We don't have much planned for St. Patrick's Day decor because we don't really care about it! BUT...we like the fun little activities that come with the green day, and last year, before Aaron started preschool, we hosted a party for all of his little church friends at our house. It was a lot of fun, and Aaron was thrilled to have everyone over for a fun-filled "green" day!
He made his own decorations...
and helped me put together this fruit rainbow for a snack. Each child brought a snack to share as well.
Not only was it pretty to look at, it tasted awesome too.
There was lots of green attire...
and fun St. Patrick's day themed crafts. I cut out a bunch of little leprechauns out of the cricut "Paperdoll" cartridge and the children glued them together.
Then they all went on a treasure hunt to find the pot of gold.
That lead them to these fun little "pots of gold" that I ordered from Oriental Trading and filled with gold coins and rolos.
Now he is in preschool and can have lots of fun little parties at school. Most of his friends are a few months older and are in kindergarten so they are all on different schedules, but we look back on these fun pre-preschool days with fond memories!
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ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun! I loved the fruit rainbow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! My favorite is the rainbow of fruit with the marshmallow clouds. So creative! http://500dollarwedding.blogspot.com/p/link-parties.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! I love the rainbow fruit! Such a great and healthy idea!
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Your kid is very cute. I love the photos you post. The idea of fruit rainbow for a snack is brilliant.
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Adorable! I Love the fruit rainbow and the pot o' gold!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that fruit rainbow! I'm always on the hunt for healthy and tasty foods to feed kids, and this would be a great addition. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWe do a St. Patricks Day family party night every year with games. It's so much fun! We've done the fruit rainbow before, as well, only we use a cream cheese dip for the clouds. Although I think Ashley would be more excited about the marshmallows, so we may have to add that in this year, as well! Cute ideas! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the fruit rainbow! What a terrific idea!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun party! I love the rainbow fruit. The kids look like they are having a great time.
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Love the fruit rainbow and plan to use that at my next birthday party!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute party and what a great blog you have! I'm planning a rainbow-themed birthday party for my daugther this summer, so your fruit rainbow immediately grabbed my attention! Thanks.
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How fun! I want to have a St. Patty's day party!!!! I love your ideas!
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I love all these ideas! I really need to get into St Patrick's Day, I just haven't ever done it since I'm not Irish, but my kids are!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the fruit rainbow! That is rad! so glad I found you!
ReplyDeleteLove the fruit rainbow. That's so neat. And healthy! I'll have to remember that. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeletecute party idea! I love how you used the paper doll cartridge! You gave me an idea of how to use that cartridge now ;) We did something similar with at Toy Story Party with Mr. potato head! thanks for sharing your creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteCute celebration!
ReplyDeleteLove it, I especially love how you used the blue background, it totally completes the platter! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThat fruit rainbow is so fun!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most gorgeous rainbow fruit plate!! I'm loving it. It will be posted on the Tip Junkie St. Patrick's Day site soon.
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This is so much fun! You might like this too...
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I love the rainbow fruit! I am going to bring that to my plyagroup. Thanks for sharing.
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Your fruit rainbow is such a cute idea! I also love all of your pots o' gold, especially on the cupcake holder:)
ReplyDeletewhat great ideas! your fruit rainbow is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fruit rainbow and yummy delicious looking, too! I found you over at Tea Rose Home and am your new follower.
ReplyDeleteThat rainbow has got to be the cutest thing ever! I am featuring it tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHey girl, just saw your feature on NJAHW -- and LOVED that rainbow. How awesome. Your party looks wonderful, especially for someone who doesn't care about St. Patricks day much, lol.
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I LOVE the fruit rainbow! I might use that idea for Natalie's classroom. They always encourage healthier snacks and this is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures. If you would like to learn more about St. Patrick's Day check out this article: http://www.suite101.com/content/a-happy-st-patricks-day-for-kids-a355642
ReplyDeleteSeriously cutest rainbow idea ever! My kids love rainbows and would think I was really cool if I made this for them. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteI <3 the fruit rainbow! It's so bright and colorful. I'm sure the kids loved it. What a fun mom! Thanks for linking up on Recipes I Can't Wait to Try!
ReplyDeleteI love your party! I'm going to have to throw one for my kids! I made the rainbow a few times last year (with a yummy fruit dip) and it is always a big hit. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing fruit rainbow! I also like the rolo idea for the pots of gold! I might be stealing those ideas...thanks!
ReplyDeleteWell, clearly I'm not alone in my love for this rainbow fruit platter! Just wanted to let you know that I shared this link to your blog on mine.
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Cute party. I love the pots of gold on the cupcake stand!
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What a fun party! I really like the make your own leprechaun idea. I'd love for you to share at my St. Patty's link party. :)
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Super cute ideas for kids. I especially love the rainbow of fruit! I have featured this on my St. Patrick's Day Roundup!
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I know your rainbow has gotten a lot of attention, but I'm loving the entire party!
ReplyDeleteI included it on my "A Peek at My Pinterest" St. Patrick's Board post.
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I'm a new follower and I love your party ideas! I shared them today on my St. Patrick's Day round-up. Hope you have a great weekend.
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Brandy, This is such a fun idea. And your little guy is adorable. I wanted to let you know that I'm featuring this today in my Celebration Sundays - St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas. Hope you will come visit. Thanks, Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch
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