Having an eco-friendly birthday party is not that difficult when you apply a little bit of imagination. It also sets a great example. There’s no downside!
Sew a Sweet, Simple Patchwork Fairy or Wizard Hat
Can you feel the season creeping up on us? It’s heading toward Halloween, and it’s that time when small folks start clamoring for Halloween costumes. Thankfully, this year my daughter wants to be a baby – a simple costume involving items that we already have around the house. Halloween costumes can get expensive! So can […]
Make a DIY Robot Pinata
For Adam’s third birthday, he asked for a Robot themed birthday party. Wow – have you tried to find a robot pinata for a preschooler’s robot birthday party before? I found a couple, but they were pricier than I wanted to spend for a simple family birthday. So, we made our OWN robot pinata for […]
How to Host a Make Your Own Pizza Party
When my oldest asked to have pizza at his birthday party and requested cheese-only pizza for himself, he was extra sweet and said, “but you can put vegetables on everyone else’s!” and I laughed. So thoughtful of him, no? I then suggested we have a make-your-own pizza party and explained that we could have personal […]
The Fairy Garden: A Magical Birthday Gift
Fairies, fairies: everywhere you look, you see fairy wings and fairy crowns and books and more books about the wee creatures. Children are fascinated with the idea of fairyland. If you’re looking for the perfect birthday gift for a special child who’s entranced by the fairy realm, why not make them their very own miniature […]
Budget Party Ideas for Kids Birthday Parties
Celebrating a child’s birthday can turn into a real budget-buster. However, it is possible to have a fun and enjoyable birthday celebration without spending a lot of money. Here are some easy ways to cut down on the cost and not the fun when planning your kid’s birthday. 1. Save Money by Celebrating at Home […]
