For Girls: Older Child

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Girl's Birthday Party

My daughter is having a pool party for her Birthday in August and we are trying to come up with an idea as a party favor - she just went to a pool party and the favor was a frisbee and beach towel. Does anyone have any cool, different ideas for a 10 year old party? Thanks in advance - A.

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Movie Party Theme...

My daughter's party is this weekend and well, she waited almost the last...

Ballerina or Ballet

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6 Year Old Birthday Party Games/activities?

My daughter is turning 6 at the end of May and we are having a birthday party for her in our backyard. We are inviting some of her friends from her kindergarten class and also the children in her Sunday school class so about 10-12 kids. We have a playsystem for them to swing and climb etc but need some game or activity ideas. The theme for the cake and decoration will be disney princess. Any ideas for fun games or activities for 5 and 6 year olds that you have tried and the kids loved? At her 5th birthday party we played pin the tail...

Barbie

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The Real Deal on Barbie and Barbie-like Dolls

Hello Ladies, So what are your thoughts on the pro's and con's of letting little girls (7 and 4) play with Barbies and/or Disney Princess-Barbie like dolls (no Bratz, I am firm on this). I grew up with 3 sisters, they all played with Barbies, me more with my Mandi doll. The concern is, 2 of them have been hospitalized with eating disorder problems, and I, too, have struggled with body acceptance issues my whole life. I know many factors go into eating disorder issues, but am I harming my girls esteem by letting 2 of these dolls into my...

Bratz

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Gift Ideas: What Do 8 y.o. Girls like These Days?

My 8 y.o. son will be attending 2 birthday parties for two little girls his age in the next few weeks and I was wondering what are girls into at this age. I know Webkinz are popular, but I am certain they already have plenty of them. My son mostly likes video games or sports related stuff, so that doesn't help me at all. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated???

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5Th Girl B-day Party

Does anyone have any ideas for a 5 yr old b-day party, on a conservative...

Hannah Montana

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Gift Ideas: What Do 8 y.o. Girls like These Days?

My 8 y.o. son will be attending 2 birthday parties for two little girls his age in the next few weeks and I was wondering what are girls into at this age. I know Webkinz are popular, but I am certain they already have plenty of them. My son mostly likes video games or sports related stuff, so that doesn't help me at all. Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated???

Hello Kitty

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Horses

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Having Friends over - Would You Want to Be Asked first...horses, Pond

My kids are ages 11,9 and 8. (also have a 1 year old, but she doesn't ride horses, yet :) Whenever the kids have friends over, I always ask the parent if it's ok before I let the kids swim in the pond or ride the horses. We have rules about these activities and the kids know them well. Just today one of my son's friends wanted to swim in the pond. I told him I hadn't asked his mom if it was ok first. He wanted me to call her at work, which I didn't do because I didn't want to bother her for something like that. I'm now starting to...

Little Mermaid

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Little Mermaid Birthday Party

I am seeking advice on cute inexpensive things to put in the goody bags for my 3 year old daughters birthday party. I would also love any suggestions on themed food we could serve. The theme is going to be little mermaid/lau party at my mom's pool. Thanks in advance, A.

My Little Pony

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6 Year Old Daughter Wants to Wear Her Hair the Way She Wants

This probably seems trivial but I am looking at the whole picture ahead and want to get some advice now. My daughter has decided she no longer wants to wear headbands and bows but instead pull her right side of her hair up in a pony tail. Its hard to describe as she has all one length hair and she takes the one side and instead of pulling it back and putting the rubber band in she pulls it forward. Her small pony tail is in the middle of her head pretty much dangling straight down the front of her face. It looks funny, awful and somewhat...

Princess & Cinderella

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Princess Dress for a Princess Party

My 7-year old is turning 8 and is having a "Princess Party" at our house. When she first described the idea of having a Princess Party she described the dress she wanted me to buy her (a long blue dress with diamonds on it). I ignored the dress request and we focused on planning the decorations, games and who to invite. In my head I figured she could wear her flower girl dress from our wedding (long beautiful pink dress with pearls on it) or my old ballet costume (white satin with white, blue and pink tulle, lace and sequins). When I...

Strawberry Shortcake

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Need Help with Ideas for Daughters Birthday Party

I need help with ideas for activities for my daughter's 4th birthday party. There will only be a few other kids, two 2 year olds boy and girl, a 3 year old boy, 2 four year old girls and an 8 year old boy. She picked Strawberry Shortcake as her theme. I also am not sure what to put in gift bags and if I should get different bags for boys.

Tea Party

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6 Year Old Tea Party

This year, we have decided to do an in-home birthday party for my 6 year old daughter. I would like to do a little tea party theme. I am thinking of finger sandwiches, tea/punch, princess dresses, games, crafts. I am not the most creative person, so seeking some ideas from other mothers. Mind you, I will be 37 weeks pregnant when hosting this party.

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Tea Party Ideas

I wanted to know if anyone has had a tea party for their daughters and if so...

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Fairy Tea Party

My sister is having a Fairy themed tea party for her 6 year old daughter....