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The Dreaded Summer Birthday

Nothing says summer bummer louder than an August birthday. I speak from experience. Being a Leo has its pitfalls; namely not being able to celebrate your big day with your entire class. In all of my years as a student, from kindergarten all the way through high school, I never once had a major birthday blowout to commemorate my summer birthday. Why? Because no one was around to join in on the celebration. My poor nephew is just now realizing that being born in the middle of July is not as cool as it may seem, especially when all of … Continue reading →

Birthday Parties for Twins

Planning birthday parties for twins can be a real challenge. I have identical twin boys, who have always shared a lot of interests, so that makes it easier. I have friends though with boy/girl twins and with twins who have completely different interests. Most parents don’t want the hassle and expensive of two birthday parties. And yet, you do want to treat each child as an individual. So what to do? I’ve talked to a lot of adult twins, and asked them what they liked and didn’t like about being a twin. I couldn’t believe how many adults complained about … Continue reading →

Egg and Spoon Race – Game Review

The Egg and Spoon Race Game from International Playthings is such fun. The game retails for around seven or eight dollars. It’s recommended for ages three and up. It comes with four different colored plastic spoons and eggs, so four people or relay teams can play at once. The cutest part of the game is the tiny white beanbag with a yellow circle on it. It looks like an egg yolk. I first saw this game in a dog training class. We had to do the egg and spoon race with the dog’s leash wrapped around our wrist. They didn’t … Continue reading →

Kid’s Crafts Week in Review: September 4-10

Did you catch the crafts this week? Here’s a list of topics covered from September 4th through the 10th. Crafts to Personalize/Organize Kid’s Spaces It’s a fact of life that most kids hate cleaning their rooms, so why not make this process easier and more fun for children with this cute project? Try it with Twigs Projects to make from twigs, sticks, and branches found in your yard. Birthday Party Relays No matter how many times you play relays, they are always fun. Try these new takes on old relays at your next birthday party. Make Your Own Chip Clips … Continue reading →