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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Sundae Bar
One of my favorite childhood memories was our ice cream sundae night (usually done on a Sunday, just to be extra ‘punny’). It was a great way to spend some time together, fun to make your own treat, and it was a low-stress treat for mom to prep!
It was also perfect when hosting friends at the house because everyone can make something they like. If you put newspaper, butcher paper, or wax paper under your ‘bar’, it’s easy clean up, and it doesn’t involve complicated preparations. Simply put your ingredients out in bowls or small dishes, serve up scoops of ice cream, and have fun!
Additionally, there is always a way to make this work for your family – even if allergies or intolerances are an issue. With alternative milk ice creams, gluten/allergen free candies and cookies, and simple DIY chocolate or caramel sauce options, you can make something work for your family’s dietary needs.
It can be as complicated as you’d like, or simple – just make your ice cream sundaes work for you! The possibilities are endless, so get creative! Here are some ideas on what you can use:
Ice Cream:
Ice Cream(s) of your choice (typically a simple flavor, such as vanilla, caramel, or chocolate, works best)
Toppings:
- Chocolate chips
- Chopped up peanut butter cups
- Peanut butter
- M&M’s
- Chopped up snicker bar
- Marshmallows or marshmallow fluff
- Graham cracker
- Hershey bar
- Cinnamon
- Fresh, canned, or frozen berries or fruit (peaches, cherry, blueberries, strawberries, apples, etc)
- Ice cream cones
- Brownies
- Chocolate chip cookies
- Sprinkles
- Gummy bears/worms
- Crushed up Oreos
- Whipped cream
- Chopped nuts
Sauces & Syrups (squeeze bottles are great for younger kids or bigger groups!)
- Caramel sauce
- Butterscotch
- Hot fudge sauce
- Chocolate sauce or syrup
- Honey
Have fun and enjoy!
If you are feeling nostalgic you can even make you own ice cream from scratch. I have the fondest memories of making ice cream with my Grammy Opel (but we use a hand-crank).
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About the Author: Yvonne Wonder
Yvonne Wonder is an author, entrepreneur, and founder of Destination Sitters, LLC, a national babysitting referral service supporting traveling families across 21 U.S. cities. With more than 35 years of entrepreneurial experience—and 17 years dedicated to childcare in the travel sector—Yvonne brings a unique blend of expertise, creativity, and heart to everything she writes.
She is the author of Mrs. Claus Saves Christmas, The Top 5 Tricks to Traveling With Kids That Will Change Your Life, and 26 Comfort Foods & Their History for Kids in the Kitchen. As a mom, she writes with warmth, real-world insight, and a deep belief that family moments matter most—whether at home or on the road.
Through her leadership at Destination Sitters, Yvonne works with 6K+ hotels, wedding planners, and event professionals nationwide, all with one mission in mind: giving parents peace of mind while their children are cared for safely, joyfully, and professionally during travel.
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