Older Child: Water Toys
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Advise for 7 Year Old B-day Party!!
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on May 29, 2008
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I am having my daughters B-day party at the house this year. We've always done them at places so this is the first time at the house! I thought we would set up "stati...
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- Sounds fun but becareful about the split that can cause clicks try to keep everyone together
- I think your idea sounds great! They will love it, and they are used to 'centers' at school. When my daughter was 7 we did a camping theme, and it was my favorite pa...
- At the end of the evening, pop in a DVD. ... You have enough stuff... maybe put on some music while they are working the stations.
Party Favor, Party Bag Idea's for "COOL" 10 Year Old Boys...
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on July 13, 2008
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Hello Mom's...My son is turning 10 years old next month. We are having him a skating party at a nice skating rink. They have a DJ, Fog machines, disco balls and light...
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- I got one of these for an adult party but i think your son woudl love it.... Have him help you make a birthday mix cd. 'cool' songs funny cut blurbs from his favorit...
- I remember when my son turned 10 we took him and his buddies to a basketball game and got them all party favors in the terms of a cool hat to wear so we could always s...
- sounds like fun!! Can I come! :) Try Rebeccas Wholesale - it's open to the public and is in South Euless on Euless Main. The website is http://www.rebeccas.com. The...
Birthday Ideas for 6 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.C. from Los Angeles
on April 27, 2008
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My son is turing 6 in July when it is usually pretty darn hot. We tend to try and plan his party to be an indoor event just to keep kids and parents from over heating...
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- Have a animal show in your backyard. The animal keeper will bring small animals that your son and friends can pet. It is fun and education.
- My friend had a great party for her 7 year old with water theme - which could go with your indiana jones adventure! She had rented a water slide inflatable, had some ...
- Adding to the previous suggestion, you can consider the L.A. Zoo. they have shady areas you can gather your guests and the children can see all their favorite animals....
Goody Bag Ideas for a 9 Year Old Bday Party
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on April 14, 2007
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What kind of goody bags do you give for a 9 year olds bday party?
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- My son (8 yrs) just went to a birthday party today. His goody bag had baseball cards. Another idea is to put in something like McDonalds money, coupons for the local...
- hi, My son was just at a party yesturday, and the kids got to design their own pillowcases. Then, when they did the pinata, they got to fill it with candy. It mig...
- Hi S.: I totally agree with Carol. We started that tradition ... no goodie bags, but a big basket filled with a variety of toys and fun items so that the kids (& a...
Home Party Ideas
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on June 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas - My baby girl is turning 6 in July and has asked to have her party at home. Which is fine, except that I don't know what to do with a group of 10 6 year ...
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- S., I think it is wonderful that your little girl wants to have a party at home without the mindset that you must one up all of your friends. It sounds to me like y...
- I think the water toys sounds like a great idea but you need to have some other things in mind, in case the weather doesn't cooperate or the water toys lose their "Mag...
- I think they would have fun. You could add a couple of water games, like water balloon toss, water/sponge relay race, giant bubbles (I've seen them at Walmart). May...
Christmas Gifts for Kids
Asked by C.L. from Phoenix
on October 18, 2010
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Hi all,
I am thinking of Christmas already. It is just around the corner. I was wondering if you can provided sugesstions for what a 7 year old girl would like or...
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- if you don't really know them - gift cards. My kids love getting them. It feels like a shopping spree:) About $25 each should suffice.
- My son is 6 and he loves pokemon, bakugan and hot wheels. Maybe ask your sister to find out what the kids like. For the girl maybe some barbies and accessories for t...
- I have 5 and 6 year old sons. They've never been into Star Wars, Bakugan, or Pokeman. They do love LEGOS (City theme), all sports (bases & kickball, pitching machine...
Gift for Kid Who Has Everything!
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2009
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My daughter will be 6 next weekend, and my husband and I have no clue what to get her. She really has EVERYTHING! We do a HUGE Christmas, and smaller gifts at birthday...
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- R.: Hello and good morning. At six years old - your daughter should NOT have "everything" - as this will lead to her feeling "entitled" to things that aren't her...
- she is old enough to start learning about the value of money, so get her a savings account and a savings bond so that she can afford to go to college. not exciting...
- What about tickets for an event of some sort? I just took my granddaughter to see Annie at the Hippodrome. Or, since she is into girly stuff, how about taking her for...
Water Activities for Backyard Water Party
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on May 13, 2009
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We are having a backyard water party for our 8 year old. What are some great games to play using water? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks
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- My neice did a really neat thing last year . . . they set up a sprinkler under the trampiline so that it became a gian water splash toy . . . the kids were a little ol...
- We played this for our family reunion and it went well. You will need tissue paper, duct tape, water guns and a bucket. Bucket for refills of the water guns. Tape...
- Those are all great ideas but if you don't mind dishing out a big chunk of change, you can rent one of those big blow up water slides. My niece had one at her son's p...
Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by T.N. from Houston
on August 10, 2010
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I am looking to have a birthday party for my soon to be 2 year old and 7 year old later this month. I am working with a strict budget,I prefer not to have a party at h...
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- When we were kids we use to have partys at McDonnalds! The park is always free. If it is on the weekend you might have to get someone to "camp out" and reserve a spot ...
- Pool parties at the city pool are usually pretty reasonable (If they are still open at the time of the party). Our city pools charge for table rental (covered) and the...
- If it's hot, you might not be able to do the park.............if that is the case, do you know anyone who lives in an apartment where you might be able to use the club...
Cruise Advice Needed
Asked by R.T. from Orlando
on March 12, 2010
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We're going on a cruise for spring break--yay!!!!
Do you think we should invest in a good walkie-talkie set? I read someone's advice that they used a set because it's...
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- I just went on a Carnival cruise. My friends had their kids in the kids zone thing that they do - and the cruise line gave my friends a cellphone/pager to carry with t...
- Hi Just curious what cruise ship you are going on? I am going over spring break as well. My son just turned 13. We are sailing on Royal Carribean Liberty of the Seas.
- I don't know if they'd be allowed, but if they are, they might be handy. We didn't realize how much we relied on cell phones til we were out in the ocean with no servi...
