Apple Party Menu Ideas and Free Printable Apple a Day Sign

Free Printable An Apple a Day Recipe Sign by B.Nute productions

There's no shortage of menu ideas for an Apple Party! Have you ever thought of all the different recipes there are that are made with apples? Once you start looking it's pretty overwhelming. To help plan your Apple Party - Baby Shower, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, or Celebration of the Season, below is a list of a variety of apple recipes perfect for those different occasions.

Be sure to also print out my playful "An Apple a Day" 8"x10" sign. A perfect addition to your party's buffet table or just a great way to brighten up your kitchen.

Apple Party Menu Ideas with Recipes

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Baby Shower Brunch
Baked Apple Streusel Pancake Bars
Shelby's Shredded Apple Muesli
Cinnamon Sweet Rolls with Apple Mash from Rachael Ray
Homemade Apple Juice from the Thrifty Mama
Hostess Gift: Homemade Apple Butter on Simply Recipes

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Bridal Shower Afternoon
Waldorf Salad with Apples
Farmer's Lunch Sandwich Recipe on The Kitchn
Mini Apple Pies from Knit and Bake
Hostess Gift: A small basket of a variety of seasonal apples with various recipes

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Birthday Celebration
Turkey, Cheddar and Green Apple Sandwiches on Martha Stewart
Apple Slices for Dipping (Dip into Peanut Butter, Nutella, Chocolate Sauce, Carmel Sauce)
Carmel Apple Buffet on Country Woman Magazine
German Apple Cake on Martha Stewart
Super Easy Homemade Applesauce on Elephantine
Hostess Gift: Krispy Apple Treats (Rice Cereal Treats Shaped Like Apples) on Gourmet Mom on the Go

Apple Recipe Ideas for a Fall Celebration
Autumn Double Apple Salad from Rachael Ray
Roast Pork Loin with Apples on Food Network
Apple Chutney on Simply Recipes
Sausage and Apple Stuffing on Epicurious
Homemade Apple Cider on GimmeSomeOven
Hostess Gift: Bag of Homemade Apple Chips

Free Printable "An Apple a Day" Sign
Below is a printable "An Apple a Day" 8"x10" sign. The background is filled with a variety of apple recipes, to add to the theme. It's the perfect printable to spice up your kitchen this fall, or to put on your buffet table at your Apple Party.

Free Printable An Apple a Day 8"x10" Sign by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Apple 8"x10" Signs
1. Select the link above at the bottom of the image, and print out the sign on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper. Use white card stock to add some weight to the sign.
2. Cut out the sign and put in an festive 8"x10" frame. Put in your kitchen for decoration, or use at an Apple Party for fun!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

New Years Eve Soirée Party Ideas, Decorations, Menu and More...

A New Years Eve Soirée Party Invitation by B.Nute productions on Etsy

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Happy New Year!!

Are you ready for the big night? Do you have plans to attend a gala affair? If not, why not throw your own little New Years Soirée. Whether you want a large party or a small intimate gathering, this elegant New Years Eve Soirée is the perfect party for you! Here are some ideas for your festive evening.

New Years Eve Soirée Inspiration Board

Decoration Ideas
Pick a Palette - How about silver and blue, or gold and black? An elegant, yet simple palette is perfect for a New Years gathering, just make sure there is some sparkle to go with the bubbles of the champagne. Use this palette in all your serving items and paper products- For instance, with a silver and ice blue palette, make sure to have a silver tray, a silver ice bucket, and some light blue napkins and small plates for nibbles.

 Photo by Collaging-Kristen

Clocks and Watch Faces - Time is of the essence on this night, so make a decoration wall of clocks, or use vintage watch faces as decoration on the buffet or bar to remind everyone to watch the clock!

Vintage Noise Makers - Get out the noisemakers; the rattles, the blowers, the bells-- and get ready for some noise! Vintage Noise Makers can add also be great decoration elements before the noise begins. Put a bunch of festive blowers in a low vase, scatter bells and rattles on a buffet table. Make sure to add some hats as well.

Balloon Ceiling Example from Starlight Balloon Co.

Balloon Ceiling - There's nothing more festive than a whole bunch of balloons dropping from the "sky" at midnight. Find a simple utilitarian netting, and drape across a large portion of the ceiling. Fill with balloons. (Use a pump to blow up the balloons to save your breathe!) At midnight, pull down 2 ends of the netting and let the balloons fall on all the guests!

