A Wizard of Oz Party.
Yesterday, I shared a recipe for Butterscotch Haystacks that I mentioned I made for a Wizard of Oz Party. Today, I want to share some more of the super simple treats I prepared for our little group of 11 ADULTS who decided we wanted to watch the Wizard of Oz together.
I prepared a salami, cheese, and olive tray in the shape of the infamous Yellow Brick Road.
And oh what a joy it was to answer my cell phone at exactly the assigned start time of our little party to be asked to come outside…..
When I stepped out onto the porch in the dark and looked into the driveway, a group of seven silly, sweet friends had their arms linked together in a row and came skipping up to the porch singing, “We’re off to see the Wizard… the wonderful Wizard of Oz…” as if they were on the yellow brick road.
I knew we were in for a fun night! One friend dressed as a scarecrow and another in the “outfit” she wore when she saw the movie for the first time – jammies, a blanket, and pig tails!
We had Bugles “Tornadoes” to dip and munch….
along with Potato Sticks “Scarecrow Straw” and Cheese Curls “Lion Tails.”
There were Hershey’s Kisses “Tin Man Hats”
and bowls of Skittles and Dark Chocolate M&M’s “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.”
We gathered at the bar first for drinks and toasting to get the evening started, then made our plates and settled into comfy seats (some even on the floor) to watch the classic we had discussed weeks before talking about how scared, yet fascinated we were as children. (Notice even Charlie – peeking from front bottom right below – and his friend Gemma hunkered in.)
For almost two hours, we were mesmerized as if we were children, yet noticing so many more things as adults. We sang along and recited phrases. We laughed, we gasped, we recounted childhood memories…
It was a silly theme and reason to get together, yet somehow turned into a sincerely authentic experience…
Maybe I’m still on the Brene Brown buzz of vulnerability and courage to be oneself after reading her latest book, Braving the Wilderness, but I woke up the next morning (granted a bit fuzzy from a wee bit too much wine), but feeling completely joyous and connected and complete.
What would life be like without friends? I hope I never have to know.
And remember……….
“You’ve always had the power my dear. You just had to learn it yourself.”
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Jodi, What a beautiful post. Your choice of snacks and presentation of them was so creative. Sounds like you all had a blast! Nice to relive childhood memories with friends. Luv Gary
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It was so good for the soul! You should organize one with your gang there! I’ll bet it would be a blast with the meetup group! 🙂
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Good idea.However, i would never be able to replicate your snack presentation. Do you take orders and can you deliver here? Ha Ha. As I side note..in the Wizard of Oz movie there are 2 twin female munchkins that were in the movie and that are right in the front when they first tell Dorothy to “follow the yellow brick road”. Those 2 women went to hogh school with my dad and i remember meeting them when I was very young.At that ime they were in their 50 or 60^s I think. Just a little trivia.
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that is VERY interesting!!!
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Such creative ideas! The Wizard of Oz was my favourite film growing up, I would have love to have had a party like this 💖
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Oh you should! Childlike fun is good for the soul! ❤
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Simply brilliant! The warmth of friends delighting in a shared gathering, all throwing themselves into the theme (love that they all skipped up the path to your door link-armed in the spirit of being off to see the Wizard), your brilliant themed snacks and just the movie the centre of it all. What a lovely evening shared with those you chose to love – thank you for sharing! ❤️
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We had so much fun! And from the skip to the end of evening hugs – friendships grew even deeper this night. ❤
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this is so great, i love your ideas )
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I can see you doing this Beth! ❤
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Beautiful Jodi and must say so artistic
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so fun! 🙂
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Yes must surely be enjoy dear
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What a magical night and excellent idea to gather friends! I love this and may have to do this! Looks like so much fun!😁💕
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Oh I hope you do! You will be surprised how fun! 🙂
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The previous comment us from me, Jodi. I clicked on the link without signing in I guess.😜
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Thanks for letting me know Mary! 🙂
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Such a wonderful theme party Jodi. I can’t wait to have one with my gang of girls..
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I think you will really enjoy!! Have fun!
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This is the coolest gathering EVER!!! I wish I could have gone! What a creative spread and fun reason to get together!! Love it!! ❤️
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You should do it Charlie! We had so much childlike fun! And when is the last time we ate a Cheetos Cheese Puff or Potato Stick or Bugle??!!! LOL! Such a good excuse! 🙂 I think you would make a great Tin Man.
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hehe!! But I DO have a heart! LOL 😉💕 Oh… you mean the tall and skinny thing or likes shiny objects. Yeah… you’re right… I’d be the Tin Man!
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You certainly do. And as you recall they all always had it in them. They just needed to discover themselves. 😉. I just think you’d make a cute Tim man!
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Lovely Jodi! You are so creative and such an amazing friend. This looks like so much fun!
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I am so blessed to have wonderful friends. They really complete my life and give me family! 🙂
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That is a gift and a treasure!
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Oh my gosh, how fun!! Sounds like a really really fun evening with friends and I love the creative way you used the snacks!
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It was a great excuse to eat Bugles and Cheese Puffs! LOL!!!
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LOL! It got me thinking, what could be used to represent: heart, brains, and courage?? Hahaha!
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Oh I could have had candy hearts and served brain shots and done gold medals or coins for courage. Darn. So many more ideas!!!
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That would have been adorable!!
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What an awesome idea for a night in! I love how creative you were with the good- the names absolutely make it!!
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A great excuse to eat cheese puffs. Lol.
