My daughter's 7th birthday is in June. We usually do parties at home and have a lot of fun with themes and decorations, but as we will be in the middle of a move this year, we had to have her party at a bounce house facility. It will be fun, but I'm looking for ways to put our own spin on it. Any ideas for ways to make her party seem more personal? We are allowed to bring our own cake, tableware, some decorations, and goodie bags.
it is spread out.. so you won't have that homey feeling.. but when the cake is served.. make sure all the guests stop what they are doing. to have cake, to sing happy bday... and to be with you all for that time.. this will help make that part of the party be closer. you can also play a simple game of pin the tail of the donkey... or whatever while cake is being served...
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I would still maybe pick a theme, whatever your daughter is into this year, and use it in the cake, and party activity. The bouncy places around here have party rooms, and if that is the case at yours, you can decorate with your theme, bring the kids in for an activity and cake in the room, and let them run wild the rest of the time. If you are looking for a theme, or for ideas that fit a theme, check out my fave site for kids party stuff, www.pepperspollywogs.com. She does a ton of party plans, and they are very adaptable for location, budget and other circumstances. Good luck!
As a party favor idea, have your daughter decorate flower pots with paints, glitter, crafty things, anything she wants, really. Then fill the pot with different party favors, including some seeds each child can grow, perhaps even veggies or fruit seeds. This will give them a little insight about how things grow, and help them remember your daughter's party very fondly.
