Rental Bounce Houses
Birthday rental bounce houses are appearing more often now that the weather is warm. Rental bounce houses provide exercise and fun for many outdoor birthday parties.
Rental Bounce Houses
Recent news reports have focused on bounce house safety. At Treasure Box Kids we want to make sure that your birthday activities are safe ones. Here are some tips for keeping this kids birthday party idea a safe one.
- Make sure to have adult supervision at ALL times
- Make sure the bounce house is anchored securely at the corners
- Watch for any rips or holes in the bounce house unit
- Do not use a bounce house in high winds
- Do not allow children to flip or somersault
- The weight of an adult can bounce smaller children at dangerous heights, so keep adults out
- Limit the number of children in the bounce house at one time
- Keep children under 3 years old out of the bounce house unit
- Empty pockets and do not let children bring toys into the bounce house
Setting up Rental Bounce Houses
If you are considering renting a bounce house select a credible bounce house company that carries insurance. Let the bounce house professionals set up the bounce house before your party begins. Make sure that the professional securely fastens the bounce house with either 18″ hook spikes inserted into the ground at a 45 degree angle or using 50-pound bags on each corner. Bounce houses should only be set up on a driveway or blacktop as a last resort.
Incorporating an inflatable jump house or slide brings a lot of excitement and fun to summer birthday parties. Check back often to TreasureBoxKids blog for more birthday party ideas, birthday and special occasion dresses, and other children’s clothing. Visit www.treasureboxkids.com for children’s clothing and special outfits.
Cat in the Hat Birthday Party
Toddlers love Dr. Suess stories and The Cat in the Hat is one of their favorites. Anything Cat in the Hat goes!
Cat in the Hat Birthday Party Decorations:
Decorate with red and white balloons. Print out pictures of the Cat in the Hat or Thing 1 and Thing 2. On the birthday party table use a white table cloth and make red crepe paper bow ties to decorate around the edge. A multiple layer cake alternating red and white frosting on a round, black cardboard base is a simple Cat in the Hat birthday cake. Set Dr Suess books around the room. The books can double as decorations and activities.
Cat in the Hat Birthday Party Games and Activities:
The Cat in the Hat had many games involving balancing. He would balance things on his head, in his hands and on his feet. Use this aspect of the story to create balancing games of your own. Start with something flat and easy like a light book, then when the guest reaches the other side of the room and a new object like a paper plate, then a cup, then a plastic fork or a small ball. The one who can balance the most items wins!
Another Cat in the Hat game is a fish toss. The fish was always trying to stay in the bowl while the Cat was playing his games. Use decorated bean bags as “fish” to try to toss into a bowl.
Reading the Cat in the Hat story to the children as it gets closer for the children to go home can calm down a bit before the parents pick them up.
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Birthday Party in The Park
A birthday party in the park is a great place to hold a larger birthday party in warmer weather.
Birthday Party in The Park
Large families often find that holding a kids birthday party in the park helps tremendously with the activity portion of the party because the park has activities built in. Kites, bubbles, races, and playground equipment keep the kids entertained for hours.
Benefits of a Birthday Party in The Park
A park party is easy to decorate with balloons and a table cloth for the picnic tables. If the park has a barbecue then food can be prepared ahead of time and cooked later at the park. Parks have plenty of parking and are easy to find for drop off and pick up of little guests. Large families can bring food for a pot-luck style event where multiple generations can join in the fun.
Things to keep in mind for your Birthday Party in The Park
Plan ahead for your birthday party in the park by reserving the area with park representatives or the city. Arrive early to decorate tables and add balloons. The park is a perfect place for a Butterfly Party or active boys Baseball Party.
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Birthday Places For Kids
The best birthday places for kids make hosting a party easier for busy parents. These birthday party locations are great for special milestone birthdays where many school friends and family members attend at one time.
New Birthday Places For Kids
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Birthday party locations have moved on beyond the family living room. Today, children want to celebrate their birthdays in a fun way. Miniature golf, tea parties, kids activity zones where bowling, inflatable jumpers, go-kart racing, laser tag and other play activities make for an exciting and memorable experience for all.
Planning Birthday Places For Kids
Birthday party planning is often taken care of at such facilities. Parents need only supply a cake and presents while the facility provides the food, entertainment and activities. Large venues are easy for parents to find with ample parking, and are often located near adult oriented facilities where parents can shop or eat while waiting to pick up their children.
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Icebreaker Birthday Games
Icebreaker birthday games are a great way to start your child’s birthday party and let the guests meet and make new friends. Here are a few ideas that can be modified to fit the theme of your birthday party.
Icebreaker Birthday Games
Ideas for Icebreaker Birthday Games:
Cartoon Couples – Write the names of each cartoon character and their match on pieces of paper (for example: Sponge Bob and Patrick, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Scooby Do and Shaggy, etc.) Place the cartoon names in a bowl and have each birthday party guest choose a paper from the bowl as they arrive. Ask each guest to find the other half of the cartoon couple. This icebreaker game can be modified to many different matching themes.
Icebreaker Ball Game – Buy a large inflatable beach ball and in permanent marker write icebreaker questions all over it. Sample questions can be something like: If you were an animal what would you be, what is the scariest movie you ever saw, what is your favorite food, what is your favorite tv show, what three words best describe you, if you were invisible what would you do, etc. Have birthday guests gather in a circle and have a guest throw the icebreaker ball to another party guest. The person who catches the ball must answer the question closest to where their right thumb is touching.
Line up Icebreaker Game – Give each party guest a number and tell them not to tell the others what it is. The object of the game is to have them line up in order without talking or using their fingers.
M&M Icebreaker Game – For each color M&M assign a certain question or category in which each guest must share something about themselves. Skittles or other multicolored candies may be used.
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