Party Suggestions

[bliz1712]

Eliza's party is 4/1 and I'm wanting to get some ideas for some games or such for the few kids that we will have.  It's mainly family and one other friend that has a kid age 3.  So they'll be 4,3,3 and 1 for kids and all girls.  My thoughts were to have a pajama party and let them come in their pajamas, slippers and bring a blanket.  I might also bring a few games that might be fun (trouble and don't break the ice)  It's not a meal and I'll just have snacks and cake/ice cream.

Are there any cute games or activities you could think of?  Should we do things like paint fingernails/toes?  Some sort of musical blanket game?  Since it's family I really don't have to have a ton of activities but I thought it might be cute and fun to do a few.

Also, how do we already have 3 year old's?!?!?!

[emmygirl]

Nail station would be fun but make sure you buy some of that insta-dry spray that salons use. I use it on DD as a reassurance.
They're probably old enough to try pin the tail on the donkey or something similar that's themed to your party.
Make your own snack bar... pretzels, m&ms, marshmallows, etc...
Coloring table?

[bliz1712]

The nail spray is a great suggestion emmygirl,. Can you get that at Target/Walmart or does it have to be a salon?

[scout251]

I think a table with lots of stickers, markers, etc would entertain them. DD1 loves sticking stickers on anything and everything.

[athn64]

DD1 likes to look hunt for things. Maybe hide some stuffed animals or something and go on a scavenger type hunt to find them all.

[Deleted]

I remember I had a pin the tail on the donkey game at one of my parties, but it was ballerina themed, and I loved it. Or you know, you could have a Tom Hanks party. That'll be a huge hit, I'm sure

[emmygirl]

Mar 16, 2017 11:14:26 GMT -5 bliz1712 said:

The nail spray is a great suggestion emmygirl,. Can you get that at Target/Walmart or does it have to be a salon?

Yes I believe I got it at Walmart. I'll try to remember to post a picture of it tonight. It's a life saver

[lulu]

Mar 16, 2017 12:31:57 GMT -5 @whimsy said:

I remember I had a pin the tail on the donkey game at one of my parties, but it was ballerina themed, and I loved it. Or you know, you could have a Tom Hanks party. That'll be a huge hit, I'm sure

You can't beat pin the tail on the donkey - always a winner.

What about "what's the time Mr Wolf?" - do you guys know that game?

[footloose]

Mar 16, 2017 18:42:59 GMT -5 lulu said:

Mar 16, 2017 12:31:57 GMT -5 @whimsy said:

I remember I had a pin the tail on the donkey game at one of my parties, but it was ballerina themed, and I loved it. Or you know, you could have a Tom Hanks party. That'll be a huge hit, I'm sure

You can't beat pin the tail on the donkey - always a winner.

What about "what's the time Mr Wolf?" - do you guys know that game?

OMG! I loved that game! lulu

Not sure if kids play it now?

[emmagk]

What about duck duck goose? Are 3yo old enough to understand that game?

[rainbowsockmonkey]

Mar 16, 2017 19:07:03 GMT -5 emmagk said:

What about duck duck goose? Are 3yo old enough to understand that game?

In MN it's duck duck grey duck.

[duskymonkey]

Musical chairs could be fun? You could use pillows instead of chairs if it's going to be pj themed. What about having a piñata? Will have to be supervised of course. And yes! I cannot believe DS is going to preschool in a few months! 😢

[emmygirl]

Here's the quick dry spray for nails

[bliz1712]

Mar 16, 2017 18:42:59 GMT -5 lulu said:

Mar 16, 2017 12:31:57 GMT -5 @whimsy said:

I remember I had a pin the tail on the donkey game at one of my parties, but it was ballerina themed, and I loved it. Or you know, you could have a Tom Hanks party. That'll be a huge hit, I'm sure

You can't beat pin the tail on the donkey - always a winner.

What about "what's the time Mr Wolf?" - do you guys know that game?

