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Patricia Jensen - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I have a passion for the written word, and have been a freelance writer for many years. I enjoy growing my website, Kids Party Paradise, because it is like creating an ever-changing, ever-evolving online “book” about a topic I enjoy - kids parties!
As a mother of three, I have plenty of first-hand knowledge about making kids party cakes and decorations, organizing games, making costumes, crafts, and party food, and more. I share much ... [More]
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- Spooky Halloween Recipe Punch Ideas
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Try these spooky Halloween Recipe Punch Ideas for your next Halloween party. Choose from Halloween "Ghoul-ade", Bubbling Bat Brew, and Spider Cider. Learn how to add dry ice and balloon lights for eerie effects!
- Balloon Party Lights Turn Your Party Into A Light Show!
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Balloon Lights are the latest and greatest rage for parties and special events. Never heard of them? You will - and soon. This innovation in party lighting is sweeping the globe.
Learn what they are, what they look like, and many fun and unique ways to use them.
- Make Your Own Costume Ideas
[Kids-and-Teens] It's easy to make your own costume for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat, or dress-up. Learn how to find the right materials, easy no-sew tricks and simple placard costume ideas.
- Halloween Cookie Recipe and Other Treats
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Try our Halloween cookie recipe ideas for black cat cookies, pumpkin cookies and other tasty treats. Simple yet spectacular halloween party food.
- Make a Chocolate Spider Web Cake for Halloween
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Spin a winner with this Halloween cake idea for a Chocolate Spider Web Cake. Great for Halloween parties, school parties, and kids who love bugs.
- Make a Halloween Pumpkin Cake
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Try this pumpkin cake design for your next Halloween party or harvest time get-together. Makes a great presentation at kids classroom parties, too.
- Make a Black Widow Spider Cake
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Try this clever black widow spider cake which oozes its guts out when you cut into it. Great for kids halloween parties, a bug party, or just for fun!
- Learn How to "Ghost" Friends and Neighbors for Halloween!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Learn how to GHOST your friends and neighbors by secretly leaving goodies and this mysterious note. Great Halloween activity for kids and adults alike. Let the "ghosting" begin!
- Make a Black Cat Cake for Halloween
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] A home made fluffy black cat cake is simple to make by following these step-by-step instructions.
From making a cake board to display your classic creation, to frosting and detailing with ease, it's all here
This cake is a bit hit for kids Halloween parties!
- Child Halloween Party Game Tricks
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Child Halloween party game tricks like Scaredy Cats and Spooky Glow Bath make partytime and bathtime a lot more fun!
- Make a Candy-Filled Halloween Pumpkin
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Try this pumpkin carving idea for a candy-filled Halloween pumpkin. Makes a unique Halloween party centerpiece, trick-or-treat candy holder or a great kids classroom decoration.
- Halloween Crafts for Kid Parties
[Home-and-Family:Parties] These cute Halloween crafts for kid parties can be used for decorating, party favors, or just plain party fun. Try making Gourd Ghosts and Skeleton Kids at your next party!
- How to Make a Halloween Graveyard Cake
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] A graveyard cake is a classic Halloween dessert. Complete with cookie tombstones, marshmallow ghosts, and candy corn, it makes a great presentation for a kids Halloween party, classroom party, or anytime fun.
- Make Halloween Outdoor Decorations: "Ring of Ghosts" and "Flagpole Spooks"
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Follow these instructions for unique home made Halloween outdoor decorations like "Ring of Ghosts" and "Flagpole Spooks".
They're fun, creative and easy to make!
Your yard will really get noticed when you put out these clever Halloween decorations.
- How to Make Paper Mache Masks
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Learn how to make paper mache masks using these simple recipes and techniques! Try a jungle warrior, mummy mask or ghoul. Great for party favors, dress-up, or kids party decorations.
- Kid Party Stuff - Ten Easy Steps to Keeping Your Child Happy at a Grown-up Party
[Home-and-Family] Getting together with family and friends is an important aspect of our lives. However, it is sometimes difficult to socialize in a grown-up setting with kids along at the party.
Ensure that your child has fun and you get to relax and enjoy the festivities. With a little planning and common sense, you’ll have a win-win situation for child and parent alike.
- How To Make Chinese Paper Lantern
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Chinese paper lanterns, dating back to 230 BC, symbolize long life and good luck. Today they make quaint decorations for your oriental party, kids karate party, ninja turtles party and more. Learn how to make chinese paper lanterns by following these easy instructions.
