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Many parents want a fabulous cake at their 1-year-old’s birthday so that they can get that all-important cake picture, but they also want the cake to be healthy! If you are concerned about this and are looking for alternatives to the sugary-sweet traditional cake and frosting, check out this article on WholesomeBabyFood.com. From apple and carrot cakes to ice cream and cream cheese frosting, you are bound to find a recipe that suits your child’s taste and yours in this article.

What is the best way to seat small kids at a birthday party without having to rent a small table and mini chairs?

See if you have any small tables that your kid plays at and use this table and any chairs that may go with it. Depending on how many kids you have at the party, you may need to ask some neighbors and friends if you can borrow their little tables and chairs as well. Once you have enough seats and table space, cover it with one long tablecloth and decorate according to your party colors and theme. No one will know that there are different tables underneath the cloth and will this will suit your party crowd perfectly.

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For Tweens and even younger kids, there may be nothing like a Mad Scientist Party! It will be fun, hold their attention, and even could be educational. If your kid is interested in the wacky side of science, seriously you should consider this theme!

Age Group: 7 to 12 years old

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There is something so special in fathers and daughters sharing special time together. If you are looking for ideas as to how to host something special for Dads and their daughters, here are some ideas:

Father-Daughter Dance

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A family who has had sick kids all week with a stomach bug are planning to attend my kids’ party this weekend!  How can I politely ask them to stay home, as I don’t want everyone else getting sick at our party?

Honesty is the best policy on this one.  Call your friend and simply say, “I am really concerned about you & your family attending the party this weekend because some of you may still be contagious.  With it taking 7-10 days to stop spreading the virus, I am afraid that the other little ones may get sick.  I would hate to have that happen at the party.  I really hope you understand, and we are going to miss you.  Would you guys be available to get together in a few weeks?  We would love to see you then.”

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Another alternative to presents at a kids’ birthday party is to donate $10 to Cheerful Givers, a non-profit organization that “brightens and celebrates the lives of families in need by providing toy-filled birthday gift bags for children who are homeless or iving in poverty.” For a donation of $10 a needy kid receives some fun and excitement on their own birthday!

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I was just watching Dora’s Halloween with my two-year old niece last night. She is at that age where she doesn’t quite get the whole Halloween holiday, but she is noticing the orange twinkly lights on a tree in the neighbor’s yard and the pumpkins on the front porches … most yet to be carved. Her best “character” friend is Dora these days and so sitting down with the Dora’s Halloween Adventure with Dora, Boo, and Monster was quite fun and educational for her.

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