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Birthday Party Do’s and Don’ts

It’s time to start planning your child’s birthday party!  You have the location, date, and theme all set. Now all that’s left to figure out is the etiquette: the do’s and don’ts surrounding throwing a child’s celebration.

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What Do Kids Really Want for Their Birthday?

“What do kids really want for their birthday?” The verdict: kids want to do what they love with the people they care about.

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Five Super Easy Birthday Cakes Your Guests Will Love

There’s are a lot of reasons why you might choose to make a home-baked birthday cake: to save money, to please a picky eater, or to have the perfect themed cake for your child’s next party.

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Ten Easy (& Inexpensive!) Party Games

Are you planning a birthday party and have no idea how to entertain a large group? Perhaps you have ideas, but have reached your party budget? Here are ten easy and inexpensive party games the whole family will enjoy.

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