A perfect outdoor winter venue for a party is an ice-skating rink! It is usually quite inexpensive to have a group skate, and facilities typically offer a party room where you can host the lunch/cake/presents. For kids age 6 and up, this is a very good idea. Planning this theme can take as little as 30 minutes as well, so if you don’t have a lot of time and want to hold your party outside of your home, this may be a great idea for you. If so, here are a few suggestions and points to keep in mind as you plan:

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I love the song “The Three R’s” by Jack Johnson from the Curious George CD. Of course, the three R’s refer to reduce, reuse, and recycle. This is a great message to remember and song to sing as we come up on Earth Day in April.

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At least in the northern hemisphere, March marks the month when the clocks move forward, buds begin to appear on the trees, and the days are longer. At the same time, it is a transitional month; on any given day you could have sun and warmth, or snow and cold. Regardless of the temperature, March is often full of windy days. If your kid was born in March, perhaps you would like to have a March birthday party focused on our friend the wind!

For decorations, use any colors that you like. Blues, pearly whites, and light greens are good wind and March colors to use. You can purchase balloons, streamers, and tableware in these colors. Place a bouquet of pinwheels in the center of the table.

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