Cupcakes.

I'm baking cupcakes.

That's all that matters, Tamb. That's all that matters

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[kandrze1]

Butterflies and flowers is our theme.
My menu right now is:
- Chicken salad on croissants
- little pinwheel wrap sandwiches (turkey, ham, caprese)
- Fruit Salad & Garden Salad
- Pita Chips, Hummus, Vegetables
- Cheese & Crackers
- Cupcakes & Sugar Cookies
We just planning on a lunch.

[laurack]

I have no idea. Was going to do a joint party but not any more. Now I'm thinking of pushing it back to a week after her birthday and doing it on cinco de mayo!

That reminded me of Ernie. erniebufflo return to us.... Please...

[Beener]

@pcloadletter- damn, I already ordered it a few weeks ago from PartyCity! :(Boo. But, I did get their b1G1 50% off deal so I don't feel too bad. Good looking out, though. Thanks!

[fryjack2]

Mar 13, 2013 19:30:25 GMT -5 DesertMoon said:

Trains! and the food will probably be Arabic food and barbecue.

Are you Middle Eastern?  I am half

[fryjack2]

We are throwing a mustache bash. No idea what to do with the babies and adults, but there will be a ton of mustache decorations.

No idea about food yet. Except for the cookies I'll make for the goodie bags in the shape of mustaches. Oh and alcohol. I'll probably have it catered so I don't have to worry about food. We have an awesome bakery in our neighborhood that will make a cake and a couple smash cakes.

[Deleted]

Tea Party, very vintage

We are serving various tea-style sandwiches along with tea cakes, petit fours, scones, veggie tray and I am thinking maybe some chips?

We are also having various iced teas on
tap and hot tea k cups for the Keurig.

ETA: Also, cake!

[unclejesse]

Baseball theme. He's the "rookie of the year".

We are doing hot dogs, burgers, MH is going to make either brats or polish sausage. Soda, lemonade for drinks. The park has a strict no alcohol rule, sadly.
I will be making his smash cake and a cake for everyone else. I'm thinking of doing a vanilla cake with banana pudding filling. Probably make some chocolate ice cream to go along.
Party favors will be boxes of cracker jack.

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[carawestt]

Mar 13, 2013 21:00:14 GMT -5 unclejesse said:

Baseball theme. He's the "rookie of the year".

We are doing hot dogs, burgers, MH is going to make either brats or polish sausage. Soda, lemonade for drinks. The park has a strict no alcohol rule, sadly.
I will be making his smash cake and a cake for everyone else. I'm thinking of doing a vanilla cake with banana pudding filling. Probably make some chocolate ice cream to go along.
Party favors will be boxes of cracker jack.

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The cake sounds so good. One tier of our wedding cake was banana and it was amazing!

[vidalia]

We are doing a bunny party. I haven't figured out all the food yet but probably order sandwiches or something. We'll do carrots and dip, pita chips and hummus, cheddar bunnies for the kids and bunny cupcakes. We'll also have peeps of course!

[Deleted]

Mexican/fiesta, because it will be May 4th. I'm doing a taco bar and a chips/salsa bar. I'm not sure what is for dessert but I want to make 2 Mexican desserts, one being a cake.

ETA: There will also be margaritas and mexican beer. Please don't flame me LO will be like the only child there.

[christidee]

Pirate theme. It is red, white, and royal blue and turquoise. Jake will be wearing a pirate costume!



We are having it catered by a local Mexican restaurant -cheese enchiladas, tacos, and chicken taquitos. Rice, beans, chips and salsa too.



Cake is a fancy schmancy cake that is going to be so cute.