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Kids Activities - Pyjama Party Games

2010-04-29T17:52:00.000-07:00

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Kids love having their friends over for the occasional pyjama party and you’ll find that by making use of these two fun pyjama party games during the event will help to keep everyone happy and involved.

Nosey Ball:

Fun pyjama party games must involve something that gets everyone giggling and Nosey ball is it. Everyone taking part in the race will pretend to be an animal and push a ping pong ball to the finish line with their nose."

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Hey Gorgeous Kids - Kids Activities - Under the Sea Kids Party Games

2010-04-28T20:45:00.000-07:00

Hey Gorgeous Kids - Kids Activities - Under the Sea Kids Party Games

Under the Sea Kids Party Games

The Under the Sea Kids Party is often lots of fun for the kids and the parents at the party. You’ll need a couple of good games to keep everyone active and involved in the party.

The first game we recommend for the Under the Sea party is called, ‘Observation’. Its kind of a quick game but its fun and you’ll get trick your guests a little bit while you are at it. Have one of the adult or kid guests put on a variety of under the sea related clothes and accents....

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Hey Gorgeous - Kids Activities - Bob the Builder Party Games

2010-04-26T15:30:00.000-07:00

Bob the Builder Party Games can be lots of fun for the kids at the party but also interesting for the adults. Here are a couple of game ideas that I’ve come up with for you to use.
The first game is called ‘Block Builder’. It’s a simple scavenger hunt game that will keep the kids hunting around the party area for up to twenty minutes and it fits very well with the Bob the Builder party theme.
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How to help your child de-stress

2010-04-23T15:11:00.000-07:00

Hey Gorgeous Kids - How to help your child d-stress

Is your child unusually sensitive, both to their own feelings and those of others? Does your child feel easily overwhelmed? Does your child pull back, frown or look worried? Is your child overly quiet? Does your child show signs of anxiety when facing change or a situation that is unfamiliar to them?

Children who have a tendency to worry more than usual, have often been born with those tendencies. Parents sometimes are not sure how to handle situations that may arise and may even try to force the child to be someone they're not comfortable with. This is a mistake. It is better to gently persuade your child rather than try to force your child to get out of his or her comfort zone. There is a delicate balance between understanding and expectation.

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Kids Party Food - Caramel Popcorn

2009-03-06T19:32:00.000-08:00

Kids Party Food - Caramel Popcorn

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup popping corn
Caramel
125g butter, chopped
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Makes 14 Cups

Method
Line a tray with baking paper. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 pieces of popping corn. If corn slowly turns around in a circle then oil is hot enough.

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Hey Gorgeous Kids - Parenting Resources - Overwhelmed by your toddler's toys?

2009-02-13T02:27:00.000-08:00

Hey Gorgeous - Baby and Kids Clothing - Overwhelmed by your toddler's toys?

Your baby rolls over and reaches for a toy - suddenly you realize that your baby will start to play with some of the presents which he or she was given at birth. It is all very exciting, you get a toy box for the corner of the room and at the end of play you put it all away. So easy!

Suddenly your toddler has more toys than a toy shop, they all seem to have a thousand pieces and the thought of putting them away has become a horrifying nightmare.

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Hey Gorgeous Kids - Recipes - Cheesy Chicken Bites

2009-01-30T16:35:00.000-08:00

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Kid Friendly Recipes - Cheesy Chicken Bites

These tasty homemade jumbo chicken nuggets make a great children's meal or a snack for big kids.

Preparation Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 8 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

plain flour, for dusting
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup extra tasty cheddar cheese, finely grated
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
salt and cracked black pepper
16 chicken tenderloins, trimmed
olive oil, for cooking
barbecue sauce, to serve

Method

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Hey Gorgeous Kids - Kids Party Games - Two Cat Party Games for the Kids

2009-01-29T15:48:00.000-08:00

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Two Cat Party Games for the Kids

Meow, these cat party games will delight the whole family and you’re party will be a hit with the kids who are always entertained with fun games.

