An adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s beloved childhood book Where the Wild Things Are hit movie theaters recently. How awesome is this movie? Check out the trailer here. As you may know, Where the Wild Things Are is the story of Max, a little boy who is sent to bed without dinner for being naughty. Once in his room, he creates his own world: a forest with wild creatures that crown him as their ruler. The story is full of creativity, imagination, and love, and it will be awesome to see director Spike Jonze bring it to life on the big screen.

Where the Wild Things Are would make an excellent party theme full of creatures, mischief, and wild things for Halloween this year.  And if  you somehow have made it this far without reading the book, check it out on Amazon.  It is truly a classic in the best sense of the word. You can also get the Where the Wild Things Are soundtrack and let your kids do a wild dance.

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Each and every year your children celebrate birthdays and the question that Momversation is asking is Do you feel birthday party pressure? Give a listen to this video segment that discusses the pressure to throw kids’ parties and how to make it more about the kids and less about competing with other parents.

Check it out — especially as the school year gets underway and all of those party invitations flood in.

Love the What Type of Cake Mom Are You quiz over on Lil Sugar.

So, what is your preference: Homemade, Bakery, Ice Cream, or Sheetcake?  I can’t make up my mind…I love them all!

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Amanda Kingloff over at GoodyBlog recently featured a great post on finding kids’ party inspiration from wedding styles and details.  It’s a unique perspective on finding creative ideas to use at your next child’s party.  Amanda highlights DIY Moon Pies, Garlands, Fortune Cookies, and more in her spotlight on all things wedding inspiring all things for kids’ parties!   Check this article out for unique ideas that can be used for both celebrations!

I read this following a post on Design Mom where Gabrielle spotlights a recent wedding that she attended that had all of the details taken care of for the kids so thoughtfully.  Again, some of these touches could easily be translated to a kids’ party.  Check out that Ice Cream Bar!

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Are you a fan of Krispy Kreme Donuts?  For six dozen years they have been baking up donuts that so many love.  I’m a total fan and if you are too, Krispy Kreme has a great contest to enter as the company is searching for its Fave Fans!  One caveat: only people in participating countries are able to enter…and that leaves out the USA.  However, readers in Canada, Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, and United Kingdom are all invited to apply!

Simply fill out the form for your chance to win a year’s supply of Krispy Kreme donuts and to visit the the home of Krispy Kreme with the chance to design your own donut.

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Here’s a great contest to enter with your chance to win a $25,000 scholarship for your child’s education!  Enter the Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest!  Encourage your child to think of the most creative peanut butter sandwich he can think of and enter today using the easy form.  It’s a great time to create a marvelous, unique sandwich as children head back to school.  Your child’s Jif creation ia all about fun and creativity.

The winner will be announced on or around January 10, 2010.

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Have you thrown a great kid’s party – and do you have the photos to prove it?

Family.com has a simple photo upload contest called the Best Birthday Blowout where you can submit birthday party photos for the chance to win a dream kid’s birthday party with prizes valued at $2,000 from Birthday Express and Digital Blue.

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