For a young child who loves to draw, paint, and create, an art party is just the thing! It could be for a birthday or just anytime with friends. At our house, party preparation started early, and we usually made our own decorations. For her art-themed birthday, the birthday girl got busy decorating party hats….
Tag: Play
Play with your food!
The cooking-themed party for our four-year-old daughter’s birthday was a big hit! Invitations We lucked out finding these store-bought invitations, but you could make something similar with any publishing software. Inside, along with the basic party information, our daughter personalized the invitations with cooking-themed stickers. Guests One of the secrets to this party’s success was…
Jump for joy: Have a leap year party!
When a date only comes around every four years, you’ve just got to celebrate it! February 29 is a great time for a Leap Day party! Prepare your own “leaping” board game. Using a foam stamper and green poster paint, we placed 29 lily pads on a large sheet of paper. If you can’t find…
Fun and (nearly) free: Dress-up party
You worked hard on making or finding just the right Halloween costume for your child last year and now it’s too small. Your house is overflowing with Superhero costumes or you have a trunk full of tiaras and princess gowns. Round up costumes and props. Why not get a group of parents and children together…
Fun and (nearly) free: Spring garden party
Spring is a great time to host a fancy garden party for little children. Invite friends with written invitations, and get ready for a fancy outdoor tea party. Dress up. Used teen party dresses are easy to find at thrift stores and can be transformed into long elegant dresses for little girls with no more…
Fun and (nearly) free: Summer bike wash
Want something cool to do with children when the temperature rises? Kiddie pools and lawn sprinklers are great, but you can turn water play into a fun event with a bike wash. Invite children to bring their bikes, trikes, wagons, or any washable toys to your driveway and give them a good cleaning! It’s fun…
Ms. Marcia's Mom-ologues 