Holidays & Celebrations

Who’s That Kitty? Things you’ll need: Pictures of famous cats, some suggestions: The Cat in the Hat Hello Kitty Garfield The Pink Panther The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland Hobbes from Calvin and Hobbes Chester Cheetah Tigger You could also include pictures of lion, tigers, etc.  Make sure the children will be able to […]

Unicorn Mane Races Things you’ll need: Two pictures of unicorns Masking tape Lots of different colored streamers   Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Cut a 1’-2’ streamer for each guest, and attach a piece of looped tape to the end. Step 2:  Choose a space with about 20’-30’ of running space. Step 3:  Using […]

Sharks Out of Water   Things you’ll need: Blue and dray tissue paperScissorsAt least one drinking straw for each guestMasking Tape   Before the Guests Arrive: Step 1:  Make a bunch of shark shapes out of the tissue paper.  Be sure you have at least one for each guest. Step 2:  Using the masking tape, […]

Battle at Sea   Things you’ll need: Two really big cardboard boxes, they need to hold several party guests at once 25-30 small soft balls (ping pong balls, or foam balls would work well) Craft knife or scissors Paint, markers for decorating the boxes   Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Make two ships out […]

Sand Bucket Toss   Things you’ll need: A sand pail and shovel 3 small balls Lots of small prizes   When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Line the guest up, single file. Step 2:  Put the pail several feet away from the first guest. Step 3:  Have each guest try to get the balls into […]

Things you’ll need: PaperPens or markersPaper bag, bowl or hat Getting Ready: Step 1:  Write words that have to do with pirates on small pieces of paper.  Some suggestions; parrot, eye patch, wooden leg, treasure chest, Jack Sparrow, The Black Pearl, treasure map, sword fighting. Step 2:  Put all the papers in the bag, hat […]

Things you’ll need: Toy carSmall ball When the guest arrive: Step 1:  Have the guests stand or sit in a large circle.  Step 2:  Give the car to one guest, and the ball to another. Step 3:  The guests should start passing the ball to each other, going in one direction, “over.”  At the same […]

Things you’ll need: One small toy mouse for each guestMarkers Getting Ready: Step 1:  Write the name of each guest on the bottom of one of the toy mice. Step 2:  Hide the mice around the house. When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Tell each guest to find the mouse that has their name on […]

The Princess and the Frog   Things you’ll need: A bag of Hershey’s kisses Blindfold Paper Pen or marker A bag, bowl or hat   Getting Ready: Step 1:  Write the word ‘frog’ on one slip of paper. Step 2:  Write the names of other animals on all the other pieces.  Be sure you have […]

Things You’ll Need: A clean pizza pan, Frisbee or paper plate When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Have all the guests sit in a large circle. Step 2:  Teach them this song, it’s sung to the tune of the Oscar Meyer jingle: I wish I were a pepperoni pizza,That is what I’d truly like to […]

When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Split the children into two even teams. Step 2:  Have each team pick on child to be the flamingo. Step 3:  The two flamingos then have to stand on one leg and try to keep their balance. Step 4:  The non-flamingos try their best to make the flamingo on […]

Elephant Tug of War Try this twist on tug of war at your next birthday party. It can be done inside and involves all the guests equally. When the Guests arrive: Step 1:  Divide the guests into two even teams.  Try to make the teams even by size as well.  Don’t put all the taller […]

Dump Truck Relay   Things you’ll need: 3 Boxes Pie plates, foil or tin Construction paper Glue Newspaper Masking tape   Getting Ready: Step 1:  Decorate two of the boxes to make them look like dump trucks.  Use the pie plates for the wheels, and the construction paper for windows, doors, etc.  You can paint […]

Dough Boy/Girl Things you’ll need: 30 round, small balloons 2 adult sized sweatshirts 2 pair of adult sized sweatpants   Getting Ready: Step 1:  A few hours before the party, blow up the thirty balloons.  Do not do it earlier then a few hours before, or they’ll be deflated by the party time. Step 2:  […]

You’re Extinct!   Things You’ll Need: Large box, an appliance sized box is best A radio Paint and markers to decorate the box   Getting Ready: Step 1:  Cut the ends of the box open, and tape or glue the flaps to the top of the box. Step 2:  Decorate the box to look like […]

Spa Relay Race Things you’ll need: Two bathrobes Two bath-size towels Two pairs of slippers Masking tape   Getting Ready: Step 1.  Using the tape, mark a staring line of 10’-15’ on the floor where you’ll be playing. Step 2.  Make a goal line about 20 feet from the starting line.  Make the goal line […]

Find the Dinosaur Egg Things you’ll need: Plastic, colored eggs Treats to fill the eggs, candy, stickers, small toys, etc. Goody bags, one for each child   Getting Ready: Step 1.  Make your hunting ground!  Using furniture and sheets, make caverns and hidey holes.  You can decorate with plastic rocks, potted plants, and anything else […]

Turkey Recipes You’ll love the tantalizingly delicious turkey recipes at the end of the turkey cooking guide. Turkey at a holiday meal is always a favorite, the smell of a turkey roasting in the oven is a memory many have of the holidays. When you are the cook however, it can be downright anxiety-inducing! You […]

Thanksgiving Desserts Desssert may be the final course of a Thanksgiving dinner, but it is one of the most anticipated parts of the meal. Complete your Thanksgiving feast with a decadent dessert (or two, or three…). From country baked pies to pink salad, these family favorites will have your guests loosening their belts to indulge […]

Dear Fellow Mom, This Thanksgiving, you become a bread legend. Today, I share the bread recipes that have been perfected at family Thanksgivings for over 50 years. Whether you’re a pumpkin fan, a cranberry lover, a banana craver, or just like to serve different homemade breads with your Thanksgiving dinner, these are the bread recipes […]

Thanksgiving Side Dishes While the turkey is the centerpiece of the feast, the sides steal the show. Make them a day or two in advance to cut down the frazzled dinner prep on the big day. From stuffing to green beans to all kinds of sweet potato dishes, we’ve got dozens of mouth-watering side dishes. These […]

Thanksgiving Appetizers These are easy and tasty appetizers, the perfect beginning to Thanksgiving to keep your guests satisfied until the big meal. Great appetizers will keep your guests from going into starvation mode while you finish cooking. We have that covered with delicious appetizer recipes. Our collection of easy appetizer recipes will make everyone happy. […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes Turkey is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table. Whether you’re looking for a recipe that brings back memories of old fashioned Thanksgiving roast turkey or something with a little more kick, we’ve got the perfect turkey recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner. You’ll love the tantalizingly delicious turkey recipes at the end of […]

Halloween Crafts for Kids These Halloween crafts for kids are cute and so easy it’s scary! Halloween falls at the beginning of the holiday and winter season. The days when you could banish your children’s boredom by sending them outside to play are, or soon will be, a memory until next spring. This in and […]