Quick Birthday Party

My sister made Shells & Cheese, then cooked hot dogs and sliced the end of the hot dogs to look like an octopus. Slice the hot dog all the way through, about an inch and a half down from the end, (lengthways). Turn the dog and slice all the way through again so you have four "legs" then slice each leg in two lengthways. You end up with a little octopus's. She set him on top of the shells and put two dots of Katsup for the eyes. Sooo cute! She did a fish theme, You could decorate Little Mermaid. Gold fish crackers and Swedish fish would be cute too! I don't know if that would be to much food. You wouldn't have to put very much Shells & Cheese on her plate, just enough for the effect. Good luck.
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considering that you only have two hours with her (which breaks my heart), don't worry about all of the other stuff. Make it all about her. She's going to want the cake and ice cream. If the food that you're having a problem with is only for the other guests, don't worry about it. I fear that if you put a huge effort into making sure that everyone is fed, then that will end up becoming your prime focus instead of your daughter. The short time that you will have with her will be precious. Don't let anything else take your focus away from her. Good luck

You could always bake cupcakes tonight and buy some stuff to decorate them with her tomorrow.

Go on-line and look up fun finger foods for 5 year olds and I bet you'll find some good stuff. Or even look up finger food for kids (birthday) - there are probably a ton of things on-line.

Whatever you decide, have a great time!!!

First off, I am sorry you only have a couple hours w/ your daughter for her birthday. Unfortunately I don't have a daughter, but what comes to mind is a tea party. Maybe make those mimi-muffins or cupcakes (and put a candle in one).You two could cut out jello shapes together. Have a platter of fun (kid)finger foods(apple slices w/ peanut butter, string cheese bites, goldfish, granolla bars). I wouldn't worry too much about your exs' plans just have a great time with your daughter! My baby boy just turned one on Mon. and the whole day I was just reminiscing about that bond only a mother has! I'm sure whatever you do your daughter will look back and appreciate the time and love she felt!

cresent rolls with shredded cheese & a piece of pepperoni. or ham & cheese.
Good Luck!!!
& have fun!

do like the mini sausages, cheese cubes, chips, pretzels, mini cupcakes, maybe like the bagel bites pizzas or pizza rolls.... corn dogs they have mini corndogs bites to or even cotton candy bags that you can get at walmart...

Well my guess by what you are saying is that you and the ex need to communicate better. If you are getting her at 5pm then I would think he is probably figuring you are going to feed her dinner; that is if you are going to have her for 2hours right during dinner time.

T. QUICK and simple is always to use cookie cutters shapes with sandwhiches...kids of all ages love that...A fun makeover? Have FUN and enjoy your timly visit

T.. Make fruit muffins, put a candle on it, it is nutritious, you can eat the rest..

Hi T.,

Some sugar free finger jello kid's love jello, a pinata with fruit snacks instead of candy. Hope it help's enjoy your day with your daughter. B.