Monday, March 02, 2009

Young Einstein Party Food & Decorations




Maude's Young Einstein party was on Saturday. It was a hit! Maybe the favorite birthday party we've ever hosted.
Decorations were simple — green balloons hung upside down and circles featuring portraits of Einstein that coordinated with the invitations we'd designed. (They matched the party favors as well.)

The first part of the party was filled with experiments showcased by Kiasa from Science Explorers of NY (they were wonderful — you can see my post about them by scrolling down or clicking here). And afterwards, it was time for lunch: pizza (delivered mid-party by our favorite local pizza shop) plus strawberries and bananas. But to keep it science-y, we started the meal with a blind-folded taste test between two different chocolate milks.




By the time the taste tests were done, Kiasa and her talented assistant Emily had already cleaned up all their equipment and were packed and ready to go. So efficient!


When lunch was finished, it was time for cupcakes and candles. Brain-y cupcakes of course. (I know. I know. The cupcakes are a little too gross/creepy/cheesy, but you can not believe how awesome they were with the 4th grade crowd.) Edit: for everyone that's loving the brain cupcakes, take a look at this full on brain cake I found at Cookie.





Hooray for Maude turning 10 years old! Hooray for successful parties!

Lots more Young Einstein party photos here.

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25 Comments:

Anonymous chelsea said...

this entire party looks fantastic!

6:33 PM  
Anonymous Alexis said...

What a great idea! So much better than a Bratz or High School Musical party!

It looks like a great time was had by all!

6:33 PM  
Blogger Girlfrog said...

I love it! It's so clever and smart!

6:45 PM  
Anonymous Lisa said...

Amazing kids' party...I love it! From invites to decor to party favor, truly brilliant!

6:49 PM  
Blogger JENNIE! said...

wow, the party looked amazing... every detail! what a great memory for your daughter...

6:52 PM  
Blogger liz stanley said...

the cupcakes are totally genius.

6:55 PM  
Blogger Be Like the Squirrel, Girl said...

Wow, what a fabulous idea!

11:13 PM  
Blogger (adriane) said...

brain cupcakes? PERFECTION.

11:55 PM  
Blogger R-Eight said...

Genius!!

8:23 AM  
Blogger Sarah said...

The entire party looks so fun! What an inspiration the next time I throw a children's party!

9:20 AM  
Anonymous Jennifer said...

I LOVE IT!! Thank you for sharing such great ideas!

10:36 AM  
Blogger Kim said...

this is the coolest party ever! how fun!

11:46 AM  
Blogger Tara said...

WOW!!!!!!! What a great idea!!! love it!!!

12:36 PM  
Blogger Richard said...

I can't get enough of the brain cupcakes- awesome!

1:03 PM  
Blogger Kate The Great said...

No, no. The brain cupcakes weren't too weird or gooey or anything. They're just too cool. I think they're my favorite part of this whole thing.

1:35 PM  
Blogger Rachel@oneprettything.com said...

This TOTALLY blows me away. Wow, so much fun! I'll have to link to this post in the future. So much creativity!!!

5:29 PM  
Blogger Jennifer Beales said...

Great cupcakes, what a fun party! Where did you get the safety goggles?

11:45 PM  
Blogger Brenda said...

What a fun party! I just posted my son's Mad Science party pictures!

4:46 PM  
Blogger Catherine said...

This was wonderful!

4:14 PM  
Blogger debbie said...

i love this idea! where did you get the safety goggles?

7:44 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

Those brain cupcakes are a crack-up! What a fantastic idea for a party!

11:44 PM  
Blogger Nicole said...

Where oh where did you get those fabulous goggles for all the kids...love em!

10:36 AM  
Blogger laura said...

I'm one of your blurkers and I just had to comment on this party. GENIUS!! I"m amazed. It's a party I'D want to go to! You have the best blog. Seriously, the best blog. Thanks for all you post!

2:02 PM  
Blogger Amy @ Living Locurto said...

How fun! I LOVE your cupcakes:-) I just did a mad science party for my son, didn't think about doing a blind fold tasting. Love parties at home. Great job!


http://www.livinglocurto.com/index.php/2009/01/mad-scientist-party-part-1/

9:21 AM  
Blogger Donna @ Party Wishes said...

Fab ideas!

I'm a first time visitor...I'll be back (in Arnold voice)

1:04 PM  

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