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I can’t wait to show you the party favor market where the kids used these to “shop” for their goodies! 🍓 Comment SHOP for links to everything you need to make these bags! #cricuteasypress #customtotebag #partyfavor
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This pinata cost me less than $5 to make but it does take a lot of time and patience. It turned out so cute tho! Comment SHOP and I’ll send links to all of the pinata making supplies + written instructions #pinata #diyparty #hellokittyparty
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My mom made the pâté and pickled carrots + daikon (đồ chua), and for the meat, we just bought Vietnamese ham (chả lụa). We set out all the toppings - cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeno - so everyone could build their own.

These cutie, perfectly sized baguettes are from Q Bakery. My dad went super early to grab them because they sell out fast!

Big sis also requested Panda Express catering since it’s one of her favorites! Comment SHOP for links! #banhmi #foodbar #foodstation
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Huge thanks to @ws_kidsparty for the adorable market backdrop, cart, kids chairs, and the fun kids program that everyone loved! ❤️

Comment SHOP for links to everything! #kidspartydecor #partysetup #hellokittyparty
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Between me and Jeff, we traced 30 Hello Kitty canvases in under two hours while watching Married at First Sight Seattle 😂 It was actually kinda fun and saved us $200!

Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the transfer paper and canvases I used + easy DIY instructions ❤️ #canvaspaintings #kidspartyideas #kidscraft
Had to share one last recap of my parents’ 50th we Had to share one last recap of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary party because that clip of them dancing and my dad dancing with my daughters will forever be one of my favorite memories 🥹

My parents fled Vietnam in 1975 after the war ended. When they arrived in Washington to meet their sponsors, my dad happened to see my mom and aunt at the airport struggling and not knowing any English. He stepped in to help them then pursued my mom for the next six months. They got married shortly after in 1976 and the rest is history!

As recent refugees starting over in a new country, they didn’t have much money, so they had a small, simple wedding. That’s why I knew I wanted to make their 50th anniversary party extra special and give them the beautiful celebration they never had. Happy 50th anniversary to my parents!! ❤️🥂 #50years #anniversaryparty
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AMAZON HOSTING HACK 🤍 To get the draped table look AMAZON HOSTING HACK 🤍 To get the draped table look, use these backdrop curtain drapes! I’ve already washed them and they came out looking clean and new still. Excited to use them for an actual backdrop too. Comment SHOP for the exact link! #hostinghack #tablesettingideas
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Entertain / Parties, Home · January 8, 2024

The Easiest DIY Snack Stadium without Foam Board!

Are you ready to take your game day snacks to the next level? Imagine a snack stadium that doesn’t require any foam board cutting and figuring out the dimensions. Using just aluminum pans and beer and soda cans, you can create an impressive DIY snack stadium for the next game day. Let’s gooo!

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Sugar Bowl 2024 – University of Washington

Did anyone else catch the crazy 2024 Sugar Bowl game University of Washington vs University of Austin? UW is my alma mater so I was so pumped to see them make it this far. The game was insanely close and the last minute was a huge nail biter! I think my heart stopped like five times lol. But we came through and got the W!!! What a way to start off the New Year!

The morning before the game started, Jeff and I were saying this is such a huge game that we didn’t want to watch it by ourselves. We last minute decided to invite some friends over that evening. Most of my friends went to University of Washington. GO DAWGS!

DIY snack stadium without foam board, game day snack display, football watch party food set up, football food

Aluminum Pan Alternative

I’ve always wanted to create a snack stadium but, since we decided to host on the day of, I didn’t have time to prep it. That’s when I thought of a super easy way (you can even call it lazy lol) of creating a snack stadium. My aluminum pan and beer or soda cans hack takes the hassle out of foam board cutting and is a very simple yet effective solution for building your DIY snack stadium. Below is what you need and the assembling steps.

aluminum pans for football food snacks

DIY Snack Stadium

What you need:

  • Aluminum pans
    • 1 large aluminum pan for the main playing field (~9″x12″)
    • At least 6 smaller aluminum pans for the sidelines (~7″x5″)
  • Beer or soda cans – at least 36
  • Dipping bowls
  • Game day food and snacks

Steps:

  1. Gather the necessary materials: aluminum pans (I got mine from the dollar store), beer or soda cans, your favorite game day snacks, and some dipping bowls for condiments and dips.
  2. Place the large aluminum pan in the middle as the main playing field. Next, place smaller aluminum pans around the large pan as the sidelines and to create different sections for snacks.
  3. Place four dipping bowls at the four corners to round out the stadium.
  4. Place beer or soda cans around the aluminum pans and bowls.
  5. Fill the aluminum pans with classic game day snacks and foods like chips, popcorn, pretzels, chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, and sliders. Don’t forget to fill the dipping bowls with a variety of dips and sauces for dipping and drizzling!
  6. Decorate and customize your snack stadium!

