Throwing a winter birthday party for your little one? These awesome ideas will warm everyone right up!
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Don’t despair about being stuck inside for a winter party. Read on to get inspiration for wintery games and festive treats, plus a handy schedule that will help keep you sane and the little sweeties smiling.
Photo: Jodi PudgeKeep things moving. If one activity takes less time than we’ve allotted, just move on to the next. 10:00 a.m. Welcome guests at the hot chocolate bar. 10:15 a.m. Enlist parents’ help with crafts assembly. 10:40 a.m. Do a snowball toss. Use three “balls” per turn, so the line moves quickly. 11:00 a.m. Serve little sandwiches as a snack. 11:20 a.m. Freeze dance. Non-dancers can help you with the music. 11:30 a.m. Treats! Serve pull-apart cupcakes and hand out loot bags.
Photo: Jodi PudgeFind a quick and easy white hot chocolate recipe online to make a snowman punchbowl.
Photo: Jodi PudgeStart with your favourite cake recipe or cake mix and make cupcakes. To decorate, frost cupcakes with a thin layer of white icing. Press marshmallows onto icing. Arrange cupcakes in a large circle. Pour orange sugar crystals onto a plate. Apply a thin layer of orange icing to the sugar cone, then roll in sugar crystals. Place cone in the middle of the cupcake circle to make a nose. Arrange the chocolate wafers on the cake to make eyes, and use the chocolate cookies to make a smile.
Photo: Jodi PudgeWhip up ham-and-cheese or jam sandwiches, then cut into winter-themed shapes with large cookie cutters. These are perfect for little tummies!
Photo: Jodi PudgeCreate “snowballs” by rolling up socks then folding back the cuffs to secure. Have kids take turns throwing the “snowballs” into a basket to score points.
Photo: Jodi PudgeDrop a special treat into a brown paper bag. Fold down the top of the bag; fold a doily “snowflake” overtop. Punch two holes through both and tie with ribbon or string. Now you’re ready to hand out the wintery loot bags to all your little guests!
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