Use a theme related activity to personalize a party outside of home.
5 Ways to Talk to Toddlers About Diversity
With the state of the world today, and the difficulties people exhibit getting along, it is important to talk to toddlers about diversity as early as possible. Whether your child’s culture is considered mainstream or a cultural outlier, the earliest conversations about these realities and labels have the most influence and should begin with parents. …
How to Use Pinterest to Plan and Personalize Parties
I have planned six children’s birthday parties with the help of Pinterest: Totally Epic Mine Craft Party, Go Dog Go Party, Dinosaur Dance Party, Super Hero Party, Get Your Roll On, and 2 Legit 2 Quit. I know it can be overwhelming seeing so many examples of beautifully styled and photographed birthday parties. After trying …
13 Easy Cultural Diversity Activity Ideas for Expanding a Child’s Worldview
I am on a QUEST for cultural diversity activity ideas. Such activities can help infuse culture into my children’s daily life and upbringing. As the world becomes more virtually interconnected, we must prepare ourselves and our children to interact more with counterparts around the world. It’s important to me that my children, and all children, …
2 Legit 2 Quit Birthday Party Theme for 2nd Birthday
Party Activities When I started planning my son’s 2nd birthday party, I had a hard time deciding on a theme. He loves music and I knew that would need to be part of the celebration. Initially, I was searching for nursery rhyme themes of which there are plenty. However, most of them were a bit …
Modern Memory Maker December Daily Project
Reposted from December, 2012: After a long (extra long this year with that unusually early Thanksgiving Date!) holiday season, what do you remember about your experiences? What stories can you tell about the time you spent with friends and family? Parties, gift exchanges, cookie swaps? How about plumbing, electrical, or auto troubles? What stood out …