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Best Entertainments for Kids Outdoor Parties

Anyone that’s ever hosted a kid’s party knows the advantages of holding it outdoors. Attendees can work off excess energy and cleaning up is much easier. There are any number of interest-grabbing entertainments of which individuals can avail themselves. Hosts can choose old-school games and activities or select inflatables for those that want to create a lasting impression.

Inflatables

The sheer selection of available inflatables can be overwhelming, with choices for kids of any age. There are bounce houses and water slides for the younger set. For older kids, there are 40-ft. high water slides, mazes, obstacle courses, and mechanical rides. Sports games are always popular and include bungee trampolines, rock walls, Zorb balls, mini golf and sumo arenas. Inflatable carnival games such as skee ball are also available.

Glam Party

For teen and tween girls, a glam party is sure to please. Professionals bring the salon to the home with make-up, nail and hair styles for any young woman.

Scavenger Hunt

Hosts don’t need to spend a lot to host a nature-based scavenger hunt. The activity can be as simple or elaborate as desired.

Water Balloon Fight

Water balloons are an excellent, budget-friendly activity. It’s a great way for youngsters to keep cool and water balloons are a perennial favorite for kids of all ages.

Limbo

While it may bring to mind memories of the 1950s for hosts, it requires little in the way of equipment and few kids can resist the body-bending activity.

Magicians

“Magic” mesmerizes young and old and it’s a particularly good option for younger generations.

Movie Night

This is a great activity for overnight parties during warmer months. It can be tailored to boys or girls and keeps attendees occupied. It can be accomplished with a very large outdoor TV or with a projector and sheet. Just serve some popcorn and let the show begin.

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Popular Party Themes for Kids

A kid’s interest can seem to change from day-to-day and a themed party that brings elements of their favorite things to life is a surprise that any youngster loves. The following are some of the most popular themes for kids age 5-8. Parents can use their own judgement should their child have different interests.

A memorable and fun party doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are dozens of dollar stores that have everything from disposable plates and balloons to banners and other types of decorations. It’s easy on the budget and even enables parents to send home a goody bag with the kids.

Amusement Park

There’s a wealth of age-appropriate inflatable amusements available to keep kids busy ranging from water slides to bounce houses, many of which feature themes ranging from fairy tales to race cars. Carnival type games encompass life-size board games and mazes to skee ball. In keeping with the amusement park theme, parents can rent cotton candy, popcorn, snow cone, and hot dog machines.

Let It Snow

The cold, white precipitation is a rarity in Florida and snow machines can be rented to transform a yard into a temporary winter wonderland. Add snowflakes, snowmen and similar decorations to round out the theme.

Bubble Blowout

Kids of all ages love bubbles and in addition to bottles so they can blow their own, consider renting a bubble machine. The kids can run through them and play make-believe to their heart’s content. Instead of a large birthday cake, think about cupcakes that are easier for little hands to handle.

Superheroes

Have the kids attend in their favorite superhero costume. There’s no shortage of superhero decorations, cake toppers, and craft ideas that kids can make at the party.

Glow-in-the-Dark

This is ideal for a late evening party. Kids are fascinated by anything that glows in the dark. Set the tone with glow-in-the-dark jewelry, glowsticks, swords and hanging decorations. Parents can purchase napkins, tablecloths and goody bags that glow in the dark, and there are even edible lollipops that glow.

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Kid Friendly New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are typically viewed as an adult activity, but it’s also an excellent way for teaching children about setting goals and achieving them. It’s important that youngsters set their own goals and not have parents select for them. They’ll be more likely to work toward keeping them.

There are numerous websites with cute charts and certificates that can be printed out to help younger children create their resolutions and as a reminder for keeping them. It’s also helpful if a child’s chosen goal can be separated into milestones.

Preschoolers

It’s never too early to begin setting goals and learning responsibility. Keep resolutions age-appropriate. Some common New Year’s resolutions for preschoolers could include the following.

  • Wash hands after using the bathroom and before eating
  • Brushing teeth after meals
  • Put away toys
  • No hitting or biting
  • No throwing things

School Age

Elementary age youngsters have a wider variety of potential resolutions they might make. They include:

  • Do my homework
  • Go to bed on time
  • Be kind
  • Eat three fruits or vegetables each day
  • Do my chores each day

Tweens and Teens

Adolescents have a myriad of things on their minds. New Year’s resolutions are an easy way to remind them about things that are important. Some examples would be the following.

