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Twins And Birthday Parties: Do You Have To Invite Both?
How do you handle twins and birthday parties? As a mother of two sets of twins, the daughter of twins, and the daughter-in-law of twins (crazy, huh?) Im tackling this issue with a lot of experience. Here are a few of the most commonly asked questions: 1. If you invite a child to a birthday party, should you invite his or her twin as well, even if they are not in the same class?
Alternatives to Gifts at Kids’ Birthday Parties
For many reasons, parents have begun considering alternatives to receiving gifts at parties. Rather than simply ask for “no birthday gifts” on the invitation, replace the gifts with something meaningful to your child. Rather than treating the absence of gifts as a sacrifice, frame it as a new and different experience and highlight what makes the birthday celebration special.
Easy Appetizers for Birthday Parties
Comedienne and actress Lucille Ball once said, The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly and lie about your age. Whether you are turning 5 years old or 50, or even 21 yet again, your birthday party is sure to be a special time celebrated by friends and family. Make the food as special as the celebration with some simple, yet creative, appetizers.
How to Make Birthday Cakes for Kids’ Birthday Parties
While many people buy cakes from the bakery for their kids’ birthday parties, others want their child’s cake to have that special, homemade touch. Making your own birthday cakes is a great way to save money as well. Step 1 Decide on the size of your birthday cake. This handy guide will help you determine how large the cake needs to be: ? One cake mix: Quarter-sheet cake serves 12 to 24. ? Two cake mixes: Half-sheet cake serves up to 48. ? Four cake mixes: Full-sheet cake serves up to 96.
Games for Birthday Slumber Parties
Children love to take control of their own destiny, or at least their own bedtime. Slumber parties give kids a sense of independence by surrounding them with friends and limiting the traditional rules of bedtime. Even at the inevitable lights-out moment, the snickering and giggles continue. Plan some games that bring a little structure back to an evening of chaos.