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Peppers and
Pollwogs

Kid and family party tips and ideas from Cozi's own party planning expert, Lisa Kothari of Peppers and Pollywogs.

Happy Birthday, Sesame Street!

Everyone loves Sesame Street! To celebrate Sesame Street's birthday, consider hosting a Sesame Street-themed party for your little Elmo! With these fun party ideas, parents and children alike will love your Sesame Street birthday party.
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Thanksgiving Crafts

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids busy while you're busy whipping up the Thanksgiving feast? Send them out to the yard to collect leaves and pinecones, and set them to work on this fun and festive Thanksgiving craft.
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Candy Corn Games

Are you buried under mountains of Halloween candy corn? Instead of just eating your way through it, consider using the candy corn in these creative games and activities. From a candy corn hunt to creating candy corn artwork, your kids (and their dentist) will thank you for coming up with options other than simply eating your piles of these sugary treats.
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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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Halloween Costume Safety Tips

Your kids will be focused on their costumes this Halloween. It's up to you to keep an eye out for costume safety. These safety tips will help ensure that your family's Halloween is safe and fun.
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A Holiday Cookie Party

Looking for an easy afternoon of fun with your kids and their friends this holiday season? Baking up a batch (or several) of festive cookies is an easy activity to put together and will make memories that last a lifetime.
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10 Ways to Keep Kids Happy During the Holiday Meal

Enjoy the holiday meal without the distraction of fussy, bored kids. Plan some games, assign a job or two and get the kids involved in meal preparation and serving.
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Budget Holiday Party Tips

The holiday season is a perfect time for parents to throw a fun holiday party. Here are top tips for planning just such a party this year that will be simple and loads of fun, but won’t break the bank: Send your invitations out early. It's a busy time of year, and getting on people's calendars early is key. Make your own invitations with candy canes. Attach a small card with the party details on...
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Halloween Trick-or-Treating

To make this Halloween especially memorable, consider hosting a get-together for your kids and their friends on Halloween night. From getting dressed up together before they go trick-or-treating to trading candy together afterward, sharing Halloween with friends will make the night hauntingly special.
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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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Banana Split Fun

If your kids are craving a sweet treat, try this recipe for banana split fun with friends!
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