I have always loved planning parties for friends and family, spending far too much time researching themes & ideas and making/creating/assembling decorations, food, and games. No detail is too small, and no amount of prep time is ever enough to do everything that comes into my head. When I first started elevencupcakes, it was with […]
Halloween Round Up: Decorations
Your halloween party isn’t complete without some festive decorations. We used items we already had around the house for this pumpkin party; orange plaid fabric as a table runner, plates and napkins in earthtone colors, fake leaves (real ones are even better!) and rustic pumpkins. We used cinnamon cloves to make this jack-o-lanterns. Don’t forget […]
Halloween Round Up: Party Games
We rounded up our favorite halloween party games. These were used with kids ages four to twelve at a harvest party block party, but could be tweaked for almost any age. If you are having a lot of kids at your party, stations are a great way to keep everyone entertained. Just make sure you […]
Halloween Round Up: Party Drinks
Your halloween party isn’t complete without some fun drinks to go along with your party food. We are sharing two ideas from past parties. First, start with your favorite punch. We used green koolaid and sprite to make this punch for a halloween block party. A few days before your party, freeze some of the punch […]
Halloween Round Up: Party Food
With Halloween just two weeks away, we wanted to share some of our favorite halloween ideas from past parties. Whether you are helping to throw a classroom party at your child’s school, a fun after school party, or a huge halloween bash, here are some great halloween party food and treats to share with your […]
Taste of DC: Dessert Contest
When guests first arrived, they were asked to fill out a card telling everyone what their dessert was and where it came from. Then they cut it into 6-8 servings and left it on display while everyone had dinner. After dinner everyone was encouraged to try multiple kinds of desserts and vote for their favorite. […]
Dinner Party: Taste of DC
Last weekend I threw a Taste of DC dinner party for some friends and neighbors. It was a great way to discover fun restaurants around the city, introduce new friends and old friends, and throw in some fun competition. The best part is that you could easily recreate this wherever you live. Read below for […]
Minnie Mouse Party: Food & Drink
Your Minnie Mouse party food doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive, but it can be fun! For this party, we had fun coming up with some Minnie themed food for party guests. Mouse ears (apple slices), Daisy’s vegetables, and Mouse food (cheese) were a few of the healthy snack options. We also had mini […]
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