Menu Ideas
Since the timing of the New Years Eve party is typically pretty late (so guests stay until midnight), why not instead of serving a full dinner meal, tailor your menu to a theme-- whether it be hearty foods or sweets, it's nice to have nibbles. Here are some possible menu themes:

• Hearty Hors D'Oeuvres - Head to a store like Trader Joe's and pick through their wide variety of hors d'oeuvres. From quiches to kabobs, you're sure to find plenty of hearty nibbles for your crowd.
• Dessert Bar - A heavenly dessert bar is a great way to ring in the new year... cupcakes, cookies, and lots of sweet treats are sure to please.
• Champagne and Cupcakes - Instead of a wide selection of desserts, concentrate on just cupcakes and champagne. There are so many different flavors of cupcakes available these days, all your guests will be pleased.
• Martinis Madness - Champagne is great at midnight, but why not keep your bar to only martinis? Add some matching sweet or savory nibbles along with each different martini recipe. For instance, serve some Lemon Bars with a Lemon Drop Martini, or chocolate candies with a Chocolate Martini Recipe.  
• The Ritz: Cocktails and Caviar - Oo, la, la... serve only the best at your soirée, caviar and cocktails! 

Games for All
Resolution Jar - Have guests write down one of their resolutions on a slip of paper. At one point in the evening, read off the resolutions and guess who's they are. Another variation of this game is to have guests write 3 resolutions (2 they truly hope to do, and one that is made up.) Post the slips of paper on a wall and let guests read them, and decide which resolution is not true.

Time Capsule - Create a time capsule from the year. Have every guest bring something special, or memorable from the past year to include in the capsule. Perhaps it's an article from a newspaper of a newsworthy event, or maybe it's something more personal like a drawing from your child. Make sure to put their name on the item. Promise to open the capsule at a New Years party 5, 10 or 20 years later to see what everyone included!

Shark Party: Decoration and Menu Ideas

Shark Party Inspiration Board by B.Nute
(JAWS Movie Poster credit)

Na na. Na na. Na na, na na, na na, na na... aaaaaaaaaaaaah! Shark!

You know the tune, that dreaded movie music that plays when JAWS lurks behind the innocent swimmer... Whether your shark lover is a fan of the JAWS movies or just loves to watch Shark Week on the Discovery Channel, a Shark Party is the perfect theme for his birthday. Below are decoration and menu ideas for your Shark Party.

Decoration Ideas
Set the stage for the shark loving crowd by having a sign on the door saying welcome to Amity Island (the name of the fictional summer resort where JAWS first struck! Once inside, decorate with the following items to maintain that run-down, shark infested, beach town look:

• Sand
• Underwater Relics - Anchor, Fish Trap/Cage
• Deep Blue and Turquoise Colors - Streamers, Balloons, Table Cloth, etc.
• Nets and Buoys
• Old Wooden Beach Signs
• Shark Warning Signs
• Shark Paraphernalia- Shark Jaw, Shark Teeth
• JAWS Movie Poster

Menu Ideas
Kids need some hearty snacks and food to sink their teeth into at a Shark Party. Here are a list of items sure to please even the hungriest sharks!

• Shark Food Fish Sticks
• Shark Teeth Potato Chips
• Deep Sea Blue Gatorade
• Goldfish
• Beach Boardwalk Popcorn
• Shark Cage Waffle Fries
• Riptide Raviolis
• Shark Sushi
• Blood Orange Juice
• Shark Fin Tortilla Chips
• Shark Bait Tuna Sandwiches

Some Sweet Treats:

• JAWbreakers
• Saltwater Taffy
• Amity Island Soft Serve Ice Cream
• Shark Cupcakes (with blue frosting and a paper cut out dorsal fin)

...weekly roundup...

Grape Vines in Fall, Gold Country, California

Here it is... another week gone by... hard to believe. Life is busy with school parent/teacher conferences coming up, Veteran's Day Holiday, and my son loosing his first tooth yesterday! The last kid in the family to loose a first tooth... they do grow up fast. Here's a round up of goings on this week at B.Nute productions:

• I posted many sweet ideas for your Sweet Treats Party early this week-- from menu to goodie bag, it's a must see if you're going to have a sweet affair! Also, be sure to download a free printable Sweets Treat candy bag label-- all guests love a little goodie to take home!

• Your Thanksgiving will not be boring with the loads of game ideas I shared on Wednesday. Some of these games have even been tested on my extended family... with great success, I must add!

• Make your Thanksgiving feast complete with free printable Thanksgiving menu cards to match the Give Thanks Thanksgiving Invitations I posted a few weeks ago!

• Are you in need of some holiday inspiration? Be sure to check out this amazing online magazine from Amy Powers called Inspired Ideas! It will blow you away with holiday goodness!

Enjoy!