Creative Ideas for Hosting a Curious George Birthday Party

Curious George, the inquisitive little monkey renowned for his curiosity-driven adventures, has captured everyone’s heart. Just like your preschooler, he is mischievous, messy, and is always excited to learn about the world around him. This makes Curious George party a great option for celebrating your little monkey’s special day. Invite everyone to a party that will give them tons of opportunities for monkeying around. Here are some ideas to host a party that will be a perfect treat for your child as well as his guests. 

Invitations

 

Send out the invites that will make your little guests anxious about monkeying around in your party.

• The prepackaged invitations and the Curious George party supplies available with us will make the kids go bananas. 
  
  
• Make your own invitation by cutting out a yellow card stock in the shape of a hat or a banana. Use black marker pen to give outlines to the cutouts. Write your party details on the back side of the card. Such invitations will be impossible for anyone to turn down.

Decorations: 

 

• Buy or make some pinwheels and use them for decorating your driveway. The little monkeys attending your party will love watching them and some will even pick them up!
  
  
• The Curious George hanging decorations available with MyBirthdaySupplies will be perfect for your entry door. They have shiny yellow and red spirals and a Curious George cutout at the bottom. 
  
  
• The themed table cover available with us along with the rest of the Curious George party supplies such as plates, cups, napkins, etc. will give an accented look to your party table. 
  
  
• Club our Curious George giant shaped balloon with some latex balloons to make a balloon bouquet. Tie this to a Curious George stuffed toy and use it as a centerpiece. Alternatively, use our themed honeycomb centerpiece. 
  
  
• Tie a Mylar balloon to each of the guests’ chairs to give a complete look to your party table. 
  
  
• Use our birthday banner along with some printouts of Curious George for wall decoration.

Fun games 

 

• Our themed pull-string piñata is a must-have for your child’s birthday. Kids will go bananas over this party game. 
  
  
• Add a fun twist to the popular hot potato game. Let the kids pass the ‘hot banana’ instead of the potato. 
  
  
• A yellow hat hunt will keep the kids busy during your Curious George party. Use yellow cardstock to make some small sized yellow hat cutouts. On the reverse side of one hat, write ‘winner’. Ask the kids to find out the winner yellow hat. 
  
  

Party food

 

Serve Italian food such as spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, pizza, and ravioli. Tell the kids that Chef Pisghetti, George's favorite chef, has prepared all these to please George’s special friends. Banana punch, banana flavored cupcake, fresh fruits, etc. will be good add-ons. 

Party favors

Curious George books will make a nice memento of this fun-filled day. Also give away the themed stickers, blowouts, foam masks, etc. available with us. Our tote bags featuring Curious George in a joyous mood sitting beside a yellow hat will make your party favors look irresistible.

Thorough preparations along with these ideas are sure to help you create fun filled memories to cherish. Plan well and make all arrangements in advance to make your party a grand success.

Balloon Decoration Ideas That Will Give a Festive Look to Your Party Atmosphere

Be it a wedding or a birthday, balloon-based party decorations fit all sizes. These inexpensive party accessories instantly transform your ordinary party into an amazing one. Here is how you can use your birthday party balloons to add fun and festive mood to your party.

Balloon splash:

To create this amazing roof effect, blow a lot of solid color party decoration balloons using helium, tie curling ribbons to their neck, and let them float in the air. If you are having a fairy or princess theme party, tie a plastic star to the lower size of the curling ribbon. This simple but elegant decoration idea will give a whimsical look to your party area.

Balloon poles:

This is pretty easy to make and is great for beautifying the entrance of your party. Secure a dowel on each side of your porch, at the beginning of your driveway, or at any other location that you want to highlight. Blow up some balloons and affix this balloon cluster on the top of the dowel. Decorate the base of the cluster with streamers, tulle fabric, ribbons, etc. These balloon poles are perfect outdoor decorations to signal the party location.

Balloon place cards:

Instead of attaching balloons to the guest of honor’s chair, write each guest’s name on large plain Birthday Party Balloons and tie them to their chairs. These balloons will act as place markers and can also double up as party favors. Use colored markers or peel-and-paste letters to write the names. Similarly, you can use balloons to mark the important areas of your party such as lemonade station, game station, etc.

Apart from these, the standard balloon arches, columns, and garlands play a big role in sprucing up your empty party space. By creatively using these inexpensive party decoration balloons, you can create an eye-catching atmosphere for your party.   

