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Monday, August 18, 2008

Early Halloween Ideas


Can you believe it? Halloween is only a few months away. You know the routine. You may have fond memories of yourself in younger years enjoying the sweets filled holiday. Soon, our little ones will be expecting their favorite costumes. They will be going door-to-door collecting treats from our friends and neighbors. But, Halloween falls on a Friday this year. Maybe you and your youngsters would like to try something a bit different this year?

A fun suggestion for this upcoming Halloween would be a Halloween slumber party for your child and his or her friends. Now is the time to start thinking about how many children your child might like to invite to the event. More importantly, how many children can you handle at the slumber party. There are plenty of fun-filled activities that can be planned for the evening. Below is a list of a few suggestions we believe will help the children have an enjoyable night.

-Let the kids trick or treat early in your neighborhood. The kids will want to fill their bags with candy. This will allow them to burn off some of that trapped energy.

-Rent a few Halloween movies. After the kids return to your home, let them kick back and watch a few Halloween movies. Be careful though. If you rent a scary movie, make sure it is appropriate for all who are attending.

-If there are kids not interested in watching the movie, set up a few fun board games.

-Set up a designated area of your home for the kids to sleep. Sometimes they can fight over a bed or a couch.

-Lastly, buy a fun and easy breakfast for the morning. Bagels with cream cheese, or pre-sliced fruits would work well. One hundred percent juice boxes are good morning drinks and easy cleanup.

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Wednesday, August 06, 2008

Sleepover Tips


It is summer time, if you have yet to notice. Your children are out of school and enjoying their time to run the neighborhood ragged. Sleepovers are quite popular this time of year, and if you are experiencing parenting for the first time, you may not know when it is a good time for your child to start sleeping at their friend's house. There are considerations you must keep in mind before allowing your child to attend a sleepover.

First of all, you need to consider how well your child sleeps through the night, how well they handle bedtimes, and the kind of signs of independence they are showing. If you feel that your child is ready to sleep over at their friend's house, then your instincts are probably right. Before they head out the door, make sure that you pack the essentials; the obvious overnight bag with their toothbrush, sleeping bag, change of clothes, etc. But do not forget to pack their favorite pillow, blanket, or stuffed animal. They will need something familiar to have with them, especially on their first night away. If your child is afraid of the dark, pack a small flashlight in their bag. In an unfamiliar home, the assurance of a light near them will make them feel better.

If you are having children over to stay at your home, then you will want to make it as smooth as possible. Have a theme for your sleepover. You could have a Movie Night where the kids bring over their favorite movies, or you could have a Game Night. Once the children arrive, sit them down and go over the rules before any of the fun begins. Tell them what you have planned for the evening, including a bedtime. It is crucial that you make sure that the children staying at your home feel comfortable with you. If they are homesick, or they wet the bed, it will be easier for them if they feel like they can trust you. Before the parents leave, talk with them about their child and possible things that you will need to know. For instance, do they wet the bed? How well do they sleep at night? Are they allergic to anything, etc?

But the main rule of thumb is to make sure that the night is full of entertainment and excitement. The more of a good time you give them, the less likely they will be to start to get homesick and the smoother the party will go. Have fun with the sleepovers! Enjoy the children and have a great time!

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Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Sleepovers


Sleepovers were so exciting when we were children? Staying up until the wee hours of the morning, or at least until the parents got mad and told you to go to bed. Giggling and playing games, watching movies, keeping each other entertained; ahh, the good ol' days. Take a trip down Memory Lane and remember what it felt like to be a kid and carefree. Give that same great feeling of joy and comfort to your children. Make sure that they get the best times out of their childhood, they only get one. So for those little darlings, add to their sleepovers with one of our fun and colorful selection of Sleeping Bags. A wide variety of colors and designs, themes, and prices are available. Choose the best one for your child from over 100 models. From trains and plains to stars and flowers, there is one for every child.

So pick one out for your child and invite their little buddies over, pop in a movie, feed them some popcorn and enjoy their excitement!

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