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It’s great to go on a journey albeit back to your childhood or a voyage abroad…..but the greatest lesson from that journey is….there’s no place like home….there’s no place like home! Perhaps your next creative spark hits the classic….It’s a Wonderful Life……it is you know. ….love you bunches….(wearing my red slippers)
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❤️. I’m not sure I can even watch it’s a wonderful life ever again …. but great thoughts!!
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There is no place like home!!!!
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You are so dang creative Jodi!! And what an easy theme to put together, too. I couldn’t wait every year to watch The Wizard of Oz, all six of us kids gathered in the living room to watch on TV. Wonderful memories! (And I am still terrified of tornadoes!)
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Oh you should do again. So much fun!!!
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All I can do .. is learn from you! You are such a “party – maker” while I’m “mess – maker” 🙂
I hope when I grow I’ll be like you! Hugs and Kisses, Jodi!
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Don’t be silly. Remember your daughters birthday party recently??? How creative was that??!! Rock on being messing and creative Ilze!!
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😀 OK, I agree with you… but I meant – “getting together” using “silly theme”. That is something I need to learn 😀 Otherwise there is only birthdays and Christmas 😀
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Awh! Yes! Non-holiday inpromptu parties can be the best!
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A fun idea and tasty too, 👍🏻❤️🌴😬
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😜😋
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You are a creative genius Jodi! My absolute favourite all time movie! I am not sure I could even count how many times I have watched it❤️
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Oh thank you – but not really Lynn! I’m a Pinterest genius – good at searching for creative ideas 🙂
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You still have to pull it off!
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you are too kind!
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Party Planning by Jodi, another one of your many talents! What a fantabulous idea for a party with friends. Somewhere over the rainbow, Judy Garland is surely smiling! You are such an inspiration for adding joy to life in spectacular ways. Thank-you!
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Just another way to have FUNNNNN! And an excuse to eat junk food for dinner! 🙂
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Sounds like you had a blast! Keep it up, hope you’re having an amazing weekend.. 😀
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🙂
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Oh, this looks like so much FUNZA!! 😃 Love the creative way you served your treats! But my real question is did you use Brick cheese in your appetizer?! hehe 🧀 I always loved that movie and even went through a Wizard of Oz phase where I had someone paint the walls at work. And I still love sparkly red shoes!! ❤️
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Oh Darn! Why didn’t I think of that!!!!!! I used sharp cheddar. Brick would have been PERFECT!!!
What did you have painted on the walls at work?
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I had a gal paint the yellow brick road and a house. I thought it would be cute for the mortgage business until I had a guy ask me if my office used to be a former child’s nursery! 😧🙄 We painted over it later when someone else took that office. ☺️
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lol – oh dear – I’m cracking up at the rolled eyes emoji!
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What a delightful time it sounds like you all had! The food and snacks are wonderful! You’re so creative!
I hope you never have to live life without friends either…somehow I doubt it will happen. 🙂
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I hope not ! Thank you Deborah! 🙂
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what a fun night! Loved your treats…especially the tornados!
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🙂 I love those tornadoes too – especially when dipped lol
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What a lovely idea…. move over football! ; ) Jodi, what joy you bring to others!
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football shmoootball – I used to be a fan – still a bit – but kind of over the over-inflated, over-egoed “heroes”…. so much more important “stuff” in the arts…. but then again…. there is my fantasy football team…. I sure am fickle eh? 🙂
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I am not into football at all… your get together with friends sounds soooo much better!
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😉
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Love, love, love this!! I honestly woke up the other day with the Wizard of Oz going through my head! 🙂
Keep embracing the moments sweet friend! <3!
I may have to borrow your idea for me and my sisters when we get together!
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lol – wonder why?? seems you might need to throw a Wizard of Oz party too! 🙂
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I started laughing when I saw your blog title for I was No way she is thinking about the Wizard of Oz too!!
Yup may have to have a party! 🙂
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😛👍😉🌈👠
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I really liked the wonderful way you made signs to help us to know how each snack fit into the theme! The cheese, salami and olives was my favorite choice of snack to eat and look at, too. You’re an original, one of a kind friend, Jodi. 🌈
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My fave too! 😉
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Love the yellow brick road idea, very creative. Looks like so much fun!
Peta
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Thanks!! 👍😉👠
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Love these creative ideas!!!!
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Thanks robin ☺️
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Oh what fun and the snacks are amazing… I never tire of the Wizard of Oz. I can hear the laughter and joy coming from the pictures in your post.
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we did surely have fun 🙂
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Very clever😊
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You have the best ideas for parties, Jodi! Are you sure you weren’t a party planner in a previous life? But more importantly, how would you like to come to St. Louis the next time I’m entertaining and lend me a hand? Crackers topped with cheeze-whiz don’t really cut it anymore….
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I actually kinda like crackers with cheese-whiz LOL! 🙂 ❤
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Oh Jodi! What fabulous fun!!! Such an incredibly cute idea, and all those clever snacks!! Party to remember forever!!!
Jenna
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we sure did have fun 🙂
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What fun, Jodi!!! Especially like the tin hat kisses!!!
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🙂 Thanks Pam!
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Based on my blog, “Over the Hill on the Yellow Brick Road,” you can imagine how excited I was when I saw this post. I’m a total Wizard of Oz lover and always writing about extensions on that wonderful story. Awesome food party idea!
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Thanks Cathi! Nice to “meet” you.
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Nice to meet you too!
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