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Here are some ideas for where to shop to stock your box.n Warehouse Stores: I’ve found great gifts at Costco such as mega-packs of colored markers, play dough and multi packs of books. Sometimes I even break up sets and mix and match items to make gift sets, increasing the savings. Warehouse stores are also a great place to stock up on gift cards for tweens and teens.

n Craft Stores: Craft stores such as Hobby Lobby, JoAnn Fabrics and Michaels often stock a selection of craft kits at slashed prices.

n Drug Stores: Most drug stores have a toy aisle, and sometimes you will find smaller gifts at discounted prices. I once found these cute clear bath soaps with a goldfish toy embedded inside the soap. I bought several and tied them onto wrapped birthday packages. They were a huge hit and cost me less than a dollar apiece.

n Discount Stores: Walmart and Target often have items on clearance prices. Always check the clearance and sales aisles to find a potential gift! And your local dollar store can be a treasure trove for a bargain seeker. If you like using gift bags, purchasing these at the dollar store will cut way down on your wrapping costs.

n Online: When stocking up, check online stores, such as Mindware and Learning Resources. Both carry educational and unusual toys and games. Because these items are less common, you decrease the chance of giving a duplicate gift. Check the sale or clearance section. Melissa & Doug, offer quality toy products, and I’ve found some gems in the clearance section on their website.

n End of Season Sales: Don’t forget to check the clearance aisles at your favorite stores at the end of each season. For example: at the end of summer, stock up on water toys, sand toys and bubble mix.

by Tiffany Doerr Guerzon

When you have young children, attending birthday parties can become weekly events. In the preschool and elementary age set, kids tend to invite their whole

class, which can mean lots of presents to buy. A birthday box is a stash of age appropriate gifts ready

for these occasions. When it’s time for the next party, your child goes “shopping” in the box. This will save you money, because you’ll stock up on items found on sale.

The key to stocking your gift box is not only to choose items that are on deep discount but also to stay away from fads, current trends and time-sensitive items. Choose timeless gifts, such as craft kits, art supplies, games, puzzles and educational toys. That way, whether you have an opportunity to give the present tomorrow or six months from now, the gift will be appreciated.

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Celebrate with fun-fi tness, stress-free parties. Looking for extreme thrills, or a wide-open indoor space to jump, Adventure Air has got you covered. Packages include access to one of the largest Ninja Courses in the state, Dodgeball, Zip line, WipeOut, Climbing Wall and so much more! Essentials provided – Pizza/Drinks, Invites, Set-up, Clean-up, Tableware and an Epic Experience for all ages with a personal host. Party upgrades available. Schedule your party today!

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Celebrate your child’s next birthday at Atlanta’s premier indoor playground and exploration center. They offer all-inclusive birthday party packages to fi t every budget and party size! Each party package ALWAYS comes with an extensive list of perks, including a private event coordinator, cupcakes for all the kids, and all set up/clean up. Best of all, an in-house chef can prepare food options for kids and adults. 6331 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. 404-596-5566.

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Train-loving children will have an unforgettable party in an authentic railcar! Southeastern Railway Museum offers railcars and other spaces to celebrate parties and special occasions to excite train lovers of all ages. Explore all that Georgia’s Offi cial Transportation History Museum has to offer, complete with full scale and model train displays, antique cars, historic depot displays, taxi cabs, tractors and more. Children can even get an inside look at a new theme of transportation each month with police vehicles, cabooses, construction vehicles and more. 770-476-2013. 3595 Buford Highway, Duluth.

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A party at Children’s Museum of Atlanta is the perfect way to celebrate your child and provide a fun and memorable experience. Parties include play time on the exhibit fl oor followed by a private room or reserved tables for you and your guests to celebrate. Great for birthdays, class or team parties, tea parties, and more! Recommended for children ages 8 and under. Discounts available for Museum Members.


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TREETOP QUESTtreetopquest.comThe only way to celebrate your birthday party is swinging and zip-lining from tree to tree at Treetop Quest, an aerial adventure park in Dunwoody and Gwinnett! This action-packed 2.5-hour treetop activity for adventurers ages 4 and up features exciting obstacle courses, and thrilling challenges over suspended bridges, tight ropes, slides, net bridges, and high-fl ying zip lines (for older kids, teens, and adults)! Let Treetop Quest host your birthday party in the trees! Dunwoody, 770-365-0356; Gwinnett, 404-277-6113.

