If I see one more ice cream bar with plain vanilla, beige napkins, and one sad bowl of sprinkles… I’m gonna riot (politely, of course..with one of those tiny little wooden ice cream spoons) 🥄…
Let's dig right in, shall we? Whether you're planning a backyard birthday, cozy girls night or just want an excuse to eat whipped cream straight from the can – here's how to do it right: with toppings, suggested themes and setups that give main character (and no one can stop me) vibes 🍦
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🎉 THEMED TOPPING VIBES
💅 Divorced Aunt Sundae
Mood: Independent. Icy. Possibly a little intoxicated.
Toppings: Chocolate shards (not chips…shards), red wine drizzle, crushed biscotti, chili dark chocolate, one dramatically-placed maraschino cherry, edible glitter if she's feeling flirty.
Decor: Dim lighting. Scented candle burning. Couch from 1987 but make it velvet. She brought her own spoon in her purse and a flask, just in case. She's also wearing this shirt and daring you to say something. A half-finished novel, a half-pack of crushed cigs and a phone she keeps ignoring are also present.
Soundtrack: A little Alanis. A little Fiona. A little wine-induced oversharing.
💼 Ice Cream Office Party
Mood: Passive-aggressive joy. The break room is open and the freezer is unguarded.
Toppings: Crushed granola bars, chopped almonds, pretzels, birthday cake crumbs, coffee syrup and whatever trail mix survived the bottom of your tote bag.
Decor: Half-inflated balloons, paper signs taped to the wall (“Please Clean Up After Yourself”), generic napkins and at least one mystery spoon from the communal drawer sitting in an old coffee puddle. Bonus points if there’s a “Congrats” banner that doesn’t match the occasion.
Soundtrack: Hilary Duff’s Workin’ It Out, lo-fi beats named things like “Spreadsheet Anxiety” and “Lunch Was Too Short” and that one weird remix of the Staples theme song. Oh. Don’t forget the random mix of rap from Sharon’s Bluetooth that she claims to love, but also skips every 10 seconds.
🧓 Bingo Night at Nana’s
Mood: Sweet, soft, maybe a little haunted. This one’s for the girls who know what a glass candy dish looks like ~ and that Nana’s sweet smile? Well… "bless your heart" if you fall for it every time.
Toppings: Shortbread crumble, chopped pecans, caramel drizzle, a spoonful of strawberry jam or orange marmalade. Mmm tastes like nanny already 😆
Decor: Pull out the floral tablecloth, add a few doilies and don't forget the teacups and teapot (complete with crochet warmer). Scatter some granny bingo cards across the table and fill up a plastic margarine container full of pennies for markers.
Soundtrack: There is none. You’re actually going to play bingo 😮💨
Don't forget to grab your Nana Bingo Card:
😈 Slasher Sundaes
Mood: Spooky camp horror. Final girl energy. Maybe you're the killer. Maybe you're just here for cake.
Toppings: Cherry pie filling (aka blood), broken cookie “glass,” gummy eyeballs, red velvet cake chunks and whatever candy you’d find in a glovebox right before the jump scare (probably like, pop rocks).
Decor: Black paper tablecloth, plastic knives, old VHS horror tapes and a suspicious stain. Start serving up in latex gloves and a "blood" spattered apron.
Soundtrack: 80s horror synth, scream queen monologues or even the sound of something unsettling happening just offscreen.
🧺 Laundry Day Sundaes
Mood: Functional chaos. You’re doing your best.
Toppings: Crushed cereal, honey drizzle, chopped nuts, marshmallows, and a puff of blue cotton candy (aka dryer lint, but make it dessert).
Decor: Warm towels stacked nearby. Mismatched socks everywhere. Flip a laundry basket or 2 upside down and boom – you've got yourselves a table. You might fold a shirt between bites… but doubtful.
Soundtrack: The hum of the dryer and that voice in your head saying “I should probably rewash that,” for the third time.
🎀 Setup Tips (Lazy but Looks Cute)
Scoop into real bowls
Not the tub. Grab a cereal bowl, mixing bowl, whatever’s not paper. It feels fancier. Plus, it's a little melty (just like us)
Light Up the Fun!
Fairy lights? Sure. A random candle you found in the kitchen? That works too. Tear up a paper bag and write “Bingo Night” or “Clown Cones” if you’re feeling creative. Throw down a tablecloth or even a beach towel so it looks like you tried.
Matchy-Match (or not), It's Your Vibe
If your spoons all match? Great. If not, welcome to Monica's grandmas eclectic collection now. We’re not stressing over color schemes. It's a dessert bar and you are your guests are still the main characters.
Remember: This isn’t some picture-perfect Pinterest party. It’s you, eating ice cream in sunglasses. Maybe filming a GRWM. (Also? A great excuse to post on TikTok.) Everyone builds their sundae their own way. Want to throw whipped cream on sherbet and call it a day? Valid. Be extra. Be silly. Be boring.
If everyone’s smiling? We’ve nailed it. 🏆
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