Food for sports themed baby shower


Sports Baby Shower-Food - A Little Tipsy

Continuing on with the Sports Baby Shower series with today’s ideas on food. There are so many ways to go with this, but here is what we did:

I decorated the table using a red plastic tablecloth. Then I added a rectangle of All Star wrapping paper from the dollar store. Then, to tone down the crazy print, I added a red cloth napkin. I borrowed the 3 tiered plate stand from the mommy to be. 🙂

We had yummy fruit (Thanks Tami) and veggie trays along with some lemon frosted cookies our sweet friend (Krista) brought. We also had some chips and mango salsa in a football shaped bowl I bought for the Superbowl.

I had seen some cute football field dip like this in the fall, but wasn’t sure how they did it so I kind of made this one up. It is basically 3 layers of 7 layer dip. I had people ask for the recipe (this one’s for you Jenna!) so I guess it turned out good! The recipe is as follows:

Football Field Chip Dip

3 avocados
Onion Powder
Garlic Salt
1 can refried beans (I used Taco Bell Fat Free)
1/2 packet taco seasoning
1 small tub sour cream (I used Kroger reduced fat)

Spread beans in the bottom of a small rectangular pyrex dish (mine was 2. 75 qt about 7 in x 9in). Then, take a scoop of sour cream and put it in a ziploc bag for later. Mix the remaining sour cream with the 1/2 packet of taco seasoning (or, to taste). Spread this over the beans. Next peel the avocados into a bowl and smash with a 2 or 3 dashes of garlic salt and a 2 or 3 dashes of onion powder (you can use garlic powder and onion salt). Spread this over the sour cream layer covering completely. This is your football field. Now, take the sour cream you put in the ziploc and snip a little hole in the corner of the bag. Grab like a frosting bag and line the field.

To make the goal posts, I used toothpicks stuck together with super glue.

I made some cupcakes with sport ball cupcake liners and printed off four different sports balls that I taped on toothpicks for the toppers.

What sporting event would be complete without a popcorn machine? I was so lucky that my neighbor, Janet, brought this fun addition!

Last, but not least, we had a crock pot for mini sloppy joes on rolls made by my wonderful friend Loleta! I forgot to take a pic of this, but there was a cute red/white checked napkin in the roll bowl. 😉

There were a few food items that I thought would be fun for a all star sports themed baby shower, but ran out of time/funds.
Cotton candy
Water bottles with personalized labels (had the bottles, but could not print labels because my printer ran out of ink)
Peanuts with shell on
Giant sub sandwich
Pigs in a blanket (1/2 hot dog wrapped in croissant dough and baked)

So that’s it for food. My biggest tip for a successful shower with wonderful food…delegate, delegate, delegate! Stay tuned for one more fun post in the Sports shower series!

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    Buffet in the main restaurant Montvert

    • Cold and hot appetizers, salads, first and second courses of meat, poultry, fish, side dishes, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and sour milk products, desserts, fresh pastries.
    • The menu includes dishes and drinks for those who are shown a gluten-free diet, as well as dishes without lactose and casein;
    • Theme dinners.
    • Non-alcoholic hot and soft drinks: sour-milk products of Kuban producers, chilled juices and soft drinks, tea, coffee.
    • Early breakfast: cereals, gastronomy, boiled eggs, sausages, dairy products, fresh vegetables, fresh pastries.

    Le Paradis snack bar

    Snack bar "Le Paradis"

    • Late breakfast from 10:00 to 11:00: milk / dairy-free porridge, sausages, stuffed pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes / cottage cheese casserole, boiled egg, pastries (croissant, denish), cheeses in assortment, meat gastronomy. Fried eggs - on request.

    From 10:00 to 00:00:

    • non-alcoholic drinks: kvass, lemonade, juice in assortment, coffee, tea in assortment, drinking water;
    • alcoholic beverages: beer (2 types), red / white semi-sweet / dry draft wines

    From 11:00 to 16:00
    Shawarma, pasties, nuggets, french fries, hot dog, sauces, salad bar.

    From 12:00 to 16:00
    Soup of the day, chicken / beef broth, boiled egg, chopped greens

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    Grill menu: chicken steaks / grilled pork / grilled fish, grilled vegetables.

    From 21:00 to 00:00
    Late dinner: first course, broth, main course, side dish, potato crumble


          Café L’Éclair snack bar

          Snack bar "Café L'Éclair"

          • Assortment of homemade cakes, at least 10 types;
          • Cookies of own production, at least 3 types;
          • Turkish delight in assortment.

