Friday Five: Themed Parties

I LOVE to plan and throw parties. I've always (since I was a little kid) enjoyed the idea of mixing color schemes and creating fun and crafty centerpieces, favors, and decorations, but the birth of my children in combination with blogs and sites dedicated to party planning have really driven me over the edge when it comes to thinking up some crazy ideas. Today I'm sharing five parties I want to throw someday...

Harry Potter: This party WILL happen someday

1. The food: The menu will consist of many HP favs including pumpkin pasties, butterbeer, bacon sandwiches, onion soup, trifle, etc.
2. The dress code: Robes encouraged, but Muggle attire is allowed
3. The entertainment: House sorting, potion making, wizard chess, and maybe even a game of quidditch!

Arrested Development: Look at Banner!

1. The food: DIY frozen bananas, candy beans, hot ham water, and plenty of hard liquor
2. The dress code: Best George Michael shirt wins a prize!
3. The entertainment: A magic show Illusions, therapy sessions from the world's only analrapist, Blue Man Group performance

Old School Mario Bros: Because it's awesome, that's why

1. The food: Mushroom EVERYTHING
2. The dress code: Mustaches and coveralls for all!
3. The entertainment: Smashin' blocks and a rousing game of escape the bob-omb

College Rewind: All the good stuff without the studying

1. The food: Assorted takeout from places with questionable quality, but fast delivery
2. The dress code: Collegiate apparel - show your school spirit!
3. The entertainment: Beirut and flip cup tournaments - get ready for the flavor explosion that is Busch Light

The Phish Experience: The music and food without the drugs

1. The food: Veggie burritos, grilled cheese, micro brews, and goo balls - all 1 for $3 and 2 for $5
2. The dress code: Band tees
3. The entertainment: Glowstick wars and tunes that are "totally better than post-hiatus, but nothing compared to that run of shows I saw back in '94 when I was on tour sleeping in my car and selling lot shirts"