Age group(s) for this birthday party activity:
Preschool and Younger
Elementary School

Cost of birthday party activity:
Usual cost of food and cake.
Cost of art supplies for activity.
Cost of bandanas.

Birthday party planning information:
Great for kids of Baby Boomers - reminisce while the kids party!
Decorations: Blow up assorted colored balloons and hang streamers - use lots of yellow. Also have vases of fresh flowers around - especially daisies!
Food - Use cookie cutters to make flower-shaped sandwiches.
Cake: Have kids turn cupcakes into edible blasts from the past. Use popsicle sticks for easy spreading. Have different colored frosting available. Have a good supply of candies on hand, like string licorice for peace signs, and Necco wafers or PEZ candies for flower designs.

Other suggestions or comments:
Activity: Have a supply of small posterboard (available in neon colors) and lots of art supplies - markers, glitter, stencils. Let the kids make their own posters.
Favors: Instead of "goody bags," tie up favors in a colored bandana.