Birthday cupcakes are an individualized alternative to a large cake and are easier for little mouths to handle.
Every child's birthday is a momentous occasion. Create a menu that correlates with any party theme to include character cakes and beverages. Offer not only the traditional sweet and salty snack food items, but healthy fruits and vegetables as well. A wide variety of birthday party food items cater to the needs and preferences of all guests. Does this Spark an idea?
Birthday Cake
Cake is a staple in almost every child's birthday celebration.
Birthday cakes are a traditional item in almost every child's birthday celebration. Child preferences and age, shape the type or style of cake shared at the party and include choices such as character-themed cakes, ice cream cakes or individual cupcakes. For those party planners on a budget, creating a custom cake is an ideal option but, when short on time, contacting a private or commercial baker for theme cakes can reduce stress and allow the planner to concentrate on other aspects of the party. Caution should be used for any guests with milk or nut allergies as cakes may include those ingredients. As a cake alternative, allow guests to decorate their own extra-large sugar cookies with colored icings and sprinkles.
Party Snacks
Party mix is a common snack option for a child's birthday party.
Provide snacks for children to munch on prior to the serving of the party meal or before cutting the cake. Choose child-friendly snack choices in a variety of sweet and healthy options. Chips, pretzels, party mix, cheese curls and popcorn are among the common snacks that children enjoy. Children under the age of three should not be served nuts, hard candy or other snack items that may pose a choking hazard.
Finger Foods
Fruit kabobs are a hand-held, healthy option for finger food menu items.
Finger foods are manageable menu options for a child's birthday party. Include crust-less finger sandwiches, fruit kabobs, cheese cubes with pepperoni, crescent roll wrapped hot dogs, tacos and pizza pockets or slices for the guests. Children under three should not be served whole hot dogs as they pose a choking hazard.
Edible Party Favors
Edible party favors are a budget-friendly options for goody bags.
Cookies adorned in colored frosting and sprinkles or covered with sugar-free chocolate are a budget-friendly option for guests to take home. Each guest will reminisce about the time they shared with the birthday boy when enjoying a complimentary treat. Give thanks for attendance (when personalizing sugar cookies) with each person's name frosted on the top, or pre-order edible photographs to place on smoothly-frosted cupcakes as a party favor.
Child-friendly Beverages
A mixed juice beverage is a teenaged option for birthday party beverages.
Party punch can be messy at a child's birthday party as cups are often spilled during the excitement. Juice pouches or boxes are a cleaner choice for celebration beverages. Reduced sugar juices or choices that combine fruits and vegetables are healthier options for beverages. Black permanent markers can be used to designate the beverage belonging to each guest which avoids wasted juice and the spread of germs. Older children may enjoy a mixed juice cocktail adorned with a beach umbrella or fresh fruit.
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