Kids who celebrate their birthdays during the winter months are bound to harbor some jealous feelings against their friends who get to celebrate during the warmer seasons. After all, having a birthday during the summer means you can plan trips to the beach or zoo, host a BBQ or pool party in the yard, or head to the local park for a day of outdoor play. How can a winter birthday celebration compete with that?
Host an amazing pool party, of course! Just because temperatures have dipped below freezing, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a swim - just stay indoors! We have all the ideas and tips you need to plan a pool party in the middle of the winter season, so read on and get planning.
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Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate Mardi Gras with the kids? Think feathered masks, toy crowns and lots and lots of beads! Here, a few crafty ways for kids to celebrate just like they do in the Big Easy!
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Sometimes the best childhood friends are the furry ones. Why not celebrate these friendships with a party where pets are welcome to tag along. A kids and their pets party is a great theme for a birthday, end-of-school bash or playgroup activity. Think about how much fun kids will have talking about and showing off their furry friends.
Note: You don’t want someone to feel exclude just because he or she doesn’t have a pet. Ask close friends and family with more than one (good-natured) pet to bring them all. This way a child without a pet gets to be an animal owner for the day.
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Ahoy, maties! Hosts looking to throw a fun theme party need to look no further. Land lubbers and scallywags alike will break out the bourbon and let down their locks at a festive Pirate Theme Party.
So don your captain’s hat and striped kerchief–t’s time to party like it’s the 1700’s!
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You don’t need to spend a lot to show someone how much you love them on Valentine’s Day. Why spend money at a fancy restaurant when you could be even more romantic at home?
Personalize an evening at home this Valentine’s Day by adding touches that your special someone will love. Spend all night enjoying each others company–tax and tip already included! Read More…
You know Valentine’s Day is near when you see the bags of conversation hearts lining the candy aisle, and you want to dig through them to find the sweetest - or silliest - phrases. These ubiquitous holiday candies do more than satisfy a sweet tooth. They also make great Valentine’s Day crafts that adults and kids can enjoy. Make them to decorate your home or office, and don’t forget to sneak a few while you work.
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Homemade Valentine’s Day cards are as heartwarming as they are unique. Store bought cards, though full of poetic waxing on the meaning of love and romance, can be impersonal and trite. A homemade card, on the other hand, speaks volumes about the care and effort that went into making it without the long-winded, cliche words about love.
We have rounded up a list of five great homemade Valentine’s Day card ideas that are as unique as they are romantic. Get ready to craft some love. Read More…
While the big kids (a.k.a. husbands, football fans, sporty gals) are rooting for their favorite team, eating spicy food, and shushing people during those million dollar commercials, the little kids will need a game or two to keep them occupied during your Super Bowl party.
Set up a variety of games and activities that appeal to all kinds of kids–from the budding quarterbacks to the artsy types–to keep them entertained so everyone can have a good time. Read More…
New Year’s Eve is all about the parties - parties that last all night. If these parties also include kids, you need lots of creative ideas to keep them happily busy until midnight. Set up a spot for the kids to hang out, play games and work on craft projects. You may want to consider hiring high school students (or older siblings) for the night to help watch the kids. Otherwise, arrange for adults to take turns checking on the kids so everyone can enjoy the party. Read More…
What would Christmas Eve be without cookies and milk for Santa? Step it up this December 24th with a few treats for Santa’s crew like “No Bake” Elf Ball Bites, Reindeer Food, Christmas Caramel Corn, and Gingerbread Santa Cookies to make for a happy, happy Christmas Eve! Read More…