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clllittle
I'm her grandma. I give her lots of books. We have loved collecting Little People but I think she may be outgrowing them. I'm looking for something she might want to spend some time with and probably play with alone.
All your answers are SO great! Thanks so much! She has MegaBlocks which are like big legos. Of course, she has a Cabbage Patch doll and a Cabbage Patch newborn. I've gotten several sets of Fisher Price "Little People." (I love them too.) She does still play with them a lot. She has a great imagination. I'll give her mom a call to help me pick. Your ideas should help me with her birthday and Christmas. Thanks.
Answer
one of my favorite gifts to give to both boys and girls of ages from 3-8 or 9 is an art pack.
I begin with a fishing tackle type box and in the sections of the top I put in things like small rulers, stickers, roll of tape, colored pencils, pens/pencils, scissors, paper clips, and other assorted supplies. In the bottom or larger section I place things like various sizes of markers, crayons, notepads, other drawing tools like stencils . And then I decorate the outside with the childs name, and stickers.
then in another bag or briefcase(even the paper or cloth ones work well--and the child feels like a grownup when they use it. Inside I place things like assorted types of paper, colored(get good quality) drawing paper (get a few different types some for markers, some just for pencils, and some for painting) and maybe add an idea book or two (but no coloring books)
All of these ideas should also be based on the age of the child. and should be used with adult supervision until you are sure the child will use them correctly and safely.
I have been told fequently that these are sometimes the favorite gift that a child has recieved at a bithday party...it allows them to explore different types of art mediums and gives them good self esteem about their work and encourages them to take care of their things.
My own children also recieved similar gifts from me and always bring them up when they talk about gifts they have enjoyed the most....my youngest hated having to give up her "box" when she went to college--it had been with her since she was about 8 and she kept all of her "special" art supplies in it and hid her favorite pens and pencils in it to keep them from her sister.
one of my favorite gifts to give to both boys and girls of ages from 3-8 or 9 is an art pack.
I begin with a fishing tackle type box and in the sections of the top I put in things like small rulers, stickers, roll of tape, colored pencils, pens/pencils, scissors, paper clips, and other assorted supplies. In the bottom or larger section I place things like various sizes of markers, crayons, notepads, other drawing tools like stencils . And then I decorate the outside with the childs name, and stickers.
then in another bag or briefcase(even the paper or cloth ones work well--and the child feels like a grownup when they use it. Inside I place things like assorted types of paper, colored(get good quality) drawing paper (get a few different types some for markers, some just for pencils, and some for painting) and maybe add an idea book or two (but no coloring books)
All of these ideas should also be based on the age of the child. and should be used with adult supervision until you are sure the child will use them correctly and safely.
I have been told fequently that these are sometimes the favorite gift that a child has recieved at a bithday party...it allows them to explore different types of art mediums and gives them good self esteem about their work and encourages them to take care of their things.
My own children also recieved similar gifts from me and always bring them up when they talk about gifts they have enjoyed the most....my youngest hated having to give up her "box" when she went to college--it had been with her since she was about 8 and she kept all of her "special" art supplies in it and hid her favorite pens and pencils in it to keep them from her sister.
Good party ideas for a 14 yr old girl?
Riley
So im having my birthday party, im turning 14. The problems: a.) my bday is in December and I live where we get shitloads of snow b.) i live in the country--aka the 'burbs are about an hour away c.) we cant afford anything big
So any ideas? Something simple and fun for me and a few of my girlfriends that we can do from like friday-sunday?
Answer
Perfect time of year for a Winter Wonderland party! Do Best Snow sculpture contest
Sledding on whatever you can find
Best snow angel
Winter nature scavenger hunt....set a time limit, give them a list (think of things right around your immediate area....pic of bird's nest? feeder? something from a tree, xmas decoration....you can do a camera hunt giving 2 teams each a camera....and then you can include fun activities for them to do, too (like making the snow angel or doing a group pyramid or dancing a chorus line, etc)...all outdoor fun stuff.
Decorate with icicle lights and snowflakes...make your colors ice blue and white and silver (with balloons and tableware)--can add a blue glow stick inside a white balloon before blowing it up for extra fun and hang them up.
Do either a grab bag where everyone gets a gift delivered by a fun 'Santa" or a White Elephant game where everyone brings something they owned but don't want anymore>>>they wrap it and bring to party to put into a pile. Everyone draws a number or a card...highest goes first in cards...numbers go from #1 and so forth. First person picks a gift, opens it. Second person picks a gift OR takes a gift from one that's opened that they like. If a person gets one taken, they immediately go get another to open. Game ends when everyone has a gift---part of the fun is guessing where that gift came from!
Play games like Apples to Apples or Mexican Train Dominoes, Twister, Pictionary, Uno or any other card game.
Do a contest of 2 teams for best makeover>>>provide things like make up and other clothing articles, shoes, feather boas, hats, etc. Each team can have different stuff to pick from...give them time limit to finish.
Do a treasure hunt>>hide wrapped candy around the house and party area and give each girl a lunch bag to find as many as they can---one who finds the most wins.
Play Guess the Candy Bar: get several different kinds, break apart and pass around to girls who are all blindfolded. They have to guess what they are by smelling (tasting?) and write their answers down. Most right wins.