  • Spend less time on the phone
  • Spend less time in front of the TV
  • Eat at least five fruits and vegetables each day
  • Be respectful to parents, teachers and elders
  • Perform a random act of kindness each day
  • Won’t use drugs, alcohol or cigarettes
  • Write each day in a journal

Family Resolutions

Resolutions are a great way to learn and train the mind toward desirable actions. There’s also a myriad of resolutions that families can make together and work toward. They include having more patience, no cussing, or eating one meal a day as a family. Resolving to get more sleep is always good and taking turns making meals each month can be truly exciting.

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Fun Summertime Dessert Recipes

It doesn’t matter whether kids are home for a normal summer or cooped up due to the pandemic. Kids of all ages love out of the ordinary treats. The following are some summertime dessert recipes that everyone will love and for adventurous parents, they can even have the kids help prepare them.

The recipes use few ingredients, are very easy to create, and kids will love the “fancy” desserts made just for them. Just don’t forget to save some for the adults!

Ice Cream Magic

The treat is known by many names and really easy to make. Lightly sprinkle nuts or candy sprinkles in the bottom of a disposable cup. Add a scoop of ice cream and drizzle chocolate syrup that forms a hard coating over the ice cream. Skewer the scoop with a craft stick and place in the freezer. Cut away the cup and the treats are ready to eat.

Tropical Pops

These can be made with yogurt and a fruit of choice or a premade smoothie mix available at supermarkets. Blend the yogurt and fruit until creamy, then pour into ice pop molds and freeze. If a smoothie mix is used, simply pour into the molds and freeze – you can also add fruit slices to the smoothie mix.

Frozen Banana Bites

Cut the desired number of bananas into 1 or 2-inch chunks. Place the chunks on a craft stick and slather on some peanut butter before rolling them in nuts, candy sprinkles or any other topping desired. Place on a tray with waxed paper and put them in the freezer until frozen.

Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

This can be made with any flavor yogurt and fruit. Place a portion of yogurt in the bottom of a glass. Place a layer of crushed graham crackers on top of the yogurt. Then place a layer of fruit on top of the graham crackers. Repeat the layers until the glass if full.

Glazed Doughnut Strawberry Shortcake

There are numerous versions of this. One of the most simple utilizes premade glazed doughnuts, fresh strawberries that have been hulled and sliced, and a choice of either whipped cream or cream cheese. Cut the glazed doughnut sideways so there’s a top and a bottom. Place one half on a plate, spread on whipped cream or cream cheese, then add a layer of strawberries. Place the other half of the doughnut on top. Put a dollop of whipped cream or cream cheese on top.

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Hot Movies for Young Kiddos

A wealth of movies was planned for release in 2020 and many of them have been delayed or released directly to DVD or streaming services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while others are coming later in the year. The following is a selection of the films for 2020 that children will definitely want to see.

Hamilton

The video capture of the live-action Broadway hit Hamilton will be released on the Disney+ streaming service on July 3. The performance includes the play’s creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Mulan

The live-action version of the popular animated hit will be released on July 24. It will follow the storyline of the animated movie for the most part, but some characters will be missing and the film won’t feature any songs from the original film – only instrumental versions.

Onward

Available now, it follows two brothers on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. When their mother finds out they’re gone, she teams up with a manticore to bring them home.

Scoob!

The Mystery Inc. team goes into business with an investor that excludes Shaggy and Scooby-Doo. The canine detective is wanted by Dick Dasterdly to open the gates of the Underworld. He needs Scooby-Doo, as he’s the last descendant of Peritas, Alexander the Great’s dog. It’s available now on DVD and streaming services.

Sonic the Hedgehog

When Sonic accidentally knocks out the power grid, he gets the attention of evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Sonic travels around the globe as he tries to evade Robotnik who wants to use the hedgehog for world domination. It’s available now on DVD and streaming services.

The Croods 2

The Crood family will return on Dec. 23 for an epic journey after their cave dwelling is destroyed. They encounter creatures they’ve never seen before and their perspective is forever changed.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Set for release on Aug. 7, SpongeBob and Patrick embark on a journey to recover Gary after he’s “snail-napped.”

Trolls World Tour

The animated feature was released on numerous streaming services. A grand party is planned to unite the music of all the Trolls, but it turns out to be a trap orchestrated by Queen Barb to steal the magical string of each tribe and destroy their music, leaving only her musical style remaining.

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Budget Birthday Planning

A budget when it comes to your child’s birthday party seems like a very good idea. Parents seem to go overboard for their kids especially for their birthday. But you can easily rack up some unwanted debt if you don’t set a budget.  Here are some tips to help you plan.

