Need an Idea - Mesa,AZ

Updated on April 09, 2009
T.R. asks from Mesa, AZ
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We are having my daughters 4th birthday party at the phoenix zoo. By problem is I always buy her a special dress for her birthday however I don't believe that a dress would be appropriate for this birthday. I was trying to find a "safari" type outfit. I can't seem to find anything, so I am asking if any of you other mommy's have any ideas. I have tried to find a sewing pattern to maybe make an outfit for her but I haven't seem anything that I liked.

I have a little bit of time to come up with something, but I don't want it to be super last minute that I have to rush.Oh and I don't want to spend a ton of money on something. Like a lot of other people our family is going through a tough financial phase.

I would appriciate your thoughts and imput on my situation.

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Thank you EVERYONE who helped me out! Thank you for all your ideas. I have ordered http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Ann-Loren-Boutiqu... and I believe she is going to love it. This outfit is EXACTLY like what I was looking for. It is something special, yet matches the occasion. Again thank you all for your ideas.

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J.C.

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Here are some ideas I saw on Overstock.com I was thinking about having my daughter's fourth birthday at the zoo as well, so I was trying to find a cute, inexpensive outfit for her. I liked these outfits because they were cute, functional and not too over the top!

http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/AnnLoren-Girls-Sa...

http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/AnnLoren-Girls-Pi...

http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/Ann-Loren-Boutiqu...

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K.M.

answers from Phoenix on

Hi, I own an online boutique www.thebabysbundle.com. It would be super cute if you did a black shirt with a #4 on it in leopard or zebra print, matching black pants and maybe a hair bow with the same animal print.
Not sure if you are looking for something more dressy. Hope that helps.

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E.C.

answers from Albuquerque on

I would just have her wear a white t-shirt and some cheap kackie or light brown shorts.(if you can find a small vest or make one) The fun would be finding the hat,go to the boys hat section at a wal-mart or target, even some of the girls hats might work. An cheap pair of binoculars and a mangnifying glass will give things to do at zoo,you could print out pics of the animals they will see at the zoo and they can check each one off they see...hmm..have her help pack of suplies you need for the adventure at the zoo! Some boots w/white socks and a bandana would finish it off. Don't know if my rambling is any help,just throwing something out there for ya! :) good luck!
Ps. The cheapy one use camares are great for the kids you'll get some wicked funny shots!

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J.H.

answers from Flagstaff on

Why not do a cute dress with capri leggings underneath? My daughter has a problem with keeping her dresses down like a lady so we always make sure she has something underneath. A dress with those little leggings that are right under the knee length with lace trim at the bottom look very cute and they are inexpensive too. You can find them at Walmart, Target, Old Navy.

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T.L.

answers from Phoenix on

Sometimes they have safari outfits at the zoo gift shop. I've never really looked at them before, and I don't know how much they were or remember if they were cute, but you might want to check it out. Couldn't hurt to look.

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L.R.

answers from Tucson on

Take some tan shorts and a tan shirt.. decorate the shirt with butterflies and (stencils; painted on ?) draw her name on the pocket like she is a zoo worker?
Don't stress too much..the kid won't remember this event anyway ...unless it ends badly LOL

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T.H.

answers from Phoenix on

The zoo actually has PHX zoo safari/zookeeper outfits

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A.T.

answers from Phoenix on

What if you just made a vest?? It could be out of a safari print?

Alison

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T.L.

answers from Phoenix on

I know The Children's Place had a safari line with some cute dresses, you might be able to find one on e-bay.
Also try Gymboree, I believe they too had a safari line.
Good Luck!

L.H.

answers from Albuquerque on

You can google Safari outfit 4T and a lot of cute stuff comes up on Ebay. Also, what about dressing her up in an animal costume and having her friends do the same? That would be kinda fun!

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A.H.

answers from Phoenix on

Children's Place & Old Navy always have cute stuff for summer. Get her some cute cargo shorts with a t-shirt & a hat so she can climb & get dirty at the zoo. Old Navy usually has cute fisherman bucket hats that could be safari. Also, the zoo gift shop has some adorable hats, so maybe get her hat there & it can be a momento of the big day & something she can wear for a while. Have fun!

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B.A.

answers from Phoenix on

There are cute safari outfits at the zoo. It is a whole out khaki shirt/short ensemble and it's about $50 dollars, if I remember correctly. It even comes with sunglasses! Hope you find what you're looking for.

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J.H.

answers from Phoenix on

Hi T.- I do custom embroidery as a side business if you are interested in making her a special personalized shirt. She can wear the shirt with khaki shorts or pants. You can then make her a special safari hat from construction paper, or those flexible foam sheets from the craft store, OR I can also make really cute hair bows that could be in the same safari colors as the shirt.

My oldest daughter had a monkey theme party for her 2nd b-day and I made her a shirt with a monkey on it and her name below in pink, and I am currently make a safari shirt for a friend that has a lion on it and the child's name below. I have a variety of safari designs. If you provide your own shirt, I only charge $10 to do the embroidery (you can get plain colored shirts that are perfect at Target for $4.99).

You can email me at ____@____.com for more info and I can send you pics of my daughters shirt. You can also check out my blog at www.threepurplepigs.blogspot.com if you want to see pictures of what my embroidery work looks like.

Have a super time at the party! J.

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L.B.

answers from Phoenix on

I like your idea to get your daugher a special out for her birthday. I'll have to remember that one.

How about this...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001MX44HE/ref=asc_df_B001MX44HE...

You could also get her khaki shorts, a whit shirt and a hat this this one. I'm sure the zoo sells these hats. She could wear the shorts and shirt again.

Good luck and have fun. I just had my son's 6th birthday party yesterday. We had a petting zoo come to us at the park. It was much cheaper than the Zoo and the kids had a blast...www.cartersfarmaz.com.

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