I try to have at least one big meal in the dining room a month. I want the kids to love our family meals so I often get them involved and plan dinners that I know they’ll enjoy. The animal theme was their idea. They decorated the table themselves, helped me choose the menu, and helped make all the food.
I bought the little masks at the Target $1 section and they have played and played with them. I just went on Thursday and picked up some more.
Fishy fruit dip with a fruit platter. The dip recipe I used was so-so, but I loved the fish shape. It’s just a kiwi, apple slices, one mandarin orange slice and a chocolate chip.
They loved cutting out and decorating the animal cookies.
Caterpillar pizza was so fun to make and eat! Just make little round pizzas with your dough and place them in a caterpillar shape. I used cut out round slices of cheese instead of shredded cheese on top–so fun!
We also had Dinosaur chicken nuggets and Cheetos in our Mooing cow bowl! The kiddos are begging to do this again!
I’m really wanting to know how you made the pizza!
You need to be nominated for Mother of the Year for this dinner themed party…I love it! So creative! By the way… I left you an award on my blog today! 🙂 ~Kimberly
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Allie, I linked the words Caterpillar pizza above to the recipe where I found it! 🙂
I love the caterpillar and fish. Any chance of recipes please?
Esther, you’re so creative! Your kids are lucky to have you as their mom!
Love, Melanie
Terrific idea and what a fun way to have dinner with the whole family. I love the fish and the caterpillar pizza.
Brenda
Hi, I’m new to your blog. What great idea and these dinner parties will certainly be great memories for tour children later in life.
Jo
Esther, I love this idea of a caterpillar pizza. Well I have no kids but love the idea anyway!
Thanks for stopping by. Meeting at the airport truly cracked me up! Happy to hear they are doing well.
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This is adorable
What a great idea! I will have to try this with my little one
I’m a little late on this blog, but wanted to leave a quick comment. It’s great you use your dining room at least once a month. Ours gets used mostly when we have a catered party, but not often for family meals. We really should use it more. Anyway, I love your animal themed party… including the caterpillar pizza and animal cookies. That’s very creative and fun! Have a lovely weekend, Esther.
great ideas! love it!
I just think this is the greatest idea, Esther! I’m so glad you left a link to your caterpillar pizza in the Living Montessori Now Blog Frog community! I love that you’re creating such awesome memories for your family. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas! 🙂
Cute, cute, cute! We are going to have to try the caterpillar pizza!
This is super cute! What a fun memory for your kids. I’m sharing my Fresh Strawberry Cream Torte today for my Homemaking Linkup. I hope you’ll join us if you haven’t already!
Blessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller
Oh my stars! I absolutely LOVE this idea! What a fun night for the family! Thanks for linking up at the Make Bake Create Party today!