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Real or Not Real? – Hunger Games Party

November 18, 2014 by Wifeeclectic 28 Comments

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Lions Gate. I received a book, products, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”
There are few things I have looked forward to more this year than the release of Mockingjay – Part 1. When I read Mockingjay, when it first came out, the world stopped. We were living in a small town with only one book store that was located in the mall. I desperately called every chain store in the area to see if anybody would have Mockingjay available at midnight, with no luck. Since we only had one car at the time, I spent the next morning calling every friend I had, calling in ever single favor trying to make it to the small book store across town. I finally put my hands on the book in the early afternoon and the next thing I remember it was evening and I was finishing it. Everything stopped until I knew what happened to Katniss, Peeta and Prim.
In preparation for seeing one of my all time favorite stories come to life on the big screen, I wanted to throw a Mockingjay party to talk about the book from all angles and to hear what other people hoped to see happen in the movie. In all of my excitement for Mockingjay, I may have gone overboard in creating a Katniss outfit for my baby, a party with Mockingjay-themed jewelry favors and mini DIY crossbows complete with custom printables. Of course, the first thing I pulled together was a Katniss costume for my 6 month old, because what baby doesn’t need a bow and arrow?

This party was hands down one of my favorite to throw. From the baby Katniss costume to the food table, I loved every little detail.

For me, the most iconic part of Mockingjay is when Peeta asks Katniss “Real or not Real?” I wanted to capture it for the table, so I created these super simple printables. My favorite printable is the one that simply says “Real.” I placed the bow across the picture frame because it seemed like an appropriate place to represent Katniss. Download them here,

I found some candy coal in the Christmas section of the store and felt it was a subtle shout out to District 12, so I sprinkled it all over the food table.

I love parties where there are things to do and make. This time around we had two different projects for people to choose from: mini cross bows made from Popsicle sticks and hair clips or Mockingjay-themed book jewelry. Both were a big hit. The crossbows were fantastic and they actually work really well!

I created a third printable for the silverware and plate table. I love the District 13 bandanna that everything is sitting on.

The food for this party was so much fun to plan. I went with simple options that each had a little bit of a pun. The first was “Peeta” bread and hummus. This was the perfect appetizer! Something delicious to snack on while we were waiting for other elements.

Caesear Flickerman Casear Salad was a must. Who wouldn’t laugh at that pun?

My husband makes killer wings, so I had to have them on the table as “Mockingjay Wings.” I have always been a little weirded out by chicken wings, but I completely overcame it when I had his for the first time. They are absolutely delicious.

I simply frosted these “Girl on Fire” cupcakes with white frosting, then used gold food coloring spray to give them some shimmer.

We used an extra copy of the book to create these beautiful Mockingjay-themed jewelry pieces. We each took turns going through the book and finding spots that listed our favorite character’s name and then cutting them out for the jewelry. If you can’t find another copy of the book at your local thrift store, consider copying one page onto cardstock so you don’t have to cut up your only copy. I know that I wouldn’t be able to part with mine.

The guys loved putting together the crossbows. We ended up making a ton of these so all of our kids could have one too. They were easy to pull together and their range is pretty fantastic.

I have to admit, when I first read Mockingjay I was so upset by it. I wanted a fairy tale and I most certainly didn’t get the picturesque ending I wished for, but as I have reread and reflected on Mockingjay I think I have come to love it more. It is a story about survival about enduring, something we all have to do at one time or another. I love this story because it is real. Not real in the sense that it actually happened, but real in the sense that bad things happen during war, nobody escapes the hardships of it and the best we can do is pick up the pieces.

In Mockingjay -Part 1 we will see Katniss, under the leadership of President Coin, fight to save Peeta, and figure out what it means to be the Mockingjay or symbol of freedom for the rebels. Normally I am apprehensive when books are made into movies but Jennifer Lawrence and the entire cast and crew of Mockingjay have truly raised the bar for films based on movies. The entire trailer gives me goosebumps.