I am not aware of that game.  Please share with us as now I'm curious. lulu,

[footloose]

Mar 17, 2017 8:19:36 GMT -5 bliz1712 said:

Mar 16, 2017 18:42:59 GMT -5 lulu said:

You can't beat pin the tail on the donkey - always a winner.

What about "what's the time Mr Wolf?" - do you guys know that game?

I am not aware of that game.  Please share with us as now I'm curious. lulu,

Not lulu, but we played this a lot when I was a little kid.


It is fun because of the suspense building as you step closer and closer to the "Wolf" before he chases you!

[bliz1712]

So the "time" is the number of steps you take to Mr Wolf? That actually sounds like a fun game. I will be saving that one. Maybe even for DD1's party this summer too.

[activebaby]

Mar 17, 2017 8:34:43 GMT -5 footloose said:

Mar 17, 2017 8:19:36 GMT -5 bliz1712 said:

I am not aware of that game.  Please share with us as now I'm curious. lulu,

Not lulu, but we played this a lot when I was a little kid.


It is fun because of the suspense building as you step closer and closer to the "Wolf" before he chases you!

That sounds fun!

[footloose]

Mar 17, 2017 8:38:55 GMT -5 bliz1712 said:

So the "time" is the number of steps you take to Mr Wolf? That actually sounds like a fun game. I will be saving that one. Maybe even for DD1's party this summer too.

Yes, if he says 3 o'clock then you take 3 steps forward etc.

[lulu]

I so much want to play Mr Wolf now 😀.

I remember being so nervous/excited as we got closer to the wolf!!

It's brilliant.

[emmagk]

Mar 17, 2017 9:20:40 GMT -5 lulu said:

I so much want to play Mr Wolf now 😀.

I remember being so nervous/excited as we got closer to the wolf!!

It's brilliant.

I have a lot of happy memories of playing that on the school playground 

[kittyriot]

My one recurring nightmare in my life is based off that game lulu!

I have this dream about once a year since the age of four where I am stuck in a maze with a few of my cousins and we're pent up like you in "What Time is It Mr Wolf" and then we'll randomly run around and there's this cartoon wolf with blood dripping off his fangs yelling "It's lunch time" and we run away screaming. This goes on for ages...I always wake from it spent and weepy.

[lulu]

Mar 18, 2017 12:26:12 GMT -5 kittyriot said:

My one recurring nightmare in my life is based off that game lulu!

I have this dream about once a year since the age of four where I am stuck in a maze with a few of my cousins and we're pent up like you in "What Time is It Mr Wolf" and then we'll randomly run around and there's this cartoon wolf with blood dripping off his fangs yelling "It's lunch time" and we run away screaming. This goes on for ages...I always wake from it spent and weepy.

Oh my god kittyriot - that's horrendous!

[kittyriot]

Mar 18, 2017 17:16:46 GMT -5 lulu said:

Mar 18, 2017 12:26:12 GMT -5 kittyriot said:

My one recurring nightmare in my life is based off that game lulu!

I have this dream about once a year since the age of four where I am stuck in a maze with a few of my cousins and we're pent up like you in "What Time is It Mr Wolf" and then we'll randomly run around and there's this cartoon wolf with blood dripping off his fangs yelling "It's lunch time" and we run away screaming. This goes on for ages...I always wake from it spent and weepy.

Oh my god kittyriot - that's horrendous!

At this point I find it somewhat funny, but not so much the morning after having the dream.

I had to stop playing the game once the nightmares started.

[lulu]

Mar 18, 2017 17:41:51 GMT -5 kittyriot said:

Mar 18, 2017 17:16:46 GMT -5 lulu said:

Oh my god kittyriot - that's horrendous!

At this point I find it somewhat funny, but not so much the morning after having the dream.

I had to stop playing the game once the nightmares started.

So that's a huge no to playing Mr Wolf at your house then!