My daughter 1st birthday is quickly approaching. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for themes for her 1st birthday party. Also does anyone know of a good bakery to get her cake from?
Read the entire question and 6 answersWe will be having a birthday party for my soon-to-be 1 yr old daughter. There will be kids ranging in age from 8 months to 4 years. Should we plan any activities for them or do they just prefer to run around and play at that age? Any suggestions on good games/activities that can be done indoors? We plan on having toys around for them to play with and a dvd like Finding Nemo or something on the tv, but I don't want anyone to be bored!
Read the entire question and 12 answersMy son is turning 2 on Sunday. We are planning to do a simple party at the park, because many of his friends are my older daughter's playmates, and their younger siblings, so we wanted something that would appeal to all ages. I have never done an outdoor party before, so my question is, what kinds of decorations and food should I take to the park? My son is a car fanatic, if that helps!
Read the entire question and 9 answersMy daughter's 13th birthday is coming up next month and I'm at a loss for ideas to celebrate it. She wants to do something "special" like a party or activity with friends, but coming up with a theme for a party or any original ideas to make it really "cool" is proving difficult. She is wanting something that she could invite both boys and girls to and everyone would have a great time. Does anyone have any ideas? She's not a real "girly-girl", she's very athletic and even plays soccer for our high school's team already. She is also really into music, singing, and dancing. Any ideas would be appreciated! Also, ideas for keeping it all within reason price-wise would be great! We had no trouble with choosing her birthday gifts, but the party/celebrating part is so much more difficult! Thanks for any help and ideas you all have to offer!
Read the entire question and 42 answersHi, I would like to receive some fun ideas to make my son's birthday special each year. He was born the day after Christmas. He will be one this year. Many people I've talked to who have a birthday around Christmas feel like they missed out on their birthday because everyone was celebrating Christmas. I would like to hear from anyone...but especially those people who have birthdays around Christmas. Thanks.
Read the entire question and 38 answersI have a friend who would like to know if anyone has had a birthday party at a Build-A-Bear Workshop. Or can anyone give me ideas where she can have a birthday party for her son who will be 5 next month. Something that isn't too expensive. She lives in Ft. Worth near Ridmar Mall. Thanks A Lot, C.
Read the entire question and 11 answersHi everyone, Im having at birthday party at Mcdonalds Playland for my daughter who is turing 7,all the kids will get cake& ice cream,goodiebag and there happy meal. Is it rude not to buy for the adults? Please help, the party is next Saturday. what do I do? I'm on a tight budgrt.
Read the entire question and 14 answersMy baby boy will be turning one on 11/20. We are moving out of state on 11/1 so we have decided to throw an "Almost First Birthday and Going Bye Bye party" I am torn about what theme to do for him. We are doing something simple here at our house and are getting several Pizza's from Costco! I am going to do the cake myself but need ideas for the theme. I sent "E-vites" out that were dinosaurs but then I thought about an undersea theme. -What type of foods would accompany a pizza well and good for toddlers! -Also what type of party favors do you give for about 11-one year olds! Thanks in advance! T.
Read the entire question and 17 answersHi ladies, I'm in need of some ideas for my husbands birhday which is this Thursday, April 12. I wanted to do something unexpected (funny/sweet/nice, anything creative) at work for him, but not sure what. My husband is turning 39, so I'm going to do a party (go all out) for the big one 40th next year, but this year I want to do something fun. A little about him, he plays a lot of golf, he did a golf thing last year for his b-day, he's funny and makes us laugh all the time, so some type of joke thing is great. He's a supervisor for an insurance carrier, not a stuffy guy. Very athletic and outgoing...great guy! But, I've run out of creative ideas for his birthday. ANY suggestions would be much appreciated, looking forward to hearing back from those creative wives:)
Read the entire question and 13 answersI would like any suggestions for my daughter's second birthday party in April. Her first birthday we did "A Little Princess Birthday Party" at home. I want to do something different, not Chuck E. Cheeses or anything of that nature, something creative. Thanks for any responses.....
