Comments on: Our Birthday Contest http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php Natural Baby Product Blog Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:28:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Birthday Party Supplies http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-52 Birthday Party Supplies Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:10:48 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-52 I can not believe the amount of quality material that exists on this site. The site is extremely eye catching and pulls the reader straight in, the articles are great quality and are very professionally written. I have seen too many of these sites where it looks like they pay an 8 year old to do the writing - Not this one. Your site is easily the best that I have seen in a long while. I can not believe the amount of quality material that exists on this site. The site is extremely eye catching and pulls the reader straight in, the articles are great quality and are very professionally written. I have seen too many of these sites where it looks like they pay an 8 year old to do the writing – Not this one. Your site is easily the best that I have seen in a long while.

]]> By: Jen http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-42 Jen Thu, 21 May 2009 23:03:06 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-42 "Dagny" YOU ARE THE WINNER! We unfortunately do not have contact info for you as your profile is not public so please email me at info@betterbabybums.com so we can get your diaper cake made for you ASAP! You have until May 31st to respond and if not, another winner will be chosen.<br />Thanks,<br />BBB “Dagny” YOU ARE THE WINNER! We unfortunately do not have contact info for you as your profile is not public so please email me at info@betterbabybums.com so we can get your diaper cake made for you ASAP! You have until May 31st to respond and if not, another winner will be chosen.
Thanks,
BBB

]]> By: Sarah http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-40 Sarah Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:00:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-40 The secret to any budget birthday party is planning far ahead. Have the theme picked out for your child's party picked out months to a year ahead of time. This way there is a better chance to find products on sale or clearance. The second tip for a theme is to keep it broad such as sports, summer fun, zoo animals, vehicles or in the garden. This way it is easier to find products on sale that go with the theme. Otherwise you will be walking into a store last minute and picking out everything at full price. <br />A great party idea for school aged children is movie star night. The invites for this can simply be made to look like a movie ticket, gold star or a movie film. Have your child help with the invites that can be made out of paper and decated with gold star stickers. On the invites you can ask the guests to come dressed as their favorite movie star or provide the children with gold necklaces and other cheap items from a dollar store. <br />During the party children can watch a new release or classic movie that fits their age group. Set your living room or basement up like a movie theatre by movie around chairs, setting up a ticket booth, and having a food stand. For food popcorn and pop or koolaid are a sure hit. Before the movie children can decoate paper bags with stickers and crayons. Make tickets for the movie out of supplies you have around your home. Instead of a cake have children decate cupcakes or made ice cream sundaes with star sprinkies. <br />The color theme for the party is best with red, black, gold, and white. These colors can be found in great supply in January after New Years Eve and Christmas where you can get plates, cups, balloons, and napkins on clearance. <br />Finally children can go home with a drinking cup as a favor. Look for cups that either go with the color theme or that match the movie you are watching. A fun straw with this woudl be nice as well. The children can use the cups for their movie drink and then a parent can quickly wash the cup before the child returns home. This party is great for the winter months when you can't get outside. Also this works out great as a sleepover party. The secret to any budget birthday party is planning far ahead. Have the theme picked out for your child’s party picked out months to a year ahead of time. This way there is a better chance to find products on sale or clearance. The second tip for a theme is to keep it broad such as sports, summer fun, zoo animals, vehicles or in the garden. This way it is easier to find products on sale that go with the theme. Otherwise you will be walking into a store last minute and picking out everything at full price.
A great party idea for school aged children is movie star night. The invites for this can simply be made to look like a movie ticket, gold star or a movie film. Have your child help with the invites that can be made out of paper and decated with gold star stickers. On the invites you can ask the guests to come dressed as their favorite movie star or provide the children with gold necklaces and other cheap items from a dollar store.
During the party children can watch a new release or classic movie that fits their age group. Set your living room or basement up like a movie theatre by movie around chairs, setting up a ticket booth, and having a food stand. For food popcorn and pop or koolaid are a sure hit. Before the movie children can decoate paper bags with stickers and crayons. Make tickets for the movie out of supplies you have around your home. Instead of a cake have children decate cupcakes or made ice cream sundaes with star sprinkies.
The color theme for the party is best with red, black, gold, and white. These colors can be found in great supply in January after New Years Eve and Christmas where you can get plates, cups, balloons, and napkins on clearance.
Finally children can go home with a drinking cup as a favor. Look for cups that either go with the color theme or that match the movie you are watching. A fun straw with this woudl be nice as well. The children can use the cups for their movie drink and then a parent can quickly wash the cup before the child returns home. This party is great for the winter months when you can’t get outside. Also this works out great as a sleepover party.