I didn’t have time for the last step, but you can definitely customize your snack stadium to fit your team’s colors or theme or add some fun football details. Make field end goals with pepperoni sticks, banners with paper and toothpicks, and team signs.

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Creating a DIY snack stadium without the hassle of a foam board is a simple hack that will elevate your game day. So gather your favorite snacks, grab those aluminum pans, and get ready to amaze your friends and family with your very own DIY snack stadium! I can’t wait for the CFP National Championship game. GO DAWGS!!!!!

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Custom mini tote bags! ❤️ I made 25 of these, each Custom mini tote bags! ❤️ I made 25 of these, each personalized with the kids’ names. I kept them simple so they could actually reuse them after the party!

I can’t wait to show you the party favor market where the kids used these to “shop” for their goodies! 🍓 Comment SHOP for links to everything you need to make these bags! #cricuteasypress #customtotebag #partyfavor
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This pinata cost me less than $5 to make but it does take a lot of time and patience. It turned out so cute tho! Comment SHOP and I’ll send links to all of the pinata making supplies + written instructions #pinata #diyparty #hellokittyparty
BÁNH MÌ BAR! 🥖❤️ My mom makes us these simple bánh BÁNH MÌ BAR! 🥖❤️ My mom makes us these simple bánh mìs all the time, so we thought it would be fun to turn it into a mini bánh mì bar for big sis’ birthday party!

My mom made the pâté and pickled carrots + daikon (đồ chua), and for the meat, we just bought Vietnamese ham (chả lụa). We set out all the toppings - cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeno - so everyone could build their own.

These cutie, perfectly sized baguettes are from Q Bakery. My dad went super early to grab them because they sell out fast!

Big sis also requested Panda Express catering since it’s one of her favorites! Comment SHOP for links! #banhmi #foodbar #foodstation
Here is everything we did to prep for big sis’ 6th Here is everything we did to prep for big sis’ 6th Hello Kitty strawberry themed birthday party! 🍓🐱🎀❤️ This one was so fun to put together because I loved Hello Kitty growing up! 

Huge thanks to @ws_kidsparty for the adorable market backdrop, cart, kids chairs, and the fun kids program that everyone loved! ❤️

Comment SHOP for links to everything! #kidspartydecor #partysetup #hellokittyparty
Jeff’s office just got a new upgrade! 🤩 I got him Jeff’s office just got a new upgrade! 🤩 I got him the new @tcl_usa F8D Fire TV cause a guy cant have too many screens 😂 This TV uses QLED technology and has 4K Ultra HD resolution and is available exclusively on Amazon. Comment SHOP for a link to everything! #tclpartner
Did you know you can just…trace onto canvases?! 🎨 Did you know you can just…trace onto canvases?! 🎨 I was soo close to spending $8 per character canvas on Etsy until I learned that I could transfer printed designs onto blank canvases myself!

Between me and Jeff, we traced 30 Hello Kitty canvases in under two hours while watching Married at First Sight Seattle 😂 It was actually kinda fun and saved us $200!

Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the transfer paper and canvases I used + easy DIY instructions ❤️ #canvaspaintings #kidspartyideas #kidscraft
Had to share one last recap of my parents’ 50th we Had to share one last recap of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary party because that clip of them dancing and my dad dancing with my daughters will forever be one of my favorite memories 🥹

My parents fled Vietnam in 1975 after the war ended. When they arrived in Washington to meet their sponsors, my dad happened to see my mom and aunt at the airport struggling and not knowing any English. He stepped in to help them then pursued my mom for the next six months. They got married shortly after in 1976 and the rest is history!

As recent refugees starting over in a new country, they didn’t have much money, so they had a small, simple wedding. That’s why I knew I wanted to make their 50th anniversary party extra special and give them the beautiful celebration they never had. Happy 50th anniversary to my parents!! ❤️🥂 #50years #anniversaryparty
DIY MARQUEE SIGN! 💡 This is my second time buying DIY MARQUEE SIGN! 💡 This is my second time buying this kit and it’s so easy to make this marquee sign, just snap and hot glue! You can choose any number or letter for your party. This is the 3-foot option. Comment SHOP for the link! #amazonfind #marqueenumbers
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