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Test your driving skills, hop on the train and even earn your very own Tiny Towne permit. Kids ages 3-18 drive three different size cars on two different tracks. Enjoy a real life driving experience by following the rules or get pulled over by Tiny Towne police. Delight in the Carcade games and high-tech driving simulators. The Indoor Edutainment park has private themed party rooms, healthy and tasty food made fresh at the Grill to serve our guests. Unique, Fun, Safe and Educational. Drive Safely! 2055 Beaver Ruin Road, Norcross. 470-265 6665.

CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTERchattnaturecenter.orgFamilies love birthdays at CNC! During a 90-minute party, children will hike in the woods, observe and learn about animals in their natural habitat, be outside with nature and friends, enjoy a live animal encounter and more! Parties include a private room, themed cookie cake, drinks, a special t-shirt for the birthday child, nature party favors for every attendee, invitations, and more! Let CNC will take care of the details. Available year round for children turning age 4–12. Celebrate with CNC!

CIRCUS CAMP BIRTHDAYScircuscamp.orgCelebrate your child’s birthday with Circus Camp’s trained professionals. One-on-one instruction learning to swing on the trapeze, spin on the Web, and get all fancy with our expert face painting. Magic shows, balloon sculpting, juggling and other extras are also available. Register online NOW before all time slots are fi lled! Dunwoody and Decatur, 404-370-0001.


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Not sure how to entertain tweens and teens at their next birthday party? Try having a delicious competition. Turn them loose in the kitchen with

a mini cake decorating challenge. Teens can explore their creativity as they cut cupcakes into shapes, stick them together with frosting or build towers by spearing the cakes with toothpicks or skewers. They’ll have a blast with this fun and delicious activity.

Start the challenge by giving each tween six, unfrosted cupcakes and two paper plates. Kids can build their creations on one paper plate and use the second plate for décor items. Write several different cake themes on slips of paper and place in a bowl or hat. Each participant draws a cake theme, and then must create a mini cake based on that theme. If you have a large group, divide guests into teams.

Make this activity as basic or as elaborate as you would like. Buy premade frosting and toppers or go wild with everything from fondant to homemade icing in a variety of colors. The suggested tools and toppings are just that – suggestions. Choose toppings that work for the themes that you will use or from what you have on hand.

Suggested tools

n Two butter knives per kid, one for frosting and one to cut the cupcakes if needed

n Box of sandwich bags

n Bamboo kabob skewers or toothpicks

n Scissors

n Several bowls and spoons for tinting frosting

n Small cookie cutters for fondant

Suggested toppings

n Candy, such as jellybeans, gumdrops, M&Ms, red licorice, sour belts

n Mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, sprinkles, canned whipped cream, flaked coconut

n Premade fondant sheets

n Liquid or gel food coloring

n Frosting, premade or homemade, and in a variety of colors

Theme ideas

n Buildings: the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa or the Space Needle

n Holidays: Independence Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day or Day of the Dead

n Animals: cat, dog, monkey, frog or octopus

n Objects: handbag, jewelry, hat or high heel shoe

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Best ValuePublix Bakery makes themed decorated cakes, mini cakes, flavored cakes and more to fit your needs. Or you can buy a premade cake and theme it yourself with figurines. Starts at around $26.99. See locations and pricing at publix.com.

Smashing CakeFor your one-year-old, get a cute smashing cake that’s just for them to demolish from Sugarbend-ers Café & Bakery. They’ll make themed birthday cakes for any age, and their delicious flavors include banana white chocolate, caramel, chocolate lover’s, red velvet and more. sugar-benderscakes.com.

Gluten-FreeCake Hag offers gluten-free options, including choc tort, carrot cake, butter sponge, sweet potato crème brulee cheesecake and more. cakehag.com. Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery has hummingbird cake, carrot cake, cinnamon pecan coffee cake, pound cake and triple layer cakes available for special order. sallysgluten-freebakery.com.

