Favors & Goody Bags: Preschooler, Puppets
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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...
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...
Baby #2 Due in 3 Weeks- How to Talk to 3 Year Old About Being in the Hospital
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2009
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Hello.
I am due to have my second baby in about 3 weeks and have been trying to figure out a the best way to tell my 3 year old daughter that I will be in the hospit...
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- How about a big sister book or a book about a new baby coming home? I think Berenstein Bears has one and there are a bunch of big sister books at the hospital. We al...
- Hi, I would have her help you pack your bag for hospital and a bag for the baby and ask her questions: "What do you think I need to have the baby" "What will the ...
- Hi, S., My son was 3 also when I had my second baby. Honesty is the best policy in our household. I just included him in the pregnancy and as the time got closer to m...
Superhero Party Ideas for a 3 Year Old
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on February 9, 2011
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Just looking for some cute/easy/fun ideas for a 3 year old's superhero party... My son will be 3 in March and this is the theme. The party will be at the house - fam...
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- First of all let me say, I'm jealous! All we've been getting for the past 3 years (she's almost 5 now) are princesses and fairies. Some ideas - I don't know if you...
- Pillow cases make an inexpensive EASY super hero cape for those of us who are not especially great with sewing ; ) You can buy fabric paint or stampers, glitter glue, ...
- Lindsay had good ideas! You can get those masks from Oriental Trading Co, especially now that it's Mardi Gras time. I was also thinking making some capes. You could...
Need New Ideas for Playing Indoors with My 3-Year-old
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on December 5, 2006
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I'm all out of ideas for playing with my 3-year-old. We color (with crayons and with markers) and we do puzzles and we play legos. That's it. Could you share with m...
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- Well, seeing as how my Mom was a preschool teacher, I was never bored growing up. :) I remember doing lots of crafts and fun games. She would get one of those cheap,...
- My 4 yr-old loves to read books together. She also loves her leap frog Leapster, and before that it was her LeapPad. She has lots of dolls that she loves to dress up...
- Hide and seek is always fun. Both kids (3 1/2 and 20 months) like to make a "cave" -- pull dining chairs into the living room and drape blankets over them. I often p...
Birthday Party Ideas for 3 Year Old?
Asked by K.C. from Minneapolis
on September 7, 2006
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Any suggestions on what to do to entertain the kids at a small birthday party for my three year old daughter? I'm willing to consider hiring someone to come in (if no...
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- 1. A neighbor hires a Story Teller to come to her house. She brings a back-drop, puppets, costumes and tells a story. Princess Belle-Beauty and the Beast is what she ...
- Hi KC! My little girl turns two next month and this weekend my Mommie and Baby class is having a reunion birthday party. We're going to JW Tumbles for a wild two h...
- Sara Waters is a local storyteller. She does baby and toddler storytime at The Red Ballooon bookstore. She said she also does birthday parties. Her website is www.b...
Party Favor
Asked by C.R. from Philadelphia
on April 18, 2010
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Hi- i am hoping to have one single favor for the kids at my daughters 4th bday party. i would rather have one that suits all than have 20 baggies filled with "stuff". ...
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- a friend of mine made a mixed CD with their daughter's favorite songs. I thought it was a great idea.
- I usually match the small goodie with the party theme. Once I set up a tent and had a camping party. Kids played in the tent, we had smores and had a nature hunt. I...
- Do you have a "Dollar Store" in your area? They have good ideas. Frankly, I don't give "goody bags" at parties. I don't agree that kids need to get a present for at...
Where to Order Party Favors for Preschool Party?
Asked by N.W. from New York
on October 10, 2011
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I normally order from oriental trading but was wondering if there is another place to order from with better prices or selections?
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- My sister and I have tried others but always come back to Oriental Trading, the best in my opinion.
- I havent come across any other ones that have a selection like they do.
- I often do Oriental Trading, but have also found stuff in the party aisle at Target. Little bubbles, sunglasses, finger puppets....
