7 Great Ways to Add Fun to Your Yo Gabba Gabba Party
Who doesn’t love Yo Gabba Gabba? If you are a fan of the show or have a little one at home who loves to dance along with all of the adorable characters then this can make for an excellent party. If you are planning a party around this theme then you absolutely need to incorporate some fun filled games.
It’s not hard to plan these games out. You have the backdrop of some wacky but lovable characters and some great dancing. With DJ Lance mixing up the tunes and the best party games around, this is sure to be the birthday party of the year. The kids will have a blast, you’ll be in on the fun, and you will be thrilled that you selected this theme for all. Here are some of the best party games, and they really aren’t hard to pull off either!
- Dance, Dance, Dance the Party Away: You can’t have a Yo Gabba Gabba party without dancing. Turn your living room into a dance floor and be sure to bust out the funky tunes. Have an adult act as DJ Lance and play the part by spinning the best kid’s dance music and calling out the character names. You can teach the kids dance moves and then have a competition for who can pull them off the best. Fun for everyone!
- Creating Your Very Own Yo Gabba Gabba Character: Kids adore these characters because they are so different than any other that they know of. So put out all the supplies to let them create their own and this can even turn into the favor that they take home with them. You can start with construction paper, streamers, glitter, markers, stickers, crayons, and anything else that you can think of. Help them along as they recreate their very own Muno, Flex, Brobee, or even DJ Lance. Let the kids use their imagination and turn this fun art project into a perfectly themed favor that the kids can enjoy long after the party.
- The Very Musical Chairs: Since the show is known for the music and fun, how can you not incorporate musical chairs? Pick some music right from the show and use it as the backdrop for the musical chairs game. Then set up the chairs and be careful to remove one slowly so that nobody gets hurt. The kids will have so much fun running in circles in rhythm with the music and playing for keeps on this funky game.
- Pass the Musical Balloon: Hot potato may be so yesterday, but pass the musical balloon is here to stay. Pick a brightly colored balloon and then decorate it. Either fill the inside with confetti, place glitter all around the outside, or put character stickers on it to fit the theme. Then it’s time for the kids to pass around the funky balloon as the music plays. Nobody wants to be left holding it but they sure will have fun passing it around with each other!
- Freeze Play: So many of us grew up playing freeze tag but this is a new and improved version perfect for this kind of party. The kids are essentially playing freeze tag but it’s more about being the last standing without moving. You play the music and then ask them to freeze as soon as the music stops. At first it’s easy as you give them plenty of notice, but then it gets harder as you stop the music faster. Kids will be laughing as they try their best to freeze quickly and then play again once the music starts.
- Pin the Flower on Foofa: Pin the Tail on the Donkey is always a favorite, but this game is only for the true Yo Gabba Gabba lovers. Here the kids will take turns getting blindfolded and then trying to put a cute little adhesive flower on the Foofa picture. You can even create this yourself if you can’t find it in stores. You just need some flower stickers, a picture of Foofa that you can even print out, and a blindfold. They’ll love this modern twist on a classic game.
- Whack at the Wacky Pinata: The characters of this show are nothing if they are not wacky. So turn that silly energy into the perfect little piñata and have a real blast with it. The kids will take turns trying to get the Foofa or Plex piñata to fall and get all the candy inside. Be sure to fill the piñata with some brightly colored candy and perhaps even some stickers of their favorite characters.
This is a party that kids will remember for time to come. It’s a great theme, easy for parents like you to plan around, and sure to please everyone. Have a blast and dance it up at this adventurous little get together!
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Fretful but loyal and surprisingly brave when the chips are down, C3P0 is one of Star Wars’ most beloved characters. And it’s not just his ultra-cool gold-colored body … it’s the way he adds an element of surprise risk-taking (and sometimes humor) to all the Star Wars releases.
So if your little one is begging for a C3P0 Star Wars birthday party this year, I have to say I’m not surprised … nor am I a stranger to arranging this awesome theme. After the third year in a row that my youngest son requested a Star Wars party and reminded me to include “3P0″, I’ve found a whole host of ways to celebrate this fun character and stellar 30-year-old series.
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You can also make your own fairy doll cake (or princess doll cake, depending on the doll you buy) very quickly and easily. This is also a perfect centerpiece for a princess tea party.
You will need:
A doll of your choice (Barbie type)
Bundt cake pan
Edible sugar flowers, preferably in the colours of the doll’s original dress
Edible silver balls
Vanilla cake mix and required ingredients
Round cake board
7 ounces (200g) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
¼ cup (60ml) water
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It’s almost game time and that means it’s time to dream up some new munchies to kick your Super Bowl party into high gear. If you are hosting this year, it’s all about big plays and converting some of your old favorites into new traditions.
Let’s face it, the women are at a Super Bowl party to socialize, watch the commercials, and eat the food. The men are there for the game but they still want good food. So your job as host is to come up with some delectable treats that will make you the MVP of this party. Go beyond the standard nachos this time around and show that you can run interference with some of the best Super Bowl munchies ever.
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If your answer is “because it’s expensive,” we can make it easier for you. Here are the best tips for having a fun mom’s weekend that won’t break the bank.
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Any child that grew up in the 80’s knows firsthand just how fabulous the Saturday morning cartoon ritual was! In this day and age every single Saturday morning was all about watching cartoons while devouring Fruit Loops. There was no rushing off to soccer practice. There was no competing over which specialty network to watch. There was just one exciting cartoon after another (and the product placements and commercials we then begged our parents for!)
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Fear not, for there are plenty of fun options for the winter birthday. My birthday is in December, but there’s still a lot of fun stuff to do! You can enjoy winter for all that it is or get away from the cold with something fun to take the kids minds off of this sometimes brutal time of year.
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You don’t have to spend a lot of money or go crazy on the details, as some of these just take a bit of creativity. Use the space that you have and incorporate these ideas in a fun way that is sure to please all the guests at your party.
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Father time is getting ready to bid adieu to another year. It’s hard to believe but it’s almost time for another fun New Year’s Eve celebration. It’s time to kick up your heels and take things up a notch – this will be a New Years to remember!
If you want to revel in the fun and make this an occasion to remember then you need a theme to unify the party. With the right theme and a fun group of friends you can welcome in the New Year in style and have an amazing party.
Some themes are timeless and some a bit unique, but they all have one thing in common – they make for a great time!
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These cocktails are sure to please and show off some of the most festive elements of the season. You can serve them up at a holiday party, at the family dinner table, or just enjoy with the ones that you love. Smooth, festive, and oh so delicious – here’s a couple ideas to warm your holidays:
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