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pinkandblue 
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 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
I am not planning on hiring any entertainment as I will only have a few kids (5-7)...anyone have any ideas of things for them to do at the party.  Someone suggested a paper tablecloth with crayons so they can draw, love that idea
  I am also getting a pull string pinata, a few handheld bubble machines and a moon bounce
  any other ideas?
  Thanks 
  ETA: what about ideas for things to put in the favor boxes that Val is making
  The kids are 8 months, 1, 2.5, 3.5, 1.5, 6.5, and 4.5 
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:15 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: 1st Birthday question  
* hang a long piece of butcher paper or bulletin board paper on the wall. Give out crayons, kids can make a mural.
  * Old fashioned games like freeze dance, musical chairs, hot potato. And for your theme: Pin the cherry on the cupcake. 
   
  * Playdough, bubbles
  *Decorate your own cookie/ cupcake
  * Make your own sundae
  * Crafts station: Foam craft with self-stick foamies for little ones. Sand art for older ones
  
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:19 PM    | 
	
	
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Ang-Rich 
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 Re: 1st Birthday question  
Depending on how old the kids are...I love this idea:
  A cupcake or cookie decorating station. Make cupcakes in advance and set them out for the kids to decorate. Provide colored frosting, sprinkles and candies. Get bakery boxes and package up each child's cupcakes for them to take home. 
  You could also do it with cookies. Either make your own sugar cookies for them to decorate or get undecorated ones from a bakery.
 
  
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:21 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: 1st Birthday question  
I didn't really have anything but since we were outside they just ran around and it was fine:)
  I love the paper on the table idea.  I am going to steal that idea for Andrews 2nd B-day!!  Thanks   
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:23 PM    | 
	
	
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pinkandblue 
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 Re: 1st Birthday question  
great ideas, I LOVE the dercorate your own cupcake idea, I am SO doing that         
  you girls rock  
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:33 PM    | 
	
	
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pinkandblue 
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Posted by joenick
   Pin the cherry on the cupcake. 
   
 
  
 
  you are too much, cute idea   
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:34 PM    | 
	
	
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Posted by stephanief
 
 Posted by joenick
   Pin the cherry on the cupcake. 
   
 
  
 
  you are too much, cute idea    
 
 
   
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:42 PM    | 
	
	
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pinkandblue 
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
BUMP, another question added    
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			Posted 1/23/08 2:46 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
Val is doing beach pails for Lucas' first birthday and I ordered some goodies to put inside from Oriental Trading:
 
  Mini Bubbles 
  Kiddie Sunglasses 
  Mini Clappers 
  Mini Beach Balls 
  Fish Squirters 
  I spent $40 with a free shipping code!    
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			Posted 1/23/08 3:18 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
Did I send you this list of suggested party fillers:
  Boys/ Girls Ages 0-1: * Bibs * Teething Rings * Chewable books * Rattle * Hair brush and Comb set   Boys/ Girls Ages 2-3: * Wooden Peg Puzzles * Board Books * Bubbles * Beginner Coloring books * Chunky crayons * Chalk (outdoor) * Cheerios/ Animal Crackers * Bubble Bath * Bath Toys   Boys/ Girls Ages 4-6: * Picture books * Playdough * Fruit Snacks * Lollipops * Stickers * Activity Books * Colored Pencils * Bubble Bath * Boxed Puzzles * Card Games (Old Maid, Go Fish, Crazy Eights)   Boys Ages 7-... * Activity Books (crossword puzzle, suduko for kids, ets...) * Candy (Button Candy) * Multi-piece boxed puzzle * Gel Pens/ Black Paper   Girls Ages 7-... * Activity Books * Gel Pens/ Black Paper * Candy (Ring Pops, Candy Necklaces) * Bubble Bath
 
  
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			Posted 1/23/08 3:20 PM    | 
	
	
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  Yes...and I still have my eye out for those pails and shovels. Hopefully they'll be on the shelves by the end of February!!   
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			Posted 1/23/08 3:21 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
Posted by joenick
  Yes...and I still have my eye out for those pails and shovels. Hopefully they'll be on the shelves by the end of February!!    
 
  You are so good!    If they can't be found we can always do the cool boxes!!!
  Sorry to side track Stephanie
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
Posted by Ang-Rich
 
 Posted by joenick
  Yes...and I still have my eye out for those pails and shovels. Hopefully they'll be on the shelves by the end of February!!    
 
  You are so good!    If they can't be found we can always do the cool boxes!!!
  Sorry to side track Stephanie 
 
    You betcha!
  Sorry to hijack, Stephanie!     
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			Posted 1/23/08 3:28 PM    | 
	
	
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pinkandblue 
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
Posted by joenick
 
 Posted by Ang-Rich
 
 Posted by joenick
  Yes...and I still have my eye out for those pails and shovels. Hopefully they'll be on the shelves by the end of February!!    
 
  You are so good!    If they can't be found we can always do the cool boxes!!!
  Sorry to side track Stephanie 
 
    You betcha!
  Sorry to hijack, Stephanie!      
 
 
   haha, no problem   
  thanks for that list, that will come in handy
  Ang, care to share your coupon code for oriental trading?
 
   
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			Posted 1/23/08 3:40 PM    | 
	
	
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
Posted by stephanief
 
   haha, no problem   
  thanks for that list, that will come in handy
  Ang, care to share your coupon code for oriental trading?
 
    
 
  Anything for you and Mikayla!!!
  Free Shipping $40 or more Key Code: ST08170883 
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			Posted 1/23/08 3:52 PM    | 
	
	
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pinkandblue 
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 Re: 1st Birthday question (edited with another question in 1st post) 
Posted by Ang-Rich
 
 Posted by stephanief
 
   haha, no problem   
  thanks for that list, that will come in handy
  Ang, care to share your coupon code for oriental trading?
 
    
 
  Anything for you and Mikayla!!!
  Free Shipping $40 or more Key Code: ST08170883
  
 
  thanks   
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they might be too little but what about setting up a sand art table - you can get the bags of colored sand for like a dollar at walmart and buy the containers at the dollar store................. and have the parents help them make... so the little ones arent eating teh sand!!!!
 
  
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