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Animal Theme Dinner Party

Kids Animal Dinner

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!

Esther

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16 Comments Filed Under: Kids

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  1. Allie says

    October 2, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I’m really wanting to know how you made the pizza!

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  2. Kimberly says

    October 2, 2010 at 12:53 pm

    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! ๐Ÿ™‚ ~Kimberly

    http://www.stinkerpinker.com

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  3. EstherIrish says

    October 2, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Allie, I linked the words Caterpillar pizza above to the recipe where I found it! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  4. Jewel says

    October 2, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    I love the caterpillar and fish. Any chance of recipes please?

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  5. Melanie says

    October 2, 2010 at 7:15 pm

    Esther, you’re so creative! Your kids are lucky to have you as their mom!

    Love, Melanie

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  6. Brenda says

    October 2, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Terrific idea and what a fun way to have dinner with the whole family. I love the fish and the caterpillar pizza.

    Brenda

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  7. Jo says

    October 2, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    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

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  8. Paula says

    October 5, 2010 at 6:08 am

    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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  9. Hanna says

    October 6, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    Hi! I’m your newest follower from the Wednesday link up. Lovely blog:) You can find me at http://www.bouffeebambini.blogspot.com

    This is adorable

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  10. Cassi says

    October 7, 2010 at 3:58 pm

    What a great idea! I will have to try this with my little one

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  11. A Daddy Blog says

    October 8, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    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.

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  12. tina says

    May 23, 2011 at 9:33 am

    great ideas! love it!

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  13. Deb @ Living Montessori Now says

    May 24, 2011 at 12:38 am

    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! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. OneMommy says

    April 10, 2013 at 6:53 am

    Cute, cute, cute! We are going to have to try the caterpillar pizza!

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  15. Mrs. Sarah Coller says

    April 10, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    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

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  16. Brandi says

    April 10, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    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!

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