VeganDulce Vegan Bakery & Café is 100% vegan and most of their options can also be made gluten and soy free. Choose from chocolate mint, chocolate raspberry, orange cardamom, banana chocolate sunbutter and more. dulcevegan.com.

Ice Cream CakeTry Morelli’s ice cream cakes, which can serve 6-8 people. You can choose two different flavors of ice cream, a fudge or caramel layer and chocolate or yellow cake. morellisicecream.com.

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It’s all or nothing – that’s the philosophy I’ve tried to follow for birthday invites.

With 30 kids in a class, friends from a variety of activities, and our own friends’ children, it’s nearly impossible to invite everyone. The idea of only inviting a select group of children from the same social circle makes me uncomfortable. I’ve been able to mostly avoid this conundrum in two ways.

For my son’s 5th birthday party, we did a huge blowout. We rented and decorated a local recreation center for less than $100 and had the playground mostly to ourselves. We hosted more than 30 kids. It felt warm, inclusive, personalized and ours.

We had another simple solution for his 6th birthday – no party. We spent the day at a state park with a beach and posted an open invitation. Two families were able to make the day trip and the celebration was perfect.

I’ve always said that in the future we could go by the rule of birthday age equals number of friends. For his 7th, he could choose seven friends. But in reality, I just don’t think I could do that with a clear conscience.

Like most children, my son’s idea of his “seven best friends” changes daily. He’d change his mind immediately after the Evite was sent. How could I not invite my best friends’ children, the ones he’s grown up with? How would I explain those Facebook photos – because even if I didn’t post them, somebody else would.

Look, I get it. We should teach our children they can’t always be invited to everything. They won’t always be on the winning team

Essay by Paige Wolf

Birthday Party Etiquette: Invitation Guilt is Real

I get it. We should teach our children they can’t always be invited to everything. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t

put in a little extra effort to avoid hurt feelings.

and may be picked last in gym class. We need to prepare them for the real world.

That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t put in a little extra effort to avoid hurt feelings. Let’s be honest – sometimes the parents’ feelings are hurt more than the kids.

In the past few months, I learned of three separate parties my son wasn’t invited to, despite the fact he considered those children close friends, and my husband and I are friendly with the parents. My son was mostly in the dark, but I was stung by the images a parent posted online.

Was my son not as liked as we thought? Did the parents not like us? Was I entirely imagining these close social circles in my own mind?

I can fully own up to much of this heartache and “FOMO” (fear of missing out) as an extension of my insecurity. Even with a wide group of friends, it’s been difficult to fit squarely into any long-term social circles. I’ve inherited a crippling sensitivity and hyper awareness that is hard to shake. I have admiration for those who react to life’s little disappointments as water off a duck’s back.

My children have been invited to

birthday parties where I did not know who the children – or their parents – were. I was delighted other families thought so highly of my children. But being included in a select group of invitees made me feel a bit cautious about sharing my whereabouts, lest someone else’s feelings get hurt.

We are all bound to be left out in various ways throughout our lifetimes. I still want to do what I can to avoid being the cause of anyone else’s hurt feelings. When I host a party at my home, I pretty much invite everyone I know within a 10-mile radius. I’d rather run out of spinach dip than run into an uninvited acquaintance at the playground.

When it comes time for parties to become smaller, I will make every effort to be conscious of other people’s feelings. And I will try to teach my children that same kindness – maybe they can’t be invited to everything, but no one who wants to join in a game should be excluded.

I haven’t yet sorted out my plan for “7.” Maybe we’ll just skip town or post an open invitation to a large public space. Or maybe I’ll eat my words, invite seven friends for cake and feel hopelessly guilty for the next seven years.


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Entertainers/ Mobile Party Services/ Party RentalsAddy and Al’s addyandals.com POP UP parties for boys and girls to provide a memorable “party on purpose” experience in various venues. Their creative parties transcend the traditional celebration. 404-602-2475.

Auntie Renee’s Storytelling auntiereneestoryteller.com Party entertainment for boys and girls ages 1-12. Includes storytelling, puppet shows, games, arts and crafts. 770-402-0564.

Brainy Bytes brainy-bytes.com/w-atlanta/ Create the perfect hands-on LEGO NXT Battle Bots or LEGO Crazy Tops celebration for ages 6 and older. Brainy Bytes brings the party to you! They supply everything needed for an unforgettable robotic adventure. Kennesaw. 470-219-8662.

