What do you get when you have a bunny with a birthday,
a group of little girls,
and great food and drinks?
A bunny birthday party!!
My adorable niece has a bunny named Buns. And it was his birthday. I was lucky enough to be invited, along with many of her friends, to take part in a birthday party for Buns. And what a good time it was!!
A party for a bunny, you say? Why not!?! If you’ve ever wondered how to throw a birthday party for a bunny, look no further. And don’t worry – if you don’t have a bunny, this would make an equally fun theme for any kid’s birthday party!
Of course there is the food. (The most important part of any party, right??)
There were Carrot Cakes (cupcakes), Shriveled Carrots (cheesy chips), Bunny Tails (assorted donut holes), Veggie Patches (vegetables and dip), and a delicious Cranberry Spritzer. (More on this, plus the recipe, below).
The food was simple and light. The party was after school, but before dinner, so you don’t want to have anything too heavy. And kids love simplicity!
After snacking on the food, it was time for the activities! What kind of activities do you do at a bunny party?
Playing with the bunny, of course.
Dipping bunny peeps in chocolate and sprinkles,
and an Easter egg hunt and making sock bunnies. My sister had sewn the bunnies ahead of time and let the girls each sew the eyes and the face onto their own bunny. And then they got to take them home at the end of the party!
The party was a huge hit. All of the kids had such a great time. (And I’m pretty sure Buns had fun, too. He got spoiled with lots of carrots and veggies.) But do you know what the kids really loved?
The drink!
The makers of Simply Orange® have a new drink out – Simply Cranberry Cocktail. It is made with 100% not-from-concentrate cranberry juice.
I’m a huge fan of the other Simply beverages; we usually have a bottle of Simply Orange® in our fridge. So I knew I would love the Simply Cranberry Cocktail!
Its unique taste, the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness, is delicious on its own, but I decided to make it a little special for the girls. A fancy glass is important when you want little girls to feel special. And of course a slice of lemon or lime!! This simple mix of lemon-lime soda and Simply Cranberry Cocktail was the perfect drink for the party. I’m pretty sure every one of those girls had at least 2 glasses full!!
Cranberry Spritzer
Ingredients
- 1 59-oz carafe Simply Cranberry Cocktail
- 1 2-liter bottle lemon-lime soda
Instructions
- Pour the Simply Cranberry Cocktail and the lemon-lime soda into a large pitcher, and lightly mix. Serve chilled, with slices of lemons and limes.
Kristy says
This is such a cute idea! I love all the food you guys came up with too – so clever. I’m sure it was a blast!
Emily says
My favorite thing to make a party more festive is to either “require” guest dress in costume, or make the food the same colors/style as the theme!
And here is my tweet 🙂 https://twitter.com/#!/ecait21/status/201130785804259328
Jessica Mumford says
Enter me in! My favorite way to add to festivity is with music related to the theme of the party! So simple.
Christina Cannon says
I make tons of different foods that have to do with the theme and then put out a few decorations that have to do with the theme on the serving table.
grace says
i’m not much for decorations, but i always try to make sure the food reflects the theme, whether it’s through design or on a more intellectual basis. 🙂
Leann Lindeman says
Whatever the theme may be I like to decorate with a mix of homemade and boughten decorations!
Kim says
My favorite way to make a party festive is plates and table toppers that go with the theme!
Corisa says
I loved the theme for the party ! So spring like! Perfect giveaway!
Cindy Marlar says
My girls have always enjoyed mani/pedi parties. We will have a spa day and then a relaxing lunch. Followed by an afternoon of movies on their sleeping bags with popcorn. thanks so much for the bunny ideas! I will use them for a future event! Thanks so much!
Vy says
What a cute idea – my daughter was looking at this post with me and wants to throw a party for her stuffed bunny, Bunbun! We’ll definitely have to try some of these ideas 🙂 Thanks for the great giveaway.
Dianna Belle says
Too Cute!! Now I need to find fun things with Monkeys! My 3 yr old grand-daughter is flying in from OK and her birthday is the next day.. so, you know me,,gotta plan a party!! She likes Monkeys, “but what else do you like? “monkeys”. what about your party? “monkeys!”. okay.. Internet here I come…. MONKEYS
Oh and finding fun way to incorporate the theme in as many things as I can from food to decor and take home thank you bags/gifts
Dianna Belle says
@Dianna Belle, I can’t read the official rules.. it is blocked here at work I will try at home!
Andrea D. says
I love making up or a good recipe for punch. I also like making a yummy dessert to round out a fun party. Thanks for the chance to enter.
Deirdre says
Such a cute idea! We don’t have bunnies, but I do have three girls! 🙂 When I throw a party (which I love to do!), I like to have themed food, lots of decorations and music. Recently we had a tea party with finger sandwiches, scones and petit fores, and we used real teapots and tea cups, etc. Lots of fun!
Holly says
I like having food that requires a tabletop grill, like yakiniku, or a hot pot, like shabu shabu. It’s more fun when a small group can eat together instead of everyone pairing off and sitting all over the place.
kari says
To make any gathering more festive I like to include guests in small prep of noshes and things. Just having someone open and plate olives or a dip engages them in the whole happy atmosphere of them being there.
page says
I think good music and the right lighting–not the bright overhead lights blazing in every room–do the trick.