Cinco de Mayo has become a day to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine with a big party! The holiday celebrates Mexico winning against the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1986. According to USA Today, Cinco de Mayo has become more of an American holiday than a Mexican one, so how will you celebrate? If you’re planning a kid-friendly fiesta, read these…
Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining – it must be springtime! After a long winter, it’s time to celebrate the season. If your child has a birthday this spring, it’s also time to start planning a spring birthday party. Read on for a few ideas for spring party themes. Tea party Outdoor teatime is a spring tradition in England, and…
Do you have a child’s birthday coming up this spring? For a truly unique party that your child and all of his or her friends will remember, pick a fun theme and get creative with party favors. Need some ideas? Unicorns Is your child obsessed with everything unicorn? If so, you’ll want to choose unicorn party favors like necklaces, stickers and miniature toys. For creative…
Chances are, you and your fellow parents are tired of spending time and money you don’t have shopping for party gifts that the child of honor might not even play with. As more and more Americans tune into the value of enjoying experiences instead of accumulating objects, giftless birthday parties are becoming more and more of a trend. Ready to try throwing one yourself? Take…
Picture this: you’ve decided to throw a joint party for your twins or siblings born close together, or your child and her best friend. You’ll save money and planning time, and it’s double the celebration! The problem? One child is obsessed with dinosaurs, and the other wants a unicorn theme. Do you enter into hours of negotiations trying to get them to compromise, or pick…
Celebrating a child’s birthday is special for the whole family. To make the occasion truly memorable each year, try celebrating with some creative traditions! Start the day off right Get the day started off on the right foot with a morning birthday ritual! Have the whole family sing “Happy Birthday” at the breakfast table, or make a special birthday breakfast. You can even decorate their…
Planning a birthday party for your little one? Between work, making lunches every day, shuttling everyone to ballet and soccer, you might not know where to start! Here’s an easy ten-step checklist of things you’ll need for your child’s birthday party. A theme: Let your child choose her favorite theme. Whether she’s into a specific character, like Dora the Explorer, or is enthusiastic about a…
Kids love cake and presents, but they also love playing! So, what are some fun and unique games and activities to keep them occupied at a party? Pass the Parcel To prepare this game, wrap a prize with wrapping paper. Include layers of wrapping paper and a smaller prize within each layer. Once you’ve prepared the parcel, have all the kids sit in a circle…
Put on your chef’s hat! It’s time to get creative in the kitchen with your child’s birthday cake. Get into the mind of your child with these easy-to-make birthday cakes; your options are limited only to your imagination! With some boxed cake mix and a few other simple ingredients, you’ll surprise yourself with how inventive you can truly be. Monster cake Kids love silly monsters…
Your child’s birthday is a time of celebration, but planning his or her party can be a challenge. From logistics to budgeting, there are many issues that may arise. So what can you do to tackle them? The venue Renting space at a venue for the party, whether it’s a movie theater or bowling alley, can be costly and may not allow a lot of…
