Favors & Goody Bags: Older Child, Puppets
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Birthday Party Goodie-bag Ideas
Asked by N.P. from Dallas
on April 2, 2008
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I am so tired of all the junk-goodie-bags my kids get at all the birthday parties they attend. My daughter is turning 6 and is having her party at a bounce-house-place...
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- my daughter just received a kite at a party and it was a perfect choice for this time of year. I think Walmart has them for around $1.00
- Hi, I'm J. and I have 2 daughters, one who is 12 and the other who is 10.I have been there! I have found really cute items at target in the $1 section. What I have d...
- N., I know you said you were tired of candy, but for my daughter's birthday I just bought the pound bags of M&Ms then put about a 1/4 cup in each bag. Her birthday...
Birthday Party Goodie Bag Ideas
Asked by K.P. from San Francisco
on January 22, 2009
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My son is turning 4 and we are having a party with kids from a variety of ages. I would like to know some ideas for goodie bags. I'm already spending a fortune on the ...
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- Hi K., I agree with the other moms -- I end up throwing away most of the items that come in goodie bags! One of the best ideas I've seen was to bake a few (2 or 3) d...
- Hi K., I've always preferred giving more useful items that can still be fun for the kids. When my daughter was that age I liked to give cheater chopsticks. They are...
- I always go to the Dollar Store and pick out one bigger item instead of a bunch of little things. I've given out Kites, Puzzels, Dolls, Dream Catchers, etc. At Hallowe...
Seeking Inexpensive Ideas for Party Bags
Asked by B.J. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2009
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Hello moms! I am planning my daughter's 7th birthday party which we will be having at a miniature golf park. I'm trying to think of some inexpensive ideas for party ...
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- Dollar Tree! Also, there is NO law that says you HAVE to have party favors...folks will understand if you don't. By the time they get home they are forgotten anyway.....
- How about a $2 gift certificate to Baskin Robins for each person? My son got this at a party and was very excited about it. For my son's 7th birthday I got mini Wi...
- Hi Target, and Michaels have great $1 sections. Michaels has some great little art projects. Also, you could bake and decorate some cookies withyour daughter, and p...
Goodie Bag Idea's for 6 Year Old Birthday Party?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on April 17, 2010
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Hi Mom's,
I would appreciate any idea's to put in a goodie bag for my son's 6th birthday party. Boy's and girl's will be attending.
Thanks,
K.
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- Bouncy balls, punching balloons or bubbles are always hits. If there is a theme to the party, you could give something theme related or have the kids make something r...
- Michael's and Joann's crafts have wooden models that kids can paint or color with markers fro $1 each (I bet other craft stores have similar ones). I just looked at t...
- Hi K., Goodie bags are not a must have but if you want to give them something, Art supplies are always good for this age group, bubbles and playdough/ silly puddy e...
Goodie Bags at a 1St Birthday Party
Asked by J.L. from Chicago
on July 3, 2007
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I just have a question, Do you things I need to have goodie bags at my sons first birthday party??? some people are telling me it sa waste of money pelase let me know...
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- It all depends on how old the kids are that will be coming....if they are 2 or older I say do the goodie bags....small stuff...and only a few items is perfect!
- They have things at Toys R Us for a dollar...shovel and bucket,boats,water squiters,and a bunch of other things all under a dollar. You can get a few of those items an...
- I agree with the dollar store idea for the kids at the party. They appreciate a little something since they are used to the birthday party routine. Also, for adult f...
Birthday Party at Home for 9 Year Old?
Asked by R.L. from New York
on October 19, 2007
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I have never hosted a "kid" party. I am considering hosting a (BBQ or pizza) party at my home but am not sure about entertainment, games and I am nervous about having ...
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- Hi R., I LOVE to have my sons birthday parties at home. I have pretty much used a great web site to help plan and that is www.birthdaypartideas.com. If you pick a ...
- Hey R., We have 4 kids and have come up w/an almost standard b-day party. Pizza is the VERY EASIEST. Have the pizza shop cut each pie into 16 pieces because they don't...
- Having a party at home takes A LOT OF WORK! I've done it for years as well as going out someplace. It is a lot easier to go somewhere else where all the entertainmen...
Almost 9-Year Old Flying Alone!
Asked by T.A. from Portland
on February 12, 2008
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Today we received notice from my almost 9 year old Bio-MOMs new attorney (4 in 18-months) stating that we needed to address ‘spring break’ and essentially needed t...
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- Personally, I was terrified to go on a plane until I was 18. Depending on your daughter's personality, it seems she is more introverted. And does not just take charge...
- Seems as you tried going out of your way to make the trip less stressful. Time for the mom to step up. It isnt your problem she is being selfish. I advise you to speak...
- First, I'm curious as to why your daughter might be afraid to fly alone - is this something that can be worked through with counseling? The airlines are generally ver...
8 Year Old Slumber Party- Ideas?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on October 9, 2010
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Hi all,
So my daughter is going to turn 8 soon. Having a slumber party for her as that is what she wanted. Just 4 other girls.
They are really self-sufficient and lo...
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- Hi Susan, So, I think your daughter is on the right track...she and her friends are at an age that they could probably do a few unscheduled things, if given the rig...
- Let her pick out a couple movies. Have some nail polish so they can do manicures if they want. That should just about do it.
- i USED TO GO TO A MISS AMERICA PIG OUT SLUMBER PARTY WHEN I WAS YOUNG... WE WOULD ALL GO TO THE PARTY, WATCH THE BEGINNING OF MISS AMERICA, VOTE FOR WHO WE THOUGHT WOU...
8 Year Old Girl Party- Coming up Fast
Asked by S.B. from Fort Myers
on August 6, 2011
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Im having a hard time thinking of what to do for a party AND I only have one week to plan this. I dont have a large budget ($200 for entire birthday party and her pres...
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- It's sounds like you have most of it already planned. One of the best parties my kids had one a simple one in the back yard. We played stupid games, where they could...
- Wow, there aren't a lot of details to go on. If you are a week away from the party and haven't sent out invitations, then I would imagine you aren't going to have a la...
- I really like the make and take idea, especially if you all ready have the supplies! This is something that they get to take home with them, so you don't have to spend...
I Need Craft/game Ideas for Daughter's 7 Year Old Birthday Party for 4-5 Kids
Asked by K.S. from Sacramento
on February 21, 2008
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I'm not going to do the big party this year, just a few kids and some parents. I would love to get ideas about some small crafts and games for a handful of kids 1st a...
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- How fun! Well, my name is J., and I am an artist, so this is a fun area for me. My kids are too old for these ideas now...How about getting a wide roll of butcher pa...
- We still love the frame with glued (Elmer's glue) shells on it from one of our kid's birthday parties. (This may be too fancy, but...if you have a digital camera and p...
- Try the Family Fun website. Lots of easy things. Also, what I did for my daughter when she was that age, we painted clay flower pots (from Michaels...they have every...