                  Cocktail Bar

                  Alcoholic drinks:

                  • cognac, gin, vodka, vermouth, whiskey, tequila,
                  • alcoholic cocktails
                  • beer (dark unfiltered and light)
                  • beer snacks: croutons, nuts

                  Non-alcoholic soft drinks.

                  • non-alcoholic cocktails
                  • assorted sweet carbonated drinks

                    Buffet in the main restaurant Montvert

                    • Cold and hot appetizers, salads, first and second courses of meat, poultry, fish, side dishes, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy and sour-milk products, desserts, fresh pastries.
                    • The menu includes dishes and drinks for those who are shown a gluten-free diet, as well as dishes without lactose and casein;
                    • Theme dinners.
                    • Non-alcoholic hot and soft drinks: sour-milk products of Kuban producers, chilled juices and soft drinks, tea, coffee.
                    • Early breakfast: cereals, gastronomy, boiled eggs, sausages, dairy products, fresh vegetables, fresh pastries.

                    Le Paradis snack bar

                    Snack bar "Le Paradis"

                    • Late breakfast from 10:00 to 11:00: milk / dairy-free porridge, sausages, stuffed pancakes, cottage cheese pancakes / cottage cheese casserole, boiled egg, pastries (croissant, denish), cheeses in assortment, meat gastronomy. Fried eggs - on request.

                    From 10:00 to 00:00:

                    • non-alcoholic drinks: kvass, lemonade, juice in assortment, coffee, tea in assortment, drinking water;
                    • alcoholic beverages: beer (2 types), red / white semi-sweet / dry draft wines

                    From 11:00 to 16:00
                    Shawarma, pasties, nuggets, french fries, hot dog, sauces, salad bar.

                    From 12:00 to 16:00
                    Soup of the day, chicken / beef broth, boiled egg, chopped greens

                    From 12:00 to 00:00
                    Grill menu: chicken steaks / grilled pork / grilled fish, grilled vegetables.

                    From 21:00 to 00:00
                    Late dinner: first course, broth, main course, side dish, potato crumble


                          Café L’Éclair snack bar

                          Snack bar "Café L'Éclair"

                          • Assortment of homemade cakes, at least 10 types;
                          • Cookies of own production, at least 3 types;
                          • Turkish delight in assortment.

                                  Cocktail Bar

                                  Alcoholic drinks:

                                  • cognac, gin, vodka, vermouth, whiskey, tequila,
                                  • alcoholic cocktails
                                  • beer (dark unfiltered and light)
                                  • beer snacks: croutons, nuts

                                  Non-alcoholic soft drinks.

                                  • non-alcoholic cocktails
                                  • assorted sweet carbonated drinks

                                    Sports and entertainment

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                                    Animation

                                    • Exercise, ring toss, club dance, towns, quests, shooting from a giant slingshot, flash mobs, tic-tac-toe, table tennis and billiards tournaments, dance master classes , water relay races, sports competitions, aqua aerobics, water polo, water games, fitness classes, relay races, culinary master classes.
                                    • Activities: petanque, darts, family team competitions, interactive games.
                                    • Artists of the original genre, musicians of various styles (violinist, accordionist, cover bands, beatboxers, vocalists), Cossack group, fire show, show ballets, jammers.
                                    • Theme parties, show programs, discos, musicals, performances, guest artists, live music concerts.

                                    Kids clubs

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                                    • Children's club "WikiChiki". Age category - 4 - 7 years. Stay without parents no more than 2 hours. Meals: lunch with animators in the main restaurant, 12:30 - 13:30. Outdoor games (children's gymnastics, yard games, sword games, outdoor games), creativity and development (application, modeling, drawing), interactive games (puppet shows, speech therapy games, board games, contests, quizzes).

                                    • Game club. Game tables and machines: children's air hockey, tables for board games.

                                    Children's playgrounds

                                    • 1 children's playground.
                                    • Rope park near building No. 1.

                                    Multi-purpose sports ground

                                    • Basketball, volleyball, badminton, sports animation events according to the schedule.
                                    • Tennis (hourly rental by appointment).

                                    Game center

                                    • 2 air hockey tables,
                                    • 2 tables for American billiards.

                                    Culinary Studio

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                                    Gym

                                    Classes with an instructor, opening hours: 08:00-20:00.

                                    Fitness room with group classes.

                                    Outdoor fitness equipment (age category: 14+, located near building No. 1), free access.