Read the entire question and 13 answersI am trying to plan a 40th b-day party for my husband. It is looking to cost more than I would like to spend...but of course doesn't everything? Is it inappropriate to ask the guests to pay something like $10 per person? Depending on what I decide on, it is looking to be about $30 or more per person. I was just thinking it might curb the cost. Or maybe, I am just being cheap?
Read the entire question and 10 answersHi! I'm having a birthday party for my daughter at a local pizza parlor (Gatti's). I was wondering how do you tell the parent that the child is paid for but the adult is not? We decided to just pay for the kids only, is this recommended or will parents not want to come to a child's party if they are not paid for in a public place that you have to pay for yourself. I am just needing some insite and if I do, how should I address it on the invitation? Thanks in advance!
Read the entire question and 23 answersHi mamas, My daughter will be turning two in a couple of weeks and there has been no time for planning a birthday party so I'm looking for some creative ideas for last minute activties or events to celebrate her b-day. Your suggestions are really appreciated. I'm searching for a venue that a two year old would love. We are in the swburbs. I'm feeling very guilty that I don't have anything yet especially since we had elaborate parties for my first. Help. Thanks.
Read the entire question and 7 answersHi Moms! My daughter is having a fancy, dress up tea party for her 8th birthday. I am looking for ideas for food, decorations, and crafts or activities. There will be approximately 12 little girls aged 3 - 10 in attendance. I don't have a huge budget with which to work. Anyone know where I can get some inexpensive hats, gloves, boas for dress up/favors??
Read the entire question and 11 answersDoes anyone know where I can buy afforable party stuff? It's not a big party. It's an intimate party between me and my two children (one of them being the birthday girl). Anywho, also does anyone know of any nice parks in Corona/Riverside area? With a lake possibly, a nice scenery 'type of place'--to take pics. I've tried posting this earlier, but it din't seem to go thru, sorry if you see two listings. D
Read the entire question and 6 answershello! I'm looking for a place where we could celebrate our son's 3th birthday party in mid April. we need a place which offer some activities for the kids. even a small play space is enough or somthing similer (just to keep them busy and happy while we,the parents could hang out together). the problem is that we have different group ages (some of our frinds kids are one and the others are three years old), we don't want to spend too much on organized activities. please let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions. thank you!
Read the entire question and 8 answersHey mamas -- We are having my DD 4th birthday party next Saturday the 16th. I have checked around with Chicken Express and Chick Fil A and were not thrilled with their party platter prices. I need to feed about 20 adults and 10 kids some easy food. I don't really want to do pizza as we did it for another bday recently and it got expensive, there was a lot of waste with the little ones, and some adults went hungry (we ran out). I am willing to cook side dishes, but most of the time at our parties, I end up in the kitchen the whole time and I don't want that this year. I need to be available to run the party. Can anyone suggest food that can be made ahead of time with minimal reheating/fuss or a good cheap catering idea?? I don't want to just do chips/dips, I need to feed everyone. Thanks, Martha
Read the entire question and 8 answersHello moms!! Does anyone know a great place in the hot humid summer of houston that I can host a great summer party for my one year old. I am looking for an indoor place unlike chuck e cheese since she is only turning one. I would like something great for family and friends to gather as well as kids of all ages to keep cool for a summer birthday. If anyone has any suggestions please feel free!!
Read the entire question and 13 answersmy son still likes playing games and such, but i do not want to emberrase him, any ideas of games to play. i thought of one. a dance contest.
Read the entire question and 3 answersMy best friend son is turning 1yr old soon and I would like to get him something special, but can't come up with anything good. I plan to purchase him a savings bond, but I would like to give him something extra as well.