Kitty Cat Scavenge:

Give the adults at the cat party games a chance to rest with these cat party games. Before the party starts you should have hide a range of objects around the cat party games area and made a list of them. Make copies of the list to give one to each group of three or four players....

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Hey Gorgeous Kids - Kids Activities - Party Food - Dragon's Eggs

2009-01-28T17:05:00.000-08:00

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Kids Party Food - Dragon's Eggs

Ingredients

2 eggwhites, at room temperature
2/3 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 tablespoon cornflour
2 cups desiccated coconut
12 drops green food colouring
32 jelly beans

Makes 32

Method ...

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Hey Gorgeous Kids - Kids Activities - Statues

2009-01-26T21:24:00.000-08:00

Hey Gorgeous - Baby and Kids Clothing - Kids Activities - Statues

A good game for a party or play it any time you have a group of children to keep them occupied.

What You Need:

- Music - a CD player or radio

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Parenting - Goof off Days

2009-01-14T15:48:00.000-08:00

Parenting - Goof off Days

Sometimes, the best things in life are learned when we are not trying to do any learning at all. That's what 'goof-off days' taught me when I was a child. And hopefully, that's what I'm teaching my kids. You see, when I was growing up, we were allowed two goof-off days a year, one before Christmas and one after. These were days when we didn't have to go to school.

All we had to do was hangout with one of our parents for the day and enjoy life. These days taught us valuable lessons. The first, of course, being that our parents actually do love us and actually do enjoy spending time with us (or at least they faked it pretty well). Another important lesson is that sometimes we all need to stop, catch our breath, and do a little goofing off. And this is a much-needed lesson that we should ingrain in our children now, before they are thrown into a world that functions at the speed of light. If you would like to start the goof-off day tradition, then here are some important things to keep in mind.

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Kids Activities - Art at the Beach

2009-01-11T16:27:00.000-08:00

Kids Activities - Art at the Beach

When the children are tired of swimming or need something to do at the beach in winter when it's too cold to swim, do some beach art with them.

What You Need:

- Buckets for collecting bits and pieces.

What To Do:

Go for a long walk on the beach with the children ....

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Toddler Behavior - Three tips for handling your toddler's temper tantrums

2009-01-09T14:31:00.000-08:00

Toddler Behavior - Three tips for handling your toddler's temper tantrums

Your baby was a sweet little angel. When she cried, you knew was hungry, wet, or needed some comfort. Then Boom! Your baby grows into a toddler and throws a whopper of a tantrum. She's banging her fists, feet, or head on the floor and screaming at the top of her lungs. You're not sure what to do, but you want to make sure you do the right thing.

When your toddler begins throwing temper tantrums, she is usually experimenting. What I mean is, she may have seen someone else doing it and wonders if it will work for her. It could be something she just spontaneously decided on herself, but she's gauging your reaction. Now is the time to be cautious as what you do now will affect you both for years to come.

Here are a couple of tips for handling those tantrums....

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Kids Games - Free Printable Party Games for Kids

2009-01-07T16:33:00.000-08:00

Kids Games - Free Printable Party Games for Kids

If you happen to be looking around for something quick and easy activities there are lots of free printable party games for kids on the web. Most of these games are posted by websites that offer up theme packages for parties of all sizes and shapes. The free games are benefits that help to bring new and repeat costumers to their websites.

The good things about these free games are that they are nearly always themed so you can easily search for and find games geared towards your party theme.

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Kids Activities - Kids Birthday Pinata

2009-01-05T16:20:00.000-08:00

Kids Activities - Kids Birthday Pinata

Make a Mexican pinata with your children to use at their next birthday party.

What You Need:

- A balloon
- Newspaper and coloured paper
- Paint
- Wallpaper paste
- Streamers
- Sweets

What To Do:

Blow up the balloon if your children can't manage this and then begin the papier mache process. Your children can help cut or tear the newspaper into strips....

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Kids Activities - Floating and Sinking

2009-01-05T01:37:00.000-08:00

Kids Activities - Floating and Sinking

Children learn best by doing things themselves and they will really understand these concepts if they are allowed to try them out with real objects.

