Dear Cindy,
Any suggestions for St. Patrick’s Day? I would like to do some fun things, but don’t really have any ideas. You are my “party go to expert”....
I'm so glad you asked, dear one! I am busy in St. Patrick's Day planning mode ~ and would love to share my family~friendly ideas with you!
I've already pulled out our St. Patrick's Day books. We've been reading The Story of Saint Patricks Day by Patricia Pingry for years!
I love sharing with my kids St. Patrick's love for God, and how he used the shamrock to share the Trinity with others (more info on teaching St. Pat here)
And how will we celebrate on St. Patrick's Day??
Typically, we start the day with green pancakes. Here's a fun picture from a few years ago....
Don't they look adorable?? (Sorry I still had my hearts of loving kindness hanging from the chandelier. I'll have to share that idea in another post...)
For dinner, here is the menu we usually have...
* Shamrock Shaped Pizza
* Green Fluff Salad (my kids favorite ~ with marshmallows & pistachio pudding mix)
* Lettuce Salad & Dressing
* Fresh Green Vegetables (cucumbers, celery, broccoli, snow peas, etc..)
* Green finger jello (shamrock shaped, of course)
* Cupcakes for the kids (Fun Recipe here or here)
* Key Lime Pie (this is a new addition. We've invited friends over, and the mom offered to bring this for dessert. My husband John is thrilled!)
(More yummy food recipes here!)
Other St. Patrick's Day party ideas...
Of course, we will have tattoos :) Here's a pic from a former celebration.... (My jewelry is from Claires. Super fun, but inexpensive!)
* We also have a Treasure Hunt. I place a shamrock under one of our guests' dinner plates. After dinner, I have everyone look under their plates. The shamrock under the plate has the first clue. At the end of the treasure hunt, I have little black pots filled with candy gold for all the kids. (I originally saw this idea here). The kids LOVE it! :)
* It wouldn't be a party without BINGO. You can make your own St. Patrick's Day BINGO cards here.
17 comments:
I've never done the green pancakes. My girls will love that! Thanks for the idea.
Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com
Cindy--What fabulous ideas! Ive never even thought about doing anything to celebrate St Patricks Day so these are welcome suggestions. My kids would totally love the treasure hunt and green pancakes. Cute post!
Blessings,
andrea
Great ideas! We'll also be celebrating a birthday! Our 4th son will be 21!
Such great ideas - thanks for sharing!
We make green posicles - general recipe here:
http://paintingpinkpajamas.blogspot.com/2009/06/fruit-popsicles-and-sneaky-vegetables.html
These are some awesome ideas!
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ohhh some great ideas.. Ive never had that shamrock shake , yum!! I love how dedicated to the cause you are, lol!! xoxo LA
Thank you for sharing. Such great ideas even to incorp. today in our St. Pat's day birthday party. Thank you so much.
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Great ideas!
Nicole
What great ideas!! I am now following you from FF & hope you have a great Friday!!!
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I'm soooo glad I just found you through Friday Follow!!!!! Love this post and will be linking to it on my blog this week when I highlight St. Patrick's Day.
Hope you have a super weekend.
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Cindy, will you make a "She Speaks" bingo? :) And I think a book of celebrations from the heart could be in your future!
What fabulous ideas! I'm going to use some of them with my little ones this year! And I've never heard of the Shamrock Shake. I'm going to have to check that out.
Wow! Now, those things look like fun! What a loving mommy to plan all that and create such fun memories!
I may have to add some "greenery" to our day on the 17th.
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I see a kindred spirit in you! I have not yet planned my St Pat's Day, and it looks like you have some fabulous things going on here. I am going to have to use a bunch of then I think! Thanks. :)
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