Homemade Bubbles

We did this at story time at the library a few weeks ago and it was a huge hit. There were about 35 kids and it was easy for everyone... read more

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Keep Birthdays Simple

It seems that birthday parties are getting out of control. Our family has really tried to simplify things by doing parties at home. My kids love to do crafts! We... read more

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Tie Dye T-Shirts Using Markers

We did this last year in the neighborhood and I thought it might also be a fun project for a birthday party!

Tie dying used to be a big mess,... read more

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Cowboy Birthday Party

My daughter had a cowboy party a few years ago. We had a lot of fun! We got bandannas for all of her guests...black for boys, pink for girls...and they... read more

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Cowboy Birthday Party Ideas

A couple of ideas for food would be to have cookies in the shape of a star and decorate them to look like sheriff's badges with each of the children's... read more

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Volcanoes!

Every child I've done this activity with LOVES it.

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1 baking sheet or plastic tub -- it gets messy!
2-4 plastic cups (as many volcanoes as... read more

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Dirt Cake

My little boy is sooo into bugs that we had a bug birthday party for him. One of my favorite things from his birthday party was the dessert center pieces... read more

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Cowboy Party Ideas

With a cowboy party, a BBQ themed food is a must. Almost every child I know loves hamburgers or hot dogs. (Veggies & fruit trays and juice for healthiness!) if... read more

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Make Party Hats Out of Gift Paper as a Craft

Take two pieces of gift wrap and put them back to back. Place them on top of the child's head and run masking tape around to form a brim. Roll... read more

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Birthday: Cooking Party!

We have a local youth gourmet establishment that puts on cooking parties. Best for kids 8 and older. They can pick pizza, American (Mac & Cheese I think), Mexican. Each... read more

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