1st "Wild Zebra" Birthday

Zane turned ONE. My little chubby, happy boy. 
We won't be doing a big party every year but we think the first year is a year to celebrate their new life. 
If your little one is about to have a birthday and you're thinking of throwing a big bash, it really doesn't take much. Pick a THEME first then everything else will fall into place as you collect decor and store food.

On the Menu:

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Chicken Salad

Broccoli Salad

Fruit

Assortment of Desserts

Zebra Poop

Animal crackers

Cupcakes 

Lots of decor can be DIY with a little paper goods and making use of naptime. It all comes together.

You can do a lot of filler decorating with pictures and what mom doesn't take at least a few pictures of their first year? ;)

Bouquet of flowers at the Farmer's Market can go a long way to add color to a table.

Mini popcorn cups at Target in the party aisle.

 

Frozen fruit ice cubes adds color and flavor to your drink.

Re-use Frappucino glasses and decorate them to go with your theme. I used tiger print wrapping paper found at Joann's for a $1, cut them 3 inches wides and wrapped the glasses. Wash them and use again for your next party. I store them in that cute box which also works great to lift the drink up.

Zebra Poop

(Chocolate Pudding, Oreo and Gummy worms, yumm!)

Don't forget to WELCOME your guests with some cute signage. A detail that gets forgotten a lot.

Happy Birthday little Zaney boo. We love you!!

 

 I want to take a minute to encourage you mama. I'm no one special, throwing a party like this is not hard to do. I make my list of Theme, Food, Decor, Games (none at this one), Favors, Signage and go from there working my way through the list. You can refer to my ideas, pinterest ideas, ask your friends, YOU can throw a party too. I just enjoy what I do and I enjoy even MORE encouraging other mamas they can too. Your little sweet babe is a life worth celebrating, a true gift from God so just have fun with it :) LOVE love to hear from you and see some pics of parties you throw!

 Send them to Hhinnenkamp9@gmail.com or post a comment below.

You ROCK Mama!!!