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Get ideas for your kid party, family party and family games with Live Simply, Cozi's online family magazine.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

If you're looking for some extra Halloween fun for your kids, you'll definitely want to try this fun Halloween scavenger hunt. The kids will love these clever clues, and the game will keep them momentarily sidetracked from their ongoing hunt for more Halloween candy.
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Kids Halloween Parties

For a different kind of kids Halloween party for your little ghosts and goblins, consider a spooky zombie party, complete with creepy decorations and disgusting zombie food. Everyone is sure to have a frightful time!
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Create Your Own Haunted House

With Halloween just around the corner, you might be planning a Halloween party or haunted house. These tips are guaranteed to make your event especially spirited and spooky.
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A Celebration of Autumn

Autumn is a great time for a seasonal celebration! With cool weather and gorgeous colors, take the opportunity to go on a hayride, run through a hay maze, or collect leaves for an art project. Whatever form your celebration takes, enjoy the fall!
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A Mad Scientist Party

Get out the beakers and start making the green ooze, it's time for a Mad Scientist party! What better way to reinforce the lessons of science class and let the kids have fun at the same time?
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Budget Party Games

Check out these great ideas for inexpensive and creative games for your next party!
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Back to School Celebration

With Back to School time at hand, it's time for a Back to School celebration!
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End-of-Summer Campout

For a fun end-of-summer party, plan a campout sleepover, complete with s'mores and scary stories.
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Create a Birthday Party Budget

Stop the madness: Kid parties don't have to be expensive.
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"All About Me" Party for Toddlers

This is a party theme that is easy to put together, very budget-friendly, and often a favorite of kids aged 2 to 3 years old.
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Christmas in July Activities

If you're looking for some unusual activities for your kids this summer, consider some Christmas in July fun!
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A Hide and Seek Party on a Shoestring Budget

Birthday parties don't have to be expensive, especially for young kids. With this creative and inexpensive hide and seek party, you can keep toddlers happily entertained for hours.
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A Summer Pool Party

Go a step beyond inviting friends over to swim. Make it a full-on pool party with these party games, activities, food ideas and party favors.
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Banana Split Fun

If your kids are craving a sweet treat, try this recipe for banana split fun with friends!
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Are You Ready for a Food Fight Party?

If you're feeling especially brave, and are willing to try an unconventional birthday party, you be a candidate for a food fight party. Hosting a food fight isn't for everyone, but if you're game, here are plenty of ideas to help you plan your messy celebration.
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A Summer Pool Party

Enjoy some fun in the sun with this outdoor pool party, complete with games, snacks and favors.
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A Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebration

Whether you're hosting a Fourth of July celebration or looking for things to bring to a party, get festive and fabulous ideas here. Make a fresh fruit flag or a red, white and blue fruit bouquet, make balloon fireworks or cardboard tube rockets, play flag games and much, much more.
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Plan a Summer Ice Cream Social

Turn your home into an ice cream parlor and let the fun begin!
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A Fun Father's Day Celebration

Treat the special dad in your family to a fun Father's Day! Whether it's breakfast in bed, a trip to the park or watching the ballgame, give your dad a day he'll enjoy!
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Plan an Ice Cream Social this Summer

Most everyone loves ice cream, especially on a hot, summer day! For a fun summer party, consider planning an ice cream social with these great tips.
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