We are not the type of family that celebrates our kids birthdays at fancy places with lots of people. I don’t like chaos and we like to do everything on a low budget. So when birthdays come around, I like to be creative in how I can make the event special, without spending loads of money. Through the years, what I have found my kids like best is picking out a theme for their party. I then order napkins and tablecloths with that theme and call it a day. But as the party gets closer, I can’t help but scour Pinterest for great ideas to match the theme and brainstorm how I can turn my house into a wonderland for my kids – without breaking the bank.
This year for my daughter’s 5th birthday (sniff sniff I can’t believe she’s 5) she chose Rainbows and Unicorns. As a horse lover myself, I was so excited she picked such a theme! Here is what I came up with to make the day special.
DECORATIONS:
- Paper banner (tutorial to come)
- Colorful balloons & streamers
- Theme dessert plates and napkins
- Colorful Tablecloths
- Cutlery, dinner plates and cups to match
FOOD:
(Other food was available, but these were the rainbow themed foods)
- Vegetable platter (tomatoes, carrots, yellow peppers, celery, blue corn chips, olives)
- Brownie cake with a rainbow using M&M’s (the dark chocolate M&M’s come in pink, white and purple)
- Fruit Kabobs (strawberry, cantaloupe, pineapple, green grape, blueberry, purple grape)
- Cupcakes (strawberry and vanilla, frosting with rainbow sprinkles and unicorn topper)
GAMES:
Pin The Horn On The Unicorn
http://www.orientaltrading.com/pin-the-horn-on-the-unicorn-game-a2-12_3875.fltr
FAVORS:
- Coloring Book (unicorn for girls, dino for boys – found for $1 each at dollar store)
- Crayons
- Rainbow Goldfish
- Unicorn Horn Lollipop
- Pencil
The party was short and sweet and we celebrated with our family and close friends. Most of our party supplies were found at Oriental Trading (http://www.orientaltrading.com/api/search?Ntt=unicorn). Hope you got some ideas for your own Rainbows and Unicorn Party. Enjoy! 🙂
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