Birthday Traditions to Start Now

A party and cake are great. But there are many other ways to infuse a little magic into your child's birthday. Try celebrating with a few of these timeless, low-cost traditions
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Alexandra Grablewski
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If your child is turning 4 or older, cover her bedroom in balloons while she sleeps on the night before her birthday.

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laurastelle wrote:

Why was it suggested to cover a child's room in balloons if she turns 4 or older? I did that with my now 2-year old.

4/30/2012 01:24:43 PM Report Abuse
mermer29 wrote:

I put balloons in their room on their birthday - love this tradition. I sometimes do it on the party day too. Another tradition we have is that I decorate and/or paint the front glass door with a picture of the theme of the party and the #. My kids love to see what I have come up with. I usually reveal this the morning of their birthday!

11/21/2011 03:14:47 PM Report Abuse
parkertonea wrote:

we don't celebrate holidays so throughout the year kaylee has sleepovers and weekend hangout days where i get one or two of her friends and do girlie stuff all day,the memories seem greater for them and there is no pressure on me as a single parent bc i pick days and time that are good for me financially and in spirit.all kids end up giving her a gift when they come because they have a blast,and everyone always wants to come over,tpkofatl,llc

9/1/2010 11:44:33 AM Report Abuse
ltlracers1 wrote:

My kids always want to have their Birthday parties somewhere (like Chuck e cheese or the local gymnastics center) and it is just too expensive so instead we let them choose somewhere like that to go with just us as a family. We do it on their acual Birthday and then have a party at home for their friends.

4/13/2010 04:26:43 PM Report Abuse
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