How to Throw a Birthday Party without Breaking the Bank (article-1,000 words)
Birthday parties for children have become increasingly elaborate and expensive. Between renting space at the latest birthday hotspot, and providing lunch or dinner, plus cake and ice cream—and don’t forget those pricey party favors—it’s out of control! If the thought of your daughter or son’s upcoming bash is making you hyperventilate—or worse—making you consider taking out a loan—the tips in this article will come to your rescue!
Five Party Games for Tweens and Teens (article-600 words)
Tweens and teens may have outgrown party games like Pin the Tail On the Donkey and Musical Chairs, but they still enjoy group activities. This article lists six creative game ideas sure to wow the older kids at your next bash.
http://www.carolinaparent.com/articlemain.php?5-Party-Games-for-Tweens-and-Teens-3759
Five Party Themes for Tweens and Teens (article-600 words)
Up until about age ten, kids are happy if their birthday party includes balloons, a pinata and a cake. But once kids enter the tween and teen stage, it can be hard to throw a birthday party that will engage and entertain this age group. This article give six fantastic ideas for parties that will rock!
http://cityparent.com/posts/1334-five-party-themes-for-tweens-and-teens
Eight Great Outdoor Games (article-900 words)
Take a walk down memory lane by playing these old-fashioned games at your next gathering. From potato sack races to chariot races, these games are not only fun, but they also get your guests up and moving. As you watch kids hop, stomp, race and jump you'll see why these games have stood the test of time.
http://www.parentssource.com/JunJul13web.pdf#page=6
The Birthday Box (article-700 words)
When you have young children, attending birthday parties can become a weekly event. In the preschool and elementary age set, kids tend to invite their whole class to their parties, which can mean more presents to buy. This can quickly add up, so what’s a thrifty parent to do? My solution is to create a “birthday box.”
How to Throw a Birthday Party for an Introverted Child (article-800 words)
Every kid loves a birthday party, right? Nope! For a shy or introverted child, big, noisy parties are often events to be dreaded instead of celebrated. So how can parents mark these important milestones in a way that makes everyone happy?
Read on for tips from parents who have successfully given birthday parties for shy or introverted kids.
(Available in select markets, email me with questions.)
https://www.parentmap.com/article/birthday-parties-for-introverts
10 Tips for An Indoor Birthday Party (article-1,000 words)
Winter birthday parties can try the hardiest of parents’ souls. You want to have an at-home celebration, but you cringe at the thought of all of those kids running around inside your house. But with a little planning ahead and organization, you can pull off an indoor birthday party with a minimum of headache and property damage!
(Available in select markets, please email me with questions.)
https://www.parentmap.com/article/top-tips-for-a-budget-friendly-indoor-birthday-party
Six Inexpensive Party Favor Ideas (350 words)
Six great goodie bag ideas that you either create or put together from inexpensive materials, with buying information.
Mini-Cake Decorating Contest (450 words)
Turn teens loose in the kitchen with a mini-cake decorating challenge. Kids can really explore their creativity as they cut cupcakes into shapes, stick them together with frosting, or even build towers by spearing the cakes with toothpicks or skewers. Teens will have a blast doing this fun and delicious activity, so be sure to have your camera ready! (This sidebar can be found at the end of the article in the link below.)
http://www.westchesterfamily.com/article/party-games-for-tweens.html
Birthday parties for children have become increasingly elaborate and expensive. Between renting space at the latest birthday hotspot, and providing lunch or dinner, plus cake and ice cream—and don’t forget those pricey party favors—it’s out of control! If the thought of your daughter or son’s upcoming bash is making you hyperventilate—or worse—making you consider taking out a loan—the tips in this article will come to your rescue!
Five Party Games for Tweens and Teens (article-600 words)
Tweens and teens may have outgrown party games like Pin the Tail On the Donkey and Musical Chairs, but they still enjoy group activities. This article lists six creative game ideas sure to wow the older kids at your next bash.
http://www.carolinaparent.com/articlemain.php?5-Party-Games-for-Tweens-and-Teens-3759
Five Party Themes for Tweens and Teens (article-600 words)
Up until about age ten, kids are happy if their birthday party includes balloons, a pinata and a cake. But once kids enter the tween and teen stage, it can be hard to throw a birthday party that will engage and entertain this age group. This article give six fantastic ideas for parties that will rock!
http://cityparent.com/posts/1334-five-party-themes-for-tweens-and-teens
Eight Great Outdoor Games (article-900 words)
Take a walk down memory lane by playing these old-fashioned games at your next gathering. From potato sack races to chariot races, these games are not only fun, but they also get your guests up and moving. As you watch kids hop, stomp, race and jump you'll see why these games have stood the test of time.
http://www.parentssource.com/JunJul13web.pdf#page=6
The Birthday Box (article-700 words)
When you have young children, attending birthday parties can become a weekly event. In the preschool and elementary age set, kids tend to invite their whole class to their parties, which can mean more presents to buy. This can quickly add up, so what’s a thrifty parent to do? My solution is to create a “birthday box.”
How to Throw a Birthday Party for an Introverted Child (article-800 words)
Every kid loves a birthday party, right? Nope! For a shy or introverted child, big, noisy parties are often events to be dreaded instead of celebrated. So how can parents mark these important milestones in a way that makes everyone happy?
Read on for tips from parents who have successfully given birthday parties for shy or introverted kids.
(Available in select markets, email me with questions.)
https://www.parentmap.com/article/birthday-parties-for-introverts
10 Tips for An Indoor Birthday Party (article-1,000 words)
Winter birthday parties can try the hardiest of parents’ souls. You want to have an at-home celebration, but you cringe at the thought of all of those kids running around inside your house. But with a little planning ahead and organization, you can pull off an indoor birthday party with a minimum of headache and property damage!
(Available in select markets, please email me with questions.)
https://www.parentmap.com/article/top-tips-for-a-budget-friendly-indoor-birthday-party
Six Inexpensive Party Favor Ideas (350 words)
Six great goodie bag ideas that you either create or put together from inexpensive materials, with buying information.
Mini-Cake Decorating Contest (450 words)
Turn teens loose in the kitchen with a mini-cake decorating challenge. Kids can really explore their creativity as they cut cupcakes into shapes, stick them together with frosting, or even build towers by spearing the cakes with toothpicks or skewers. Teens will have a blast doing this fun and delicious activity, so be sure to have your camera ready! (This sidebar can be found at the end of the article in the link below.)
http://www.westchesterfamily.com/article/party-games-for-tweens.html