20 Homemade Goody Bag Ideas

Little Birthday Dippers What would a birthday blowout be without some sprinkle-laden party treats? Featured on Celebrations at Home, we love these Rice Krispie treat dippers -- they are perfect for bite-sized take-home goodies! To make your own, simply bake up a batch of Rice Krispie treat balls,

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20 Creative Birthday Cakes and Treats for Kids

Sparkling Birthday Sixlets Now this is one fabulous birthday cake! Featured on Sprinkle Bakes, we are downright infatuated with this gorgeous homemade cake. Made with the classic Sixlet coated chocolate candies, we have a feeling that this is one cake that will receive some awe-filled glances from

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17 "Angry Birds" Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Birdie Balloons Now what would an "Angry Birdsday" bash be without some bright and beautiful birdie balloons? Needless to say, these fun guys featured on The Brown Eyes Have It look just like the well-known gaggle that has won us over by way of slingshot. And the best part -- guest blogger Leslie

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20 Great Lunch Box Ideas for Kids

Arrr, Matey! If you've got a young swashbuckler at home that would give anything to trade in his schoolwork for an eye patch, consider making up a special pirate bento box lunch, like this one shown on Bento Lunch. For this pirate-y fun meal, mama Shannon made a taco muffin (recipe included in the

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20 Inexpensive Goody Bag Ideas for Kids

Flower Fun We love these darling felt flower rings featured on the Giver's Log. They made these sweet DIY accessories as a Mother's Day gift, but we think that they'be equally cute as a goody bag favor at your little princess' next big bash! Simply made using pipe cleaners, leftover scraps of felt

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Birthday Blasts for Kids -- On a Budget!

Looking for less expensive ways to celebrate your child's birthday? Good news! You don’t have to rent the Taj Mahal of bouncy houses to throw a great party for your child. All it takes is a little planning and imagination. Here are five tips to help plan a blowout without breaking the bank. Birthda

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Great, cheap birthday parties

Want to throw a bash without breaking the bank? We talked to some experts to get ideas for great parties that will leave a little something in the bank for the birthday child’s college fund. The theme Considering the child’s interests and passion should be first and foremost. Corey Colwell-Lipson,

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Three great ideas for a musical birthday party

1. Create a theme around something musical they love. A child’s favorite song (like “Old McDonald”), his favorite CD or even a music DVD can be a great basis for a party. My niece, who just turned 2, is crazy for our Singin’ Safari DVD, so her mom and dad surprised her with a room full of pictures o

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