I'm wanting suggestions for my soon to be 2yr. old birthday party. Her birthday is very close to Thanksgiving, a busy holiday and really don't know what to do. I have sons who have fall birthdays and it's easy for them but I don't know what to do for a girl. Please help! (She loves Barney, how can you make that girly?)
Barney is fine for a girl party; at age 2 they truly dont care just as long as its something they like or want. She will love barney so go for it...Have fun!!!!
Since she loves Barney and she's only turning 2, you may consider having only immediate family over, but with ALL things Barney; cups, napkins, plates, cake...etc. My thoughts are giving a party theme that my children are into at the time whether it's horses for my daughter (horses can be for boys or girls) or sports for my son (again, sports can be for boys or girls). No matter what, you can make it special for her with Barney and have lots of fun!
My opinion only, take what you want and leave the rest. :)
Just get the Barney stuff since she loves it. Party Tree has alot of the stuff - plates, banner, goodie bags, cups, etc. Barney isn't "boy" so I don't understand the "how to make it girly" comment at all. My girls loved Barney, my sons hated it. Kids don't start to pick up "boy" or "girl" stuff until after age 5... unless the parents make a big deal out of it.
My daughter was born on Christmas Eve so we have the same issues! We are having her birthday party at Gymboree. Not sure if that's an option for you - but it's a great package, and affordable, that you should check out! She would live at Gymboree if given the choice!
A. - My advice, you're going to have A LOT of time to have girly parties for your daughter. If she loves Barney now; then have a Barney party for her. Who cares if it isn't girly ... as long as she's happy and having fun (that's what counts). GOOD LUCK! =)
Honestly, I would just do a cake and ice cream thing with the family, grandparents and maybe aunts/uncles/cousins. Maybe get some Barney cups and plates and decorations and a Barney cake. She won't remember her party when she's older anyway. Once she's in school, then it will be more fun to plan and throw a party for her and her friends because you won't have to play the "babysitter/circus clown" role and have to entertain them the whole time. I only do family parties for my kids until they are in Kindergarten. Just my opinion.
We had a Barney party for our daughter when she was three. I wouldn't worry too much about trying to make it girly, she won't care or even notice at her age. Just make it fun and use Barney for the theme. She'll feel more special & will love it because it's her big day and is based on something she loves. We got a Barney cake & plates then added purple napkins, balloons, etc. Barney is loved by both boys and girls and really isn't a "boy" theme so have fun with it. I'm sure she will!!
At two years old, she's not going to notice the little details you put in to decorating with a 'theme'.
My suggestion is that you go to the dollar store and get a bunch of purple decorations. Balloons, table cloth, napkins, plates, etc. and have a PURPLE birthday. Maybe lay out some extra bucks for a Barney cake or even a Barney cupcake cake.
Easy, simple, no stress, no hassle, but still very fun for your 2 year old.
Hope this helps,
J.
You could incorporate the color PURPLE! Everything puple...all little girls LOVE the color purple! Napkins, plates, balloons, streamers...have the kids wear purple to the party, make purple play-dough, your imagination can run wild with ideas. It is a broader theme instead of just narrowing it down to Barney. Barney can also be part of the theme too.
Have Fun!!!
Just get the Barney plates, cups, and napkins and have Barney on her cake. At two they aren't much into games of any sort so there isn't much else you can do. I saw some Barney balloons at the Dollar Tree if you wanted to get a couple of them to decorate with. At her age things are pretty much boy/girl and nothing really sexually oriented like they will be when she gets older.
If she likes Barney, go with that. Why does it have to be "girly?" And anyway, he's purple!
I say if she loves Barney then do Barney. We just did my daughters 3rd birthday with a train theme. Her cousin turned 3 in June and had a Thomas the Train cake and party. Since that is what she wanted we did it. She wanted a pink Thomas the Train cake so she had that cake. It is not really a big deal as long as they are happy. Don't worry about making something girly. Just do what she likes. Good Luck.
There is nothing wrong with Barney for a little girl, but if you want to add a feminine touch maybe you could decorate the cake/cupcakes with purple & green polka dots. Use many shades of purple for the accessories..........and have a couple "character" plates or napkins, etc.... Have fun! Take lots of pictures, and someday she maybe won't believe she was young enough to want a Barney party!