So when are you going to see Mockingjay?
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  1. bxcrochet says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Wow what an amazing setup! I love the Hunger Game movies.

    Michelle F>

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  2. Leandrea at Coupons Are Great says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I absolutely love your Catching Games party. The real or not real signs made me smile!

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  3. mail4rosey says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    I've never seen/read any of these. I do know people love them!

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  4. Melissa {Persnickety Plates} says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:08 pm

    ahhh how cute is Baby Katniss?? haha I have a 7 month old but already have a date night scheduled to see this next week 🙂

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  5. Dawn says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:38 am

    Daww. Baby Katniss is so cute! I love her little bow.

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  6. Jenn says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:29 am

    I love how you set it up, it looks so pretty. The baby though is my favorite, SO cute!!

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  7. Liz Mays says

    November 19, 2014 at 5:53 am

    I probably won't see it immediately, but I'll definitely see it. I agree about the ending of the trilogy though!

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  8. Christine Bell says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:06 am

    We love the Hunger Games movies! I love what you did with the party! All the little details are so neat!

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  9. Mistee Dawn says

    November 19, 2014 at 8:59 am

    I am going to see this film ASAP. I love love love the books and the movies. Your party looks fantastic.

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  10. Cindy Gordon says

    November 19, 2014 at 3:57 pm

    Wow, does that ever look like a great party! I haven't see the new hunger games. I can't wait!

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  11. Dee says

    November 19, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    You put together a really fun party. Looks like everyone enjoyed it…even the little one.

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  12. BonBon Rose Girls Kristin says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:59 pm

    Love love love this party idea! I'm a huge HG fan and I love a good excuse to rock a Katniss braid. Ha!

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  13. Patranila Jefferson says

    November 20, 2014 at 4:11 am

    I love a good theme party! Looks like a lot of fun.

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  14. Britni Vigil says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    This is awesome, I threw a Hunger Games party too and it was so much fun!

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  15. Margaret Stringham Christensen says

    November 24, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    What a fun party! I loved the Hunger Games books. I don't know if I'll see the new movie until the 2nd one comes out. I don't like cliff hangers.

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  16. Tiffany | picsandpastries says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    This looks like a fun party! I need to get caught up in my reading before I watch the movies.

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  17. Emily Glover says

    November 24, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    I love this party set up! It is so great! I saw Mockingjay Thursday night at 8pm. It was so good. I can't wait for the second one now!

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  18. Chelsea Johnson says

    November 24, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    So cute! I LOVED this movie! And your party ideas are amazing! I love all your clever foods!

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  19. Emily Thompson says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:47 am

    looks so fun!! We are finally seeing the movie this weekend.. I can't wait!!

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  20. Aimee @ Like Mother Like Daughter says

    November 25, 2014 at 1:01 am

    Now I really want to throw a mockingjay party! and i cant wait to see the movie!

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  21. Sandra McCollum says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:33 am

    I love all these details, especially the signs. Great job!

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  22. Evelyn Osborn says

    November 25, 2014 at 10:02 am

    What a fun theme for a party!!! I have only seen the first movie but totally understand the excitement of this movie coming out;))

    Outstanding job all all your fun stuffs!!

    Your sweet little baby is just adorable, love the outfit!!!
    Hugs

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  23. Britney Mills says

    November 25, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    This looks like so much fun! We just saw it this weekend and this party would have been perfect!

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  24. Debi Wayland says

    November 25, 2014 at 5:48 pm

    What a fun theme for a party. I bet teens and tweens would love this too. Thanks for sharing it.

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  25. Cathy Henry Jill McEldowney says

    November 25, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    Love these ideas!

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  26. Kelly says

    November 26, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    This looks amazing! I'm so excited for the movie to come out!

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  27. Britni Vigil says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    Everything looks so pretty! And what an adorable baby. 🙂

    I recently saw Mockingjay. Can't wait for the final installment!

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  28. Stephanie Pass says

    November 26, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    This looks like such fun, and your little one is so adorable in her Katniss outfit!

    Reply

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