Just For Fun

Last night we celebrated Shark Week with some shark-themed food and fun! Shark Week is an actual week on The Discovery Channel featuring information about...you guessed it...sharks. The shows are documentaries and adventure programs that share information and entertainment all about different species of sharks. It actually began in 1988 and has continued to grow into the cultural phenomenon it is today. While I cannot say I have watched it from the beginning, I know I have looked forward to this week in July many, many times. 

When my kids were little, and Steve was working very long hours, I started celebrating small events with them just for fun. In the winter, we would make a small cake and wear masks for Mardi Gras, and get Chinese food for Chinese New Year. In the summer, we would bake cupcakes and watch Shark Week. My kids are grown now, but they all still indulge me and my love for celebrating any and all events with food and games. 

I found some fun printables on Etsy. And then I planned a fun menu.

Seaweed Dip with Shark Fins 

Recipe right here: (Seaweed Dip)

My mom's favorite punch recipe:

(Hawaiian Punch, sherbert, and 7UP )

Shark Bites 

(Mrs. Paul's Fish Sticks)

Seafood Pasta Salad

(Recipe right here: Seafood Pasta Salad)

Sea Shell Mac and Cheese 

And a Deep, Dark Chocolate Cake

Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix

and Pillsbury Whipped Vanilla Frosting

I have these little decorations that I keep in my holiday box and just pull out when I need them. I find many of them on Etsy.

So, there you have it, my friends. 

Just a little bite of fun on a random Tuesday in July!

Have a lovely Wednesday.

Thanks for visiting!

Bilie Jo