Cake, Punch, Cookies: Preschooler
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How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
My 4-Year-old Constantly Wants Me to Play with Her: Advice?
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 7, 2009
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Hi,
Just wondering how other moms have responded to their young kids when they want you to play with them. Lately my 4-year-old daughter is constantly asking me to ...
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- How about she "help" you with the chores? While you sweep the kitchen floor, she can be washing the plastic dishes in the sink. Put on some music nice and loud, ...
- Find a neighbor with a 4 year old and have the neighbor's child over to your house to play with...at the beginning, observe to make sure that things are harmonious...
- What's more important? The 4 year old or the housework that can be done at night or during her nap???? She'll be in school in less than a year. Be with her while you c...
Cookie Recipes
Asked by S.M. from Reading
on October 13, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I'm looking for some cookie recipes that I can do with my 2 and 3 year old kids. I love to bake and want to really start getting into the holiday spir...
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- After all these years, all I do is the ready to bake holiday cookies. Break them apart and put them on the cookie sheet, lol. At the very most, I buy the sugar cookie ...
- I bake with my children all of the time. When mixing I let my 3yo hold my hand while I measure and put the ingredients in the mixer, she used to hold my hand (her hand...
- Hi this is actually a no bake recipe but my kids always enjoy making them and they are yummy yummy yummy. They are like the buckeyes except oreo. 1 pkg oreo cookies ...
Need a Creative Cookie Idea/recipe
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on December 7, 2008
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I have been invited to a "cookie swap" holiday party at the end of the week. I am not a creative baker, I must admit. Does anyone have any yummy cookie ideas/recipes? ...
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- This is more of a candy than a cookie, but great for Christmas, and little kids can help (mine started at age 2 placing the Herhsye's kisses) Reindeer Noses need: ...
- Food network had some cookie idea recipes. Paula Deen had a show yesterday with three recipes that sounded sooo good. Foodnetwork.com is a good site, you also might ...
- Hey Is this Ava's mom? If yes, this is Cayleb's mom :) I have a cookie recipe book here that I keep telling myself I'm going to try one of these days. :) I'll sen...
Suggestions for 4 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by J.H. from Billings
on March 6, 2008
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Hi,
My daughter is turning 4 on April 1st, and has decided that she wants a dog themed birthday party. She will be inviting about 6 kids. Has anyone done a party lik...
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- Pin the tail on the Dog, tug of war, fetch (throw some kind of treat into the yard or room and have each child have a chance to fetch it). pinata in the shape of a dog...
- Wal-mart sells "Scooby Snacks" (Dog boned shaped graham crackers). They also have "The Dog" party products (as does OrientalTrading.com. Games that would be fun: Fri...
- Ok, I just looked up some information for you because I never did a dog themed party either. So, www.celebrateexpress.com has a dog themed party pack if you do not wa...
Christmas Cookies and Gifts
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on December 1, 2007
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Happy Holidays Mamas! I have two questions. First- Anyone care to share their favorite holiday cookie recipes? I'm looking for kinda easy as I want to do this with my ...
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- There has been a couple of years past that I just didn't have enough money to go around for the aunts, uncles, and 3 sets of grandparents and godparents. That's a lot ...
- First off, giving food is always a plus in my book. Make sure when you tell your relatives that your daughter washed her hands first and didn't blow boogers into the ...
- I think that baking the cookies with El is a terrific idea! And I think the effort that it will take to tackle this task with a 2 year old will speak louder than word...
Birthday Cake Ideas for 3-Year Old Party
Asked by S.C. from Orlando
on October 29, 2008
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Hi Moms:
I am having a party in the park for my 3-year old in a couple of weeks. The theme will be horses and I am trying to be a frugal as possible. Wondering if...
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- Hi S., I have done all my kids cakes and it is a lot of fun. Now a day there is a lot out there for you to come up with a very cute cake. Get cake mix and bake...
- Here's an idea that is a neat spin on cupcakes and kids love it! Instead of baking a cupcake in the paper cups you take ice cream cones (the wafer like ones - not sug...
- With boxed cake mixes selling for less than a dollar each, I think the cupcake idea listed below is about as frugal as you can get! If baking *and* decorating sounds ...
Farm Birthday Party and Eggless Cake
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on February 28, 2009
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I need to plan a party for both of my kids who will turn 4 and 2 in May. We'll be having about 15-20 4 year olds and half as many 2 year old. We thought it would be ...
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- My middle daughter was allergic to eggs (she outgrew it by the time she was 3)and I like to bake for the kids' birthdays myself so had to research a bit to find a grea...
- Have you ever been to vegweb.com? It's a vegan recipe website, so all the recipes are egg free. There is a chocolate cake recipe that is super easy and fabulous. I'...
- I don't have any cake ideas, but the Children's Farm in Palos Park is fantastic! I don't know about where you live in the city, but it is very close to the southside....
I Want to Have a 3-Year Old Birthday Party with My Son's Friends from Daycare
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on July 15, 2009
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For his 1st and 2nd year parties I had just family. But now I think he should have a birthday party with his friends. I was thinking of just an hour or two. What ki...
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- We love a parade! The children can make shakers (decorate two paper plates - fill with beans or rice - staple or tape together and shake away. You can buy kazoos rea...
- We had a pirate themed party for my sons 4th bday. We had a couple of games planned but what the kids seemed to enjoy the most was playing in the 2 kiddie pools we had...
- You don't want a lot of organized type games with three year olds. But your pirate theme is great for having things that kids will enjoy. Put out a blue sheet on th...
What'sthe Best Play Doh Recipe
Asked by H.K. from Santa Barbara
on January 16, 2008
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I am looking for a recipe that isn't sticky or dries out quickly.
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- H. K I think I should probably make an appointment! here's the best play dough! I love that you asked....Play Dough Recipe 1 4 cups flour 1 cup salt 4 cups water...
- I've worked with children for 10 years now and have tried every recipe possible. I finally found the perfect one. 2 cup flour 1 cup salt 2 cup water 1 TBSP veg ...
- The ABSOLUTE BEST!!!! 3C flour 3C water 1.5 C salt 6 TBLSP oil AND THE KEY: 6 TSP cream of tartar (it is a powder found in the spice section) Add food coloring...