]]> By: dagny http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-38 dagny Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:43:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-38 We live in a national park, so I'm going to use some flower/bird/animal guide books we have (and maybe borrow a couple extra) and take the kids for a nature walk. It doesn't have to be far for them to start identifying wildlife and plants around them. We can put some paper and watercolors or markers in the backpack and they can sketch their findings. This way they have learned something and can bring something back from the party. After the walk we have everyone back to our place for a bbq and decorate your own cookies -small batches of cookie dough where kids can add their own special flavor like raisins, smarties, nuts or something weirder like cheerios....) We live in a national park, so I’m going to use some flower/bird/animal guide books we have (and maybe borrow a couple extra) and take the kids for a nature walk. It doesn’t have to be far for them to start identifying wildlife and plants around them. We can put some paper and watercolors or markers in the backpack and they can sketch their findings. This way they have learned something and can bring something back from the party. After the walk we have everyone back to our place for a bbq and decorate your own cookies -small batches of cookie dough where kids can add their own special flavor like raisins, smarties, nuts or something weirder like cheerios….)

]]> By: Julie http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-37 Julie Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:40:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-37 Every birthday I do is on a budget. I like to get a basket received from buying products and then make my own basket with it. I look for freebies and coupons so with my coupons I get free product and put them in the basket. Cheap present. <br /><br />Birthday parties can be done a home fairly cheap by making your own cake, making or buying some decorations from the dollar store. Balloons are a must, but buy the cheap ones. aidn1@hotmail.com Every birthday I do is on a budget. I like to get a basket received from buying products and then make my own basket with it. I look for freebies and coupons so with my coupons I get free product and put them in the basket. Cheap present.

Birthday parties can be done a home fairly cheap by making your own cake, making or buying some decorations from the dollar store. Balloons are a must, but buy the cheap ones. aidn1@hotmail.com

]]> By: Crazzyone_79 http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-36 Crazzyone_79 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:06:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-36 Last year for our daughters 2nd birthday we had a party at the park and had a scavenger hunt for all of the kids. Instead of goody bags we gave each of the kids a little tree to plant at home. I was shocked at how excited the kids were about having their own trees! <br />This year we are expecting a baby, due on our daughters 3rd birthday! Last year for our daughters 2nd birthday we had a party at the park and had a scavenger hunt for all of the kids. Instead of goody bags we gave each of the kids a little tree to plant at home. I was shocked at how excited the kids were about having their own trees!
This year we are expecting a baby, due on our daughters 3rd birthday!

]]> By: Gem http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-35 Gem Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:24:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-35 I'll definitely be incorporating my own childhood 'budget' parties into my little girl's parties. Games like 'pass the parcel'(wrap up a small gift or treat in layers of newspaper, and hide small treats and 'forfeits'-slightly silly/embarrassing things they must do- between some of the layers. Then have the kids sit in a circle and play music as they pass it around. When the music stops they have to unwrap the layer of paper and take the treat or forfeit). Kids love these, and they can be done in advance, whenever you have a minute. <br />Also, musical chairs or cushions, where they must walk around a row of chairs/cushions till the music stops, then sit down.. there's always one less chair/cushion than child, lol. <br />Also, pin the tail on the donkey- can substitute body part and animal, lol.<br />These simple games kept me and my friends entertained for hours, and were practically free, apart from what we got for winning the game- a small toy or food treat. <br />For food, make small, simple sandwiches and arrange nicely on plates with tomato, cucumber and onion for garnishes. Sausages can be cut up small and put on sticks, as can cheese and pineapple. Crisps/chips in dishes and carrots with home-made hummus/dips also go well. It just depends on how much effort and expense you want to go to.. probably more if there are adults in attendance, especially if they're prepared to lend a hand! <br />For dessert I make easy cookies, cupcakes and biscuits in advance, fresh or tinned fruit and icecream (of course), and a victoria sponge birthday cake (easiest cake ever) covered with chocolate and filled with whipped cream and jam. I write the birthday boy/girl's name and age on top with smarties/small candy while the chocolate is still warm, then put it in the fridge to harden.<br />The aim is for the kids to all go home tired and full up, lol- emphasize the experience, not the gifts etc, and it'll be a success :) I’ll definitely be incorporating my own childhood ‘budget’ parties into my little girl’s parties. Games like ‘pass the parcel’(wrap up a small gift or treat in layers of newspaper, and hide small treats and ‘forfeits’-slightly silly/embarrassing things they must do- between some of the layers. Then have the kids sit in a circle and play music as they pass it around. When the music stops they have to unwrap the layer of paper and take the treat or forfeit). Kids love these, and they can be done in advance, whenever you have a minute.
Also, musical chairs or cushions, where they must walk around a row of chairs/cushions till the music stops, then sit down.. there’s always one less chair/cushion than child, lol.
Also, pin the tail on the donkey- can substitute body part and animal, lol.
These simple games kept me and my friends entertained for hours, and were practically free, apart from what we got for winning the game- a small toy or food treat.
For food, make small, simple sandwiches and arrange nicely on plates with tomato, cucumber and onion for garnishes. Sausages can be cut up small and put on sticks, as can cheese and pineapple. Crisps/chips in dishes and carrots with home-made hummus/dips also go well. It just depends on how much effort and expense you want to go to.. probably more if there are adults in attendance, especially if they’re prepared to lend a hand!
For dessert I make easy cookies, cupcakes and biscuits in advance, fresh or tinned fruit and icecream (of course), and a victoria sponge birthday cake (easiest cake ever) covered with chocolate and filled with whipped cream and jam. I write the birthday boy/girl’s name and age on top with smarties/small candy while the chocolate is still warm, then put it in the fridge to harden.
The aim is for the kids to all go home tired and full up, lol- emphasize the experience, not the gifts etc, and it’ll be a success :)

