Comments on Magpie Musing: The Monkey Bread Birthday

I have not yet found the courage to do a bonanza b...

2009-11-20T16:04:05.179-05:00

I have not yet found the courage to do a bonanza birthday party for my girls. The last party for my 6-year old we invited three kids; I was exhausted when it was over. But given that they've been invited to so many little fêtes over the years, we'll have to gulp and host one. But your very inventive plan inspires me...

that sounds awesome! my 6th birthday was similar,...

2009-11-18T15:14:30.191-05:00

that sounds awesome!

my 6th birthday was similar, but we made pizza. each one of us got to make our own little personal pizza to be eaten during the party. it's all I remember, not the presents or even the attendees, and it was great.

sure wish I had an apron from that though!

I'm a fan of the at-home parties, also. Although,...

2009-11-17T21:40:25.922-05:00

I'm a fan of the at-home parties, also. Although, I find outsourcing to be easier when you have a 7 year old boy with a winter birthday who wants to invite 10 other 7 year old boys.

Looks like you had a great birthday party. And monkey bread? Awesome idea!

you're an incredible mother. But don't worry, the...

2009-11-17T19:42:49.416-05:00

you're an incredible mother. But don't worry, there's plenty of time to change that.

Yes, please, to the recipe. I recall making this ...

2009-11-17T17:47:23.930-05:00

Yes, please, to the recipe. I recall making this in my childhood, but I had forgotten all about it.

I love homemade parties -- and cakes.

sounds like a fun party, indeed! i'm also voting ...

2009-11-17T17:47:16.551-05:00

sounds like a fun party, indeed! i'm also voting for the recipe.

That sounds like a really fun party.

2009-11-17T17:01:12.698-05:00

That sounds like a really fun party.

I'd love that recipe. We always have Curious Girl...

2009-11-17T16:52:51.333-05:00

I'd love that recipe. We always have Curious Girl's party at home--she has a May birthday, and we usually have some kind of craft project (for a couple of years now, she's wanted to paint flower pots, and then everyone takes home a potted plant).

But I might be pushing her towards a cooking party for next year--this one sounds fun!

Wonderful!!! M will remember that day forever :-)

2009-11-17T16:40:55.801-05:00

Wonderful!!! M will remember that day forever :-)

i am SO with you on the home parties, as you know....

2009-11-17T11:09:10.351-05:00

i am SO with you on the home parties, as you know. this one sounds delightful.

recipe, please.

Nicely played! Much more memorable than a group t...

2009-11-17T10:27:53.404-05:00

Nicely played! Much more memorable than a group trip to Build-a-Bear, or other such nonsense.

What a fabulous party! Happy Birthday to your dau...

2009-11-17T02:20:53.254-05:00

What a fabulous party! Happy Birthday to your daughter.

We've also been doing home parties. Last year, we blew up long skinny balloons, and the kids had a happy few hours playing "light sabers" with them.

oooh, fabulous party! my son works for dharma tra...

2009-11-17T00:45:37.121-05:00

oooh, fabulous party!

my son works for dharma trading, and he votes for more parties like this. [small world, no?]

I LOVE Monkey Bread (and am craving some now!) I'...

2009-11-16T23:58:37.599-05:00

I LOVE Monkey Bread (and am craving some now!) I've done both kinds of parties, too. I like the at-home parties because they're cheaper, but they require A LOT more planning and cooking and cleaning! Sounds like you did a wonderful job on all counts!

We have done both and there is something special a...

2009-11-16T23:49:16.855-05:00

We have done both and there is something special about the at-home party. I'd like that recipe, because my kids like to cook regardless of the occasion!

(The last picture--priceless.)

That sounds great. I recall having some not-home b...

2009-11-16T23:47:24.926-05:00

That sounds great. I recall having some not-home birthdays, but not until I was older (maybe 10ish) and I think the stakes (and costs) have gone up since I was a kid having a bowling party.

An activity that leads to taking home a treat is excellent!

That sounds like a wonderful party. I always did ...

2009-11-16T23:17:22.894-05:00

That sounds like a wonderful party. I always did my girls' parties at home too - one year we had Olympic games in the back yard and awarded chocolate dollar medals.
My daughter carries this tradition forward. And I help. My regards to your mother and we maybe should form a union.
Love the aprons. I am going to tell Little Stuff's mom about this.

How wonderful! They'll be talking about it for a l...

2009-11-16T22:46:35.808-05:00

How wonderful! They'll be talking about it for a long time, too, I bet.

THat is very, very clever. I wish the parties I p...

2009-11-16T21:58:13.021-05:00

THat is very, very clever. I wish the parties I plan were as well-themed.

Almost all of our parties over the years have been...

2009-11-16T21:25:47.423-05:00

Almost all of our parties over the years have been of the at-home variety. The only exception was the couple of years where everyone wanted to go to the BMX track. $75.00 for as many kids as you wanted. You brought your own cake.

Our cul-de-sac bike rodeo and our old-fashioned picnic were a couple of our most fun parties.

Last year my older kiddo wanted a roller skating p...

2009-11-16T21:24:10.734-05:00

Last year my older kiddo wanted a roller skating party -- $150, PLUS, we'd still have to have the family party at home (because there wasn't enough space for cousins and friends). Too expensive, so I mentioned a tea party instead. We bought tea cups from the thrift shop, bought flowers, and borrowed Grandma's fanciest table cloth. We made finger food and lemonade, and put out the

I think that's a great idea for a party. Gets kids...

2009-11-16T20:44:31.726-05:00

I think that's a great idea for a party. Gets kids interested in cooking, and a fun time is had by all.

What a fantastic idea for a party. Because AJ's bi...

2009-11-16T20:31:50.814-05:00

What a fantastic idea for a party. Because AJ's birthday is in March, which is still winter here, it is either snowing or muddy and outdoors never works. Our house isn't big enough for much roughhousing, so we've done all of AJ's parties at a gymnastics center down the street. Last year we didn't have a party, but this year, for the first time, AJ's birthday is not on

I prefer the at-home-party, and generally it has b...

2009-11-16T20:23:39.204-05:00

I prefer the at-home-party, and generally it has been family only (that was usually what I had growing up). Although last year was way too crazy for any party, so we did take The Snake and his best friend bowling as a special treat. This year we have promised a party to make up for the last 2 years (twins arrive and cross country move respectively). I'm not sure WHAT we will do!

Never heard of monkey bread before so I definitely...

2009-11-16T19:56:58.583-05:00

Never heard of monkey bread before so I definitely want the recipe, please :)