Around the World Party

In our family, all seven of our birthdays fall between March and June. So, we are pretty busy with parties during those few months. I love parties and throw one any chance I have and for any reason.  Party planning is super fun for me and allows my creative side to come out and play!  We just finished up with my son's Lego-themed party for his birthday. My daughter just turned five in June and we had a LaLaLoopsy party. 

But, a few years back, my daughter, Allanah, had an "All Around the World" birthday party. I came across the photos today (the ones that remain after a computer crash anyways) and thought I'd share this neat idea for a party with you. We asked all the guests to come dressed representing a certain part of the world and we served dishes from all over the globe. We served what we called "tastings" ... bite-size portions of things like spaghetti and meatballs, Spam with grilled pineapple, egg rolls and mini tacos.

I found a Flags of the World banner online and ordered a few other things from Oriental Trading Company ... themed cut-outs, leis, plastic chili peppers, fake fruit and such. Much of what we used to decorate we found around our house or borrowed from friends and family. Our dining room had built-in shelving, which we used to display items representing different places around the world.

 

 

 

 

 

And, here's the birthday girl ...