What You Need:

- A variety of household objects that float and sink - plastic, paper, toys, corks, feathers, pegs, foam, ping pong balls, golf balls, wood, containers with holes, etc

- A large washing up dish of water in the garden

What To Do:

This is a great activity outside on a warm, sunny day. The children will love seeing which items float and which sink and sorting them into the two categories...

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Kids Activities - Different Bubbles

2009-01-02T19:44:00.000-08:00

Kids Activities - Different Bubbles

Children love blowing bubbles and on a windy day they are even more fun as everyone tries to catch them. However, many common household items can also be used to make bubbles. See below for ideas.

What You Need:

- Detergent
- Water
- A little glycerine or cooking oil to make the bubbles stronger
- A variety of potential bubble makers such as straws, funnels, plastic spools, wire and pipecleaners
- Clear plastic

What To Do:

It's fun to make bubbles with commercial bubble makers, but it is even more interesting to make them with a variety of things we all have around the house.
Let the children help you make up the bubble mixture and enjoy some time playing with any commercial bubble makers you may have...

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Kids Activities - ZOOs

2008-12-31T18:45:00.000-08:00

Kids Activities - ZOOs

Young children are fascinated with Zoos. Help your children make a toy animal zoo in the sandpit.

What You Need:

- Toy zoo animals
- Boxes
- Polystyrene cups
- Scissors
- Poster or acrylic paints
- Drinking straws
- Sticky tape
- Small pieces of plants

What To Do:

If your children haven't visited a zoo take them along. After the visit help them make a zoo in the sandpit.

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Tips for dining out with your toddler

2008-12-30T21:35:00.000-08:00

Tips for dining out with your toddler

Most parents with a toddler have faced an embarrassing situation with their toddlers while in public. Dining out can sometimes be a stressful event. Before dining out with your toddler, especially if it's the first time, take some time to get prepared.

Be prepared

You know that you'll have to wait while you're in the restaurant. You wait for the server to take your order and you wait for the food to be cooked. All this waiting can make any hungry person cranky so think of how your toddler is going to feel! Bring some light snacks and small, non-invasive toys along. I always have a small baggie of Cheerios or a pack of Gerber's puffs in my daughter's bag. Only give them the snack if they are hungry and you want them to nibble. I also grab a book or something quiet that she likes to play with. This will keep your toddler occupied while you're waiting.

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Kids Activities - Backyard Mazes

2008-12-30T01:23:00.000-08:00

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Backyard Mazes

Most young children love to wiggle and squirm through small places and if this applies to your children, try this activity with them in the backyard.

What You Need:
- Garden Furniture
- Cardboard Boxes
- Buckets
- String or Thin Rope

What To Do:
Set up a backyard maze by using some of your outdoor furniture. The children have to crawl underneath the furniture and reach the end of the maze in an allotted amount of time.

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Baby Clothing Basics

2008-12-28T13:54:00.000-08:00

Great article for new parents about what baby clothing to choose for your new arrival.

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"Baby clothes basics - Needs and proper care
If you are a first time parent to-be, there are numerous tasks that must be accomplished before your new baby's arrival. One important, and fun 'labor of love' is purchasing baby clothing. However, with such a large selection of baby clothing, you may be asking yourself which of these adorable little items are essentials. This is crucial information to know, as well as their proper care.

Onesies

'Onesies' are basically baby t-shirts and are a necessary baby clothing purchase. To keep the onesie from creeping up and exposing your baby's belly, most onesies have easy close snaps. They can be worn alone or as an undergarment. Onesies, also known as rompers, come in basic white, colored or patterned varieties. For your basics, you should have between 5 to 10 onesies.

Sleepers

Sleepers are one-piece items with long legs and long or short sleeves. They usually have snaps down the legs for easy accessibility for late night diaper changes.

When preparing your basics, you should have between 5 to 8 baby sleepers. These are necessary as it is recommended that a newborn not sleep with thick blankets. This could inadvertently cause suffocation. The best material for both your baby's warmth and comfort are cotton or fleece sleepers."