Dream Friends Entertainment dreamfriendsentertainment.com Costumed characters, circus acts, shows and themed entertainment for private and corporate events. All the family favorites. Atlanta based since 2001. Over 250 party options. 404-319-0180.

High Touch High Tech sciencemadefunatl.net Hands-on SCIENCE parties conducted by degreed professionals. Since 1994 HTHT has been turning children onto science with multiple party packages, camps, and school programs. HTHT comes to you! 770-667-9443.

Jason’s Music Party jasonsmusicparty.com A birthday concert for children! Interactive, live musical entertainment. Ages 1-7. $150 and up. 678-708-2321.

Jump Joy Gaga Ball jumpjoyllc.com Georgia’s first exclusive provider of inflatable gaga ball pit rentals. Jump Joy brings this “friendlier version” of dodgeball to your private party, school, church or community event. Cobb, Douglas, Gwinnett and Paulding counties! 678-903-2800.

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Laser SportingLasersporting.comEverything you need for parties and festival events.Inflatables, carnival games, rock walls, arcade games, trackless trains, laser tag and more. 770-253-0407.

Piccadilly Puppets piccadillypuppets.org Choose between several interactive puppet shows with stories and music. The birthday child receives a puppet. Make-a-puppet activity also available. Ages 2-10. $190 and up. 404-636-0022.

Sam’s Path Mobile Petting Zoo samspathpettingzoo.com The petting zoo can come to you! Monkey, kangaroo, zebra, camel, lemur and farm animals. Camel and pony rides. $250 and up. 706-717-8837.

Sleepovers & Co. sleepoversandco.com Luxurious, completely customizable sleepovers and events! They turn timeless traditions into magical experiences. Deliver and Style. Serving the greater Atlanta area. 256-454-6786.

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Party PlacesAdventure Air Sports kennesaw.adventureairsports.com Looking for extreme thrills, Adventure Air has you covered. Packages include access to one of the largest Ninja Courses in the state, Dodgeball, Zip line, WipeOut, Climbing Wall & so much more. Kennesaw. 678-384-2020.

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve autreymill.org Give the gift that inspires exploration, appreciation, and preservation of the natural environment and local history. Have a birthday at Autrey Mill! 678-366-3511.

Children’s Museum of Atlanta childrensmuseumatlanta.org Have a fun and memorable party! Packages include private party room, party host, along with fun and exploration on the Museum’s interactive exhibit floor. Discounts available for Museum Members. 275 Centennial Park Dr., Atlanta.

Circus Camp circuscamp.org Jump, twirl, spin and swing! Circus parties with aerial trapeze training and more. Other circus arts available. Ages 5 and older. 404-370-0001.

Chick-fil-A Fan College Football Hall of Fame cfbhall.com/groups A party worth a victory dance! Plan a legendary birthday party they’ll remember long after the last bite of cake, with more than 50 interactive exhibits and three floors of football fun. [email protected]; 404-880-4841.

Funopolis Family Fun Center funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com 11 acres of indoor/outdoor FUN for all ages. Come to Funopolis and celebrate your next big birthday bash. Funopolis is the place where the fun begins and never ends for birthdays! Try our new GLOW Parties! Commerce. 706-335-3866.

Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation gwinnettparks.com Various facilities available to rent for birthday parties, team celebrations, class parties, pools, gymnasiums, pavilions, community rooms. 770-822-8840.

Interactive Neighborhood for KidsInkfun.orgAll parties include admission to the museum for up to 16 guests, a party room and a T-shirt for the birthday child. $150 and up. Gainesville.770-536-1900.

The Little Gym thelitlegym.com An Awesome Birthday Bash at The Little Gym gives your birthday kid and their friends the run of the facility, filling the celebration with instructor-led games, music, and fun activities. Alpharetta, 404-600-4894; Smyrna, 770-434-6661; Snellville, 770-982-0901.

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Netherworld Laser Adventure netherworldlaser.com/birthday-parties/ Netherworld Laser Adventure brings video games to life for the ultimate battle royale birthday experience! Ages 7+, up to 20 players in the private laser tag arena. Make this birthday epic! 678-580-5642.