Party Games That Will Keep the Little Ones Busy During Your Thanksgiving Party

Go beyond the convention party games at your upcoming Thanksgiving party and let the kids play some exciting, one-of-a-kind games that will keep them busy throughout the party. Incorporate the party themes in your games to allow the kids to bond and laugh. Here are some Thanksgiving Party Ideas for choosing the party games that will enhance their holiday spirit. 

Pass the ‘Thankerchief’

This variation of the classic ‘pass the hot potato’ game will be loved by kids. Have them sit in a circle and give them a themed bandana to pass on. You can play some music for them while they pass the ‘thankerchief’ or let them sing “Thankerchief, Thankerchief, around you go; where are you going to stop, well no one knows. But when you do, I will say, what I am thankful for, on this very day!" When the poem ends, the person holding the thankerchief will share one thing for which, he/she is thankful. Let them keep playing until everyone has had a turn. 

Turkey hunt

What can be better a Thanksgiving Party Idea for games than having a turkey hunt on this ‘turkey day’? Hide index cards featuring turkey pictures or stickers around the party area and ask the kids to find them. Help them by giving maps, some clues, binoculars, and other treasure hunt accessories. The one who finds maximum number of turkeys will be the winner of the game.  

Bowling with pumpkins

Get 10 empty soda bottles and fill them less than half way with sand to get them to stand up. Use the bottles as they are or cover them with fall themed wrapping paper. Set these bottles up like the bowling pins and have the kids bowl them with medium-sized pumpkins. Make sure you have some extra pumpkins on hand, as they might split while bowling. 

Good entertainment with a creative use of Thanksgiving party supplies will make your holiday party run smoothly. These game ideas will certainly help you create wonderful memories. 

Tips for Hosting a Color Theme Birthday Party for Your Preschooler

If you are one of those parents, who don’t want to host a character theme party for your toddler, a color theme party would be a great option. You may take up your child’s favorite color as a theme or go for a colorful party such as a rainbow theme party. Decorating such parties would not be very difficult. Moreover, the inexpensive store-bought birthday party packs will minimize your party budget. Here are some decoration ideas that will surely entice your lovely little guests.

• A multicolored balloon arc near the entry will certainly give a festive look to your party.
  
  
• Hang multi-colored streamers from the doors to make them look like curtains. You can even use tulle fabric instead of streamers. Buy tulle fabric in various colors and use one color for each door. These birthday party supplies are sure to give a whimsical look to your party.
  
  
• If it’s a toddler party, it is advisable to stay away from latex balloons, as they are unsafe for them. If you are using latex balloons, make sure you throw any blown-up piece immediately. Mylar balloons are safer and have a glossy look that will entice the little ones present at your party. Since these balloons last longer, you can also give them away as favors to reduce your after-party mess. Tie a Mylar balloon to each guest’s chair or club a few of these birthday party supplies together and tie them to a balloon weight for making your own centerpiece.
  
  
• For making colorful centerpieces, fill some clear glass jars with jellies of various colors. This colorful and edible centerpiece would be loved by the little ones.
  
  
• Hang multicolored kites from the ceiling using fishing wire to make them look as if they are floating in the air. At the end, give them away as favors.

These fun, interesting, and unusual party ideas will make it easier and affordable for you to host a color theme party for your child.  

Birthday Party Favors That Will be Loved by Your Little Guests

Birthday party favors have become synonymous with kids birthday parties. The fact that they are going to come back with a gift probably excites them about attending your party. As a host, you also love giving away these pretty gifts to express your appreciation towards your little guests without whom, the party would not be complete. It is therefore, important for you to come up with favors that must match your theme, your budget, as well as please the little ones. Here is a brief list of some Party Favor Supplies according to the age of your guests. 

For preschoolers

• Sippy cups
• Mylar balloons as they last longer and are safe for kids under three as compared to the latex ones. You can use these balloons as a part of your decoration and later, give them away as favors.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Healthy snacks such as fruit rolls.
• Play dough
  
  

  

  
  
• Brain games for toddlers
• Bounce balls
  

  

  
  

   

For kids between 3 and 5 years

• Squirt guns, wheeled toys, and bouncing balls would be a fun Birthday Party Favor for boys.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• For girls consider jewelry, lip gloss, bracelets, tiaras, glow sticks, etc. would be great for the little princesses
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Novelty glasses, crayons, coloring books, craft items, binoculars, etc. are great for any kid of this age.

For kids of 6 to 10 years age

• Books
• Movie DVDs
• Notebooks, pocketbooks, and diaries
  
  

  

  
  
• Jewelry, cosmetic products, mini purse, etc. for girls
  
  
  
  
  
• Sports accessories for boys are great Party Favor Supplies that will become keepsake for the kids attending your party; however, these products can be slightly expensive.

