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Check out all these celebration ideas!

from game day celebrations to back to school parties, you'll love these non-holiday celebration ideas.

Unicorns and rainbows is killer combination, especially for a unicorn party! These fun rainbow unicorn dessert cups feature blue mousse, marshmallows, whipped cream and sprinkles. The star of this dessert are the chocolate rainbow unicorn horns! I'll show you how to make them for a fun unicorn party dessert.

Rainbow Unicorn Dessert Cups: Unicorn Party Ideas

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Desserts, Popular Posts, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate mold, chocolate unicorn horns, dessert cup, gelatin, JELL-O, jello, marshmallows, mouse cup, mousse, party ideas, rainbow horns, rainbow unicorn, unicorn, unicorn party

Make a cup of cocoa extraordinary with this Blue Mermaid Magic Hot Chocolate recipe You have to try it! Using homemade white hot chocolate, this delicious blue drink is loaded with fun sprinkles, whipped cream and topped with a chocolate mermaid tail. Mermaid lovers of all ages will go nuts for this hot mermaid drink! Perfect to serve guests at a mermaid birthday party. The mermaid spoons also make great party favors.

Blue Mermaid Hot Chocolate

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Drinks, Mermaid Party, Recipes Tagged With: blue mermaid, blue mermaid drink, fun food, kid friendly, magical, mermaid, mermaid cocoa, mermaid drink, mermaid hot chocolate, mermaid party favors, party ideas

If you are searching for under the sea party ideas, look no further than these mermaid tail marshmallows! This no-bake treat features colorful chocolate mermaid tails and swirled chocolate waves. It is the perfect addition to any mermaid party or under the sea birthday themes!

Under the Sea Party Ideas: Mermaid Tail Marshmallows

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Mermaid Party Tagged With: birthday party, chocolate, chocolate dipped, chocolate mermaid tail, dessert, dipped marshmallow, kids, marshmallows, mermaid, mermaid tail, party ideas, treat, Under the Sea, under the sea party

Ever wonder how to make a mermaid wand? These step by step instructions will show you how easy it is to create a magic wand for kids fit for any mermaid fan! Makes for great mermaid birthday party favors or craft activity. Colors can easily be switched out to create a star wand for any princess, fairy or unicorn party.

How to Make a Mermaid Wand

Filed Under: Celebrations, Crafts, Mermaid Party Tagged With: DIY, glitter, kids activity, kids craft, magic wand, mermaid birthday party, mermaid party, mermaid party favors, party ideas, star wand

This Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip is sure to wow the crowd! You won't be disappointed with this easy hot dip recipe for your next game day party food or holiday appetizer. This creamy chicken dip is loaded with cheese and rotisserie chicken, making it a filling snack option that the crowd will love! 

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Dip to Wow Your Crowd

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This Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread is the perfect appetizer for your holiday entertaining or game day! This easy to make bread will be a hit with guests!

Cheesy Bacon Pull Apart Bread Appetizer

Filed Under: Appetizers, Bread, Giveaways, Recipes, Snacks, Tailgating Tagged With: appetizer, bacon, bread, cheese, Christmas, game day, holidays, tailgating

Only three ingredients are required to make this Holiday Sparkler cocktail recipe which can easily be made into a mocktail! Add some sparkle to your party with this holiday drink. Garnish with rosemary, cranberries and oranges and a gold confetti rimmed glass for an extra festive look!

Holiday Sparkler Drink Recipe

Filed Under: Celebrations, Christmas, Drinks, Holidays, New Years, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas, cocktail, holiday, mocktail, new years eve, Sparkling Ice

Check out the fun Elephant and Piggie Slime Jars craft we created, inspired by the Elephant & Piggie ART-ivity book by Mo Willems!

Elephant and Piggie Slime Jars: Art-tivity Inspired Craft

Filed Under: Celebrations, Crafts, Product Finds, Reviews Tagged With: art, book, craft, Elephant & Piggie, gift idea, kids craft, Mo Willems, rainy day, slime

Let Pennywise help you celebrate Halloween or a birthday party with these It movie party favor bags and note card free printables. He promises we all float down here!  Includes two versions, one with a red balloon and another with the iconic yellow raincoat of Georgie reminding, you'll float too! Perfect for any It movie fan.

It Movie Party Favor Bag and Note Card Free Printables

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Kick dessert up a notch with these sparkling mermaid ice cream cones! Kids will love these chocolate dipped cones. Perfect for a mermaid or frozen themed birthday party!

Sparkling Mermaid Ice Cream Cones

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Desserts, Mermaid Party Tagged With: birthday party, chocolate dipped, frozen, ice cream cones, kids, magical, mermaid, party ideas, sparkling

Make this easy white chocolate drizzle popcorn recipe with some homemade musical instruments for kids to host your own Groovy Joe party!

White Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn + Groovy Joe Dance Party Countdown

Filed Under: Celebrations, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: books, children's book, chocolate, dance, Eric Litwin, groovy jjoe, ideas, kids, music, party, popcorn

Try these deliciously spooky Halloween spider recipes! Over 20 easy Halloween food ideas are shared including spiders and spider webs. Make them for a Halloween party or to simply surprise your kids!

Over 20 Spooky Halloween Spider Recipes You Can’t Resist

Filed Under: Celebrations, Halloween, Holidays Tagged With: appetizers, chocolate, cupcakes, halloween, ideas, kid friendly, no bake, Recipes, spider, treats

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Unicorns and rainbows is killer combination, especially for a unicorn party! These fun rainbow unicorn dessert cups feature blue mousse, marshmallows, whipped cream and sprinkles. The star of this dessert are the chocolate rainbow unicorn horns! I'll show you how to make them for a fun unicorn party dessert.

Rainbow Unicorn Dessert Cups: Unicorn Party Ideas

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