Play "No Not Me, Never"....give each girl lots of sweet treats. Then each girl takes a turn to make a statement about herself, like "I have never kissed a boy--No, Not Me, Never"...whoever else that statement applies to must eat a piece of candy. You keep taking turns until candy is all gone but one person has some left (winner).
Make something together....like brownies on a stick (use 2 boxes of mix for a 9x13 pan..you get thicker brownies that way to insert the popsicle stick into)...decorate by dipping in melted bark chocolate (dries faster!!) and colorful sprinkles.
Make another treat like the Rice Krispie treats but you use corn flakes instead and use food coloring to dye them green. Shape them into wreaths and add either red cinnamon candies in groups of 3 for holly berries or mini red M&M's.
Get some great girl movies to watch--or fun Xmas ones. Make your cake look like Xmas presents>>bake a rectangle cake and a square cake. Frost them and use real ribbon for wrapping around and tucking underneath. (Set the square cake on the rectangle one in an offset fashion)...add real bows on them, too. Polka dots can be added by using gel icing and drawing on....add a tag saying Happy Birthday! to You tied to one of the ribbons.
Do a craft project>>decorate headbands or photo frames, make jewelry or friendship bracelets
EDIT: Wanted to add this SNACK FOOD IDEA:SNOWFLAKES... Try this creative snack made with tortillas.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
* Flour Tortillas
* Oil
Preparation:
Using the same technique as cutting out paper snowflakes, make snowflake shapes out of flour tortillas, you may need to warm the tortilla in the microwave first to make it more flexible. Put a touch of oil in a pan and fry tortilla until it is crisp. Top with one or more of these ideas:
* Sprinkle it with powdered sugar.
* Spread butter on one side of the tortilla.
* Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and sugar.
* Use bologna, turkey, ham, cheese, etc. and make a snowflake sandwich.
Perfect time of year for a Winter Wonderland party! Do Best Snow sculpture contest
Sledding on whatever you can find
Best snow angel
Winter nature scavenger hunt....set a time limit, give them a list (think of things right around your immediate area....pic of bird's nest? feeder? something from a tree, xmas decoration....you can do a camera hunt giving 2 teams each a camera....and then you can include fun activities for them to do, too (like making the snow angel or doing a group pyramid or dancing a chorus line, etc)...all outdoor fun stuff.
Decorate with icicle lights and snowflakes...make your colors ice blue and white and silver (with balloons and tableware)--can add a blue glow stick inside a white balloon before blowing it up for extra fun and hang them up.
Do either a grab bag where everyone gets a gift delivered by a fun 'Santa" or a White Elephant game where everyone brings something they owned but don't want anymore>>>they wrap it and bring to party to put into a pile. Everyone draws a number or a card...highest goes first in cards...numbers go from #1 and so forth. First person picks a gift, opens it. Second person picks a gift OR takes a gift from one that's opened that they like. If a person gets one taken, they immediately go get another to open. Game ends when everyone has a gift---part of the fun is guessing where that gift came from!
Play games like Apples to Apples or Mexican Train Dominoes, Twister, Pictionary, Uno or any other card game.
Do a contest of 2 teams for best makeover>>>provide things like make up and other clothing articles, shoes, feather boas, hats, etc. Each team can have different stuff to pick from...give them time limit to finish.
Do a treasure hunt>>hide wrapped candy around the house and party area and give each girl a lunch bag to find as many as they can---one who finds the most wins.
Play Guess the Candy Bar: get several different kinds, break apart and pass around to girls who are all blindfolded. They have to guess what they are by smelling (tasting?) and write their answers down. Most right wins.
Play "No Not Me, Never"....give each girl lots of sweet treats. Then each girl takes a turn to make a statement about herself, like "I have never kissed a boy--No, Not Me, Never"...whoever else that statement applies to must eat a piece of candy. You keep taking turns until candy is all gone but one person has some left (winner).
Make something together....like brownies on a stick (use 2 boxes of mix for a 9x13 pan..you get thicker brownies that way to insert the popsicle stick into)...decorate by dipping in melted bark chocolate (dries faster!!) and colorful sprinkles.
Make another treat like the Rice Krispie treats but you use corn flakes instead and use food coloring to dye them green. Shape them into wreaths and add either red cinnamon candies in groups of 3 for holly berries or mini red M&M's.
Get some great girl movies to watch--or fun Xmas ones. Make your cake look like Xmas presents>>bake a rectangle cake and a square cake. Frost them and use real ribbon for wrapping around and tucking underneath. (Set the square cake on the rectangle one in an offset fashion)...add real bows on them, too. Polka dots can be added by using gel icing and drawing on....add a tag saying Happy Birthday! to You tied to one of the ribbons.
Do a craft project>>decorate headbands or photo frames, make jewelry or friendship bracelets
EDIT: Wanted to add this SNACK FOOD IDEA:SNOWFLAKES... Try this creative snack made with tortillas.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
* Flour Tortillas
* Oil
Preparation:
Using the same technique as cutting out paper snowflakes, make snowflake shapes out of flour tortillas, you may need to warm the tortilla in the microwave first to make it more flexible. Put a touch of oil in a pan and fry tortilla until it is crisp. Top with one or more of these ideas:
* Sprinkle it with powdered sugar.
* Spread butter on one side of the tortilla.
* Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and sugar.
* Use bologna, turkey, ham, cheese, etc. and make a snowflake sandwich.
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