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I need help please!

I need to plan a dinner for children with a airplane theme. I honestly can't think of anything that relates Frown please please give me some suggestions


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Posts: 2181 | Location: KY | Registered: Dec 29, 2002Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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You didn't indicate if you are interested in airplane themed decorations or food.

Isn't this a clever idea for sky jello? Here is a link to the blog that had the recipe. - http://anastasiaspalace.blogsp...10/10/sky-jello.html

You could make in a large clear bowl if you don't have parfait glasses.

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I think I would use the theme for decorations -- tablecloth, centerpieces, napkins and plates and then serve food that the children would like -- hot dogs and such. And if there is a cake -- that could also carry the theme as well.

Martha
 
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Although I must admit that those parfaits do look like sky and clouds -- and the children should like jello and whipped cream!

Martha
 
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Notice how this mom carved a watermelon to look like an airplane. http://www.staceeadams.com/201...-first-birthday.html

She has better view on her site. It shows a close up top view of the carved watermelon.

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Here is a airplane fork. I'd leave off the heart as this was for a Valentine's party.

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I'd check a few of the menus on airlines... last time I went (pre-9/11), airplane food consisted of a sandwich, chips, and beverage. That would be easy to replicate as real airplane food.
 
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Just a few quick ideas for you.

Boarding Pass with the guest's name

Plastic trays from do*llar store

Maps of their arrival destination for place mats

Sign for Arrival Gate~then flip the sign over with Departure Gate when they leave

Perhaps you could pre-design a large poster board like they have at airports showing arrivals/departures. You could list each guest's name on one side. Then each guest could list their hometown, etc.

Have Fun!
 
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Don't forget to check the scrapbook aisles for inspiration, stickers, papers, etc.


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These are rocket-shaped popsicle molds...
I've been making a large smoothie to pour into these. A spoonful or two of plain yogurt, bananas, blueberries, and fill with milk to the 1 1/2 cup mark. Makes 6.

I've also changed the fruit to an apple and a handful of Craisins. EASY!

 
Posts: 14902 | Location: Daingerfield, TX | Registered: Feb 07, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Great ideas thank you all

For the jello and cloud cups, do you suppose I could use cool whip instead of beating whipping cream?


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Make sure the guests all have I.D.'s before take off or to come in to the party. I would make them take their shoes off at the entry area as well.


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Posts: 2333 | Location: Sarasota | Registered: Jan 31, 2005Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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OH! Issue them passports!! Can someone take their photos as they "enter" - then print and glue to their passports? Or have their parents furnish a photo ahead of time for the passports - either the books or like the new cards (similar to ID cards). http://travel.state.gov/passpo...d/ppt_card_3926.html

Of course if you make the passport books, perhaps other parents will participate with stamps at future parties...
 
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