]]> By: benjiesluv http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-34 benjiesluv Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:36:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-34 For my daughter's 1st b-day we had a teddy bear picnic themed party. Each guest brought their favorite teddy (or other stuffed animal). We played musical bears (when the music stopped each child had to get their bear into a seat before all the seats were taken)and bear toss (used a large picnic blanket and placed everyone's bears on it, the kids bounced the bears on the blanket and the last bear on was the winner). We used the dollar store for loot bag toys and included a juice box and bear paw cookies in each bag. It was a great party for kids and adults. We had approximately 25 people there with kids ranging from age 4 months to 11 years! For my daughter’s 1st b-day we had a teddy bear picnic themed party. Each guest brought their favorite teddy (or other stuffed animal). We played musical bears (when the music stopped each child had to get their bear into a seat before all the seats were taken)and bear toss (used a large picnic blanket and placed everyone’s bears on it, the kids bounced the bears on the blanket and the last bear on was the winner). We used the dollar store for loot bag toys and included a juice box and bear paw cookies in each bag. It was a great party for kids and adults. We had approximately 25 people there with kids ranging from age 4 months to 11 years!

]]> By: Jackie http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-33 Jackie Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:02:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-33 Our daughter just turned 1, and we kept it simple since she is still young. We only invited close friends. I made the vegan cake (in the shape of a cat). And for a party gift, I printed off a favorite pic of our daughter and made it into a fridge magnet for everyone. They all loved it. Our daughter just turned 1, and we kept it simple since she is still young. We only invited close friends. I made the vegan cake (in the shape of a cat). And for a party gift, I printed off a favorite pic of our daughter and made it into a fridge magnet for everyone. They all loved it.

]]> By: Dreena http://www.betterbabybits.com/2009/03/our-birthday-contest.php/comment-page-1#comment-32 Dreena Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:45:00 +0000 http://www.mymotiontide.com/betterbabybitsblog/?p=40#comment-32 Our first few years of bday parties with our children, we kept parties very simple at home, with just family and one or two friends. For the first few years, we worked with the idea of "invite the # of friends that is the age of the child". So, 1 friend at age 1, 2 friends at age 2, 3 friends at age 3, etc. It gets trickier once they are in school, but for the early years it works great - and is not overstimulating for your children. Home parties that are small are not very expensive, and you can do fun themes - like "purple party" or "silly hat party". Since we have another babe soon on the way, we could use a diaper cake for a newborn or 6-12 months. Thanks for the fun contest! Our first few years of bday parties with our children, we kept parties very simple at home, with just family and one or two friends. For the first few years, we worked with the idea of “invite the # of friends that is the age of the child”. So, 1 friend at age 1, 2 friends at age 2, 3 friends at age 3, etc. It gets trickier once they are in school, but for the early years it works great – and is not overstimulating for your children. Home parties that are small are not very expensive, and you can do fun themes – like “purple party” or “silly hat party”. Since we have another babe soon on the way, we could use a diaper cake for a newborn or 6-12 months. Thanks for the fun contest!

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