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First Birthday Party Theme
Asked by R.E. from Sacramento
on May 23, 2011
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I am looking for a first birthday party theme for my daughter. Some basic info: She is turning one in late July. I am renting picnic tables at a large local park. Ther...
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- Is there a particular cartoon that she likes more than others? If so, I would go with that. Otherwise, for summer I think ladybug themed stuff would be really cute f...
- I wouldnt go overboard either way. W/ my oldets we went CRAZY and spent sooo much money on decorations, they dont remember it. Im not saying not make it special, but r...
- For my first daughter we did the little teddy bear plates with the #! on them. My dad had this big sign made up that said "It's the BIG 1". It was really cute. We di...
It's a Jungle Out There!! (Birthday Themes?)
Asked by L.W. from Portland
on January 31, 2011
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Hey Mommas!!
Just a quick one. I've decided to try to stick to a just kids party this year (see 4 year old's birthday woes). My daughter is turning 4 and loves all...
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- We just had a birthday for our 4 year old and we rented a bounce house. I suggested the Curious George theme and it she loved it...my daughter is mostly girlie and a l...
- I did the princess thing with my daughter last month. Called it a Royal Celebration (to not turn the boys off too much) and utilized "pin the kiss/lips on the frog" a...
- www.birthdayinabox.com www.orientaltrading.com they have lots of themes/accessories/games
I Need Ideas for a Carnival Theme Birthday Party
Asked by D.H. from Cleveland
on March 2, 2008
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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...
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- 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...
Birthday Theme Ideas
Asked by B.R. from San Antonio
on March 23, 2009
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My sister and I throw one big birthday party for our kids. My sons birthday is only 1 week away from her daughters. So for the family and friends we just do one party....
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- Since it's in the summer, you have several unisex options. Water is always a fave when it's hot. My bro & I are exactly 1 yr apart, summer bday's and had water/swim p...
- What about a fun in the sun party? You can rent a public pool or just have slip in slids in a backyard with little pools set up. The kids can be dressed in bathing s...
- I agree with the other poster that you may want to be clear on her intentions- is she politely saying she doesn't want to do them together? We have 4 b-days all within...
Girl 1St Birthday Theme... Help Me Decide
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on May 16, 2011
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Hello Mamas
I am having a hard time deciding which theme to choose for my little girl's 1st birthday theme. I know they won't remember, but I still want it to be c...
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- I saw some party supplies that said something like, "Look woo's 1" so I vote for the owl.
- I vote monkey too since that's what dad calls her. You can always do owls next year...we did owls for my daughters second birthday. "Look whooooo's turning two" :)
- Go with the "little monkey" theme. Dad will remember, you're not sure, your child won't remember until you tell her the story about being "Daddy's little monkey". ...
6 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by K.H. from Kansas City
on June 25, 2008
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First I just wanted to say thanks to all who have posted answers to my questions in the past. It's nice to know there are a great group of moms out there who are so h...
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- My son has a July birthday and since he was 3 we have had birthday parties with friends. I generally have them earlier in the morning since it is usually so hot and m...
- K., You could hold a Water Day party like they do at our daycare. The have lots of shallow pools with water, sprayers, plastic strainers, and cups. You could also s...
- Dear K. What I did was just let them invite 5 or 6 girls that they weregood friends with. I let them decide what games to play or just let them play and giggle...
Ideas for a 6-Year-old Boy Birthday Party
Asked by L.W. from Alexandria
on May 13, 2009
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I am trying to find a birthday party idea for my son who will be turning 6 this summer. He is not really into any characters. He in into being outside and active! I...
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- If you live near a river, or mountains or similar area, have a picnic party. I did that for my kids for years - sandwiches, chips, juice and cupcakes decorated nicely...
- You could do like a Safari theme party. Not exactly "hunting", but I bet he would love it! (My son will also be six in the fall and we're doing a "zoo" theme)
- Hi L., Kids parties are so much fun. Have you thought about doing it at the park? Some parks, at in the Oklahoma City area, now have water features. Everyone can go...
Birthday Party Ideas for a 5 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.Q. from Los Angeles
on October 29, 2008
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My son's 5th birthday is coming up in December. I would love to have a party for him but I'm not sure what to do. I have a limited budget and a fairly large family! I ...
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- Hi M., An indoor play and party place would be a great place. The Playroom in Reno is such a place. You just bring the food or they can order pizza for you and they...
- Sand dunes.....for a couple of hours. Wear them out. Play sack races, and balancing marshmallows on a spoon, passing balloons between knees, pin the tail on the whale....
- Hi M.!! 5 yr olds are all about running around and showing their "talents" with their peers. I usually do themed parties where all the kids (adults if they'd like to) ...
Ideas for 'Theme's for in Indoors Toddler Playgroup ?
Asked by M.M. from Fort Collins
on December 2, 2010
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Hi - 15 mom's and kids have just started a new playgroup at a Community Ctr. We have a great sized space but not a lot of money. The kid's are mostly 2-3.5yrs old. Hop...
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- You can do a fitness kind of day. Have a hopscotch mat down... they will love to hop around... get some balls and play catch, get a big blanket and do like the parachu...
- Do you remember back in the day when kindergarten was still fun & you had the little centers to go to? There was the block center, the cars & trucks center, the house ...
- You could have a camping theme one week and make smores, read books about camping, use flashlights for a jungle hunt (point the flashlight at animal pictures, sing cam...
5 Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by Z.B. from Washington DC
on September 19, 2011
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I need some ideas for a cheap birthday party for my son who will be 5 the first week of October. I don't have much time to plan so it needs to be easy and did I mentio...
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- Happy Birthday to your little one! I've done pizza and cupcakes with a few of her friends not forgetting the pinata and a few games.
- Is there a pumpkin patch nearby? You can take the kids to pick pumpkins (ask for a group rate or birthday discount - doesn't hurt to ask). Then they will have their ...
- Cheapest is cake and ice cream (as the food items) served in your home. Many October birthdays have Halloween decorations, which is fun. If you were looking to host ...
