Birthday food for kids: Restaurant foods to avoid at your son’s or daughter’s birthday party.

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If you feel like whipping up a delicious apple dessert to honor Johnny Appleseed–or just to treat family and friends–check out our fabulous apple desserts.

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Feeling the economic pinch, the Tooth Fairy is not leaving as much for missing teeth as she once did.
A new study sponsored by Visa found that the Tooth Fairy is leaving an average of $2.60 per tooth, 40% less than last year’s $3 per tooth.
Most kids, however, still get payouts for the teeth they […]

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Combine a fun activity with a delicious and inexpensive dinner that everyone will enjoy.
Here’s an easy party idea: make-your-own-pizzas.
First, decide if you want ready-to-serve crusts or crusts that may need pre-baking. (Individual ready-to-serve pizza crusts are 8” in diameter.)
Next, select the toppings you’ll serve. According to FoodTec Solutions, a restaurant consulting firm in Needham, Massachusetts, […]

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Birthday party ideas are even better if they cost almost nothing and can do double-duty after the party is over. Here’s one!

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We came across this beautiful little girl’s birthday party and just adored it. The theme, “peaches and cream,” was thoughtfully designed and executed by Jessica Levitt,   author of the blog “Juicy Bits…” Jessica, a talented textile designer and crafter, posted photos and the details of her daughter, Aurora’s, lovely “peaches and cream” party, held last […]

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