If you’re looking for edible cake images to match your party theme don’t forget to check out eBay! Just type in your party theme, "dog," "movies," "princess." You can find edible cake images for almost any party theme there.

eBay also has custom party invitations, and personalized candy bar wrappers. It’s a great resource if you want to personalize your birthday party. Check out all the little shops there, just type your party theme in the search box. If you can’t find it there, good luck finding it anywhere.

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Rule # 1 Only invite as many children as your child is old. If your child is 2-3 only invite two or three children to the party. More than that will overwhelm your child.

Rule # 2 Keep it simple on the big day. You want to enjoy your child’s birthday party, it only comes around once a year. Plan food and activities you can prepare ahead so the party day is a breeze. You’ll have enough to worry about with the guests and the birthday child.

Rule # 3 Make sure you have plenty of film in the camera, and camcorder to capture all those magic moments. Have a trusted relative or friend be the designated photographer for the day.

Rule # 4 Plan age appropriate activities. Keep the activities as simple as possible and you’ll keep from pulling your hair out.

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A couple years ago my son wanted to have a Pokemon birthday party. With the release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Pokemon is still a popular party theme for young boys.I thought I’d share a couple things here that we did for my son’s party, maybe it will give you some ideas for your own Pokemon party.Pokemon Party Game Ideas Have a Pokeball hunt. The Pokeballs can double as your party favors. Hide the Pokeballs like you would eggs if you were going to have an Easter egg hunt. Hide them in tougher spots if you have older children, make them easier to find if you have young children. Let each child find a Pokeball or two to take home with them.

Instead of a Pokeball hunt, you could also have a Pokemon treasure hunt. Divide the children into teams. Give the teams names like the Pokemon training team, or Team Rocket. Set up a trail of clues leading the children to a prize. Set up the trail before the guests arrive for the party. It’s easiest to start with the prize and work your way backward when you’re setting up the clues.

Draw a Pekachu on a large sheet of white paper, or a white board and play pin the tail on Pekachu.Get out the construction paper, pens, crayons, and markers. Let the children draw or create their favorite Pokemon.Play Pokemon trivia.

Play Pokemon charades and let the children pretend to be their favorite Pokemon while the other children try to guess who they are.

Pokemon Party Decoration Ideas Decorate with red and white, or golden yellow. Make stars, lightning bolts, or Pokeball shapes to stick on the walls, or hang from the ceiling.Pokemon Cake Ideas

Make a Pikachu shaped cake, or make a Pokeball shaped cake or cupcakes with the Wilton Mini Ball Pan or the Wilton Sports Ball Pan Set.

You can also purchase Pokémon Cake Toppers to decorate a sheet cake, or round cake with.

Whatever you decide to do make sure you include your favorite Pokemon trainer (birthday star) in the party plans. Kids love to help plan their own party.

More Pokemon party supplies, decorations, and ideas.

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I hope you have a wonderful Easter!

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Here is an inexpensive party activity for a preschool aged party. Just purchase a box or two of  ‘O’ shaped cereal such as Fruit Loops, Cheerios, or Apple Jacks. You could also use chewy Lifesavers.  You’ll also need a pack of string licorice.

Let the children string  the cereal onto the licorice strings.

When they’re done making the necklace they can eat it. It’s a fun preschool party activity, favor, and snack all rolled up into one.

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Birthday in a Box is giving a free singing mylar balloon with every order of $25 or more. It’s a pretty good deal sine the balloons are normally $14.99 each, especially if you still need to order your birthday supplies anyway.

I posted about these balloons the other day, they just seem like they’d be soooo much fun for a party.

They have Elmo, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Dora, Disney Princess, and Pooh Sing A Tune Mylar Balloons.

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The winner of the Unicorn Races book from Publishing is Lisa O. from Osborn Odds and Ends. The winner was chosen by Random.org. I’ll be contacting Lisa in the next day or so to get her shipping information.

Thanks again to everyone who participated. Keep an eye out for more giveaways coming up in the next several weeks.

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Coloring Easter eggs is a fun Easter tradition. It has become an art form, with many different kits and methods available. We usually color our eggs about a week before Easter, so you know what we’ll be doing this weekend:)

Coloring Easter eggs is only one of the traditions surrounding eggs on Easter. In many cultures the Easter Bunny hides the eggs, and children go on an Easter egg hunt.

You can color Easter eggs with a few items you already have around the house, you don’t even need to buy a kit.
What You Will Need:
Bowls or cups (enough for each color of egg you want to make)
Eggs (boiled, cooled, and dried)
Vinegar
Food coloring
Wax crayon
Egg carton
Newspaper
Old shirts, or paint smocks
Spoons

How To Color Easter Eggs
Before you begin the egg coloring process cover your table or work surface with newspaper, and have your children put on old clothes or a paint smock.

Mix one tablespoon of vinegar with one tablespoon of food coloring in a cup or bowl. Repeat for every color you’re using. Add 1/2 to 2/3 cup of water (full enough the egg will be fully submerged).

If you’d like to create designs, or drawings on the eggs write on them with a wax crayon before you dip them. Wherever the wax is the coloring will not stick.

Use a spoon or wire egg dipper to dip your eggs into the color. The longer the eggs are submerged, the darker the color will be.

You can also dip your egg halfway, then dip the egg into a different color.

When the egg is colored set it aside in the egg carton to dry.

Have fun!

More on Easter egg coloring.

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Thank you to everyone who participated in our “Unicorn Races” giveaway. I should have everything sorted out in the next day or so to get a winner posted.

I really appreciate the wonderful response from everyone!

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