Birthday Party Recipes and Fun


Since we are still at the age where parents stay at birthday parties (and we want to hang out with our friends anyway!), I knew there would be more adults than kids. I wanted to be sure the food was kid and grown-up friendly. It was also imperative that most everything could be done the night before, as I can count on exactly 1 hour a day (naptime) to get things done without a 2-year-old crying, "hold me, hoooowed me!" Let me tell you, the pictures may look pretty, but the pre-party was anything but, as I tried to blow dry my hair with said 2-year-old under my arm. Lets just keep things real. All you mammas know what I'm talking about.

One of my favorite sandwiches: layers of roasted eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and herb goat cheese. Very popular with the moms :)


The birthday girl requested egg salad sandwiches. I made some on baguette and some on soft, easy for kids to eat sandwich bread.



Sprinkles, face paint, family and friends, and a huge pink bow on your head. What more could a 5 year old birthday girl want? Happy birthday to my sweet girl! How did 5 years go by so fast?
Easy Birthday Party Menu
Click the links below for the printer-friendly recipes.
Most of the party supplies (cute spoons, forks, etc. from Sweet Lulu - I love that shop!)
- Watermelon
- Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini, Red Pepper, and Goat Cheese Sandwiches
- Classic Egg Salad Sandwiches
- Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Peas, and Mozzarella
- Ice Cream Sundae Bar