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Show Read On Parties By The Book \\ By Linda Jager Does the thought of planning a birthday party leave you feeling a little uninspired? Are you (and your child) getting tired of the same old superhero party themes? Are you looking for some simple, easy and inexpensive ideas for you next birthday bash? Well, look no further. We've uncovered three fantastic birthday party books that take the guesswork out of throwing a great party. Here's a quick peek at some party-planning primers... FamHyFun's Parties: 100 Party Plans for Birthdays, Holidays, & Every Day By Deanna F. Cook (Disney Enterprises, Inc., 1999/ $24.95) ^ Super S)c«pov*r • Ovmhtrj Birthday < FamilyFun P t i 1OO I PARTY * FLANS I far Birthdays, Holidays, Clever Party Planning Parties for Kids, Teens and Adults By Suzanne Singleton (Twenty-Nine Angels Publishing/ 2000, $15.95) This clever book offers seasonal .birthday party ideas and invitation templates, plus additional party themes so you can mix and match elements to create the perfect party. Children with winter birthdays will enjoy Singleton's North Pole Expedition complete with snowy scenery, ice sculptures, an igloo cake and a game of 'Pin the Nose on the Polar Bear' Clever Party Planning also provides party themes for 'hard-toplease and easy-to-bore' teens. Parents have reason to celebrate too, with creative adult party themes for every month, such as a February Sweethearts' Supper and a Holiday Caroling Bonfire. Singleton's parties are original, fun and easy to host. n tne Lack featuring Jjip jjWs, j\ccessoFieg and 613 M * Street, JlA fitj * f: 435.645.SU0t | n www. The Penny Whistle Birthday Party Book By Meredith Brokaw & Annie Gilbar (Simon & Schuster, 1992, $15.00) B A S I N RECREATION Straight from the pages of FamilyFun magazine, this easy-to-use party reference features lively full-color photographs of kid-tested celebrations. The book begins with a helpful chapter devoted to planning basics - invitations, decorations, etiquette and more. Next, get ready to be wowed by 19 birthday party themes that come complete with age recommendations, estimated prep time and budgets, games, crafts, menus, fun favors and creative cake ideas. Check out the Barnyard Bash for the preschool set featuring ideas for 'down on the farm decor' and an adorably easy This Little Piggy' cake. Little Mermaids will love the deep-sea celebration complete with do-it-yourself sea princess crowns, a whimsical mermaid cake, and a plastic sand bucket full of take-home treasures. Speaking of treasures, the mermaids will giggle endlessly when they search through a seaweed-filled (spinach pasta) treasure chest for jewels and gold. In addition, FamilyFun's Parties includes ideas for everyday celebrations, family-friendly dinner parties, block parties and holiday cheer Park City Parent 2005 Chock full of entertaining party ideas for kids of any age,The Penny Whistle Birthday Party Book is a classic you'll want to keep on your bookshelf for years to come. For starters, the book offers practical party planning advice on everything from hiring clowns to writing thank-you notes. A variety of party themes will inspire parents of toddlers to pre-teens. Some favorites include a Mini-Chefs Party (young cooks slip on chef's hats and createculinary masterpieces like play dough and gooey brownies) and Grandmas Attic (an afternoon of imaginative play and dress-up). Big kids will love the Stargazing Party (complete with an indoor planetarium,) and the Secret Agents Party (where the sleuths search for the birthday cake). All party themes come complete with ideas for invitations, decorations, activities, menus, party favors and age recommendations. Cheerful illustrations and helpful hints from party planning parents make this a fun read. Basin Recreation Field House atNewpark www.basinrecreaflon.org Youth Sports Field House Indoor Soccer Boys Baseball Girls Softball Roller Hockey Spring Lacrosse Fitness Loft Indoor 1/8 Mile Running Track Batting Cages hdoor GoH Drivng Range Visit our website for Registration & Information www.basinrecreation.org Annual Passes Daily, Monthly & 10 or 20 Punch Passes' Monday-Friday, 5:30am-10pm Saturday, 8am-9pm 1388 New Main @ Kimball Junction 655-0999 |