Wilderness Theme Birthday Party

You're Invited

When it came to invitations, Jenny "didn't want anything cutesy." She settled on customizable cards from The Blue Egg Events.

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Grab Your Cap

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Guests were encouraged to don raccoon hats à la Davy Crockett.

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The Campgrounds

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Jenny jazzed up some tents from B.E. Little You and Me by attaching feathers to the top. She also kept guests comfy (and dirt-free) by laying out blankets for sitting.

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Soup's On

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Since the party was held in the evening, Jenny served some chili and other suppertime fare.

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Hot Potato

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Jenny also set up a baked potato bar with toppings that ranged from the traditional sour cream and chives to the more elaborate baked beans, mac and cheese, and pulled pork.

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Ready, Aim, Fire!

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Jenny set up a slingshot station where guests shot marshmallows at vintage bottles and cans.

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Go Fish!

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Initially, Jenny planned on letting kids "fish" in a nearby pond, but an extrahot Summer left her with a mere puddle. So instead, she set up a bait shop filled with gummy worms, frogs, Swedish Fish, and eggs.

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Some Sweet Bait

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Jenny gave each child a tackle box to fill with candy.

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Antique Accents

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Vintage fishing gear and books made the party feel a bit more sophisticated.

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Murky Waters

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Guests sipped on soda and swamp pop (aka ginger ale).

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Time to Hunt

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In addition to the slingshot station, kids were sent on a nature-themed scavenger hunt.

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What a Catch

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Guests placed their finds in these dollar-store nets.

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Hit the Trail (Mix)

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Hudson's favorite trail mix fueled guests during the scavenger hunt.

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Tasty Display

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Jenny used an antique shelf to display the treats. She donned the dessert station with antlers, a wooden "H" and "6," and two old Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn prints from Etsy.

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Cookies Upon Cookies

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Jenny said her traditional sugar cookies didn't fit the party's theme. Instead, she opted for no-bake cookies and acorn doughnuts.

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Easy as Pie

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Jenny enlisted the help of the Snohomish Pie Company to create these pint-size confections.

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An Adventurous Cake

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Jenny dressed up her cake — a homemade chocolate cake with a German chocolate and buttercream filling — by adding fresh greens and a Huckleberry Finn cake topper from eBay.

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Some Bunny Wishes You a Happy Birthday

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It was only fitting that the family's pets made an appearance at the party.

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Read All About

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Jenny found copies of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer at Target for only a dollar! She wrapped each book with strips of plaid flannel, tied them with leather, and tucked in a feather to create the perfect party favor.

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Sweet Send-Off

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Jenny tied some cookies in twine to send home with guests.

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The Birthday Boy

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Jenny says her son Hudson had an amazing time at his party. So much so that she's thinking of giving his bedroom a Huck Finn makeover. We can't wait to see the finished product!

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