Sandra Lee Mom's Tailgate- Mom's Tailgate

Mom's Tailgate

Who said you had to be at a pro-sporting event to tailgate? This year, throw a Mom's Tailgate birthday party for the little leaguer in your life. Inspired by the ocean sunset, this party is beautiful mix of fuschia pink and bright orange colors. It's sure to dazzle your champ's eyes, and make her one happy kid. Little did she know Team Mom could throw her such a cool party.

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Accent Pieces

Accent your table with the most kickin' name cards around. Purchase a keychain sneaker from your local party shop, and loop through the chain a handcrafted name card made with fuchsia pink and pumpkin orange collage paper.

Centerpiece

This Candy Castle Cake centerpiece is sure to be a grand slam at Mom's Tailgate birthday party. Simply cover a large yellow cake base and small muffin cake with fondant, and center the smaller cake on top of the larger cake. Decorate five sugar cones with pink and orange sprinkles. Set four sugar cones on each corner of the cake, and the fifth on the top of the smaller cake. Then use candies such as orange slices, gum drops, and licorice twists to decorate your castle.

Favors

Send the little stars to their sporting event after with the most festive snack boxes in the arena. Buy 2 tier colorful stainless steel lunch carriers, and pack several small snacks for a light midday meal. The kids will never be so appreciative.

Food and Drinks

Create a menu with sure-fire hits that has something for every tailgater. Serve the moms some "Straight Up Deviled Eggs" to start while the kids get their fix of creamy "Caesar Pasta Salad." Next, feast on a platter of "Crouton Crusted Chicken Tenders with Orange Barbeque Sauce" paired perfectly with a glass of thirst-quenching "Orange Old Fashioned." Finally, grab a "Carrot Cake Whoopee Pie" as you run out the door. Go team!