If you don’t get the themed products, wrap them with theme packing paper or put them in theme party bags. Make sure you choose party favors that your guests love to have and not something that you got at your nearby dollar store.

Dinosaur Party Decorations That Will Take Your Guests to the Pre-historic Era

For your child’s next birthday bash, why not invite the Ornithominus, Centrosaurus, T-Rex along with your child’s friends? Apart from having a lot of merry-making activities, the kids will get an opportunity to learn about what there was on earth millions of years ago! Kids are more receptive towards practical learning and moms look for such opportunities that can help them learn the way they want. Hosting a Dinosaur theme party for your child’s birthday will definitely get you lots of appreciation. Here are some Dinosaur Party Ideas that will help you transform your venue into a prehistoric forest.

• A party without some Dino evidences will sound incomplete. Draw out some dino footprints from your driveway towards your main door to direct the guests towards the party area as well as make them feel as if they are entering a danger zone!
• At the main entrance, place a signboard having a prehistoric theme message such as ‘Watch out for those dino eggs or else you will disappoint the Dino Mommies’ or ‘Danger zone: only Dino researchers allowed’. This will further make the kids enthusiast about your party.
• To make a jungle entrance, put up a lot of faux or real ferns in a way that the stems and branches cover most part of the entry and the kids have to pass through this ‘so called’ jungle entrance. To add a dramatic effect, play the dinosaur roar in the background so that the kids feel the presence of these frightening animals around them.
• Since you have worked a lot on outdoor decoration, keep your indoor decoration to a minimum. Use some dinosaur theme foil balloons along with green and yellow solid latex balloons for decorating the corners. Hung green streamers from the ceiling to look like branches of the trees. You can also use faux vines instead of streamers. These dinosaur party supplies are easily available at party supplies store.
• Place some sandboxes at strategic locations and display some dino eggs on them. Either buy the artificial dino eggs or make them at home by pasting white paper on inflated balloons.
• Chocolate fountain can be used as a centerpiece. Tell the curious dino hunters that it’s the volcano that destroyed the entire prehistoric species.
• Buy our dinosaur party supplies such as lunch plates, cups, Mylar balloons, rubber bands, etc. and organize this party without breaking your bank.
  
  

These dinosaur party ideas will help you to plan a party that will make the kids roar out of excitement.  

Party Favors that Will Delight the Guests Attending Your Child’s Dora Theme Birthday Party

A Dora-theme party will be a perfect treat for your little explorer, who is curious to know everything around her. Apart from throwing an adventure-driven party with wonderful decoration and mouth-watering food that will satisfy the taste buds of the inquisitive girls, you have to make sure that you send your little guests home with party bags full of fun favors. Here are some Dora Birthday Party Ideas that will help you to assort the best party bag ever.

Dora Theme Jewelry

Girls are fond of jewelry; even if they have enough, they won’t mind one more set. Themed jewelry will surely surprise all your guests. MyBirthdaySupplies carries Dora themed jewelry sets along with other Dora Birthday Party Supplies that you would need for your party.

Flip Flops

The little adventurers need something to protect their legs during exploration. Why not give them pink or purple colored flip flops? These cute brightly colored favors will surely make your little guests feel pampered.

Magnifying Glasses

Help them learn new things everyday by giving away magnifying glasses. Dora always carries this tool with her wherever she goes and if your little guests are also curious to inspect everything around them, gifting magnifying glasses can be a much appreciated Dora birthday party idea.

Disposable Camera

The little explorers, would certainly need a lot of tools to unleash their creativity and have boundless fun. A disposable camera will help them to capture their special moments in their own way. These inexpensive Dora Birthday Party Supplies will also boost their photography skills. This party favor is very age specific and will not be suitable for kids below 8 years.

Dora Bubbles

This will be good for kids above 3 years old. Buy some transparent bubble water bottles and paste Dora stickers on them to customize them according to your party. You can also buy the themed bottles from your nearest party supplies stores.

Dora School Supplies

Dora theme lunch boxes, water bottles, and other school stationery such as notebook, coloring book, crayons, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, etc. will surely be a big hit at your daughter’s Dora party. Mommies would certainly appreciate you for giving away something useful as well as unique.

Dora is always seen with her backpack and therefore, instead of using the party bags, use backpacks to fill the party favors. If you find them expensive, you may cut down the cost on the fillers.