Entertaining

The holidays are approaching and children will be out of school for a few days and some for a few weeks. Keeping them entertain while they are out for the holidays and staying on a budget can be...

Sure, you can go to the store and buy yourself some silly putty, but where's the fun in that?! Save your money and entertain the kids by making your own silly putty. Even when the putty is long...

This simple activity brings us back to the good old days when butter was, well...butter. Children love the transformation process of this activity, watching the cream turn into butter and knowing...

If you are planning to attend or throw a Halloween party that allows kids, you will need to plan some activities to keep them entertained and engaged in good old-fashioned Halloween fun, while...

It can be challenging to come up with new ideas to entertain children on a rainy day. When kids get bored, they can start getting into mischief and cause problems. Being stuck inside the house...

Don't have much dough? But, you want to bake up a fun family outing? There are many ways to save and still enjoy times with your spouse, children, and/or friends.

If you are the host of the party of course you can throw a kid free party. You just need to make sure you are very clear about the no kids rule and do so in a kind manner. If the party is early...

Keeping children entertained on a rainy day can be nerve racking, but it doesn't have to be challenging. A rainy day gives the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with your kids. Leave the...

Doing projects with children is always fun. Doing projects that involve food and children is twice the fun. The following ideas can be used for rainy-day fun, youth projects or teaching...

Sharing dinner with friends and family is one of the easiest ways to entertain. The fun and fellowship can be continued after dinner with some carefully thought-out activities that will appeal to...

This very simple Gummy Bear Science Experiment will have your young child feeling like a big boy/girl. Allow them to do as much of the experiment on there own while you read the instructions to them.

Summer is a fun time for everyone. It is especially fun for the children that have the entire summer off from school. But being a parent of these children can be a daunting task as you try to...

During the summer there are quite a few places that may offer little activities to take your toddler and/or preschooler to get them out of the house and interact with other children. Some of these...

Summer is a great time to do outdoor crafts with your children. Children love to create things of their very own and it is a great way to spend time with them. This craft is great to do with one...

Having a small pool party is easier and less work than you think. Don't stress about having to multi task at a party. Have a low key pool party for under $40, and the kids will love you for it!

Do you like to tell a good story? Telling a good story can bring a laugh to someone who is sad or teach family history to children. Whatever your reason story telling is one of the best ways to...

When your child gets to the age of three, she begins to interact more socially with those around her. Her interest in playing with other preschoolers grows and real friendships begin to form. To...

Being snowed in can be a fun thing for grown ups and kids alike! The following activities can be excellent bonding and learning experiences. Not to mention that these Snow Day activities are the...

Developing a love of reading in your child is very important. A good way to promote good reading habits is to start a children's book club. This way they read good books and look forward to...

Tips on Planning a Child's Halloween Party.

Keeping in touch with friends gets difficult when you have young children and busy lives. Organize a regular family game night with a group of friends and their children so that you can all look...

The key for a children's party is to come up with a theme, and then find things that complement that theme or color scheme.

In theory, dinner out with the family is a time to enjoy the company of those who mean the most to you. But with kids, sometimes the reality is a little more stressful--from waiting for your...

This party for young children and their parents offers a low-key break from frantic holiday activities. It is probably best to hold the party in mid-morning with only a small number of children in...

The "For Sale" sign has finally come down and your children report sighting a moving truck--the new neighbors must finally be here! Have a dinner party in their honor to welcome them to the...

If you've ever wanted to improvise as a clown, now's your chance. Standing in front of a roomful of children is terrifying if you don't know how you will entertain them. If you have a few tricks...

If you have a house guest coming who has children, have no fear. Children in a strange environment are usually excellent guests, because everything is new and they will respect the new house and...

Planning an event like a wedding reception or dinner party where children are invited doesn't have to equal stress. Simply give the children something to do to keep them entertained and less...

Children often get bored at formal events unless some sort of entertainment is provided. If you are hosting or attending a formal event with children, be prepared to keep them occupied.

Choosing school carnival games is a relatively simple process. While the number of school carnival games to choose from can seem limitless, there are a variety of factors that can narrow down your...

Choosing a theme can help take the hassle out of organizing a school carnival, since many of your decorating, food and prize choices will already be made for you. Select a school carnival theme...

Planning a school carnival for special needs kids is not unlike planning a traditional one. Simply make some minor adjustments to attractions, games, rides and food to accommodate the children so...

Summer months can be exciting, but they can also be too hot to celebrate a child's birthday party outdoors unless water is involved. Creating a water park theme party for children is definitely a...

If you are you looking for an original party idea that will have all of your guests buzzing, throw your child a tea party. All of the other parents on the block will be running to copy your idea....

A bottle of wine among girlfriends is a beautiful thing, but with husbands working late and babysitters charging a fortune, a mom's-night-out happens all too rarely. A great solution: have a...

The success of any party involving children lies in keeping them busy. Great ideas to entertain kids at a "Blue's Clues" theme birthday party are all around you. You just need to get in your...

When you think of entertaining guests in your home, you might want to consider the needs of the children and parents in your neighborhood. Setting up a special area in your home for children's...

When you think of entertaining adults in your home, you might want to consider the needs of the children who could be attending. Setting up a special area just for kids will make the party more...