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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Ice Cream Party Ideas...

We had a few birthdays over the Easter weekend, so we celebrated them all on that Saturday before the holiday. A big pizza and ice cream party. Courtland turned 22 and my nephew Jacob turned 13 and his brother Caleb will be 9 in May. We celebrated his early while they were down from New York!

I made their favorite cakes…two chocolate, one strawberry and yellow cupcakes rounded out the selection!! The ice cream sundae bar was yummy too.

ice cream party ideas

Come on in for a few more ideas. Sorry for the dark photos. They are from my iPhone.

I buy these square glass containers every time is see them in thrift or consignment stores. They are great to hold an assortment of things.

The sundae topping bar included…

  • m&m's
  • crushed oreo cookies
  • crushed chocolate chip cookies
  • chopped walnuts
  • toasted almonds
  • mini chocolate chips
  • snow cap candies
  • chocolate jimmies
  • and of course the cherry on the top!!

I labeled each container with little metal garden stakes. Just add serving spoons and you're good to go!!


ice cream party ideas

I found this 3 section crock pot in the Walmart clearance section. It was only $19. The divided sections are perfect to keep the ice cream sauces warm.

  • chocolate
  • caramel
  • marshmallow

This crock pot is also good for taco night (meat, cheeses and sauces), different sauces for pasta, or to keep different dishes warm for a dinner party.


ice cream party ideas

A tall, glass trifle dish held all the ice cream cones!!

ice cream party ideas

I used one of my big galvanized tubs to hold ice surrounding all the ice cream and mini cans of root beer.

Fill the tub with ice and it keeps the ice cream from melting for the length of the party.

ice cream party ideas

Mini cans of root beer and vanilla ice cream…best drink ever!!

You can also use orange soda for orange creamsicles.

ice cream party ideas

Hope you enjoyed the post. Thanks for coming to the party!!
~Karen~

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7 comments:

  1. We always have a lot of desserts at our family gatherings too, It sounds like you had a great party and a lot of fun. My problem is being left alone with leftovers. LOL

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  2. Thanks for the inspiration! Anyone have a good idea for a little getting-to=know=you activity to go with this Ice Cream Party for a group of adult women?
    Also what are those yummy looking cupcakes?

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  3. What a great idea to feed hungry boys! Thanks for the inspirations.

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  4. Looks like great fun! And I'll bet no one went home hungry!

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  5. Great ideas !
    Who doesn't LOVE dessert.
    Rose

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  6. That divided crock pot would sure come in handy at my family gatherings. I have never seen one before! Your dessert table looks wonderful!
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog

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  7. I've done the ice cream sundae bar too. Did it for Father's Day after having a grilled hot dog & brats bar. I also added chopped fresh fruit - strawberries & bananas. It's always a hit.

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