Eating at the kids’ table is everyone’s favorite childhood memory. Here’s how to make it even more special.


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DINE BY CANDLELIGHT Use flameless, battery-powered candles in different shapes and sizes. Arrange a couple of glowsticks at each place setting along with forks and spoons.


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KIDS’ TABLE


DOODLE ON THE TABLE Provide butcher paper and jars of crayons, washable markers and glitter pens for mealtime creativity.


CREATE EDIBLE CENTERPIECES Instead of flowers, arrange bell pepper, carrot and celery sticks in jars (even better if they still have leaves attached). Or use toothpicks to attach strawberries and pineapple pieces to half a melon (only for older kids— toothpicks should be kept away from the under-3 set). Make a veggie version by attaching cauliflower and broccoli florets to a half melon.


USE PLASTIC WINE GLASSES They’ll add pint-sized glamour. And provide plenty of garnishes, like maraschino cherries, orange slices and mint sprigs, along with fun straws.


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ESTABLISH A BUDDY SYSTEM Pair up older and younger kids and have the older kids help their “guests” with serving their meal.


MAKE DESSERT PORTABLE Instead of serving the pudding in individual cups, use mini Graham cracker crusts and let restless guests take them outside to eat.


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