Allow me to reminisce about the Minecraft party we threw when Max turned 10. It was... crazy. The most full-on party we ever held (and, believe me, there are some solid contenders in that list!). On reflection, it was mostly the Minecraft games I came up with that did...
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All the best budget Minecraft party decoration ideas
This post is just here to give you lots of budget Minecraft party decorations ideas for your own party. I don't ever think you need to spend a lot of money on your kids' parties. Luckily, Minecraft is a terrific theme because you can do all kinds of things with...
Party game: cool-fun backyard photo scavenger hunt
My kids have always adored a scavenger hunt, no matter how old they are. My friend Ella gave me the idea for this photo scavenger hunt and it's been a real hit. This photo scavenger hunt is fantastic fun at a party, but you could play this game anytime,...
How to make a drawstring bag
I love parties and I like to go the extra mile when it comes to all the little details of the party. I also like to be environmentally-conscious wherever I can. So I thought I’d share with you how to make a drawstring bag for your party guests to take home. Of course,...
How to play the game of Fly
Last week I casually mentioned that my kids were outside playing the game of Fly and was totally surprised to learn that many people had never heard of this old-school game. I spent a good part of my childhood playing the classic game of Fly with my sisters. Before we...
Musical nails: A super-girly, super-fun party game for tween girls
We've always loved parties at our place and for years we put on THE BEST SHOW for the kids. Over many years we hosted over 25 BIG parties and each was wonderful for its own reason. Lottie's 8th birthday was a 'Fashion Palooza' and we invented what I think is the...
7 awesome Minute to Win It games you HAVE to try
We've played these wonderful Minute to Win It games at parties for years. They are a riotous, screeching good time. In fact, these Minute to Win It games are loved by quiet kids and rowdy kids, both boys and girls, and in ages ranging at least from 7 to 13. Wait, make...
Step-by-step budget Harry Potter party for muggles of any age
There will hopefully always be a kid who wants a budget Harry Potter party. The Harry Potter books are too wonderful to keep for one generation. Every year a new muggle discovers this magical series and the request goes out: "I want a Harry Potter party for my...
Pokemon Party free printables for your own party
It turned out to be easy and fun to host a great Pokemon party. To make it even easier for you, here are the Pokemon party free printables of everything we used at Max's Pokemon party. It was a a super-fun-tastic party and the kids adored the activities. ...
Harry Potter free printables – invitation, decorations, games and more
All the Harry Potter free printables you need to create a memorable birthday party for kids of any age. And maybe a few adults too. Harry Potter never gets old. Click here for our Harry Potter party To download and print these free Harry Potter printables, click on...
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