Read the entire question and 8 answersI started a home business about a year ago, but it really hasn't done well and I'm needing some marketing ideas. I do kids birthday parties. I have two different things I do at them. One is an animal stuffing party. The other is a glamour girl workshop. The parties are a lot of fun and I truly enjoy them. I would like to get some more ideas for marketing myself that are low cost. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Read the entire question and 10 answersThe Plainfield school dist has instituted a wellness policy this year - healthier foods for lunches, etc etc. While as a whole I think it is wonderful, it also includes NO food items for a birthday treat for my son's Kindergarten class. He has come home with a few treat bags, which have consisted of pencils, a toy plane - nothing exciting. I am planning a pretty elaborate party but still want to send a treat to school. I don't want to break the bank, though! Any ideas, moms?
Read the entire question and 7 answersHello all! I know there are some very creative mom's on this site and I need your help. My soon to be 8yr. old daughter is having a slumber party. For the invites I have made little pillowcases and plan on "stuffing" the pillow with the actual invite. However, I want something cute for the wording and have just hit a mental block--Help!! Thanks!
Read the entire question and 11 answersMy daughter is turning 3 on Jan 26. This will really be her first real birthday party with friends - she missed her birthday party last year because she was in the hospital. She had a heart transplant this year and I really want to make it special for her. Unfortunately we are on an extremely tight budget for this. Any ideas? It will probably be at our house, but what do you do for a home party? She hasn't been able to go to any either so I am seriously in the dark here. Help!!
Read the entire question and 11 answersSO my little girl is turning 3 this month and we are having a party for her. We had planned to do it at a "party place", but she insisted that her classmates be invited(9 of them). This coupled with her other playmates if they all showed(which I doubt) was too much money for the party location. So we are doing it at home. Food is no issue. We also have out own neighboorhood park that is next door to our house. It is fenced in, and we plan to use the covered picnic area for cake and ice cream. Plus the equipment is really nice and has one area for big kids and the other for smaller kiddos. So the second half of the party is covered. Now for the first part. We want to have some games for the kids to do but I need suggestions! Thanks ladies ahead of time for the advice!!!! We have plenty of room in our home if it rains to do it all so no worries there!
Read the entire question and 8 answersI'd like to plan something simple for just my husband & me to celebrate his 30th birthday in 2 weeks. I do already have reservations at a nice place in town but would like to do something else to make it really special. We won't have much time without my son before dinner, but was thinking we could do something before our reservation. Does anyone have any ideas? Or any ideas in general to make the day special for him?
Read the entire question and 7 answersMy daughter keeps asking me about her birthday party, which is in NOV., and I got a little card put on my truck window and about a kids only hair salon on the North West side that did birthday parties. Well, I talked to her about it and she has it in her mind that it will be there and I lost the card. Can anyone give me the name of the place, address, phone number or even a website address??? I can't believe I lost the card, but my daughter really wants to have a party for "Girls Only" and get dressed up. I am not sure if the place is still around but any help would be nice!
Read the entire question and 5 answersMy daughter is having a Hannah Montana Party on the 26th and she will have 6 friends sleepover. Those who sleepover will get a makeover, hair and photoshoot. I am wanting to see if anyone has makeup samples/applicators and such from a home business maybe. I am willing to pay for them, just want a variety to possibly put some in their goodie bags as well.
Read the entire question and 6 answersHello, I am in need of a nice park with a shelter to have my son's 1 st birthday in August. I have called Lake Park and Redmond Park and they are both booked. I want to be able to barbeque, but I also want a play area for the kids. I am looking for a park in the O'Hare area. Thanks!
Read the entire question and 5 answersHi Moms- I'm planning a birthday party for my 3 yr old son in a couple weeks. We are having it at a Gymnastics center in Twinsburg. It's a one hour of play then 30 mins in room to have cake, presents. The party will start at 2pm then will have the room (to have cake/presents) at 3pm(for 30 mins). Maybe I'm over thinking this, but want some other opinions on if I should also serve lunch. It's only 30 minutes & really not lunch time. Was considering ordering pizza, then have cake, but I think this may be too much for only 30 mins. Is it tacky not to serve lunch & only give cake & drinks at at 3:00 toddler party? Thanks, M.