                                    For teenagers

                                    • Teen club organizes board games, parties, mafia, master classes in video editing, photo editing for teenagers.
                                    • Game club. Game tables and machines: children's air hockey, tables for board games.

                                    Animation

                                    • Exercise, ring toss, club dance, towns, quests, shooting from a giant slingshot, flash mobs, tic-tac-toe, table tennis and billiards tournaments, dance workshops, water relay races, sports competitions, aqua aerobics, water polo, water games, fitness classes, relay races, culinary master classes.
                                    • Activities: petanque, darts, family team competitions, interactive games.
                                    • Artists of the original genre, musicians of various styles (violinist, accordionist, cover bands, beatboxers, vocalists), Cossack group, fire show, show ballets, jammers.
                                    • Theme parties, show programs, discos, musicals, performances, guest artists, live music concerts.

                                    Kids clubs

                                    • Mini club "WikiChiki". Age category - 1 - 3 years. Visit in the presence of parents / accompanying persons. Stay without accompanying persons - for an additional fee, no more than 2 hours. Educational games, motor skills development, finger games and gymnastics, speech therapy games, puppet shows, creative activities (sculpting, appliqué, drawing), Montessori classes with children. Registration of children is required.

                                    • Children's club "WikiChiki". Age category - 4 - 7 years. Stay without parents no more than 2 hours. Meals: lunch with animators in the main restaurant, 12:30 - 13:30. Outdoor games (children's gymnastics, yard games, sword games, outdoor games), creativity and development (application, modeling, drawing), interactive games (puppet shows, speech therapy games, board games, contests, quizzes).

                                    • Game club. Game tables and machines: children's air hockey, tables for board games.

                                    Children's playgrounds

                                    • 1 children's playground.
                                    • Rope park near building No. 1.

                                    Multi-purpose sports ground

                                    • Basketball, volleyball, badminton, sports animation events according to the schedule.
                                    • Tennis (hourly rental by appointment).

                                    Game center

                                    • 2 air hockey tables,
                                    • 2 tables for American billiards.

                                    Culinary Studio

                                    • The culinary studio hosts gastronomic workshops for children and adults, where participants learn the basics of delicious and healthy cooking of all kinds of dishes.

                                    Gym

                                    Classes with an instructor, opening hours: 08:00-20:00.

                                    Fitness room with group classes.

                                    Outdoor fitness equipment (age category: 14+, located near building No. 1), free access.

                                    For teenagers

                                    • Teen club organizes board games, parties, mafia, master classes in video editing, photo editing for teenagers.
                                    • Game club. Game tables and machines: children's air hockey, tables for board games.

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                                    Medical center

                                    • Emergency medical care.
                                    • Pediatrician: consultation for the appointment of spa treatment and the preparation of individual health programs.
                                    • General practitioner: consultation for the appointment of spa treatment and the preparation of individual health programs.
                                    • Phyto-bar: detox water with lemon, assorted tea, purifier.

                                    Thermal complex

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                                    • Covered seating area with rattan loungers.
                                    • Children's play area.

                                    Medical center

                                    • Emergency medical care.
                                    • Pediatrician: consultation for the appointment of spa treatment and the preparation of individual health programs.
                                    • Therapist: consultation for the appointment of spa treatment and the preparation of individual health programs.
                                    • Phyto-bar: detox water with lemon, assorted tea, purifier.

                                    Thermal complex

                                    • Bath complex: hammam, Finnish sauna, Russian bath, tepidarium, aroma sauna, tropical shower, overflow barrel.
                                    • Covered seating area with rattan loungers.
                                    • Children's play area.

                                    Beach and pools

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                                    Beach

                                    Alean Family Sputnik's own pebble beach in Sochi is located 100 meters from the resort and has everything you need for a comfortable stay on the Black Sea coast.

                                    On the beach there are snack bars Le Paradis, Cocktail Bar and Café L'Éclair, where you can always drink soft drinks and have a snack.

                                        Pools

                                        Beach

                                        Alean Family Sputnik's own pebble beach in Sochi is located 100 meters from the resort and has everything you need for a comfortable stay on the Black Sea coast.

                                        On the beach there are snack bars Le Paradis, Cocktail Bar and Café L'Éclair, where you can always drink soft drinks and have a snack.

