Sunday, March 1, 2009

Pancake Party Fun

By Samantha Bow

Are you looking for a new idea for your kids birthday? Are you tired of the same boring old parties? Why not throw a pancake party? Everyone loves pancakes, especially kids, and when you give them stuff to decorate and make fun pancakes, they'll have even more fun!

You can begin by choosing your pancake theme. Of course it will be pancakes, but are you going to make pancake shapes, colored pancakes, pancake people, etc.? You can be as creative as you would like. It could be a chocolate pancake party and you can have the kids make chocolate pancakes and use chocolate chips and other chocolate treats to decorate the pancakes. You might decide to make huge pancakes in a cake pan and have them use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Or you can be simple and make regular pancakes but have lots of different toppings for them such as fruit, candy, whipped cream, or ice cream.

Next get all the ingredients and supplies. When you have a number of about how many kids are coming you can make a more accurate guess on how much to get. Get all the ingredients and fixings you will need as well as all the party supplies. Make a good, specific list before you go shopping so that you don't forget anything.

You're also going to need to get the ordinary party supplies. Make sure you get fun colorful tablecloths and designs that match your theme. You can do just about anything. Go to your local party supplies store for supplies and more ideas.

Start with a good plan. If you have no plan, the kids will no it and take advantage of you. Come up with a schedule and stick with it. Set up stations for each thing or have the pancakes made ahead of time and just have the kids decorate their own pancakes.

Another great option is to have the kids each personalize their own pancakes. They can draw with the batter or write on the pancakes themselves with frosting and toppings. Use lots of colors and let them choose whatever they want.

Have fun with this party idea. You might even want to switch from pancakes to French toast or waffles, or include them all! The point is to get them involved. They will have lots of fun and maybe even learn a little about baking.

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