Wouldn’t a cookie party be the best way to spend your birthday… ever?
I am so enamored with this post on Offbeat Home today — two-year-old Dottie decided she wanted a cookie party for her birthday. Her parents consented (way to get what you want, lady!) after adding pizza to the menu.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah schemes and themes that will rock your almost-teen’s planet
Bar and Bat Mitzvahs are Jewish coming-of-age rituals — in other words, when you’re Jewish and turning twelve (girls) or thirteen (boys) you have an awesome excuse to throw a helluva party to celebrate. Of course, after your party you’re then considered to be responsible for all of your actions, so you know, welcome to adulthood and all of that.
Put prizes inside balloons and add a little “pop” to your kiddo’s birthday shindig
You can easily add a little “pop” to your next party or gathering with balloon prizes and treats! There are so many ways to use them, and kids go crazy for balloons with a surprise inside. All you need are balloons, prizes, a balloon pump, and voila — insta birthday success!
Gather up Thing 1 and Thing 2: it’s time for a Dr. Seuss-themed birthday party
You can thank Atlanta-based Uzbin Photography for making your day this much better — they recently shot a Dr. Seuss-themed birthday party for a pair of three-year-olds and now they’re sharing it with all of us.
Want free baby swag? Start hosting neighborhood baby swaps!
To start your swap, invite people with kids who are within a few years age of your kids. Invite pregnant couples, friends of friends with kids, neighbors, people from playgroup, etc. It’s ok if some people don’t have anything to donate — there is always plenty of stuff. I use Facebook events but any means you use to get the word out will do. I like to host our swaps potluck style, and I usually provide coffee, tea, and juice. But you know… mimosas might be fun.
Tips for acing your kid’s birthday party
My daughter is ten and my son is seven, so we’ve had a LOT of birthday parties over the years. Most of them have been incredibly fun and very special. With birthday parties for kids, you never know what can happen. Seriously, we’re talking about little ones so expect the best… but prepare for anything.
We pulled off a Star Wars Day birthday party for our six-year-old in under six hours
The Internet was ablaze with Star Wars Day references on May 4. At first I was bummed — why didn’t I think of it as a possible date? Then it hit me: if Luca’s friends were available, why not throw a last minute party?
A rainbow-themed baby shower from rainbow heaven land
Alexandra recently hosted a baby shower for her friend, and decided on a theme: RAINBOWS! Get ready for rainbows, rainbows, and more rainbows EVERYWHERE.