Nitro Zone nitrozone.com Buckle up for an Explosive Birthday Party at Nitro Zone. Birthday Party packages are custom-made to provide reserved access to activities and giving your friends an awesome experience! Peachtree Corners; 470-636-3230.

Ready Set FUN! readysetfun.com Atlanta’s premier children’s play and exploration center. All-inclusive birthday packages designed for every budget and party size. They do it all, so you can have all the FUN! 404-596-5566.

Southeastern Railway Museumsoutheasternrailwaymuseum.orgParties in restored rail cars or outdoor pavilions. Party packages for 10 guests start at $185. Train rides also available. Duluth 770-476-2013.

Stars and Strikes starsandstrikes.com Brag-worthy kids’ parties with more fun and less stress. Party packages for kids and teens with bowling, arcade, laser tag, bumper cars and more. Parties include host and grown-up play date. Book your online and party planners take care of the rest. 10 Georgia Locations; 678-965-5707.

Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet stevibs.com Unlimited pizza + games = unlimited fun! Everyone loves Stevi B’s Gameland! Party packages available. Birthday parties, team parties, pizza workshops, more! 10 metro Atlanta locations. Plan your party: stevibs.com/parties-events/

Tiny Towne Drive Safely tinytowne.com Indoor Park for aspiring drivers, ages 3-15. Learn the rules of the road, drive,

ride, play, eat and party! Private party room and packages. Packages are $249 and up. 2055 Beaver Ruin Rd., Norcross. 470-265-6665.

Treetop Quest treetopquest.com Bring your own cake, food and drinks, table decorations, and plan a picnic in the park. Picnic tables can also be reserved when you upgrade your party to include Treetop Quest goody bags. Dunwoody: 770-365-0356, [email protected]. Gwinnett: 404-277-6113, [email protected]

Tumbletots Preschools & Parties funttots.com Small private birthday parties for ages 1-6. Fun indoor playground with moonwalk, crafts, story, songs, goody bags and themes custom-tailored to your child. 770-729-9660.

Xdrenaline xdrenaline.com Xdrenaline offers fun activities for all ages. From morning time Toddler Takeovers to Cosmic Nights parties, parents and kids are guaranteed a great time. Incredible trampoline park, rock climbing walls, a ninja course and state-of-the-art virtual reality centers. 770-604-1367.

Young Chefs Academy youngchefsacademy.com/georgia Come celebrate your special occasions with their “one-of-a-kind” culinary party experiences! Young Chefs® Academy offers “ALL-INCLUSIVE” party packages where you supply the chefs and they supply the rest!

Zone of Light Studio zoneoflightstudio.com From toddlers to teen and adult special occasions, Zone of Light Studio has the expertise, enthusiasm, and creative arts workshops that will help you celebrate your special day in style and fun. 678-948-8059.

Zoo Atlanta zooatlanta.org Be a party animal! Celebrate birthday parties at Zoo Atlanta. Includes 90-minute pavilion rental, admission and catering for 16 guests. Additional entertainment options available. $475+tax. Contact [email protected] or 404-624-5650.

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n PlaytimeStarlux Games’ Capture the Flag REDUX, Glow Battle or Wizards and Werewolves are great for helping your kid and his friends burn off their excess energy. With multiple ways to play, the kids at your party will never be bored. Available at starluxgames.com for $39.90-$49.90.

n Décor GaloreSave time with ready-to-go party supplies from Party Dash. Themes include Magical Unicorn, Space, Wild One Jungle Safari, Greatest Show on Earth, Let’s Be Mermaids or Over the Rainbow. Available at partydash.com starting from $29.99-$39.99.

n Charitable GivingCheck out Together We Rise’s Birthday Box program. These decorated boxes provide foster children with goodies to help them celebrate their special day. A single birthday box costs $20. A birthday box duo costs $40 and helps two children. Learn more at togetherwerise.org/sponsor-birthday-boxes/.

n Cute CardsThis cute Birthday Note Box from Star Kids Company can be a fun party activity. The wooden box has note cards that party goers can personalize for the birthday child. Available at starkidscompany.com for $14.99.

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