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THIS HINT WORKS ESPECIALLY WELL WITH AN ANGEL FOOD CAKE OR ANY CAKE BAKED IN A BUNDT PAN.(AS IT REQUIRES A CAKE WITH A HOLE IN THE CENTER YOU MAY USE AN ORDINARY CAKE AND USE A CAN SUCH AS A JUICE CAN TO CUT A HOLE IN THE CENTER.) LOCATE A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE " PARTY GIRL OR GUY!" PROTECT IT WITH PLASTIC WRAP. LAY YOUR PHOTOGRAPH ON YOUR CAKE PLATE AND POSITION YOUR PHOTOGRAPH TO DISPLAY PERFECTLY IN THE OPENING IN THE CAKE'S CENTER. THEN USE THE TOP OF THE CENTER OPENING AS YOUR PICTURE "FRAME". DECORATE AROUND THE CENTER WITH ORANGE SLICES, CANDY FLOSS, CANDY OR WHATEVER YOU PREFER. | |
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By Go-To Mom Jennifer Clendenion, Parsons, TN
As the mother of a nearly 3-year-old toddler, I know how much young kids want to help mom in the kitchen. It's a great place for learning, as well as for bonding. Here are a few tips as your little one becomes "mommy's little helper":
1. Get them in on the action - My daughter wants to help at the stove, but for obvious reasons this is dangerous. I try to make her feel included by always giving her a task to help me complete dinner. Sometimes she tears lettuce for salads, or adds pre-cut veggies to the bowl. Kids who are a little older can set the table.
2. Teach them numbers - One of my daughter's favorite things is setting the timer on the microwave. She loves to punch the buttons and she's learning some numbers.
3. Set aside a place for her to work - If you have room, a kid-sized table is great, but just a spot at the counter and a sturdy chair or stool works, too. If you set aside this special place, there may be less of a chance of your youngster getting too close to the stove or getting under your feet.
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By ClubMom Member Amber, Parker, CO
My husband's income is the sole source for our home, and we live on a pretty tight budget. Even so, I still want to make my kids' birthday parties ones that they will never forget. I just have to get a bit creative and spend some time. Time is money — so if you don't have the money, you have to spend the time.
I have a few suggestions to help plan an unforgettable birthday on a budget. First of all, choose a theme. My kids will pick a theme based on their toys. For instance, my son loves Nemo and has a few Nemo figurines and stuffed toys. For his last birthday party, I used his toys to decorate instead of buying decorations that will only get used once. You can also give the small figurine-type toys a good wash and then use them on the birthday cake.
Second, for favor bags, I just use scraps of fabric and sew up the sides to make little bags. With a permanent marker or fabric paint, I write a child's name on each bag.
Instead of party games, I like to do a craft, and that is the "goody" that you can put in the goody bag. For instance, for my son's Nemo party, I got some fish sun catchers for the kids to paint. They were cheap and the kids loved doing it. You can even do something with construction paper and crayons, depending on the age of the children. Throw in a package of gummies (they make almost every kind) that match the party theme and you have a goody bag that every kid will love.
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