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Crafts & Activities

Theme related children's crafts and activities for children's birthday parties.

Sports Spectacular
Everyone has their favorite sport, and this activity covers many of them. You will need a large room or yard, and approximately 30 minutes to set up in advance. You can use the following items: (1) small, soft football; (2) 3x5 file cards, or stiff paper to make score cards; (3) masking tape; (4) timer/stopwatch; (5) tape measure; (6) 6 empty beverage cans; (7) softballs or bean bags; (8) low table; (9) an empty egg carton; (10) a referee and a helper (siblings, or guests waiting their turn are great for this!)

The Sports Spectacular has four stations: Football kick, Long Jump, Obstacle Course, and Pyramid Throw. First, determine which stations you want to use, depending on the space you have available, and decide where to locate each one. Next, create a score card for each child: list each station and leave a space to enter their time or distance. Turn this into a fun activity before the games begin and allow guests to decorate their own card!

(1) Football kick: Hang 2 ribbons or use masking tape to make a field goal on the wall, or on the back of a door. Measure an appropriate distance and mark the kickoff spot with masking tape. You can make a tee out of the egg carton or have a helper hold the football. Give each child 3 points every time he/she kicks a field goal. Give all players the same number of turns to score.

(2) Long Jump: This game is a standing long jump, so running starts are not allowed! Mark a starting line with masking tape on the floor. Pull out the tape measure 4-6 feet and tape it down perpendicular to the starting line, so each jump can be easily measured. Mark each jump with a piece of tape and write the player’s name on it. Record each player’s longest jump on their score card.

(3) Obstacle Course: Set up an obstacle course using items you already have around the house. Mark a start/finish line with masking tape and time each player as they run the course. Suggestions: run from the starting line, pick up a jump rope and skip three times; crawl through a tunnel, under a low table, or through a large box; run to a basketball that is set on the ground and bounce it under your leg three times; run backwards to a chair, go around it and skip back to the basketball; bounce the basketball three more times; crawl back through the tunnel/box; jump rope backwards three times; run to the finish line! Record each participants fastest time on their card.

(4) Pyramid Throw: Make your own version of the classic carnival pitching game by setting 6 empty beverage cans in a pyramid on the ground, or a low table. (You can substitute heavier objects for older children.) Mark a throwing line with masking tape. Give each player 2-3 chances to knock down the pyramid using a softball. (Bean bags are a good alternative if the game cannot be set up in an area where balls can be contained.) Score points for the number of cans knocked down, or off the table.

At the end of your sports spectacular, award individual prizes for the fastest time, longest jump, etc. or simply announce the results of each event. Allow guests to repeat some events if they are interested. Let everyone go at their own pace, playing the games as they choose.

Tasty Treats And Menu Ideas

The Ultimate Hot Dog
No sporting event is complete without a hot dog! Set up a condiment bar, serve the hot dogs, and let the children make their own ultimate hot dog. Don’t forget ketchup, mustard, onions, chili, grated cheese, pickle relish, and jalapeño peppers for the adventurous. Serve with potato chips, and pass around a tray of fresh fruits and vegetables. This hands-on meal is just as big a winner at home as it is at the ballpark - both preparation and clean-up are a snap! Another must for sports fans are peanuts! Place bowls of peanuts on the table during the party for snacking, and don’t forget to set out an empty container for shells!

Power Bars
Renew your athlete’s energy with this all-time favorite dessert, s’mores! Graham crackers, mini marshmallows and chocolate bars are the only ingredients you will need to make this treat. Place two squares of chocolate on half of a graham cracker. Heat in the microwave until the chocolate looks shiny. Let each guest add marshmallows and put the other half graham cracker on top. Remind everyone that the chocolate is HOT so that no one burns themselves. Graham cracker halves and chocolate can also be placed in the oven under the broiler. Be sure to watch the chocolate so it doesn’t melt too much or burn!

