Fairies have always been popular: they’re whimsical, magical, and spin a web of imaginative fun! Disney brought the magic back to consumers last year with a new movie about their number one fairy: Tinker Bell! Her story was released on Disney DVD (available on Amazon). Get ready for a whole new world of fun in Pixie Hollow! This is the first movie where Miss Tinker Bell speaks!

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Cookie Magazine showcases a delightful vintage Halloween Party that is sure to please your little ghouls and ghosts.  From classic pumpkin decorating to popcorn ball decorating and other fun games to Ghost Pizzas and a Pumpkin Bundt Cake, there are many easy and fun ideas to inspire your own Halloween party this year.  Loads of spooky fun!

The Hugawugs are a colorful group of characters that are ready to become your child’s best friend! The books and plush toys serve to not only entertain your child, but also encourage him to play, learn, and have fun together as a family. The stuffed animals are brightly colored, soft, and huggable and they match books that teach children ABC’s, 1-2-3’s, and more.

The characters also can serve as a wonderful party for children ages 3-5-years-old. The colors that the Hugawugs use are all bright, bold, primary colors. Use these types of colors, perhaps your child’s favorite, to create a party room full of fun. Bright yellow, purple, pink, and green are all wonderful choices. You can also use this color scheme to create a hand-made invitation inviting the guests to a party of silly fun!

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Does you child love Curious George?  If so, and you are thinking of throwing a Monkey Party…check out this tutorial for Curious George Cupcakes by justJenn Recipes.  They are so darling and look so yummy.  Jenn provides detailed instructions for the cupcakes that makes it easy to make a batch for your next Monkey party!

Is your child looking to dress up like Curious George for his party or Halloween?  Make it easy on yourself and dress him in a brown outfit, make flet ears, and give him a banana!  Easy and inexpensve!

Quaker is making it easy for moms to introduce children to the thrill of doing good deeds for their community while experiencing all the fun of a traditional birthday party.  The Party themed materials include: Pirate, Green, Tea, Princess, and Cowboy.

Developed in partnership with Kids Care Clubs, a national youth volunteer organization and a program of HandsOn Network, the Quaker Birthday Party with a Purpose kits were created to help busy moms inspire their young kids to bring goodness to others through youth volunteerism. The kit includes a how-to guide with volunteer-themed party ideas, a special Kids Doing Good T-shirt for the birthday boy or girl, “goodness bags” and achievement certificates.

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Here is a very cool craft and Halloween decoration for the season: Halloween Trees!  The Misadventures of Mama and Jack showcases a complete tutorial for creating the Halloween Bottle Brush Trees, and they are cool-looking for your upcoming party.

Great to place on your mantle or as a party table centerpiece.

MakeBabyStuff.com is a wonderful resource to inspire you to make your own and DIY.  The homemade Ladybug Costume is precious with very good instructions.  Check it out if you think a Ladybug will be buzzing around your home this Halloween season!