                                            Other services

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                                            Other services

                                            • Rental of children's equipment, subject to availability: cot, playpen, bath, pots, children's footrest, electric kettles.
                                            • Rental of sports equipment and board games, tennis rackets, hoops, balls, badminton rackets, pram rental.
                                            • Gift for children under 12 upon arrival.
                                            • Luggage storage room.
                                            • 24-hour taxi order.
                                            • Delivery of mail to the room.
                                            • Parking for 50 spaces (service not guaranteed, not bookable in advance, subject to availability).

                                            Other services

                                            • Rental of baby equipment, subject to availability: baby crib, bath, pots, baby footrest, electric kettles.
                                            • Rental of sports equipment and board games, tennis rackets, hoops, balls, badminton rackets, pram rental.
                                            • Gift for children under 12 upon arrival.
                                            • Luggage storage room.
                                            • 24-hour taxi order.
                                            • Delivery of mail to the room.
                                            • Parking for 50 spaces (service not guaranteed, not bookable in advance, subject to availability).

                                            Services for an additional fee

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                                            Services for an additional fee

                                            • Snack bars:
                                              • La petit cafe - alcoholic / non-alcoholic cocktails, spirits, wine list, tea / coffee list.
                                              • Cocktail Bar - alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks (chips, chocolate, pistachios).
                                              • Le Paradis - Boiled shrimp for beer, fried Adyghe cheese, hot smoked fish, fried hunting sausages, assorted mussels in sauce, burgers, bruschetta set.
                                              • Café L'Éclair - Sparkling wine, liqueurs, author's tea and coffee list.
                                            • Beauty and Health Center:
                                              • Mud and ozocerite therapy, pearl baths with therapeutic concentrates, showers: Charcot, circular, ascending, massages: wellness, therapeutic, underwater, anti-cellulite, lymphatic drainage, apparatus physiotherapy, inhalations, speleotherapy, dry carbon dioxide baths, medical programs for adults and children, ozone therapy.
                                              • Phytobar: oxygen cocktails, smoothies, fresh juices, health drinks.
                                              • Spa services: exotic massage, facial care: massages, cleansing, collagen treatments, body care: peelings, body wraps, Spa programs for women, men, children.
                                              • Beauty salon: hairdresser, manicure, pedicure.
                                              • Boutique of professional cosmetics for home care cosmetics Spaquatoria (Russia), Biodroga, CNC (Germany), LoTa beauty system (Belarus).
                                            • Pharmacy.
                                            • Babysitting at the Vicky Chicky Mini Club.
                                            • Shops / boutiques.
                                            • Excursion services.
                                            • Photo services.
                                            Services for an additional fee
                                            • Snack bars:
                                              • La petit cafe - alcoholic / non-alcoholic cocktails, spirits, wine list, tea / coffee list.
                                              • Cocktail Bar - alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, snacks (chips, chocolate, pistachios).
                                              • Le Paradis - Boiled shrimp for beer, fried Adyghe cheese, hot smoked fish, fried hunting sausages, assorted mussels in sauce, burgers, bruschetta set.
                                              • Café L'Éclair - Sparkling wine, liqueurs, author's tea and coffee list.
                                            • Beauty and Health Center:
                                              • Mud and ozocerite therapy, pearl baths with therapeutic concentrates, showers: Charcot, circular, ascending, massages: wellness, therapeutic, underwater, anti-cellulite, lymphatic drainage, apparatus physiotherapy, inhalations, speleotherapy, dry carbon dioxide baths, medical programs for adults and children, ozone therapy.
                                              • Phytobar: oxygen cocktails, smoothies, fresh juices, health drinks.
                                              • Spa services: exotic massage, facial care: massages, cleansing, collagen treatments, body care: peelings, body wraps, Spa programs for women, men, children.
                                              • Beauty salon: hairdresser, manicure, pedicure.
                                              • Boutique of professional cosmetics for home care cosmetics Spaquatoria (Russia), Biodroga, CNC (Germany), LoTa beauty system (Belarus).
                                            • Pharmacy.
                                            • Babysitting at the Vicky Chicky Mini Club.
                                            • Shops / boutiques.
                                            • Excursion services.
                                            • Photo services.

                                            * The hotel has the right to unilaterally, without prior notice, change the list and duration of the provision of services provided under the Ultra All Inclusive system.

                                            TOP kids birthday party ideas

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                                            Your little one's birthday is coming up and you have decided to organize an unforgettable party at your home? Great! Before starting work, read the tips prepared by 1a.lv specialists! Our ideas for children's birthday parties will delight both the birthday boy and the guests.

