party planning

I think I want to come back in my next life as a party planner…the kind who has millionaire clients with no budget. Until then, I’m keeping myself content with some preparations for the second annual Oscar Party…

…and today, having a few friends over to watch the Superbowl.

It’s not a year where we’re particularly hard core about either team, but if we had to pick, we’ll go with New York. So some jello shots in their colors were a must, as well as these chocolate covered football strawberries.

I originally saw these during college football season, and finally got around to making them. I did the laces with white chocolate and this handy tool – LOVE these and have a couple of sizes.

I bought mine at Crate and Barrel but have also seen them at Sur La Table. The best part is that they fit my collection of Wilton brand decorating tips. Sooo much easier than those stupid decorating bags that rip if you buy the plastic version, and are impossible to clean if you get the fabric kind.

We’re also making these sandwiches that a Pinterest user lovingly referred to as “crack sandwiches” as well as these corn dog muffins from Iowa Girl Eats (and I know I’m not the only one using this recipe this year!).

Are you planning any fun parties or doing anything special for the Big Game today??