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Kids Birthday Party Ideas!!

So the party has come and gone. Are you going through party planning withdrawal?? No more themes to plan, decorations to choose, or food to create... It seems as though everyone else (including the birthday boy/girl) have moved on... Well, good news!! You can relive the fun...by sharing with your friends on Clever Kids Party!! Find below kids birthday party ideas shared by our readers here at Clever Kids.

This is a great way to share your experiences and get ideas for your next kids party! Enjoy the reading and thanks to all who submit their kids party stories!

Mystery Party submitted by Shari from Greer, SC

Our oldest grandson loves thriller and mystery books, so I came up with the idea of giving him a mystery party. I do not like the idea of exposing them to violence so we used a robbery instead of a murder as the focal point.

We made a map with instructions as to where the next clue could be found and hid the clues all over our house and yard. Then we gave the birthday boy the map and sent them on their way. It was great fun watching them decipher the clues and reach their conclusions as to where the stolen loot was hidden.

When they found the cache they were rewarded by the Insurance agents, AKA Grandpa and Grandma, with their choices of detective devices. These were added to a goody bag that already contained some tattoos, candy, and a few other small items.

The children all had a good time and the 2 1/2 hours that we had allowed for the party simply flew by.

- Shari, it sounds like a great party! You followed the most important rule; find a theme and follow it through. Great job! Thanks for sharing, from Clever Kids Party!

Candy Land Party submitted by Karyn from Wilkes-Barre, PA

Our 3 year old daughter is obsessed with the Candy Land game so when it came time to throw her a party Candy Land seemed to be the appropriate theme.

Just thought I'd share a couple of ideas that went over big at our party.

For invites, I used Candy Cane invitations that I made. Easy to make on the computer!

The party was mostly outside so I decorated with lawn candy cane decorations (the kind you see at Christmas time). I also made candy garland (similar to popcorn garland). I used life savers, gummy bears, jelly beans, gumdrops, etc. and strung them using string and needle. I hung the candy garland on all the chairs and stair railings.

I also used the Candy Land board game as a center piece on the tables I took the board out of the games and layed them on the table. I then raffled the board games off at the end of the party. I had a jar filled with gumdrops and had all the children guessed the number of gumdrops. The kids that came the closest won the Candy Land board games.

As an additional centerpiece for the tables I made gumdrop trees. Using gumdrops and toothpicks to fashion a tree.

For a fun activity we made candy jewelery. Kids had a blast and it fit the theme.

I served gingerbread shaped pizza and cookies. The parents that attended kept commenting on how many great ideas and little touches I incorporated into the party.

All in all my little girl had a great time! And if she is happy I'm happy!

- Karyn, these are some great ideas. Sounds like you had a great party with a fun theme! Thanks for sharing your ideas, from Clever Kids Party!
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