Tag Archives: parties

Preschool Pointers – Keep It Moving

Posted on August 11, 2013 by parentwin

Problem:    You’re having 10-15 four and five year olds over your house for a “party.”   Enough said.     Solution:   First, have a set time. Three hours seems to be optimal.   Second, you can do games … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Half Birthdays

Posted on February 13, 2013 by parentwin

Since the girls turned 18 months, I’ve been giving them a half birthday party. It’s nothing big. I make them a cake, we sing the birthday song, blow out candles and eat it. No friends, no presents, just a marking … Continue reading →

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Party Pointers

Posted on August 15, 2012 by parentwin

A party of errors? Not really. The girls had a great fourth, all things considered. Here are some things to consider, though, when you throw your own party. – Party favors come in packs of eight. Not ten. Buy two … Continue reading →

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Birthday Bash

Posted on July 11, 2012 by parentwin

So, I turned thirty yesterday. And really, for the most part, it was great. It feels just like 29! The girls spent two days painting me a box for my birthday. Like a produce box. Just an old box, and … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday – Marshmallow Buttercream Frosting

Posted on January 9, 2012 by parentwin

A great twist on buttercream frosting, not too sweet, and not too sticky. And so easy!   RECIPE:

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Toddler Tricks – 74: Keep Them Involved

Posted on January 8, 2012 by parentwin

Problem: There is an occasion or event going on in which your child is not the main player. They are, of course, using this opportunity to make themselves as annoying as possible to try to, yet again, be the center … Continue reading →

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Happy Day

Posted on January 6, 2012 by parentwin

One of the best things about having young children is their ability to increase your enjoyment of festive occasions simply by being excited about it themselves. Yesterday was my husband’s birthday, and the girls couldn’t have been more psyched for … Continue reading →

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Toddler Tricks – 61: Chill Out

Posted on October 2, 2011 by parentwin

Problem: You’ve been invited to an event where you only know the person who has invited you. Everyone there seems nice enough, but you’re anxious because it’s hard to make small talk while looking after small kids who are trying … Continue reading →

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A Regular Person Throws a Party

Posted on August 10, 2011 by parentwin

You know those amazing blogs you see where the perfect mom throws a beautifully executed and tastefully decorated party for their little ones where all the adults are sitting back and relaxing while the children run happily around, out of … Continue reading →

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Recipe Monday: Easy Party Essentials

Posted on August 8, 2011 by parentwin

We had a birthday party for the girls yesterday. Now, I don’t make cakes from scratch. I’ll tell you it’s because I don’t have a proper mixer, which is true, but, more honestly, making cakes from scratch scares me. I’m … Continue reading →

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