Read the entire question and 15 answersI am helping my sister plan my nephew's 1 year birthday party. His bithday is Sept. 19th, so we are cutting it close. Neither one of us have a large enough house, so we were looking into having it at a park. My sister tried one the parks by her home in Lockport. The location has a pavilion, bathrooms, and a playground..but it was, of course, booked. Does anybody have any other suggestions? She was also going to rent a big "bouncy" for the kids. There are so many forest preserves and parks in our area but we are not familiar with them, so any recommendations/suggessions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
Read the entire question and 5 answersI can't decide what time to do my kids' parties this year, and am hoping I can get some other mom's opinions. My 4 yr old and 2 yr old both have birthdays in August. The 4 yr old is having a mermaid splash party with sprinklers (a meal will be served). My 2 yr old is having a pirate party with a meal (no sprinklers). Obviously, the 4 yr old's birthday is outside, but I would like the 2 yr olds to be able to play outside if they want to. Do you think it would be better to do a party in the morning from 10-12 or in the evening from 5-7 or 6-8? A party ending at 8 seems really late to me, but it would be the coolest choice. I know it will be really hot in August, but I am trying to avoid the hottest part of the day. I have been going back and forth on this for months and are hoping some other moms can help out. Thanks!
Read the entire question and 7 answersMy son has been invited to his 1st kids birthday party, it is for a girl who is turning 2 in his class. I am so nervous, because I am a very shy person and don't really know how to talk to people and there are going to be other parents there. I know this isn't going to be the last party he is invited to and I will have to somehow get over this shyness. Any advise on how to do that, and be able to talk to people?
Read the entire question and 8 answersI would like to know where (Dallas,Coppell, Irving, Las Colinas area)can I celebrate my daughter's first birthday. I want it in a venue where I could just bring in my guests (kids as well as parents) and it's all there. I've already seen gymboree and little gym and that's not what I like. Hope you can share your ideas ...
Read the entire question and 3 answersMy daughter is turning 10 in october and she wants to have a sleep over and I am find with that. The problem is that she doesn't get a long with well. She is fine with them for awhile and then things go haywire. I told her that maybe it is her but she tries to convience me that it is not her. We tried the sleepover thing before with her cousin, a friend from school or cousins from church and she is fine for acouple of hours and that is it. She is more of aloner than a socialist she gets that from I know it. So if there is any advice please help. My ears are open.
Read the entire question and 3 answersI am looking for a person that dresses up as a sleeping beauty character for my daughter's 5th b-day. Someone who does some magic and face paint, etc. Is there anyone on the westside someone could recommend. Your help is greaty appreciated thanks, B.
Read the entire question and 8 answersHi Moms, I'm in need of tea cups for my little girl's party on Saturday. I've shopped around everywhere and I didn't think tea cups would be this hard to locate. I've searched Goodwill and I didn't have any luck. I don't want anything to expensive b/c the tea cups will be use by 3-4yr olds. I know this is last minute...creative ideas in place of tea cups are welcomed too. TIA!
Read the entire question and 5 answersI just found out that my face painter had a family emergency and cannot come to the party tomorrow for my little girl. Anyone know of a face painter? Please help.
Read the entire question and 3 answersmy son will be 6 yrs old febuary 23 and he wants a dinosaur party so i need some ideas
Read the entire question and 12 answersI am having a party for my grandson's 1st birthday. I would love to hire a childrens' face painter or a ballon artist. Would like them to be reputable and recommended by someone that has had them in their own home. This would be in the area of Ontario, California. Can anyone recommend someone? Thanks all
Read the entire question and 4 answersMy daughter is turning 4 on June 12th. We will be moving the following weekend into a new home, so obviously a home-based party will be a bit of a challenge this year. I would like to find a fun place to host the party; I've checked a couple of locations(Oogles and Googles and PumpItUp) already but would rather not spend more than $200. We live in Euless, so Grapevine, Irving, Southlake, HEB, and possibly Arlington are possibilities. Thanks in advance!
