I’ve know for awhile now that a Man Vs. Wild birthday party was in my imminent future. The day finally arrived a few weeks ago, and I’m happy to say: I survived.
Convincing, isn’t it. 
Best of Man Vs. Wild video…
Fire starting and Knot Tying 101:
My kids are proficient at making knots when they aren’t trying to.
I had fun coming up with unappealing survival food…
Swamp and slime jello jigglers were in order. Gummy worms and toads lurked beneath the surface…
…which was made more swampy with the help of dollops of Cool Whip while the jello mixture is still warm.
I bought crickets and juicy night crawlers to keep company with two of the kids’ party favors. I was going for coolest mom of the year award.
Slithering worms when you reach in to grab a carabiner? Brilliant, I know.
One particular dad may or may not have eaten a cricket and two of my night crawlers. I had to stop him from eating more, they were that good.
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LOL … That particular bug-eating-dad was also being threatened by his wife – no kissing for two days for each additional worm/cricket eaten.
It was definitely a great party! Even for the little girl that cried because she didn’t get a worm.
How creative and fun! I love worms. The dead bird my boys brought to me in the kitchen this morning, however….
Renee…dead bird? You are a brave woman!
You’re such a super fun mama! And skilled, too:) The “boys” ate it up, I’m sure;) Darn, I miss those cubs!
You’re such a super fun mama! And skilled, too:) The “boys” ate it up, I’m sure;) Darn, I miss those man cubs!
Libbs, you all would’ve loved the party.
wow!!! you should get some kind of an award. =) will tuck these tricks in my mind for when the boys grow bigger. thank you!
Seda, let me know if you find yourself in my shoes a few years from now!