Peppers and Pollywogs

Modern Family Birthday Party

Lisa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:44 PST

Are you a fan of Modern Family – the breakout comedy of the current TV season? If you love the show and also like the topic of kids’ parties, then the upcoming episode of Modern Family (to air on November 25th) is for you. Described as Nothing is too big when Phil and Claire decide [...]

Adoption Day Celebration Ideas

Lisa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:52 PST

A family Adoption Day event is a way to honor the day your adopted child came into your family. This is celebrated on the anniversary of your child’s adoption, which may fall on National Adoption Day (November 21 this year). Many families have come up with other creative names to mark the anniversary of their child’s [...]

Vintage Circus Party

Lisa — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:39 PST

Kate Messiter is a mom of one (a lively one!) based in Sydney, Australia and owner of the aptly named I LOVE PARTIES, an online shop stocking handmade and vintage inpired party supplies. According to Kate, I LOVE PARTIES was born out of two things: (a) her long time love of (read as: obsession with!) [...]

Party Crafts From The CRAFT Blog

Lisa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:22 PST

How do you fill the time at your child’s party, beyond eating cake and opening presents? The CRAFT blog has some great ideas for crafts that will keep your young guests busy. The kids’ creations make great take-home favors, too! Velcro Catch Ball Super easy instructions to make a velcro ball that sticks to regular knit gloves. [...]

Twilight Party Ideas

Lisa — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:04:56 PST

The Twilight series of books by Stephanie Meyer is quickly emerging as a phenomenon among tweens and teens. The first installment hit the big screen in November 2008—and now you can get the Twilight DVD! Now, the Twilight saga continues with the second movie in the series being released on November 20, 2009. Again, it’s a [...]

Colonial Games and Treats

Lisa — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:02:04 PST

If you’re planning a Thanksgiving day or President’s Day celebration, it might be fun to have some colonial games and treats. This might work especially well if your child loves colonial history and you would like to throw a party based on the days of old. Check out these ideas: Have kids come dressed in colonial [...]

Thanksgiving Cookies

Lisa — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:52:35 PST

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy during the Thanksgiving holiday? Celebrations.com expert Jeanne Benedict shares two of her favorite ideas on how to decorate cookies creatively with kids. Celebrate Thanksgiving and keep those little hands occupied by making cookies decorated with colorful candy that look like turkeys and pilgrim hats! Craft: Thanksgiving [...]