my daughter is turning 8 next month and we have a luau party planned for her and 18 friends/family. here are the details:
decorations:
front yard will have 2 signs that have pink flamingos on them holding signs that say “luau party”.
front walkway will be littered w/flowers and front door will have a poster on it w/a parrot and pink flamingo.
table w/have a real pineapple in the center w/balloons attached to it, hibiscus flowers will be hung all over the walls, and luau themed confetti will be on the table too.
her little sister will greet guests at the door and hand them their leis as they walk in.
each child will also get a plastic tiki drinking cup w/straws that have umbrellas attached to them.
FOOD:
-chicken teriyaki skewers (cooked on the grill)
-fruit skewers (balls of watermelon and canteloupe, kiwi, grapes, bananas,and strawberries) w/lemon and chocolate fruit dip
-mixed nuts
-luau party punch,juice,and water
CAKES (have to make 3 to accomodate everyone):
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?recipeID=33203&Source=SearchResultPage&terms=flip%20flop%20cake (hers will be white w/green straps and the jewels below)
http://www.fancyflours.com/purple-amethyst-cake-jewels.html
and 2 of these cakes:
http://www.cakethat.com.au/hula%20003t.jpg
after eating the snacks, the kids will be set up do their craft:
http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=56/9006&mode=Searching&erec=12&D=white+bag&Ntt=white+bag&Ntk=all&Dx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=0&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=12+Design+Your+Own%21+White+Bags
http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=56/2368&mode=Searching&erec=6&D=luau+stamps&Ntt=luau+stamps&Ntk=all&Dx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=0&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=Terrific+Tropical+Foam+Stamps
http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=56/2337&mode=Searching&erec=3&D=luau+stamps&Ntt=luau+stamps&Ntk=all&Dx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=0&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=Under+The+Sea%21+Stamps
after this, it’s time to go outside to do water games (to let the craft dry)
BALLOON POP: there will be 2 kiddie pools set up w/water and balloons in them. kids will be divided into 2 teams and will take turns trying to sit on the balloons to pop them. first team finished wins.
SPRINKLER FREEZE: the kids will run around the yard while the water to 4 sprinklers is shut off. they have to freeze in place when water turns on and stay there until it shuts off again.
SLEEP PANTS RELAY: kids will be divided into 2 teams. there will be a bucket of water and 1 pair of my bf’s sleep pants for each team. they take turns dipping pants into water, putting them on then running around a cone and back. first team to finish wins.
they will then play the limbo and hit this pinata:
http://partycity.com/cgi-bin/parties/show.cgi?parties=Products&productstype=Characters&products=18001&&zoom=1
after the games, the kids will go inside, dry off and be given a grass skirt made w/green streamer strips and ribbon. we will then head back outside to take a group picture of everyone in their skirts and leis.
GOODIE BAGS:
each child will be given a sandbucket/shovel, stickers, candy from the pinata, and these toys:
http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.do?Ntt=hibiscus+bubbles&requestURI=searchMain&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&N=0
http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?demandPrefix=12&sku=39/1229&mode=Searching&erec=3&D=fish+squirts&Ntt=fish+squirts&Ntk=all&Dx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&Ntx=mode%2bmatchallpartial&N=0&requestURI=processProductsCatalog&sd=Fun+Squeeze+Fish+Squirts