Planning

Make a list of everything you can think of that is a priority for your family to have fun. Pinterest is a great resource and has many has checklists that are extremely helpful.

Creativity

Tablecloths can easily be made with giant rolls of paper or hit up the dollar store. Don’t get the most expensive plates and plastic ware; they are most likely getting thrown out at the end anyways. A cute way to make dollar store plastic-ware more expensive is to line a small basket with a decorative napkin and place the forks and spoons in there. No one will guess you spent your money on dollar store silver.

Food

Snacks and finger foods are great crowd pleasers. Cheese and crackers, chips and dip, chicken wings, and juice boxes are great ideas.  Set your food budget and hit the big box stores for deals on quantity snacks and appetizers for large groups.

Photos

Capture the event using your smartphone. No need for a photographer! Use a selfie stick if you have one, make sure the phone is turned sideways on not up and down, and take the same picture multiple times. These things will help you stay focused.

Decorations

Keep decorations simple.  Use lots of colors, get some balloons, set up streamers and go to town. Kids aren’t interested in this type of thing. But, you can make it look festive even with a couple of bucks.

Entertainment

If you can save on everything above maybe you want to spend the bulk of your budget on the entertainment. This is what the kids remember and enjoy most. A bounce house is a great addition to any birthday and there many to fit a variety of birthday budgets.

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Great Birthday Themes for Kids Ages 3-9

Birthday parties are an excellent opportunity to let youngsters live their fantasy, whether it’s sailing the high seas as a pirate or exploring the vast outer reaches of space. Even if the guest list is predominantly male or female, there are dozens of themes that will appeal to boys and girls of every age. The following are some of the most popular themes for kids in the age range of 3-9 years old.

Movies

From “Frozen” and “How to Train Your Dragon” to the loveable Minions and Monsters of movie fame, the only limitations to decorations and activities are the imagination. Balloons, bounce houses, and streamers, along with premade accessory and decorating kits are all available. Parents can also include a showing of the movie to complement the theme.

Outer Space

Whether their child is a fan of Star Trek, Star Wars, or space in general, parents have a lot of latitude when planning a space-themed party. A spaceship or rocket-shaped cake, balloons, glitter star garlands, tubes of “alien” slime, and foam adhesive planets and stars are just some of the many options available for decorating.

SpongeBob SquarePants

The darling of the Nickelodeon network, SpongeBob holds universal appeal for the younger generation. One of the benefits is that a SpongeBob-themed party can be held as a “dry” party or a pool party, with a wading pool, regular sized pool, or inflatables. Just add tropical and underwater style décor, along with cutouts and balloons of the famous cartoon characters.

Superheroes

For children that are enamored of superheroes, parents will find a wealth of choices, from inflatable bounce houses and life-sized cutouts to tableware. There’s an equally comprehensive array of favor boxes and bags, balloons, and cake toppers to masks, streamers, and superhero-themed fan decorations to create ambiance. Have guests dress as their favorite superhero.

Multiple Themes

There are also options for all-girl or all-boy parties. Mermaids and princesses continue to be extremely popular with girls, while LEGO® and video game themes remain a favorite of boys. Parents might want to consider a photo booth as a unique way to commemorate the party for older youngsters. It’s also an ideal time to introduce younger children to activities that include treasure hunt or magnetic fishing games that match the party theme.

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Trendy Kid Costumes for 2019

Kids love the candy collected during trick-or-treating and half the fun of Halloween is dressing up as their favorite personalities from TV, movies, books and video games. Trendy costumes for 2019 encompass everything from digital characters to witches, but these aren’t the traditional “dark” characterizations of decades past.

Today’s costumes incorporate glamor, glitz, sparkles, glow-in-the-dark features, and even lights. The following kid costumes are some of the trendiest for the 2019 Halloween season.

Emmet from The LEGO Movie 2 – The construction worker and Master Builder has struck a chord with kids. The upbeat character is an ordinary guy that’s destined to become a hero.

Jasmine from Aladdin – The release of the live-action Aladdin movie starring Will Smith as the genie has rekindled interest in Princess Jasmine and all the Aladdin characters.

Pikachu – The digital character is the star of video games and movies, and the lovable Pokémon continues to be popular with the younger set.

Sharks – Kids of all ages are fascinated with the deep water fish. This year’s costumes are available for the “Baby Shark” generation to older kids.

Simba from the Lion King – Designed for younger kids, the character captured a new generation of fans with the release of the digitally animated, musical version of the original film.

Super Mario – The charismatic plumber is one of the first characters to which kids are introduced in video games and his popularity continues.