- Make a Home Made Kid Race Car
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Make a kid race car for a Race Car Birthday Party, Nascar party, or just for fun! This home made kid race car makes a great Halloween costume too.
Collect materials from around the house and your local craft store and follow these simple directions.
- How to Make a Winter Crafts Snow Globe
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] A winter crafts snow globe is easy to make from household materials with these step by step instructions. A home made snow globe makes a great kids party activity or Christmas craft idea. Just make, shake and enjoy!
- Twelve Easy Steps to a Great Kid Party Video
[Home-and-Family] Do you have a history of shaky videos and shaken confidence?
Want a quality kid party video of your child's next party or other special event?
Just follow these 12 Easy Steps to a Great Kid Party Video - it’s easier than you think!
Sensible tips on preparation, composition, and filming.
- Shrek Gingerbread Man Cookies and Crafts
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] The Shrek Gingerbread Man "Gingy" is a favorite of kids and adults alike. Learn how to make your own Gingy in craft foam shapes, wood, baked clay ornament, or the classic spicy cookie.
- Soap Bubble Art
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Soap Bubble Art is fun for kids and easy for parents! Use your child's artwork as notepaper, party thank-yous, or just to decorate your walls.
- How To Make a Pinata
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Learn how to make a pinata in a few simple steps. This time-honored Mexican tradition has become a beloved part of today's kids parties.
Project includes paper mache recipes and easy step-by-step instructions for making and using your pinata.
Kids will enjoy creating their own home made party pinata to show and share with friends.
- How to Make Sea Shell Candles
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Kids can make these beautiful sea shell candles to take home as summer party favors with a little adult assistance.
A great kids craft activity for a Spongebob party, Luau, Beach or Pool party. Make a few in advance and scatter them over the party table for a unique nautical decoration.
- Slime Recipe Favorites
[Home-and-Family] IT'S SLIME TIME! Experiment with these easy slime recipe favorites and how to make silly putty for kid science fun and learning.
Great for a Halloween party, mad science party, dinosaur party (make it red for molten lava or green for swamp slime), or just anytime you want to play with slimy oobleck!
- Ten Easy Steps to Great Kid Party Food
[Kids-and-Teens] A simple guide to kid party food that’s quick and easy, yet impressive. These ten easy steps turn your kids birthday party into a fun food fest.
- Kid Birthday Cake Idea Collection - Cake Decorating Without Fear
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] You don't have to be a pastry chef to create a professional quality cake for your child's birthday or other special event. Our kid birthday cake idea collection makes cake decorating fun and fearless. Learn unique and easy cake decorating ideas to make spectacular homemade cakes.
- Cake Baking Tip Guide
[Food-and-Drink:Cooking-Tips] Expert cake baking tip guide makes your cake creation a sweet success! Proper baking and preparation ensure a fantastic finish to every party cake. Sweet secrets revealed!
- Home Made Ice Cream Recipe for Coffee Can Ice Cream
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Make delicious home made ice cream in a coffee can with a few simple ingredients. Easy to make and eat! Fun kids party activity.
- Play Clay Recipes - Homemade Clay Made Simple
[Kids-and-Teens] Shaping, molding, rolling and creating with clay appeals to kids of all ages. Whip up a few batches for creative fun using these simple homemade play clay recipes. Use a few simple household ingredients. Even very small children will delight in the squishy pleasure of play clay!
- Face Paint Recipes
[Kids-and-Teens] Easy face paint recipes show how to make homemade face paint using common household ingredients. Be ready for your next kids party or dress up event.
- Super Bubble Recipes - Become an Expert "Bubbleologist"
[Kids-and-Teens] If there's anything kids love, it's making, chasing and popping bubbles. The bigger the better! Learn how to make super bubbles with ease with these special recipes and homemade bubble wands.
- Bubble Recipe Secrets - Ten Tips and Techniques to Making Super Bubbles
[Kids-and-Teens] Creating bubbles with your kids is one of the most carefree pastimes imaginable - giggles guaranteed!
And yet, your bubble fun can be a "bust" without these simple bubble recipe secrets!
Making super-sized long-lasting bubbles is a cinch if you follow these easy tips & techniques.
- Make a Time Capsule to Preserve Your Family Memories
[Home-and-Family] A time capsule is a fun and educational activity for kids of all ages. Easy step by step guide shows how to preserve your precious family memories in a unique and fun way. A meaningful gift for the special child in your life.
- Ten Classic Kids Party Games With a Twist
[Kids-and-Teens] Ten classic child party game ideas with a unique twist to fit your party theme. Musical chairs, limbo and pin the tail will never be the same!
