Host an Ice Cream Social
Set the Scene
Once you've picked a date and sent out invites, it's time to assemble everything you need for your party.
The setup: Summertime is the perfect excuse to be carefree, so keep things simple! Do a buffet-style setup with bowls, spoons, napkins, toppings, etc., so kids can make their own sundaes in an assembly line fashion. Add paper tablecloths and balloons in cheery, pastel colors to mimic an old fashioned ice cream parlor. Display a chalk board to welcome guests and announce the day's flavors.
The ice cream: Stick to classic flavors like vanilla, chocolate and strawberry since they'll serve as a great base for all the toppings you'll have on hand. Consider adding one carton of a popular "fun" flavor like chocolate chip cookie dough or cookies 'n cream, but don't feel the need to overdo it with options. If you're hosting the party outside, keep your ice cream cartons in an ice-filled cooler to prevent them from melting.
The toppings: Fill colorful little bowls with kid-approved toppings like chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, rainbow sprinkles, crushed peanut butter cups and, of course, Go Organically Organic Fruit Snacks. Don't forget the chocolate syrup and whipped cream!
Put Together a "Sweet" Playlist
Set the mood by creating a playful music soundtrack themed around sweets and treats, with a mix of nostalgic, kid-friendly songs. Suggestions to get you started:
"Ice Cream Man" by Tom Waits
"Peppermint Twist" by Joey Dee & The Starliters
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by Marvin Gaye
"Tutti Fruitti" by Little Richie
"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" by The Four Tops
"Blueberry Hill' by Fats Domino
"I Love Rocky Road" by Weird Al Yankovic
"Strawberry Fields Forever" by The Beatles
"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond
Play a "Cool" Game
Delight little ones by adding an ice cream-themed game to the agenda. We love "Pin the Cherry on the Sundae"—a riff on the classic party game "Pin the Tail on the Donkey."
Draw a picture of a large ice cream sundae on a poster board, or simply print out an oversize photo.
Give each kid a construction paper cherry with double-sided tape on the back. One by one you'll blindfold each guest, spin them around, and instruct them to place the cherry as close to the top of the sundae as they can. The guest who places the cherry closest is the winner and gets to make their sundae first. YUM!
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51 comments:
My favorite flavor is Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream.
Organic salted caramel is my favorite.
I am possibly boring when it comes to ice cream but French Vanilla with a drizzle of caramel.
My favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip.
My favorite flavor of ice cream is Ben & Jerry's Phish Food.
My favorite flavor of ice cream is Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup.
Nancy
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I love coffee flavored ice cream
My favorite ice cream is choc chip cookie dough.
My favorite ice cream flavor is rum raisin.
mint chocolate chip!
Strawberry is my favorite.
I love mint chocolate chip
Mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor Ice Cream
My favorite is chocolate and peanut butter.
Chocolate chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream:)
maple walnut is my favorite.
My favorite flavor of ice cream is jamocha almond fudge - yum!
Butter Pecan is my favorite!
I've always liked chocolate and coffee but my current favorite is Moose Tracks.
I always enjoy vanilla ice cream, or Pistachio flavored ice cream.
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Leave a comment on this blog post with your favorite flavor of ice cream.
i like chocolate chip
I like strawberry cheesecake ice cream.
I like coffee ice cream.
I like Butter Crunch Ice Cream
My favorite ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough! Yum!
My favorite flavor of ice cream is vanilla.
I love salted caramel.
I like vanilla.
i love cookies and cream
I like Bunny Tracks made by Blue Bunny!
Mint Oreo is my favorite.
My favorite flavor is Double Dunker from Turkey Hill.
My favorite flavor of ice cream is Rocky Road
My favorite is chocolate.
My favorite flavor of ice cream is butter pecan
My top two favorite flavors are a toasted coconut ice cream and a vanilla ice cream with a peanut butter swirl.
I like Butter Pecan the best.
I like cookie dough!
chocolate chip is my favorite
My favorite is Blue Bell Bride's Cake.
Cookie dough is my favorite flavor of ice cream.
ANY kind of Ice Cream with Chocolate in it is a favorite! Especially some with Oreos in it. Thanks and God Bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol dot com
I like butter pecan ice cream.
My favorite ice cream flavor vanilla
I like chocolate ice cream the most.
My favorite flavor is chocolate peanut butter cup.
My favorite flavor of ice cream is maple walnut.
Rebecca Orr
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I like butter pecan!
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I love butter pecan
My favorite flavor of ice cream: Pralines n Cream.
My three year old would love these. He is such a big fan of all fruits!
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