Wednesday Addams – The release of The Addams Family movie has brought the wackiness of the 1960s original TV series back in an animated form.

Wonder Woman – Girl power is alive and well and kids are flocking to Wonder Woman costumes. Complete with tiara, the costume allows girls to be powerful heroes.

The trendy kid costumes for 2019 have been influenced by films, unlike many of the costumes in the past. No matter what costume children choose for trick-or-treating, the most important aspect of Halloween festivities is staying safe.

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Getting Your Kids to Eat Veggies

Almost every parent has become frustrated with their child’s determination to ignore their vegetables. The best way to establish a life-long love of veggies is to start offering them at an early age. Kids that become accustomed to vegetables early will typically continue to eat them. However, if you already have a picky eater, there are some strategies that you can try to make veggies a healthy habit.

Finger Food Snacks

Fruits and veggies make a great finger food snack that kids can eat on the go. It will require a little work on your part to make them appealing and ready to eat. Carrot and celery sticks, jicama, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, snap peas, bell peppers, and cauliflower florets are all easy to prepare. You can also incorporate sliced versions using different cuts for a “fancy” touch. Salsa and other dips can make veggies more appealing.

Make a Salad

A salad is one of the easiest ways to get kids used to veggies and they’re not limited to plain iceberg lettuce. There’s romaine lettuce, endive, arugula, spinach, and kale – all of which can be utilized in combination for a salad that’s tasty and healthy.

You can also add peppers, mushrooms, onions, and cheese shreds. There are also convenient, pre-bagged lettuce mixtures. Be sure to try a variety of dressings to find which one strikes a chord with your child.

Veggies at Every Meal

Every meal should include at least one veggie and you can make a game of trying a new veggie each day or week. It will give kids exposure to different types of vegetables and you’ll find out which ones are their favorites for future meals. For example, use sweet potato fries instead of traditional potatoes.

Substitutions

Veggies can be more than a side dish. There are dozens of recipes in which vegetables such as zucchini can be substituted for traditional pasta such as spaghetti.

Make it Fun

Sometimes it’s all in the presentation. Different shapes and cuts can transform an ordinary vegetable into something fun to eat. You can also add veggies into dishes that you already know your child likes such as mac and cheese, tacos or pizza.

If your child doesn’t like a certain vegetable, don’t give up. Kids may like certain veggies steamed or grilled rather than raw. The cooking method can make a world of difference. Don’t forget to make full use of dips such as salsa, ranch or hummus. Kids like to dip just as much as adults.

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Kid’s Party Themes for 2018

Party Decoration Ideas for Your Child’s Birthday

Last season we caught the party decoration trends and found characters like the Minions and inside tent sleepovers to sweep Coconut Creek area like wildfire. This year there’s been a change in the décor, but it’s just as cute as last year’s party ideas for child birthdays. If you’ve been struggling with a theme, we found it here and just in time for 2018!

Idea One: Rainbows seem to be popping up everywhere in the kid party section. Rather than pastels for the girls and bold primary colors for the boys, the rainbow party is appropriate for any gender. While we found this theme to entail a plethora of different ways to display this color scheme, we can tell you it’s a fun and inviting look no matter what festival or celebration. From party streamers to balloons you can give the appearance of an exciting event even if you’re on a budget. Don’t forget to include the favorite My Little Pony for the toddler ages or Olympics for the older children. There are endless possibilities with these color schematics where just about anything goes! While just about any of our inflatables will work for this theme, we do recommend the Candy Land attraction to be an excellent fit for the youngsters!

Idea Two: Panda Bears Are Everywhere! Scour the internet, and you’ll find just about every mommy blogger writing about Panda Bear Parties. Just about every party favor you can think of includes a cute panda bear on it, and the kids seem to love the idea! If you’re looking for a little fun with some photo opportunities, try face painting the kids to look like pandas and rent our photo booth to take some super cute pics! They’ll love the use of the photobooths and so will you as you’re not snapping thousands of images with your cell phone while managing the rest of the party!

Idea Three: Unicorns seem to be a trendy topic all around these days. The mystical horse with the horn on the head that can fly has been enchanting us for years. But, for 2018 this is a craze is getting a lot of attention. For young girls, unicorns make an excellent birthday décor. There are tons of creative ideas for everything from games to prizes. For instance, ring toss using a simple cone can be loads of fun, and almost any age loves the activity. No matter what you end up with the unicorn party theme is a hot one for 2018 where you can’t go wrong.

We hope these ideas add a little spark to your party planning or in this case some sparkle. Nonetheless, we’re here if you need any assistance with your child’s special day.

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