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Kids Home Birthday Party Ideas and Games

Planning a children’s birthday party requires finding an ideal location suitable for the day’s events. Parents often opt to host their child’s birthday parties at kid-friendly locations such as parks, recreational facilities and restaurants. Although these establishments offer many benefits, parents can host their child’s birthday parties at home and plan exciting games to keep kids entertained.

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Why Indoor Play-Gyms Give Me The Blues

Ah, the indoor play-gym. Wild colors. Bouncy things. Countless ways to lose yourself in all-things-kiddie. They seem to be popping up everywhere I turn (or maybe I’m just noticing them more). But if I may offer some wacky advice to moms who just might have the same twisted outlook on life as myself – If you see one, RUN AWAY! Run far, far away.

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Cheap Vacation Tips for Families of 5

Taking a vacation when you’re a family of five can present special problems. Not only is there the extra expense of actually traveling, but most establishments think of a family as “two adults and two children,” which can mean that you end up paying a lot extra for that third child. Through proper planning ahead of time, you can have a cheap family vacation.

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Places to Go With Children

Whether you’re in charge of a group of children or you’re heading out with your own, you want to go places that entertain both you and the kids. Visiting an assortment of places with children isn’t just fun. It teaches them how to conduct themselves in different situations, helps them learn about their environment and, perhaps most importantly, creates enduring memories for them. And a bonus: There’s nothing like watching children have new experiences to help reawaken your own wonder about the world. The three rules to follow no matter where you go are to stay safe, to have fun, and to bring along games if you’re going to be in the car longer than 30 minutes.