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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...
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...
1St Birthday!
Asked by C.L. from Charleston
on November 26, 2006
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My son's first birthday is coming up in February. I haven't decided yet what to do for his party. We will probably just have family over at my parent's house. It wo...
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- The first birthday is kind of special because it's the first. We went with the Little People Farm cake so he could play with the toys after he dug in the cake. We ha...
- Four my 4 year old's first B.day I had the theme of Elmo becouse that is what he liked. I had bought a small cake for just him to stick his hands and face in. If you h...
- personally...i would not bother with a theme at all this young. he's not going to know any better...wait for a theme party till he's old enuf to really know what is g...
Gym Birthday Ideas
Asked by L.T. from San Francisco
on December 17, 2007
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I'm doing a birthday party for my daughter (turning 3) at a local gym. Somebody can recomend some nice goody bags...i just want something diferent. Thank you
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- I always try to buy things that are useful. Good ideas: flash cards, crayons, baskin robbins gift certificates, etc. Normally the goodie bags with candy and junk get...
- Need a little more info...How much are you budgeting for them, how much time do you have? I always like to try to match the favor with the party theme. With hard theme...
- Costco, Target and other places have these cups with straws with lids with Dora or ???. These are good for giving the little ones their drink in and they take the cup...
Moving an Outside Birthday Party Inside?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on August 27, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My almost 2 year-old's birthday party was originally scheduled to be outside this Sunday (pool party, sidewalk chalking, and pinata). We'll be having 10 k...
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- I realize you already had your party and glad it was a success for you thats great!! Wondered where your husband got the bouncy from? Also, another good idea for...
- If you have a wall that is not really dark but is okay to draw on, you could still let them use the chalk. When my kids were little and just getting obnoxious, I woul...
- they can put on a simple play. That'll amuse the older kids and the little ones can just follow the older ones around. Maybe teach them a little dance and do it with...
Ideas for 3 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.C. from Albuquerque
on January 6, 2010
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I am having a small birthday party in my home for my son's birthday. I figure the basics, food, cake, balloons.... what else am I missing? What games can they play? ...
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- Keep it simple for them. Arts and Crafts is a good idea. And basically they will be happy just playing together. Follow the Leader is a good game. Hopping like Frogs, ...
- Are you having a theme? Every year with my daughters birthday and our friends kids birthdays we choose a theme. When you choose a theme sometimes it makes the game par...
- At my daughter's 3rd birthday, the kids decorated their own party hats--I just bought different colored ones and lots of different stickers at Party City. They also de...
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 Day Gifts for a Not So Ordinary 3 Yr Old
Asked by J.S. from Dayton
on February 20, 2010
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Hi Moms out there. I really need your help right now. My daughter will be turning 3 next month and I have no idea what to get her. She is not your ordinary child. I ha...
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- We love this website: http://www.montessoriservices.com I don't know if you're familiar with the Montessori method or not, but it doesn't really matter. Tons and ...
- Most kids don't need more 'stuff'. How about a magazine subscription? You can search online or go to a website like magazines.com to get an idea of what is out there...
- How about getting her a medium size child's basketball hoop? I know they have one that is for children between toddler and regular. Also, you could look for easy cra...
Easter Basket Ideas
Asked by J.G. from Philadelphia
on March 30, 2010
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Does anyone have any good ideas of what to put into an Easter basket for a 2 year old and a 4 year old (both girls)? I don't want to do candy. They will be getting c...
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- My son is 2 and for his Easter basket this year I have a woden stamp set, Play-Doh and related tools, and a Veggie Tales DVD. When I was young we always got bubbles, ...
- DS (21 months) is getting bubbles, one outfit (tho we intended just one item of clothing), an egg, one good piece of chocolate (that mommy will enjoy sharing a bit ;) ...
- For my girls I used to do alot of outdoor toys... (some of these are not appropriate for a 2 yo) beach ball sidewalk chalk jump rope bubbles pail and shovel ot...
Arts and Crafts
Asked by J.L. from Boston
on November 3, 2008
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Hi,
I am wondering if anyone has any good ideas for arts and crafts. I am looking specifically for Thanksgiving arts and crafts for my 3 and maybe my 1 year old. I ...
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- I love Oriental Trading for crafts -- although many would be tough for a 3-yr old. For Thanksgiving I like to make handprint turkeys -- trace the child's hands and ...
- My daughter's first grade teacher recommends the magazine FamilyFun because of its wonderful crafts. I haven't finished the November issue yet, but ideas include a tur...
- The best crafts that i have come up with for my 21 month old and my 3 year old have come from the website DLK paper crafts. (these crafts are all 100% FREE) http://ww...
