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You may remember laser tag fondly from childhood outings, birthday parties or class celebrations. However, laser tag isn’t just for kids.
If you haven’t been out for a game lately, you’re missing out. We’ve put together the top 10 reasons why laser tag is a fun, exhilarating activity for players of any age; after all, you’re never too old for laser tag.
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Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life. When you are building your guest list, one of the first things to consider is whether or not you plan to include children at your wedding and reception. In the past, leaving children at home with a babysitter was the norm.
For modern weddings, it is equally as popular to make wedding receptions a family-friendly affair. A key to making your wedding an actual family event is to narrow down your choices of wedding venues to those that accommodate all types of guests.
Wedding receptions are known for delicious catering, but if you have wedding guests that include children, it’s helpful to have tasty kid options on the menu. Some venues have separate child meal options. Others are willing to fix kid-friendly versions of the main catering meals.
Another option is to have a buffet of choices, so any children attending can make their own decisions about what to eat. Hungry kids are never happy kids, so providing kid-friendly food options helps everyone have a good time.
It’s no secret that children need to move around. If kids are present during the reception, having child-friendly seating available can reduce distractions and discomfort. Your youngest guests may need a stroller, so room to move around between tables is an added bonus.
Toddlers who still use high chairs should have them available for use. Since young children may need to get up to go to the bathroom more often, strategic seating charts or easy bathroom access are also recommended.
If you know children will be attending your event, sticking to kid-friendly music should be considered in your plans. Many venues allow you to bring in your own music, whether a band or disc jockey, so you can choose all of the tunes on your playlist.
If your venue provides the music, make sure to ask if the music that appeals to all ages can be played. Choosing kid-friendly music doesn’t mean you have to play cartoon-themed songs, but the lyrics should be appropriate and the beats should make people from a variety of ages want to get up and dance.
Wedding receptions can be prolonged, and the adults attending the wedding would like to be able to have a good time. It can be hard to keep children occupied for the entirety of a wedding reception, so having activities waiting for the kids can be a great distraction for them.
Depending on your venue, built-in kid activities may be available. Some venues have separate areas for the children, so if you include someone to watch the children, they can enjoy activities without parent supervision. If children and adults spend the reception together, consider putting together activity booklets for children to enjoy.
Due to the excitement of the event, the kids may want to spend their time running around. Ideally, a wedding venue will have space for kids to get their energy out. The best wedding venues for family-friendly events are those that are safe. This means no easy access to tall staircases or structures that can easily be climbed on or broken.
If your wedding party includes children, choosing a venue for your wedding can be a complicated process. For weddings, family parties and other large gatherings, check out Sonny’s Place as a fun and festive option.
The professional team will help you put your dream wedding plans into action, so call (860) 763-5454 or contact Sonny’s Place online today for more information on any of their party services.
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Parents of kids with winter birthdays have to work extra hard to make these birthdays feel as special as the ones we celebrate in warmer months!
Birthday celebrations, especially in December and January, can get easily lost amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Between school concerts, office parties and all the errand running and holiday hoopla — it takes some planning to make your cold-month birthdays extra special. (more…)
Laser tag is awesome!
Seriously, what’s not to like about it? It’s fun & it’s good exercise. Laser tag gets your adrenaline flowing and lets you experience the thrill of the chase, the satisfaction of implementing a successful strategy, and the joy of victory!
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The holidays are upon practically upon us.
Even though it’s tempting to get lost in a pumpkin spice world and forget all about the visions of sugarplums just around the corner, there’s no time like the present to start planning your celebrations for the most wonderful time of the year.
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Fall and Winter Fun: How to Host Great Playdates for Kids of All Ages
Playdates – they’re the perfect way to get through a long weekend with antsy kids, to make new friends (both for your little ones and for yourself!), and to watch your children’s social skills and confidence grow.
Video games and Netflix – it’s what all the kids enjoy these days. They love to play Xbox and to binge-watch their favorite animated series for hours at a time. Though it’s easy for us and may seem fun to them the behavior can have negative side effects that may persist into adulthood.
How much screen time is too much, and how do you break your child’s habit of sitting in front of the tube all day? Those aren’t easy questions to answer, especially if your child has been able to watch TV and to play video games freely without much parental intervention.
What can you do?
