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Creative Ideas Using Recycled Material

Recycling materials is good and reusing the materials is even better. Before those canisters, jugs, containers and tubes take a trip to the recycling bin, find a way to re-purpose them in the home. The materials may be used for organization, children’s crafts, or as decorative objects.

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List of Party Themes

Hosting a party with a theme is one way to help keep the party ideas organized and cohesive. Most themes can accommodate any age group or season. When you find a theme that works for your family, make it an annual or biennial event, adding or adjusting the activities to match the ages of the guests. Reuse items from one theme, (red plates and decorations, for example) and incorporate them into another party theme later.

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Creative Toddler Snacks

Make creative toddler snacks that keep his imagination soaring and his body healthy. Healthy snacks can be assembled at home, with ingredients you already have on hand. Combine foods in interesting ways and build snacks into familiar shapes or activities, including a picnic. Toddlers can eat 1,000 to 1,400 calories per day, according to the Nemours Foundation. Making the snacks both healthy and playful will help toddlers get the nutrition they need, and have fun while eating them.

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Garden Theme Parties

Garden parties can be formal or whimsical, for families, for children or for adults. Customize these themes to accommodate adult or youth guests, or a combination of the two. Practice healthy food safety for any garden party and keep cold foods chilled and hot foods hot. Check food temperatures and freshness often, and remove any questionable food items. Serve garden party foods in stages rather than presenting all of the dishes at once, to ensure freshness. Keep garden party guests hydrated with plenty of liquids. When hosting a garden party without an awning or tents, plan a rain date or have a backup plan if the party needs to be moved indoors.