                                            Organization of the party step by step


                                            The most important condition for a successful party is its timely and thoughtful organization. Do not put off to an indefinite future the work that needs to be done in advance! First, you need to decide on the idea and theme of the holiday, of course, discussing these issues with the hero of the occasion. Use our kids birthday party ideas for inspiration and reference.

                                            Theme


                                            Increasingly, a specific theme is chosen for children's parties, which is reflected in everything: in invitations, clothing style, design and even snacks. Having decided on the theme, you can arrange a children's party with taste.

                                            Some of the hottest birthday party ideas for kids:

                                            • Safari;
                                            • Pirates and treasure hunting;
                                            • Space;
                                            • Jungle;
                                            • Princesses;
                                            • Colored confetti;
                                            • Robots;
                                            • Jungle;
                                            • Circus;
                                            • Tutti-frutti;
                                            • Call of Duty;
                                            • Pixie;
                                            • Summer glamping;
                                            • Scientists;
                                            • Underwater world;
                                            • Unicorns etc.

                                            If you don't want to be limited to one theme, choose one range of dominant tones! This will save you time, as it will be easier to select decorations and attributes for the holiday.

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                                            Invitations


                                            The next task is to prepare and distribute invitations. Although it's easier with e-invitations, paper invitations look more attractive and serve as a great party memory.

                                            What information should be included in the invitation?

                                            • Date, time and place of arrival
                                            • Clothing style appropriate to the theme, venue (indoor or outdoor)
                                            • Date of receipt of the arrival/non-arrival response.
                                            • Gift wishes (if any)
                                            • Phones of the parents of the birthday boy

                                            It is advisable to give invitations to guests at least one month before the event, the sooner the better. So you will quickly find out the exact number of guests and can calmly prepare.

                                            Decorations

                                            Proper decoration is an integral part of children's parties, because decorative decorations help create a real magical atmosphere and help children feel like heroes of fairy tales and other fascinating stories. You can buy themed decorations ready-made, as well as make them yourself. Below you will find some cool party visual ideas!

                                            1. Flag garlands

                                            Flag garlands fit into any party theme. All you have to do is choose the right colors and pattern! Paper or cardboard garlands are an easier and cheaper option, but if you have a sewing machine at home, we recommend making fabric flag garlands. These garlands can be washed and reused many times.

                                            Photo: Vlada Karpovich, pexels.com

                                            2. Piñata

                                            A piñata is a three-dimensional figure made of cardboard and paper filled with sweets or, healthier, small toys. She is tied tightly to a tree branch so that she dangles approximately at the level of the children's eyes. Then the birthday man is blindfolded and given a wooden stick in his hands, which needs to be beaten on the piñata so that the contents spill out. This tradition originated in Mexico, but now European children also love it.

                                            Here's an easy way to make your own piñata:

                                            1. Inflate a large balloon.
                                            2. Wrap it in toilet paper using a mixture of PVA glue and water. Do not cover the bottom of the ball - a circle with a diameter of about 3-5 cm, depending on the size of the contents of the piñata.
                                            3. Let the balloon dry thoroughly and then pierce it with a needle.
                                            4. Paint the resulting round shape any color you like and cover the piñata with applique paper, crepe paper, glitter, etc.
                                            5. Fill the piñata with sweets and paper confetti.
                                            6. Tape the bottom opening with thick paper.
                                            7. Attach a hook on top to hang the piñata.

                                            Voila, your holiday piñata is ready!

                                            Photo: cottonbro, pexels.com

                                            3. Photo corner

                                            Children's holidays must be captured in positive photographs. To make the pictures beautiful, create a photo corner where you can take both group photos and individual ones.

                                            Choose the most beautiful corner of your home or garden as a base, then complete it with themed decorations: flags, foil balloons, paper templates, posters, pompoms, etc. To make your photos more interesting and your guests to be creative approach, add chairs or a stylish sofa to the photo zone!

                                            Tasty and light snacks

                                            The most important requirement for food at children's parties is that snacks should be simple and do not require complicated cutlery. At the festival, children want to play, not sit at the table for a long time, so they need food that can be eaten simply and quickly. Here are some options!

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                                            1. Pizza rolls

                                            Pizza rolls are similar to mini cookies, but they are much more convenient to prepare. Roll out the yeast or puff pastry into a rectangular shape on the table. Lubricate the dough with tomato sauce or puree. Top with sausage and grated cheese. Roll the dough from one end into a long sausage, then cut into 2–3 cm pieces with a sharp knife and spread on a baking sheet. Bake in the fan oven at 200°C until the pizza rolls are golden brown!

