Kids birthday parties are notorious for being extravagant wasteful affairs these days. The market is huge for all the party gear that is needed...the balloons, plates, napkins, favors, confetti, etc. They come in every theme known to man so that the birthday celebration can be a perfect example of the commercialization of our children. All of it has held very little appeal to me as a parent and I have chosen to "just say no" for years. For us that means we don't do "themes" and we usually don't … [Read more...]
Disney on Ice!
Last night my husband and I took our daughter to see Disney on Ice. It was her 5th birthday present and the second year we have done this for her so I guess it is kind of tradition now. I have incredible memories of Disneyland and Disney World. When I was a kid we used to go every Christmas to one or the other. I have been on the Haunted Mansion ride more than anyone probably should, LOL. "Hurry Baaaaack." So of course when I had kids we also started going. Although to be honest as I get older … [Read more...]
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