Read the entire question and 16 answersMy 6 year old has a long list of girls she is friends with and has a really hard time narrowing the list down to 10-12 for a "Girlfriendz" or "Justice for Girls" type party which is the kind of "dress-up" party she really wanted. She has had parties at bouncy house places and is burned out on those, but as far as I know, those are the only places that take so many kids (for under $300). Any ideas??
Read the entire question and 8 answersI'm out of ideas. Anyone know a good place for my son's 5th birthday party that is NOT Chucky Cheese, Planet Pizza, Pump it Up or Little Gym?
Read the entire question and 6 answersHi I am looking for any ideas for a low budget birthday party for my daughter. She loves to do everything from princess parties to plating with dolls to playing sports ! What great ideas are out there - With it being so close to christmas and all Please help !
Read the entire question and 16 answersMy daughter is going to turn 16 in a few months. I totally don't know what to do. I want it to be a special time for her but I don't intend on spending an arm and leg. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Read the entire question and 16 answersCan anyone recommend a few nice songs that I could put into a video scrapbook for my grandmothers 80th birthday? I was thinking maybe something from the 40's 60's 80's and today. I have gotten so much great advice from here, I am sure some of you will have some good songs to share. TIA, K.
Read the entire question and 12 answersI'm planning a surprise Sweet 16 masquerade party for my daughter. I'm hoping some of you creative moms can help with activites for these kids. Music will be playing, though I doubt many will dance. Naturally, there will be food...suggestions for quick and easy finger food is welcome. This will be a very eclectic group, so I don't think they will be willing to do anything that will make them look "stupid". Obviously I need HELP! (-: Thanks in advance for all the wonderful ideas always presented!
Read the entire question and 19 answersHi..My daughter turns 1yr. old in a month & I want to give her a b-day party, but nothing to grown up. What is a great place to have a b-day party for a 1yr. old? I was thinking Chuck E Cheese, but are there are lots of older children there. Any suggestions?
Read the entire question and 5 answersMy daughter will be 3 in June and Id like to have a fun party for her. The last two mainly were just family because we really dont have a lot of friends with children. I now have her in daycare but I dont know how parents that dont know us will feel about coming to a birthday party for a kid, or parent they dont know. Im trying to figure out how other parents meet and have other kids for friends for their children. I hope that made sense. Any who. Id also like some ideas for some places to throw a fun party for toddlers, other then chucky cheeses. They are expensive and too crowded.
Read the entire question and 5 answersMy daughter is turning 9 next month and we are in need of some fun UNIQUE ideas for places to have a birthday party. Being that her birthday is in April, it seems that all of the ideas have been exhausted for her class already and she doesn't want to duplicate one that she's been to already (God forbid!!).This weekend we are attending a rock climbing and swimming party at the Centre in Elgin, we had a skating one last weekend and a Libby Liu-ish one the week before. We have also had an ice skating, a movies, a bowling and a bead one so far this year.....not to mention numerous slumber parties. It MUST be someplace I can go as I am not doing another party here and we are inviting at least 10 kids.....any ideas or suggestions appreciated.
Read the entire question and 6 answersHi mama's I do not know what to do for my little girls 1st birthday. It's in Dec. We have just a few little baby friends. I am involved in kindermusik & little gym and don't know if I should try to have a party using one of those or what?? I want to do a little 45 mins. thing nothing real elaborate but something to invite her little friends/ my friends to. I would rather not have it at my house b/c I want the babies to have something to entertain them. Any suggestions would be great if you have used kindermusik or little gym let me know what you thought. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Read the entire question and 5 answersI know that there have been other posts about this, but is there some place I am missing? We have about 50-55 people for my sons 2nd birthday which is in November. I checked out the park district and I really didn't like the facilities. I think he is too young for a Chuck E. Cheese party or anything along those lines. I don't have enough room in my house for all those people. If I do have it at home I will end up having 2 different parties and I really didn't want to have to do that either. I was just wondering if there were any facilities that are in Lombard or close by that are nice, and don't smell nasty!
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