5 Tips For Throwing the Perfect Ice Cream Party

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Each summer, my girls and I like to make a Summer Bucket List, a list of everything that we want to accomplish and do in the summer. Last year my girls wanted to throw an Ice Cream Party for their friends in the middle of the summer so that they could catch up with everyone, play, and cool off with some delicious Blue Bunny® ice cream. I loved this idea and knew that not only would it be simple to pull off but that it would be fun. Since ice cream parties are so much fun I decided to come up with 5 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Ice Cream Party.

I love any reason to eat ice cream, especially on a hot summer day, so when my girls suggested that we throw an ice cream party and invite all of their friends, I thought that it was a perfect idea. The ice cream party was fun, but I did learn a few tips for throwing the perfect ice cream party that I want to share with you.

• Provide Soda– Some kids or parents may want to jazz up their ice cream and create a float.
• Provide Sweets Other Than Ice Cream– It’s not fun to go to an ice cream party and not be able to eat anything because you are lactose intolerant, so it’s a good idea to bake brownies or a cake for those kids that cannot eat anything that has dairy.
• Have a Variety of Ice Cream– I love that Blue Bunny® has a variety of ice cream. They have a flavor for everyone. I love to add a few different flavors of ice cream to my bowl.
• Ask for Help– Do not throw an ice cream party and not ask for help because not only will you feel overwhelmed but the ice cream may melt. If you are inviting a lot of kids, there will be at least 2-3 parents that would love to stay and help.
• Have a Variety of Toppings– I love to dress my ice cream up with a variety of toppings, from chocolate chips to brownie pieces, to the awesome variety of Smucker’s ice cream toppings. Ice cream and Smucker’s is always better together. Their wide variety of ice cream toppings add delight and a creative touch to help create the perfect ice cream party.

It is also a good idea that you make a list of everything that you might need for the party so you don’t forget anything. I like to shop at Walmart and pick up our ice cream party essentials, especially the Smucker’s ice cream toppings, and Blue Bunny® ice cream. In addition, right now you can earn cash back on Smucker’s Ice Cream Toppings with the free Ibotta app!

For guests that cannot eat dairy, I like to have a pan of brownies available so that they can enjoy a sweet treat with their friends. Since Smucker’s adds a creative touch to desserts, I encourage the kids to add their favorite Smucker’s toppings onto their brownies.

Ice cream parties are fun for kids of all ages. Blue Bunny® ice cream and Smucker’s toppings have a wide variety of flavors that will satisfy everyone’s tastebuds.

Ice cream and toppings are better together, just like friends and summer are better together. What’s on your bucket list this summer? Will you be throwing an amazing ice cream party using Blue Bunny® ice cream and Smucker’s toppings? Can you add to my tips for throwing the perfect ice cream party?