Recently someone who is turning 13 commented that for the upcoming special party she was going to create a Sweet Candy Buffet as a party centerpiece for the occasion.  I love this idea and think it can be used for any type of party from birthday celebrations for all ages to graduations to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and beyond.  If this idea appeals to you, I would visit Amy Atlas Events for her eye candy to see some great visuals for candy and dessert buffets that are sure to please your guests of all ages.

The colorful Birthday in a Box Bright Dots partyware would be perfect for serving up your candy buffet.

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So, your little cupcake is about to celebrate a big day. Well, cupcakes are sooo popular these days as a party cake, you could easily make them into the theme of the party!

If this theme appeals, here are some ideas to pull it together:

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Spatulatta is cool, especially if you are envisioning a kids’ cooking extravaganza for your next party.  It’s a place where kids teach kids cooking through video recipes.  For example, they showcase creative menu ideas for a Teddy Bear Tea Party.  The site offers the full recipe alongside the how-to video as well.  This is a great site for kids who love to cook too.  With over 200+ recipes to choose from, and often grouped by theme, it is an easy-to-navigate site and inspiring to see kids cooking and teaching.

Check it out with your kids! 

A strawberry-themed birthday party could go either one of two different ways: You could enjoy a fruit-inspired sensational event or an actual “Strawberry Shortcake” character party.

If you are looking to do the former, here are some ideas for your berry extravaganza:

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What kid doesn’t love chocolate? There may be a few, but most simply adore the stuff. Hosting a chocolate-themed party is perfect for a Valentine’s Day party or a slumber party. Chocolate is yummy, sweet, and easy to incorporate into activities to fill the time. Kids will be lining up for this sweet feast!

The whole party will revolve around chocolate!

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It’s a classic!  A cake walk is often a favorite fundraiser at schools.  I have recently attended a gala evening for a local non-profit and there was a “Cake Run!”  Basically, each table collected extra donations and placed it in the envelope.  At the opportune moment during the evening, the money collected from each table was tallied and the tables that raised the most were able to “run” to the cake table first and pick their cake for dessert.  They read the table numbers off very quickly, so everyone was up and running!  An excellent and fun way to raise some extra money and get your dessert!

You can definitely have a lot of fun with this walk or run ~ whether for charity or just to have a good time.

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Make-your-own pizzas are always a lot of fun and sure to please any kid. If you are planning to have this activity at your next party for kids between the ages of 5 and 7, you will most likely need a few additional activities to keep them busy.

Here are some ideas:

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