Favors & Goody Bags: Child, Meijer
Results 1-10 from 18 articles
Birthday Gift Favors
Asked by C.T. from Detroit
on June 4, 2007
-
My baby is turning one in 3 weeks and my daughter 3 in 3 months. ive always hate comming up with stuff for the gift bags, for the other kids.(i know you dont have to, ...
Answers
- Hi C., I love the dollar stores, its amazing what you can find there. When I throw a party I always go to www.orientaltrading.com because their prices are reason...
- I have a 4 year old and a three year old, and in the past, I've done both the gift bag, and one toy for each. I've found that if you give them one nice toy, they are ...
- well, i've done parties in several different ways...i bought books for my older daughter's party, then you can get them in all age groups! go to the dollar store, they...
Ideas for ONE Goody-bag Gift for 5-Year-old Party?
Asked by E.G. from Chicago
on April 27, 2009
-
A couple of moms and I are going in on a joint birthday party for our kids, who all turn 5 around the same time. We're looking for a good idea for a party giveaway, a...
Answers
- Hi E., I too am all for one party favor item instead of a whole bunch of junk. We just went to two parties and my kids got more of the typical stuff like...candy(they...
- Sidewalk chalk. You can get it at Dollar Tree for $1 and it's a big container. M.
- Hi, I, too, try to do something big and useful instead of giving a bunch of trinkets kids forget about the morning after the party. Try Sidewalk chalk, hula ho...
Birthday Party
Asked by A.S. from Detroit
on March 5, 2008
-
Hello All,
My daughter who is turning 5 in the next month would like to have a birthday party outside of home. Is there any places anyone could recommend? Thanks ...
Answers
- I heard "Bouncing off the walls" in Wyandotte, on Fort St. was great for parties. I believe they close down the whole place for your party and they serve pizza. Good L...
- Caesarland is where we usually do it. I can't stand it but my kids think its a gift from God. WE go to the one in southgate on Eureka. Also we just had a hockey party ...
- Jungle Java in Farmington Hills, Canton or A. Arbor, Castaway cafe in Howell, Play cafe in Plymouth, Glow in the dark golf at Fountain walk in Novi, take them to a spe...
First Birthday Party Ideas?
Asked by J.R. from Grand Rapids
on November 23, 2008
-
We just went to a first birthday party, and although it's a few months away, it gave me complete birthday party fever and I'm starting to pull a few ideas together for...
Answers
- We have a ton of family and we live in a condo, so we rented an American Legion hall for my son's 1st birthday. We had the party on a Sunday afternoon from 2-5pm. ...
- My sons 1st birthday isnt til may. But i already have a theme for his. I want to do the little prince theme
- Hi, just wanted to let you know that I would not recommend a public venue for a 1st birthday(Chuck E Cheese, Castaway Cafe, Etc...) It is too loud and like someone el...
I Need Ideas for a Carnival Theme Birthday Party
Asked by D.H. from Cleveland
on March 2, 2008
-
My son is going to be 6 years old and we want to have a carnival theme party. I need ideas on games and food. We have a couple of games already planned, but I need m...
Answers
- Hi D., Well you can do anything from the simple to the elaborate. I’ll start with some simple ideas first in case you are on a tight budget, which with the econo...
- I think it would be fun to use small red or white buckets with the word "popcorn" instead of bags for their treats. I'd serve up hot dogs, peanuts (provided there a...
- What games have you already thought of? A few that come to mind might be a fish pond with nets to catch the fish (could be real- feeder fish much cheaper), you coul...
3 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by D.P. from Detroit
on April 5, 2009
-
What would you serve for a party that starts at 2pm and ends at 4 pm.
Whoa! I didn't expect such an overwhelming response but thank you. It did help in my decision ...
Answers
- Hi D.! I was actually surprised to read all of your responses that were talking about all of these other snacks. I guess I'm one of the few that does the birthday pa...
- hot dogs, sloppy joes, Dirt, or pizza.
- It's tea-time (I'm English, so forgive me!) so I'd serve cakes, cookies, perhaps scones, some fruit. You could also put some string cheeses and crackers out, or vegeta...
Ideas Needed for 6Yr Old Son B-day Party
Asked by K.P. from Dayton
on April 28, 2008
-
I am looking for ideas of places to hold my son 6th birthday party. He likes dinosaurs, pirates, & swimming too. I am hoping you ladies out there can come up with new ...
Answers
- You didn't say when his birthday is. See if you can find an inflatable pirate ship. They make those things in ALL kinds of fun shapes, etc for kids. Have a pirate t...
- http://www.pumpitupparty.com/oh/miamisburg/party-packages-p2q78.htm Here is a link to a place that does birthday parties that have like the bouncy slides and stuff ...
- Hi K., We've been to some fun parties. One was at a place that sells outdoor playsets (Playground World) that was set up indoors. We have been to roller skating par...
Food Ideas with Recipes If Needed
Asked by A.B. from Canton
on February 20, 2007
-
hello everyone. first of all i want to say i love this group!! i no longer feel so alone in some of my parenting issues and it's so great to have this caccoon of infor...
Answers
- If you aren't interested in having a mess to clean up, you might want to see if Subway fits into your budget. I've done this for parties and it's as simple as picking...
- Yeah...have the party at 3:00 and just serve cake and ice cream. Good Luck.
- A., Aren't there any family members who could help pay/provide food? Grandparents? AUnts uncles? What about your girlfriends? I wouldn't mind bringing something for a...
Birthday Ideas
Asked by T.R. from Kalamazoo
on March 1, 2008
-
I am going to have a combined birthday for my son and daughter because their birthdays are less than a month apart and they have all the same friends. So the theme ne...
Answers
- I have 5 children, there is 3 days between 2 of my sons birthday and trust me you will live to regret it. The hurt feelings it causes the child or both is forever. Y...
- I have two children within 2 weeks as well. Althhough it's hectic, you need to have separate birthday parties, especially as they get older. I appreciate not doing g...
- HI T. saw your quandry and decided to let you know of our experience. I have 4 boys- the youngest of whom have birthdays only 3 days apart, three years but the dates ...
Thanksgiving Tips
Asked by A.U. from Detroit
on November 15, 2010
-
Hi Moms. I always have Thanksgiving at my house, but it turns out to be so darn hectic that I dread it each year. Yet I like having it here so I don't have to take t...
Answers
- I did not read through all the answers you probably got a lot of tips already but here's mine anyway : ) I make a menu, then I write a shopping list, I write out ea...
- I use a counter top roaster oven for the turkey and this frees up the oven space. Make a list (menu) and then a "plan of action". Write down what you can do Wednesda...
- A., I know you said you like hosting b/c you don't have to take your kids out to someone else's place, but really, A. - why are you doing this to yourself?? I feel...
