I love simple party games. In a world that rushes kids to grow into
teenagers by age 7, I find it incredibly refreshing to watch young kids
truly enjoy themselves doing something many would consider old-fashioned,
when really they are just being kids! And that's the way it should be. Here
are some party game ideas.

1. a Treasure Hunt (not just for pirate parties either!); a "treasure" can
be anything related to the theme

2. Pass the ___ to Music; for my daughter's recent Woodland Fairy party, we
used a pinecone from my in-laws' backyard. Hey, whatever works!

3. Relay with a ___ on a Spoon; kids love this one...namely the 5+ crowd.
For my son's Lego party we used just that...a lego piece.

4. Guess the # of ___ in a Jar; this is perfect for the first 10 minutes
when you are waiting for guests to trickle in. Fill a small mason jar with
jelly beans that match the party's theme colors. Target usually has a good
selection of colors/flavors in bulk and of course, your local candy store
should too.

5. Balloon Stomp; can be done to music and is recommended for 5 and older.

6. Pin the __ on the ___; I love this one!There is something about being
blind-folded and spun that really makes things lively!

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Creating shadow puppets always results in lots of giggles. At Ringo and
Little Circus, you can even download your own sheet of their shadow
monsters.
http://ringoatelier.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/monstres2.pdf

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Ok moms, so now you can have your glass of red guilt free. A recent report
by the Archives of Internal Medicine claims that research suggests that
women who regularly consume moderate amounts of alcohol are less likely to
gain weight than nondrinkers and are at lower risk for obesity. I will say
cheers to that!
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/women-drinkers-gain-less-weight/

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Google Inc. has taking mapping to new heights with the addition of adding
online mapping option for bikes. The new bicycling direction will map out
the safest route to your destination.
http://googlemapsbikethere.org/

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Heard the term ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and
wondered what it all means. ADHD is a neurological condition that causes
children to lose focus and may make it difficult for them to successfully
participate in school, social and family life. Children with ADHD can be
inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive, and many have a combination of these
behaviors. Other learning disabilities or mental conditions can also
accompany ADHD. To read more in this riveting topic:
http://www.parenting.com/article/Child/Health/Guide-to-ADHD

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Take your cookies to a whole new dimension with these 3-D cookie cutters.
Cut out your cookies, bake them and then build them.
http://www.nordicware.com

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Caught without a ruler? Improvise with a dollar bill. It¹s about 6 1/8² long

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Love these ideas at http://www.hostessblog.com for a party.

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Is the word "mother" a technically or socially defined word to you? Is a
woman only a mother when she has physically given birth? Or does the title
also apply to those who adopt, have legal custody, or even just a hand in
raising a youngster? Is the word "mom" something a woman is biologically
entitled to or one that is awarded when it comes from the mouth of a child?
Is a woman a mother the moment she finds out she's pregnant? And does she
remain one if she miscarries or her offspring predeceases her? Tell us what
you believe makes a mother.

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