My six year old was invited to a birthday party last weekend for a little girl in her class. The party was at the girl’s home and had a pirate theme. The guests were all asked to wear pirate costumes. So, we took an old pair of shorts and fringed the hem, and took an old shirt and drew cross-bones on it. Then my daughter made an eye patch out of construction paper, and tied a scarf on her head.
At the party, the kids had a treasure hunt, and other outdoor games. The party was two hours long, and it was an action packed, fun filled two hours. There were no inflatables to jump on, clowns making balloons, or the like. Yet, my daughter exclaimed that it was the best party she ever went to. To be honest, I think she had as much fun making her costume as she did playing at the party. So it was an entire day of fun!
Tags : kids party ideas
My 10 year-old daughter is invited to a housewarming party today. A friend of hers from school has recently moved to a new home, and has been allowed to invite a few friends to celebrate. Well, you can’t show up to a party empty-handed. But what in the world do you give to a 10 year old girl for a housewarming gift? The typical housewarming gifts, a bottle of wine or a nice houseplant, don’t seem appropriate to give to a young girl!
We discussed giving a birdfeeder, but most were more expensive than we wanted to spend. My daughter really wanted to buy a whole bunch of flower seeds, but I wasn’t sure they wanted to tear up their new yard to garden flowers.
In the end, we found a cute wind chime, and included one packet of flower seeds (my daughter just would’t give up on that idea entirely). I’m sure a week from now, the perfect housewarming gift idea for such an occasion will come to me. But for now, this will have to do!
Tags : housewarming gifts, kids party ideas
My daughter recently turned ten years old, and we had a small party for her this past weekend. About three months ago, our family moved to a new city, so this was the first time we have spent some extended time with her new friends. Ten years old seems to be a pivotal birthday. Cliques of friends form, and it becomes so very important for the child to “fit in” with a crowd he/she feels comfortable with. I’m pleased to say that I think she has found some very nice young ladies to hang out with.
The party was held at our home and four guests were invited. My daughter planned each minute of the party, including crafts, games, a movie, food, and free play time. (Yes, she is a “Type A” personality!) There were no fights, tears, or hurt feelings for the entire three hours. This is a major accomplishment for 10-year-old girls!
As for gifts, my daughter has obviously let her new friends know what she likes. She received some scrapbooking materials, a bookstore gift card, a purse, and a stuffed animal that you can register on-line and then play games and such on the web-site. All were excellent ideas!
Maybe for her 11th birthday our family will be ready for that all-important Sleep Over Party!
Tags : family, gifts, kids party ideas