Coming soon - How to Throw a Sensational Safari Party!

Your little "lion" or "gazelle" will "roar" after you pull off a Sensational Safari party just for them. Although a trip to Africa can't be beat, I have some great ideas for safari activities to make a fun party at home. Come back here on Friday, September 10, 2010 to see the full Safari Party plan. It will include suggestions for everything from invitations to activities that are sure to provide a healthy dose of adventure for all the little Jungle Jims and Janes in attendance.

Bug Juice Smoothies

This yogurt-based blender drink gets its crazy color from the assortment of fruits that you use. For a special touch sprinkle each glass with crunchy granola for a tasty topping.

1 container (two pounds) strawberry yogurt - can use 99% fat-free
2 cups frozen blueberries
2 cups frozen strawberries
2 cups orange juice

Step One: Place half of each ingredient in blender. Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses.

Step Two: Repeat with remaining ingredients. Pour into remaining 4 glasses. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings (about 1 cup each)

How to Throw a Polka Dot Birthday Party

Kids' Parties with Flair is on hiatus. Today's post is a selection of the best of the blog - How to Throw a Polka Dot Birthday Party. The full party plan is here. This party features fun games like a Polka Dot Hunt, Twister Scram and Balloon Scramble and a selection of kid-friendly foods like Polka Dot Macaroni and Cheese, Mini-Calazone Polka Dot Puffs and Polka Dot Popcorn Cake. You can find complete directions for all party details and recipes here.

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How to Throw a Soccer Birthday Party

Kids' Parties with Flair is on hiatus. Today's post is a selection of the best of the blog - How to Throw a Soccer Birthday Party. The full party plan is here. This party features fun games like Soccer Bowling, Super-sized Croquet and Air Ball Challenge and a selection of kid-friendly foods like Soccer Sliders, Football Foldovers, Cinnamon Kicks and a Soccer/Football Field Sheet Cake. You can find complete directions for all party details here.

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How to Throw a Flip Flop Birthday Party

Kids' Parties with Flair is on hiatus. Today's post is a selection of the best of the blog - How to Throw a Flip Flop Birthday Party. The full party plan is here. This party features fun contests and games like Water Balloon Toss, Cold Potato, and Wet and Wild Basketball and a selection of kid-friendly treats like Mini Starfish Sandwiches, Island Punch, Flip Flop Cake (shown), Fruit Pizza and Frosty Bites. You can find complete directions for all party details and recipes here.

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Flip Flop Cookies

These cute flip flop cookies are sure to make a splash at your next pool party. They are easily made from oval-shaped cookies, like the Nabisco Cameo or Pepperidge Farm Milanos, trimmed with icing and decorated with candy. Full instructions can be found here on Family Fun Magazine's website.

Under the Sea Maze

Looking for a free printable perfect for a summer party? Family Fun Magazine has an ocean-themed maze you can download. Click here for the Under the Sea Maze.