Energy Shake
For this recipe, you will need 2 ripe bananas, 3 cups nonfat frozen yogurt, and 1/2 cup smooth, low-fat , low-sugar, peanut butter to serve four guests. Cut bananas into pieces. Place half of each ingredient in a blender to prevent overflow. Whirl until smooth, and repeat steps for the remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into glasses and serve. Helpful hint: use nonfat milk to make a drink instead of a shake. Your guests will love this crazy concoction, and they won’t even know how good it is for them!

Thirst Quencher
This healthy drink is sure to bring cheers from all your players! Combine a 16-oz. jar of applesauce with a 12-oz. partially thawed can of frozen orange juice concentrate in a blender. Add 48 oz. of water (3 cans) and mix together. Hint: apple juice concentrate can be substituted for the orange juice concentrate to make a rich apple thirst quencher.

Children's Birthday Cakes

Birthday Cake Recipes

We've teamed up with Pillsbury® to create the best birthday cake recipes in the world! And check out the fantastic cupcake recipes created at Birthday Express!

Cake Decorating

Cake pans, cake toppers, cake decorating kits and candles, not all themes available.

Bakeries and Professional Cake Decorators

Locate bakeries and professional cake decorators in your area to order a children's birthday cake to coordinate with your kid's theme party.

Decorating Tips

Balloons

Use balloons to mark the party spot; hang them on the mailbox, near the front door, or tie them to the birthday child's chair to mark the seat of honor. Place balloons anywhere that strikes your fancy. The more the better!

Pastel Personalized Banner
Your child's name on his or her very own Happy Birthday Banner! Our colorful 18" x 72" banner is made of durable plastic with handy metal grommets for easy hanging and years of use. You will be asked to provide the name(s) that will appear on your personalized banner when you check out. (Recommended for all ages.)

Primary Personalized Banner
Your child's name on his or her very own Happy Birthday Banner! Our colorful 18" x 72" banner is made of durable plastic with handy metal grommets for easy hanging and years of use. You will be asked to provide the name(s) that will appear on your personalized banner when you check out. (Recommended for all ages.)

Party Music

Birthday Party CD

Kids' Birthday Party Music CD
Add fun to your party with this wonderful collection of 18 songs. Includes favorites such as "Candy Man," "Lollipop," "The Name Game," "Yakety Yak," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Disco Duck," and "Happy Birthday to You."

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Costumes

Children's Costumes-Alien mask, arabian princess, army fatigues, ballerina, bunny, ladybug, mouse, quarterback football player, Tigger and Pooh costumes, Barney, Batman Beyond, Blossom, princess ballgowns, Blue's Clues, Buttercup, Buzz Lightyear, buzzing bee, Cat in the Hat, construction worker, hard hat, cowboy, cowgirl, Dalmatian, fairy costume, firefighter costume, Franklin the Turtle, Hippie, tropical island costumes, jet pilot flight suit, knight, pirate, race car driver, Rescue Heros costume, Robin Hood, Safari, Superman and more.

BuyCostumes.com has the largest selection of costumes in the world! Costumes and accessories for all of the upcoming holidays and occasions from 4th of July to Summer Luaus and for theme parties and plays, year round.

Hats and Bandanas

Wigs

Gifts

Find the perfect gift for any occasion. Choose from gift baskets, toys, home décor, sporting goods, jewelry and more. You can find a unique and thoughtful gift for weddings, birthdays, holidays, baby showers and every other reason.

Kids' Toys Choose from a large variety of children's toys including plush stuffed animals, games, bean bags, dolls and more.

Toyland Express Selection of popular fun and educational toys, crafts and gifts.

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KBtoys.com Find the perfect gift at the KB Toy gift center.

Say "CHEESE"

Be sure to take lots of pictures. You and your child will want to remember this special day.

1. Keep you camera close in hand through out the party so you don't miss a moment.
2. Get close, fill the frame with the subject(s) you are wanting to capture.
3. Take action photos, capture the thrills and emotions by taking candid pictures.
4. Focus on small groups or individuals, you do not need to have every guest in every photo.
5. When you have your film developed, order extra prints and send them to the parents afterward.

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