Kid craft is a Hit at the birthday party

My grandson had a birthday party and his mother called me and asked me for a little help. Of course I have never been able to tell her no, so that when they arrived at the House she explained that she needed some three-quarters inch plastic pipe cut.

They gave me a sheet of paper with directions to seven-inch and three-inch chunks. When I asked them if I would cut the pieces to check the activity that they had planned for Bens (oldest grandson) party. To my surprise she had the instructions for a rifle made of the plastic pipe.

Her idea was to the parts in separate bags and then each of the children at the party assemble their guns. After assembling them would they supply with marshmallows for ammunition and send them to the backyard to play their war games. So my daughter and son in the law to save under the supervision of the controlled chaos and have a somewhat sane conclusion. When the party was over the children would be allowed to them and to keep their rifles at home.

The reality is that most parties must have some special time to make them a success in the eyes of your child. By having the marshmallow guns the party had a very memorable moment and the children take home something.

Birthday parties are very important for our children; They help them develop social skills that will affect their lives for the next few years. As the children continue to grow is the importance of being able to socialize with others is integral in their personal development. Since sites like YouTube, Facebook, as well as many others have social tie together our society is the ability to work with and get a long with others tied to their personal success.

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Bobbing for Balloons: Kids Craft for a Kids Party

Have you ever bobbed for apples? Do you remember how much fun it was? Do you remember how messy it was?

Have you thought about how unhygienic it might be for a bunch of kids to stick their faces in the same bin of water?

The good news is, there is an alternative. Bobbing for balloons can be just as fun without the mess, and without passing around a cold or flu.

You will need:

Several long strips of coloured paper, approximately 6 inches wide (for making headbands)

Packing tape

Theme items to decorate the headbands (cut ours, streamers, ribbons, stickers, or more)

Glue sticks

Several inflated balloons (not helium)

Large laundry bin or other large bin

Fill the bin with the inflated balloons.

Have an adult measure the size of each child's head, and make a strip of paper long enough to go around the head with two to three inches of overlap for fastening. Depending on what size of paper you started with, you may need to tape two strips together to make them long enough.

Each child then decorates their headband as they see fit. The adult then attaches the ends of the headband so the child can wear it.

When each child has their headband ready, have them line up in front of the bin filled with balloons. Attached a circle of tape turned inside out to the front of each child's headband. Make it a big circle for the younger kids, so it will be easier, and a smaller circle for the older kids to create a challenge.

Each child gets a turn 'bobbing' for a balloon in the bin. This involves dipping their head in and trying to stick a balloon to the circle of tape on the headband. No hands can be used.

Kids will love this game, and want to play it again and again! They also get to take their headband home with them as part of their party favours for the day.

Jewel Goodwin is a mother of two and an avid crafter. She loves to take tried and true methods and add an innovative twist to make her own unique crafts.

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