Yes this works. Also I have a great tip I used with my 5 kids. Whoever wins the game puts the game away. They are on a high so the losers don't feel so bad. Also this website has lots of replacement parts you can order. I work at the YMCA and have replaced connect 4 about 4 times in 7 years. The yellow grid has a hook on the outside that breaks. Unbelieveable - They let you buy that whole piece for $3.00 which includes shipping. Much better than buying a new game for $15.00. http://www.hasbro.com/default.cfm?page=cs_parts Hasbro has bought out parker brothers and a few others so check the list for any game you need parts for. ... View related article.
I hung jellyfish" from the "ceiling" of the tents. The jellyfish were paper lanterns (from the dollar store) that I only opened halfway and glued party streamers from the bottom. they really did look like jellyfish!
use rolls of the blue Saran Wrap for an underwater look
For decorations I hung a fish net I got from a party store and decorated it with balloon fish and octopus. Easy to make by using marker to make eyes, mouth etc. then used tagboard to make tail fins and eight legs of octopus, then in center of each board poked a hole and pulled the knotted end of balloon through. Really turned out cute. Lots more helium filled balloons and streamers
blue tarp for the floor to carry the background theme You could decorate ice chests to look like treasure chests that would be strong enough to sit on.
Use a Green Netting from Walmart and draped it from the ceiling creating a seaweed effect.
The best yard sales for clothes (5t and under) and used baby equipment is at your local twins club yard sale. They are usually organized well and have lots of slightly used stuff. Go to www.nomotc.org and click FIND A LOCAL CLUB and put in your zip code to find the local club in your area. Most have a website or a contact person. You can call and ask when the next sale is. Larger clubs have 2 sales a year. ... View related article.
The Magnet idea sounds better than our idea. We found a board that we wedge under the handle and the floor and it holds it shut. Took a few trys to find one the right size. ... View related article.
How about everyone come in pj's or scrubs, nursing outfits. Must have jello! Finger foods Use rolled bandages for decorations. CAKE - Slumber Party cake would be cute
Games? Use a sheet - roll up the sides and transport like a gurney make it a race
Play spoons around a table Deck of cards, pass face down and when someone gets all 4 of the same number they grab a spoon from the center of the table. THen the rest grab. Left out - like musical chairs.
Throw or drop a tongue depressor into a bed pan?
Use tongue depressors to spread dips.
Hope this sparks your creativety It helps to know how many people you plan to have. Location of party range of ages etc. ... View related article.
