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Toddler's 2Nd Birthday Party
Asked by C.H. from Los Angeles
on June 5, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
I need some tips on some activities/games for my daughter's upcoming birthday party. She will be turning 2. My dilemma is that I have a huge age range fo...
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- Hi, I know it doesn't fall in the active catagory, but one thing I did for my daughter's 2nd birthday was let the kids decorate sugar cookies. We had a luau theme s...
- Hi C., My son's birthday parties seem to have the same issue with the age range of the kids we invite. For his second birthday- it was Sesame Street theme- we had ...
- We got a jumpy for my sons 2nd birthday and it was a huge hit with all the kids. We got one that had a slide that ends up back in the jumpy so the little ones would n...
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...
Activity/craft Idea for 6 Yr. Old "Magic" Birthday Party
Asked by P.Y. from Houston
on January 21, 2009
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This Saturday we are having a magic-themed birthday party for my 6 yr. old daughter. I have the food planned and a friend is going to entertain the kids with magic tr...
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- I agree that wands are a great idea. You could also do some fairy dust or something for them to take home with them. Like powdered bubble bath with sparkles in it for...
- They could make and decorate wands. If you sew, you could prepare capes and let them decorate them at the party. Hand puppets that look like rabbits. You could...
- I was going to suggest wands too. Get one foot long wood dowels and a bunch of pipe cleaners and stickers and markers for decoration.
Birthday Party for 8 Year Old Girl
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on October 14, 2011
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Im looking for ideas of things to do at my daughters party we were going to have her party at a place in the mall but shes been in tropuble latley and we have decided ...
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- depends a bit on what kinds of things your DD and friends like. My DDs love doing crafts so for their 8th b-day we had a "Get Cre8ive" party with a few recycled-produ...
- A few thoughts... put on the music and dance do a craft project mini mani/pedi bake cupcakes or cookies and decorate
- Karaoke Dance party Talent contest Movie/popcorn
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...
6-Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on November 2, 2010
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My daughter's 6th bday is coming up and we have decided to have a party with some of her friends coming over to the house. I haven't done this before so I have some qu...
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- I would send them out soon, especially with the holidays coming up and besides that, I feel like people are so busy anymore and weekends fill up fast! I would pic...
- For my son's 6th birthday party last spring I bought t-shirts and clothing paint, and let them paint their own shirts. They loved it, and it was a great party favor, ...
- The sooner the better on the invites! With the holidays coming up, people's calendars start to fill pretty quickly. Considering the fact that you will be doing the...
Need Craft/Snack Ideas for Animal Themed Birthday Party
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on June 18, 2008
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I am having an animal/reptile themed birthday party for my 6 (turning 7) year old son this summer. I am looking for any ideas for a craft or snack involving animals/r...
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- K., Here's a great recipe from the 'Let's Eat!' kids cookbook from The Pampered Chef--it's called Crazy Caterpillars, but could be made into Silly Snakes! Ingredie...
- I just checked out from our library a childrens book, Alligator Cookies by James Young and at the end of the story is a recipe: Corn syrup- put a tablespoon in a bo...
- I saw a really cute craft online a while back using fleece to make a lion's mane and other animal dress up items. You could do a search for "no sew fleece" crafts and ...
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...
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...
