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Last Minute Costume Ideas For Toddlers

Did you just look at the calendar and have a minor meltdown because Halloween is a week away? Parents of toddlers are busy, and sometimes things like buying or making Halloween costumes fall by the wayside as we try to take care of the necessities each day before we run out of time and energy. Fortunately, there are a few quick and inexpensive costumes that you can whip up in no time so that your little monsters won’t miss any Halloween fun. If your child has a rain coat and rain boots, you are on your way to making a … Continue reading →

Planning A Toddler Birthday Party

With about a month until Dylan turns three, it is time for me to put on my party planning hat and dream up the details of a special day for him. He has been very interested in trucks and construction vehicles lately, so I am sure that our theme will be something along those lines. Having already planned two birthday parties, I have learned that a few simple guidelines are helpful for parents of young children who are planning a birthday bash. My first tip for planning a party for a young child is to keep it small. Of course … Continue reading →

E’s First Birthday Party

I knew that Baby E’s birthday was coming. It really should not have been any kind of a surprise that Baby E was going to be one. I just wasn’t so sure how I wanted to ring in the day. I knew I wanted to celebrate with her; I didn’t know how big of a celebration I wanted to have. All of E’s grandparents were planning to visit to help her change from baby to toddler status. Grammy and Papa were arriving the Tuesday before her birthday and Grandma and Grandpa were coming after. The kids, Daddy, and I were … Continue reading →

Planning the Toddler’s Birthday Party, Part 2

Jessie’s birthday is coming. Where has the time gone? Jessie is going to be three. She’s tall and looks so grown up. My toddler won’t be a toddler much longer. May I stop time? I thought of a lot of different places to have a birthday party for her. If I had her party outside our house, then I wouldn’t have to worry about cleaning for the party or cleaning up after. That was very enticing, but I couldn’t decide on a location and I wanted to have food. Chuck E Cheese’s has tasty pizza and all people could eat, … Continue reading →

Planning the Toddler’s Birthday Party

My daughter’s birthday is coming up. I have been thinking about this for months now. I want to do something different and fun because she’s getting bigger. Jessie’s birthday is in the middle of November and there’s no telling what the Texas weather will do. Last year it wasn’t cold, but it was raining. We’re in the middle of October now and the temps are still in the 80s. In the next month the weather can stay this way or plummet completely. I have to take the weather into consideration when thinking about what to do for Jessie’s big day. … Continue reading →

Four Ways to Save Money on Birthday Cake

This week we are in the middle of trying to finalize plans for an upcoming birthday party for our two sons. Two boys with birthdays only a month apart means one party to save the relatives from traveling, but two separate cakes with different themes. All of that cake can add up in expense. Here are four different ways to save money on birthday cake. With these various options, you should be able to find your own great way to shave off some of the cost of the birthday cake. Buy a regular birthday cake but skip the special decorating. … Continue reading →

Planning Little Things for a Fun Year

In a previous post, I talked about scheduling fun on the calendar. This time of year is a good time for fresh starts. Many people make resolutions to eat healthier, get organized, or start an exercise program. I want to have more fun. Not just because I’m because I’m a Family Fun blogger, but because I know these years will pass fast. I want to give my children the gifts of my time and interest, new experiences, and fun. I’m not just talking about the big things like vacations and trips to amusement parks, but the little things—walks, picnics, a … Continue reading →

Budget Strategies: Gifts and Birthdays

As you sit down and plan your budget for the year, you should budget for gifts. You should plan for each family member’s birthday. You can also plan for extended family members. You may also want to plan for a few extras that may come up as surprises throughout the year; this could include birthday parties that your children are invited to. Here are five ways to plan and budget for gifts for the upcoming year. 1) First you need to write down whom you are planning on buying gifts for this year. This should include Mother’s day and Father’s … Continue reading →

Spending for a toddler party!

My daughter’s birthday is today. She is three years old. (How did that happen?) When I first started planning her party I wanted to only invite a few other children, so we could keep it low budget low key. It didn’t work out that way. First I have to invite my friends with young children, then I had to invite her friends, then the kid from church and the boy from my gym and well, before I could sing Happy Birthday, I’d invited eight children and their parents and well, I’ve got thirty people coming now including adults and children. … Continue reading →

What Do Kids Do At Home Based Preschool?

One thing that is often on the mind of parents of toddlers is preschool. After all, once a toddler is no longer a toddler, he becomes part of the “preschoolers” age group whether or not he actually attends preschool. I am not sure why that is, and this morning when I was talking with my husband about it he agreed that it seems a bit odd to define an entire age group by something that not every child does. Perhaps the reason that it seems odd to us is that our soon – to – be preschooler is unlikely to … Continue reading →