                                            2. Fruit skewers

                                            Diced fruits and berries are strung on a long wooden skewer, for example:

                                            • strawberries;
                                            • blueberry;
                                            • grapes;
                                            • pineapples;
                                            • melons;
                                            • kiwi and others

                                            Not only beautiful, but also colorful!

                                            3. Mini sandwiches

                                            Take square slices of toasted bread and brush them with melted or fresh cheese. Lay sausages or smoked meats, slices of meat, lettuce, fresh cucumbers on top. Place a second slice of bread on top, also brushed with cheese. Cut a slice into four pieces and insert into each decorative stick!

                                            4. Muesli cups

                                            They look best in a small transparent bowl, but disposable paper cups can also be used. At the very bottom, put a small layer of muesli, then natural or sweetened yogurt and fresh berries of your choice or in season. Alternate layers until the cup is full!

                                            5. Popcorn Cones

                                            Divide multi-flavored popcorn into paper cones or small cardboard bowls, reminiscent of movie theater popcorn boxes. So each guest will take his portion, and not eat from a common bowl.

                                            Photo: Patricia Paixao, pexels.com

                                            6. Pancake Turrets

                                            Make small American-style pancakes, about 5 cm in diameter. .

                                            Interesting activities and games


                                            Children are full of energy. So that the party does not go beyond, take care in advance to redirect children's energy in the right direction.

                                            You can order specialist services:

                                            • Face painting;
                                            • Inflatable attractions;
                                            • Large blisters;
                                            • Science show with experiments;
                                            • Creative workshops, eg candle making, etc.;
                                            • Professional animator.

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                                            If you already have a basketball hoop, football goals, trampolines and other sports and entertainment equipment at home, all this will also come in handy for a party. You can offer children one of the sports games.

                                            1. Gymnastics

                                            Required: 0.5kg dumbbells, fitness mats, small exercise balls, hula hoops, etc.

                                            If the hero of the day loves sports, you should stretch well beforehand. Organize an exciting sports activity for children using various equipment.

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                                            2.

                                            Paper skis

                                            Required: several A4 sheets, wide tape and two identical barriers.

                                            Practice should be done indoors on a level floor. Divide the children into two identical teams and ask them to come up with a name. In the meantime, prepare the relay area by drawing the start line with masking tape and place the hurdles at least 2m apart.

                                            Each team stands on the starting line so that each participant goes one after the other. Place two sheets on the floor in front of the first children. After the start signal, the child stands on top of the page and, like on skis, goes towards the barrier, then goes around it and returns to the starting line, passing the baton to the next team member. The fastest team wins.

                                            3. Painting

                                            Required: A2 sheet of paper or canvas for drawing, gouache paints, brushes, water containers.

                                            Place paper or canvas on a separate table with paints and other art supplies nearby. Invite guests to come up to the table one by one and draw a birthday wish.


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                                            Prepare an Excel spreadsheet about 9 x 9 small squares. Horizontally and vertically write different words related to the theme of the party. These words should also be written under the table. Fill in the empty fields with letters in any order so that the table is completely filled.

                                            Print out the file, give each child writing materials and one page with a puzzle. The winner is the one who found all the words the fastest!

                                            If you don't want to do the puzzle yourself, look for ready-made ones on the Internet! However, keep in mind that they will most likely be in English.

                                            Ideas for entertaining parents

                                            Parents often come to children's parties. How to entertain them? Furnish a cozy seating area with comfortable sofas and a table with 18+ drinks. It will be a pleasant place for conversations and joint rest.

                                            Parents are usually happy to watch their children play, but they also appreciate their own place to relax. Make sure your guests' parents don't have to worry about having enough food and entertainment.

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                                            How to reduce the cost of a children's party?


                                            Celebrating a child's birthday can require significant financial outlays.

                                            How to reduce spending with a limited budget?

                                            • Number of guests

                                            Knowing the total budget of the holiday, think about how many guests you can invite. Then discuss it with the birthday person.

                                            • Independent organization

                                            It is much more expensive to hire specialists than to perform the duties of an animator on your own. You can often rent the equipment you need to play games and save money.

                                            • Self-cooking

                                            The food is ready, convenient but expensive. You can prepare food for a children's party on the eve of the holiday, and set the table on the day of the party.

                                            • Jewelry as part of a gift

                                            To save money, indicate on the invitation that the birthday person asks each guest to bring a themed decoration, such as a balloon.


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