Young children love doing things on their own. Maybe even more so if it has to do with handling sweets. Here’s a great birthday party activity that little boys and girls will adore. These photos of a cupcake decorating activity were posted by Yumi Castrillo, a baker and lawyer, on flickr.com.  Cupcake decorating is an easy and inexpensive way to get the kids excited (and keep them seated) when it’s time to have dessert.

You can easily do this for your little one’s next birthday party. Frost home-baked cupcakes in blue and pink to appeal to both little girls and boys. For decorating, Yumi set out trays of colored sprinkles, Trix cereal, chocolate alphabets cereal, and pink candy hearts. You can choose any colorful cereals that the kids love.

For helpful tips on planning a birthday party for kids, see our multi-page feature: Top Kids’ Birthday Party Q & A

Also, for more great ideas, see our Kid’s Birthday Party department. 

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