http://totville.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:11:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Is there anything much cuter than a baby in a baby Halloween costume or newborn costumes in general? To help you figure out a creative, original and adorable costume for your baby this halloween, I've come up with several ideas to share: 1. Baby Pumpkin Costume: This is so easy to make. ... http://totville.com/toddler-halloween-costumes/baby-halloween-costumes.html I had never heard of the game "cornhole" before I went to visit my friends in Louisville, KY recently. They have 4 children ages 3-11 and this a wonderful, fun family game. Apparently it is quite popular in the south. It also goes by the names "Corn ... http://totville.com/activities-for-preschoolers/games-for-toddlers-cornhole.html Free Craft Idea I happened upon this free craft idea while at a friend's house. While our children were playing, my friend brought out an arts and crafts box. Inside the box were paints, scissors, paper, old magazines, glue, glitter glue, markers and crayons. Those items right there can keep your ... http://totville.com/activities-for-toddlers/free-craft-idea.html Hosting a birthday party for kids is a hectic affair. The best approach to serving food is to keep it simple, kid-friendly and to have at least one "light" option for the adults (usually a simple salad does the trick to keep them happy). Beware of spending too ... http://totville.com/cooking-with-kids/toddler-birthday-party-foods-ideas.html Adding a Personal Touch to Party Invitations for Kids Depending on your time available and the number of guests, home made invitations are a nice, personal touch. Even if you can't go fully home made, a few options follow for adding a more personal feel to the invites: Simply buy your ... http://totville.com/toddler-birthday-party/resource-for-birthday-party-invitations.html I discovered this game from my in-laws. They played it with their sons (my husband and brother-in-law) and we continued the tradition by playing it with our toddler. This is one of my favorite toddler activities! Required: 4 small plastic drinking cups 4-6 golf balls If you're a regular golfer, or have one in ... http://totville.com/toddler-activities/toddler-activities-golf-ball-game.html All the toys we buy - and what do our kids want to play with? Tupperware, plastic bottles, spoons & pans - to name a few! Here's a little something I made for my son that was a long time favorite toy. Materials Clear soda bottle with cap - empty, clean ... http://totville.com/homemade-toys/inexpensive-homemade-toy-rattle.html Okay, so the title is a bit of a joke. A more accurate title might be - "Ways to keep your child happy and occasionally involved while you do your laundry." Here are some tips for turning laundry into a fun preschooler activity. * Sheet Fort: When changing bed sheets - ... http://totville.com/activities-for-toddlers/multi-tasking-toddler-laundry-fun.html When it comes to keeping toddler art supplies organized, you might find yourself shaking your head in frustration. Crafts with kids certainly is fun. What about the mess? What's a parent to do? You probably want to continue doing toddler crafts with your little one, but maybe you're getting tired ... http://totville.com/toddler-activities/how-to-keep-toddler-crafts-supplies-organized.html People ask from time to time about online toddler games. At first I wasn't sure about having my toddler use the computer, but she learns a lot, we found games that involve physical movement, and we limit how long she plays them. Eventually, I was won over to infrequent use ... http://totville.com/toddler-activities/online-toddler-games.html