I seem to know a lot of people that are expecting kids soon. In the last weeks I’ve gone to one baby shower (for my niece) and been invited to two more!
If that weren’t enough one of my friends is having a big birthday party for her little boy who’s turning 10 next month and she’s asked me to give her a hand. I’ve got a list of things that she’d like me to help with such as helping her pick out the party decorations and kids party invitations. We’ve also got to come up with some kind of entertainment.
Thinking of entertainment for a kids birthday party in the summer is easy but in the dead of winter … hmmm … I have no idea. I think clowns and magicians have been over done. I wonder what other kind of entertainment I can find.
The best idea that I can come up with is that I know the owner of an exotic pet store. I wonder if I could ask him to get one of his staff to bring some animals to the party? That might work.
Any other ideas?
Tricia,
What about a tobogganing party or ice skating. You could always take them bowling. These are the types of parties that are popular here. Also arcades, but they are very expensive.
Having the pet store owner bring animals is a good idea. Most kids like animals, but you may get one or two that don’t. Also be sure to inform parents as some kids may be allergic.
Check out this link:
http://www.amazingmoms.com/htm/KidsBirthdayParties.htm
Hope some of this helps. Kids birthdays can be a challenge.