Party Ideas

Bake Me a Cake as Cool as You Can

Remember your favorite birthday cake? I do. It was two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onion, on a sesame-seed bun. You guessed it. It was a Big Mac cake on my 4th birthday when I’m sure my parents spent a small fortune to mark the occasion.

Birthdays hold a special place in the memory of a child. But, birthday cakes shouldn’t hold a special place in our finances. In fact, the average parent can whip up a pretty cool cake with some toys, candy, and a boxed mix. Promise!

This article explains how it can be done with ease. The accompanying three photos, included in the purchase of the article, will inspire adults with their simplicity and wow the kids with their vibrancy. (If you would like to print the photos without purchasing this article, a separate reprint fee applies.)

Cooking Out with the Kids

Graduations, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Post-Baseball Game get-togethers, these are the events that signify summer. They are also occasions that scream for a BBQ. What a perfect time to do some cooking (out) with the kids! Featuring kid-friendly Fruit Sparkly Coolers, Cheesy Taters, Homemade Ranch Dip, Garlic Bread, a great Soy-Ginger Marinade, and Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches, this article covers all the bases. (One-time rights are available. Article word count is 683, additional sidebar is 135.)

Simple Celebrations: Taking the Hype Out of Birthday Parties

Hosting a birthday party can drive a parent crazy. Oh let me count the ways. How about the time I couldn’t find a dragon piñata for my son’s Knight in Shining Armor party? After hunting in every store in town, I stayed up late one night, gluing hundreds of tissue paper scales onto a long-necked dinosaur while my husband spray painted cardboard wings with real 14K gold. Yes, it was beautiful, but then they hacked it up with a stick. There must be an easier way.

At 1035 words, this article suggests a number of classic ideas for putting on a fun, but simple fete for children of all ages.

Soup's On! Hosting a Holiday Party, Lending a Helping Hand

The holiday season provides plenty of opportunities for giving as well as getting. Combine them in one fun party for friends and family. What a great way to celebrate the season with your kids at the same time as serving the community! At 1058 words, it details how to combine a food drive and a fun, festive soup supper.

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