Birthdays
Meadowside Nature Center for Birthdays and Indoor Play
January 23, 2009
Sometimes planning a practical birthday party means having it outside your home. But where can you go that isn't booked almost a year in advance and won't cost the month's mortgage? I'm a huge fan of county facilities. Here in Montgomery County our swimming pools, ice rinks, parks, and recreation and nature centers are top notch and inexpensive compared to other party places because our tax Read more...
Flour Power Desserts- Delectable treats for those with food allergies & sensitivities
January 22, 2009
With the plethora of food allergies and sensitivities, it can be difficult to plan food to meet each party-goers need let alone bake a delicious cake that is dairy, gluten, egg, or peanut free. New to the DC Metro baking scene is Flour Power Desserts , the brainchild of Jane Brophy. Jane is a mother of 3, the oldest who has a peanut allergy. After years of creating cakes for her son, she was Read more...
Planning a Practical Birthday Party
January 21, 2009
A couple of weeks ago Little Miss Techie celebrated her 5th birthday. Unlike last year when we had her classmates over for an over-the-top princess tea party, this year we kept it simple. Gone were the fancy finger sandwiches, tiny teacups, and frilliness of the year before that made me crazy. This year we were all about being practical and keeping it simple. Simple and practical is the way to Read more...
Indoor Birthday Venues
September 05, 2008
With school back in session and fall approaching, those who have children with fall and winter birthdays are probably thinking in the back of their minds about where to have such celebrations. There are a wealth of indoor party places in the DC Metro Area and are many theaters that will give you a group rate on tickets if you want to make a performance the main event for your party. Here's my Read more...
Come Fly With Me: College Park Aviation Museum
August 20, 2008
This past weekend we were invited to a birthday party at the College Park Aviation Museum and while we haven't been there in awhile, we were reminded of what a wonderful treasure this museum is for the toddler and preschool set. The College Park Aviation Museum is located across from Route 1 from the University of Maryland College Park campus. The building is on the grounds of the world's oldest Read more...
Best Ice Cream Birthday Party Venues
June 03, 2008
As spring turns to summer, two things are on our mind- upcoming birthdays in July and beating the heat with our favorite treat- ice cream! This year we will be combining the two for an ice cream party! Here's a list of local places where you can go if you aren't feeling ambitious enough to about hosting your own ice cream party in your yard. Moorenko's not only has fabulous ice cream flavors Read more...
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