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Hey Gorgeous - Baby and Kids Clothing - 8 Fun ways to keep your kids learning

2008-12-19T15:43:00.000-08:00

A great article in view of the upcoming holiday season!!!

Hey Gorgeous - Baby and Kids Clothing - 8 Fun ways to keep your kids learning

"Summer Learning - 8 fun ways to keep your kids learning all summer long"

Most kids look forward to three months of nothing but fun and games, but, as a parent, you know that learning should take place year round.

And while it can be hard to get your child's attention among all the swimming pools, video games and television shows that they'd rather be spending their time on, it's important that you keep the learning going (at least at some level) during the summertime. That way, when they return to school in the fall, they'll be enriched and ready to learn."

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Fun Activities for Kids: Exploring Through The Senses

2008-11-25T18:48:00.000-08:00

Every child loves to have fun. As a parent, you can motivate, teach, and empower children through the use of fun activities. For children under the age of 10, there are many things that are fun but at the same time teach them something useful or help them to explore their surroundings. A good way to do this is by using their senses.

The following activities are interesting, unique ways to help your child of any age to learn about their senses. Even after the child knows them, they can learn about themselves through these fun activities for children.

Exploring the Sense of Smell

For younger children, the sense of smell can be an amazing thing, something that they don't think about. The sense of smell is not just a simple sense. There are many ways to have fun exploring it. For example, blind fold a child and ask them to find a specific scent within a room. Place strong smelling items in various corners throughout the room. Let their nose guide them from place to place.

For younger children, it can also be fun to have a smelling contest where parents give each blind folded child something to smell and they have to guess what it is. Exploring the sense of smell can be a lot of fun and educational, too.

Using Your Eyes

For children, being able to see is something they take for granted. Take this away and your child is in a world that is completely foreign to them. After removing all of the harmful objects from a room, have the child close their eyes and have to identify certain objects. The other senses are heightened when they can't see.

For older children, purchase or find online a book of optical illusions. From moving surfaces to objects that look like others, this is a fantastic way to explain how the inner eye works and why the brain and eyes have to work together to understand the image.

Feeling Something New

There is nothing more fun than getting dirty and for this activity kids can get a bit messy. To teach them about the sense of touch, take an empty shoe box and turn it upside down, open side down. Cut out just a large enough hole in one end to allow the child's arm to reach in. Then, secretly put different items under the box and have them guess what they are. Try cold spaghetti, homemade slime and cold, round ice cubes. They are sure to be wondering just what you having them touch. This is a great way to get children to learn through play.

Hearing Something Fun

Kids learn through creative play. You can teach your child about their sense of hearing fairly easily. A kids game to play is to simply have them close their eyes and listen to sounds over various areas of the room. Or, head outside in a very safe area. Blind fold them and take turns calling the individual to come towards your voice. See how long it takes until they find you! Keep an eye on them to be sure they are safe, of course.

For younger children, boys and girls play can be as simple as guessing what sounds are from a recording. For older children, even teens, have the child listen to a chord of music and try to mimic the sound with their voice. Ba…ba.ba.ba….

Tasting They Will Love

Since children learn through play, a great way to help them learn the sense of taste is trying new foods. But, how do you get a child that is picky willing to taste new foods? There are several things to do here. First, invite them into the kitchen. Allow the child to help peel and cut (age appropriate and safe) and have them help with any other method of preparing meals. Encourage them to make their own foods, too. Perhaps they would like to make something with you, that they create. Good or bad tasting, they still get to see the transformation of taste in their mouths.

With older children, explore textures, too. The crunch of a carrot mixed with the softness of bread creates a unique texture in the mouth. What happens when vegetables are cooked instead of eaten raw? Explore each of these areas thoroughly with them.

Fun activities for kids can fall into that learning category, too. Kids love to explore new things and play games, especially when mom or dad gets to help them with it. Best of all, you will want to spend your time explaining why things happen the way they do. These kids fun games and projects are something you can do with your child!

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