As longtime Chuggington fans, we’re no strangers to Brewster, KoKo and Wilson’s adventures. In fact, we’ve hosted a few of our own trainee-themed play dates and parties. I’ve always loved Chuggington’s storylines and the trainees’ relevant lessons, which make for fun themes for the preschool set. Not surprisingly, the themes from Chuggington translate well into […]
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Fun to make and fun to eat! Tie leaf cut-outs with guests’ names to the sticks and arrange on table as place cards. The apples make a festive parting gift or great dessert idea. They are also the perfect decoration for your family’s Thanksgiving table. Simply adjust the recipe accordingly for the number of guests
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Impress your kids with these Halloween-themed quesadillas. Perfect to serve at a party or spice up your family’s dinner routine. There are multiple recipes options below. Find one that fits your family.
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Perfect for classroom parties! Take the ingredients and a large bowl; mix on site. Before serving, let party-goers decorate their own paper cups with festive stickers and markers.
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Enjoy the abundance of fall apples and the warm flavors of cinnamon and cream. It’s an easy, budget-friendly recipe for all your parties this fall.
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Does the idea of as many as 28 kids in your house playing video games and getting excited seem a little much? Well, we found the perfect solution: Game Truck. This all-inclusive entertainment vehicle has all the latest games and game platforms, and it keeps kids excited and active, and away from your furniture. Check it
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Looking to plan the scrappiest birthday ever? Trash Pack is offering party games to its fans to plan a trashy birthday party. It includes “binvitations,” a “scrappy birthday” banner, “putrid place cards,” and more—for FREE—so kids can invite their grossest gang to a party that is sure to be heaps of fun. For all the latest—and
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Birthday parties are supposed to be fun! However for kids with food allergies and their parents, attending parties can often be stressful if you’re not prepared. And hosts who don’t have experience with kids’ dietary needs may feel overwhelmed. Here are five tips for hosting a successful food-allergy-free birthday party: 1. Communication Is Key: On your invitation, include a note
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Need a birthday party theme for your active girl and her friends? The Nerf Rebelle line makes for a perfect birthday party activity. There are tons of Rebelle blasters, bows, and accessories we’ve reviewed on, but one that is perfect for a birthday party is the Nerf Rebelle Power Pair. It’s a two-pack set of
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Planning your child’s birthday party just got a whole lot easier with help from Disney, Hallmark, and Walmart. These three big names have created the Hallmark Dream Party Collection sold at participating Walmart stores featuring kids’ favorite Disney, Marvel, and Pixar characters. The Dream Party collection offers party décor, activities, and accessories. The initial launch
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The year my daughter turned 7, slumber party-themed birthdays were incredibly popular. Many parents were not crazy about letting 6 and 7 year olds have sleepover parties yet so the theme was a hit. My daughter asked for a slumber party-themed birthday so I wanted to come up with a cute goodie bag/gift for the
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My 9-year-old daughter is getting to the age where she wants to have more bonding time with her girlfriends. Gone are the days of playdates. My daughter and her friends now require more time doing girlie things together, such as dressing up, playing with their American Girl dolls, and of course, talking about things that
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When you want to throw an awesome birthday bash for your child, take it outside and host a patio painting party! No, it’s not what you think. This is not a party where you get the neighborhood kids to perform free labor by painting your patio. I’m talking about an outdoor extravaganza where you can
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Birthday parties are always a lot of fun. It is a time for kids to connect with each other outside of the classroom or adult family functions. It is a space that is designed just for them to relax and have a good time! And while this is definitely true, there are still some steps
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For my niece’s sixth birthday, I wanted to host something as special and as girly as she is! I planned for a spa day but thanks to Disney on Ice, my petite princess is currently obsessed with Tinker Bell so I had to brainstorm a way to mesh the two concepts and so “Pixies &
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I remember flipping through my childhood photo album and noticing that I had far less birthday pictures than my older sister. My mother jokingly said, “things happen when the second child comes along” and that’s when I vowed to equally celebrate birthdays for my kids. Fast forward several years later, it was time to start
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As the mom to a daughter with food allergies, I’m especially sensitive to planning birthday parties that are allergy-friendly. While I do think that the onus of the child’s safety is primarily on the allergic child’s parents, there are things you can do when planning a party to make sure that everyone is safe and
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(Photo by Kelly Lorenz Imagery) Planning a first birthday party felt like a lot of pressure. I had certainly done a good job of building it up in my mind. After all, we not only survived this first year of parenting, but also came out pretty nicely on the other side. But how should we celebrate? Who
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Having children has taught me to never say never. Before I had children, I attended my best friend’s child’s first birthday party. She made a three-dimensional duck cake and I said to her, “I will never do this. I will buy cake for my kids.” Lo and behold, here I am with an 8 year old
My eldest daughter’s first birthday party had all the pomp and circumstance of a royal wedding officiated by Jesus himself. Our guest list included more than 100 people. We had a bounce house. We had a professional smash cake. We had a piñata. We had special order tablecloths that perfectly matched the sugar circles so
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A perfect party theme idea is cupcake decorating. At Bird’s Party, we’ve put together a few simple tips for your child’s party. These ideas are perfect for boys and girls of all age groups. 1. Cupcake decorating is the perfect playtime theme. It’s an activity that will keep kids happy and engaged. We make party
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Party printables and DIY printable invitations offer the perfect solution saving parents both time and money. At Bird’s Party we have countless templates with countless themes offering all you need to instantly pull together a fabulous party for any occasion. When setting up the party, the décor should be disposable so clean up can be
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In the realm of party planning, 1st birthdays can be an overwhelming occasion. For some, the thought of having a party for a baby who won’t remember anything seems pointless. For others, celebrating that one-year milestone is just another happy reason to gather family and friends and make a day of it. Whether it’s big
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Like most parents, I was looking forward to my son’s 1st birthday. My wife and I had gone back and forth about theme, size of party, food, and everything else. About 90 days out we became overwhelmed with the process. We had gone from a mini mogul/Monopoly theme to just a simple cookout in the
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