- Kids Homemade Party Hat Ideas
[Kids-and-Teens] Kids party hat ideas abound, from fancy bonnets to sombreros, wizard cone hats to princess crowns. Learn how to make them all with simple craft and homemade materials.
- How to Make Party Hat Creations with Paper Plates
[Kids-and-Teens] How to make party hat creations starts with cheap paper plates and ends with a unique wearable work of art. A fun kids craft and party hat all rolled into one.
- Wacky Water Games For Your Kids party
[Kids-and-Teens] Twelve wacky water game ideas are a cool addition to any summer party. Choose from favorites like Water Limbo, Musical Sprinkler, Sponge Tag, and more.
- Ten Ha-Ha-Hilarious Kids Party Games
[Kids-and-Teens] Want to become the most popular kids party-giver on the planet?
Keep kids cracking up with these ten tried-and-true ha-ha-hilarious kids party game ideas.
- Make a Fairy Garden For Your Kids Party
[Home-and-Family] Making a fairy garden for your kids party combines fun,
fantasy and learning. It's a perfect activity if your party theme is a fairy party, garden party, or tea party. Learn how to make a magical miniature garden kids will love.
- Looney Balloon Games For Kids Parties
[Home-and-Family:Parties] Everyone loves balloons. They're great for party decorations, party favors, and of course, party games. Here's a party-pleasing collection of fifteen looney balloon games kids will love.
- Picture Frame Crafts For Your Kids Party
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Make-and-take picture frame crafts make great party favors for just pennies apiece. Explore more than a dozen different ways kids can create and personalize their own frame.
- Ten Easy Steps to Great Kids Party Pictures
[Home-and-Family] Exceptional kid pictures are just a click away with these easy tips and techniques. Follow this simple guide to becoming a first rate kids party photographer.
- Ten Easy Steps to Great Kids Party Games
[Home-and-Family] One of the most important elements of any kids birthday party is the time spent playing party games. If well planned, they can make great memories for the birthday child and guests alike, if not, they can be a minefield of problems. Don't despair - a little forethought and common sense are all that's needed to make your game time a smashing success!
- Face Painting Tips for Your Kids Party
[Home-and-Family] Kid face painting makes a great kids party activity. Even a novice can achieve spectacular results by following these simple face painting tips and techniques.
- 30 Quick and Easy Kids Costumes
[Home-and-Family] What happened to the " good ol' days" when a Halloween costume was your Dad's old shirt and cap, and a burnt cork beard? Kids costumes don't have to complicated to be cute! Each of these quick and easy costumes starts with a few simple materials like hooded sweatshirts, sweat pants, posterboard, craft foam, felt, face paint, and a little imagination.
- Stress-Free Kids Party Planning
[Home-and-Family] Planning kid birthday parties can be an overwhelming task. This simple guide helps you see beyond the fantasy and need for party perfection. Learn how to implement a few easy steps for a successfulkids party which is manageable and stress-free.
- The Best Birthday Gift in the World
[Home-and-Family] Year after year, I received the best birthday gift in the world from my grandparents. Find out what it is and how it can become a tradition in your home too...
- Creating a Kids Theme Party
[Home-and-Family] Creating a kids theme party is easy. This step by step guide shows you how to tie all the party elements such as cake, decorations, games and favors together into one unique party plan, tailored to your child's interests.
- How to Make a Model Volcano and Other Fun Kids Party Special Effects
[Kids-and-Teens] Kids love magic tricks and special effects because they surprise and delight with the unexpected. Here's a collection of easy yet impressive special effects to try at your next kids party.
- 30 Kids Party Favors for Pennies
[Home-and-Family] Party favors needn't be costly, just a simple remembrance of the good time guests had at your child's party. Each of these party favors cost under $1 per guest, some only pennies apiece.
Shop dollar stores and discount outlets to stock up on these clever party favorites. Use individually or mix and match, using your party theme as a guide.
- Easy Kids Party Decorating
[Kids-and-Teens] Kid party decorations can be cheap and easy, yet impressive, if you follow these simple guidelines and use a little imagination and advance planning. Get rave reviews with our fun decorating ideas!
- Ten Kids Party Planning No-nos
[Home-and-Family] Avoid the most common and obvious pitfalls many parents encounter when planning their first kids party. Tap into the knowledge of experienced party planners who've learned to steer clear of the "Ten Kids Party Planning No-Nos".
- Kids Party Etiquette for Parents
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Kids parties can come with a minefield of problems if you're not familiar with the unspoken rules of kids party etiquette. Avoid sticky situations with these party pointers from parent experts.
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