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Tag: birthday parties

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How We Did Our Minecraft Birthday Party

April 20, 2017Amy Weir1

Decorating, food, and activities for a Minecraft-themed birthday party, as tested by a ten-year-old Minecraft fanatic and his friends.

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The Legendary (and Adaptable) Castle Birthday Party

March 31, 2017Amy Weir

An overview of the author’s medieval-themed 9th birthday party, with food, games, and decorating ideas that can be adapted to other themes.

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The LEGO Flatiron Store Launches a Birthday Party Program

June 21, 2016Jackie Reeve

What could be better than a birthday party at New York City’s flagship Lego store?

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Zelda party decor. Image credit: Ariane Coffin.

How to Throw a ‘Zelda’ Party

June 3, 2016Ariane Coffin

My daughter loved playing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker’ so much that she requested a ‘Zelda’-themed party for her 6th birthday—much to the delight of her nerdy parents!

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Gnome tablescape. Photo by Ariane Coffin.

How to Throw a Fun Gnome Party

March 5, 2015Ariane Coffin

Ariane relives the details of her last party planning project: a gnome party for her second daughter’s first birthday.

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How to Throw a Harry Potter Party Without Spending 1000 Galleons

January 21, 2015Kelly Knox13

Make a Harry Potter birthday party one to remember without breaking the Gringotts bank.

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Stop Buying Birthday Cards! Easy Print Making for Kids

July 30, 2014Kelly Knox

Make your own one-of-a-kind designs for kids’ birthday cards with just a styrofoam plate and a pencil.

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Pinkie Pie pinata. Photo by Ariane Coffin.

How to Throw a My Little Pony Birthday Party

June 19, 2014Ariane Coffin7

Everything you ever wanted to know about throwing a My Little Pony party. Go forth and party, everypony!

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An Essential Question About Kids, Survival, and the Zombie Apocalypse

April 16, 2014Garth Sundem7

When the apocalypse comes, would you want you and your children to survive, only your children to survive, only you to survive, or everyone to go as quickly as possible in the first wave?

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Happy Birthday! 32 Kids’ Goodie Bags That Are Actually Good

February 7, 2014Kelly Knox2

Here are 32 fantastic suggestions for goodie bags that aren’t stuffed with little plastic toys or tons of candy.

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Pinbusted or Pintrusted: Party Food

September 29, 2013Sophie Brown

One of my favorite things to pin on Pinterest is party foods because they generally combine two categories I love: cute things and delicious things.

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Trophy Cupcakes and Parties: Level Up Your Baking Skills

September 26, 2013Kelly Knox

While daunting for geeks like me who are not handy in the kitchen, the party ideas in Trophy Cupcakes and Parties are fantastic for any parent planning the next family birthday party.

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