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 to throw Luke the biggest and best birthday party a boy could ever want. And Phil certainly spares no expense with this party full of a zip line, repelling wall, bouncy house, clown (his Uncle Cameron dressed up as), and more….

Modern Family reflects reality today.  It’s an extravagant bash to be sure.  Are your kids attending parties like Modern Family shows off?  Tune in and watch this birthday party take off!

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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 adoption: Family Day, Love Day, Arrival Day, or Family Anniversary.

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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 planning and all the details that go into making a great event, and (b) her struggle to find any affordable alternatives to the mass-produced, licensed party supplies typically available in stores, particularly in Australia.  As a vintage and retro devotee, Kate has tried to bring a nostalgic party feel to the I LOVE PARTIES range.

Roll up! Roll up! A circus party is coming to town…

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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.  A perfect game at a party or as a party favor.

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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 perfect time for a New Moon party!

Make sure to get your very own copy of the first Twilight DVD!

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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 attire.
• Have the kids write their names using a quill pen and parchment paper.
• Have sack races using traditional burlap bags.
• Play marbles, or have a marbles tournament.
• Make paper dolls.
• Play “Scotch-Hoppers” or as we know it, Hopscotch!
• Play Leap Frog.
• If it is a windy day, fly some kites.
• Spin tops.
• Play Cat’s Cradle.
• Play Tag.
• Play Hide and Seek.
• Make Cornhusk Dolls.

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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 Turkey Cookies

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