I was recently asked to do a 30-minute magic show at a Bay Area preschool for a girl’s fourth birthday party. Stimulating the imagination of children by performing some easy magic tricks is what I do. For little ones, these tricks are a source of great curiosity and excitement. A magic show for a preschool birthday party is fun entertainment for everyone. A simple magic show is good, but a magic comedy show is absolutely enchanting. The children are in awe and certainly curious watching the show. They laugh at the cute, cool, and amazing magic tricks. Seeing big smiles on the kids’ faces makes my heart melt. … [Read more...]
Ideas to Entertain Children and Family
I have a passion for entertaining kids and have made it my life’s mission to put a smile on children’s faces. For fun party ideas, follow my blog posts or call me at 650-740-7798 to entertain the kids at your special celebration.
How to Plan a Company Halloween Party
Are you thinking about planning a company Halloween party that your employees will talk about for days and remember for years to come? Plan ahead and don't wait for October because - trust me - the days will swiftly pass by. With a corporate party, you can strengthen the bonds among your employees and create fun memories in your office. Follow these simple tips for planning an awesome party… Tip #1: A Halloween Theme A great company Halloween party starts with an awesome theme. There are tons of themes to choose from, and here are a few that I like: Kids at Heart — Get your employees to come in costumes and bring small treats to give away. Encourage them to let out their inner child by trick-or-treating across different departments. Show Me Your Heart — Turn your party into a fundraising opportunity for charity. Choose a charitable/ non-profit institution to help for the night with activities like a food drive, bake sale or a raffle. Monster Dance Night — Turn your office into a disco for the undead. Set up a dance floor, hang a disco ball, hire a DJ, and let your employees feel the groove throughout the night. Tip #2: Ghostly Decorations Prepare your office for the upcoming party by decorating the place with props like pumpkins, banners, ghosts, witches and spider webs. Encourage your employees to take part and have fun by turning it into a contest and giving a prize to the department with the best decoration. Tip #3: Halloween-themed Food What’s a party without the food? Make your office Halloween party more memorable with some Halloween-y food, such as: Mummy Hotdogs — Get some ready-made croissant dough. Flatten the pieces further with a rolling pin, and wrap them around hotdogs to resemble mummies. Bake and enjoy an artifact food. … [Read more...]
Summer Camps in Palo Alto, 2020
Microsoft will be holding summer camps at various Microsoft retail stores around the country. The free SUMMER CAMPS in Palo Alto, CA in 2020 has a fantastic program for children. PALO ALTO EVENT CALENDAR The summer camps will be held under the Microsoft Youth Spark banner, which aims to create opportunities for 300 million youth with opportunities for education, employment, and entrepreneurship. There is an awesome variety of fun camps available: Youth Spark Hub Microsoft Youth Spark seeks to empower all young people, especially those most at risk to being left behind, by providing access to computer science education and digital skills needed to participate in a world transformed by technology. Youth Spark Stars Read the stories of incredible young people making a difference in their communities. Teals Teals pairs tech professionals with educators to team-teach computer science in U.S. high schools. The SUMMER CAMPS in Palo Alto in 2020 will be held in the Microsoft retail store at Stanford Shopping Center. Please note that the parent, legal guardian or authorized adult caregiver of camp participants are required to remain in the Microsoft store for the duration of each event. Please visit the Microsoft Store website for more details. To add even more summer fun for the kids, please contact Denise at 650-740-7798. As a children’s party entertainer she can offer her services such as a magic comedy show and balloon twisting. Denise would be delighted to help plan the activities for your special celebration. … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Corporate Christmas Party
December - the holiday season - is a favorite time of the year and if companies only had one occasion to have a celebration, it would be during this joyous festive season. It is the best time to get all the staff together to celebrate the end of the calendar year and the start of a new one. This could include celebrating the company’s triumphs and challenges for the past year. It is also a good opportunity for everyone to just relax and have a good time. So how do you plan a corporate Christmas party? We have the answer right here. Putting together a great party is not an easy feat; it requires a lot of time for planning and coordinating. Without proper planning, your party end up not being as successful and as fun as you would like it to be. Here is a checklist of important things to consider if you wish to organise the best holiday party ever! Type of Event Corporate holiday parties can be held in an informal setting in the afternoon or it can be a more formal event in the evening. Before you start thinking about decorations and food, you should first decide just what type of event your Christmas party will be. Many companies choose to make their Christmas parties luncheons while others prefer evening gatherings. Generally, evening parties tend to be more costly. On the other hand, luncheons are usually scheduled on a weekday - a welcome break from work! - and they do tend to be more friendly to the budget. Date A majority of holiday parties are scheduled during the second or third week of December. Fridays, being the start of the weekend, is the most common day. It is important to select a date and time that is most convenient for everyone. The festive season is a very busy time of year so what you can do is choose some potential dates and then ask people in … [Read more...]
How to Decorate Parties with Balloons
Balloons come in various colors, shapes and sizes and they can also be easily made to resemble animals, food, and various other things. They are always present in parties and all kinds of celebrations, especially where children are around. Balloons can be found almost anywhere. They are easy to work with and can be used to decorate the party place to give it more color and life. Here are some brilliant ideas on how to decorate parties with balloons. Balloons around the entrance If you would like to make the party place’s entrance more welcoming and more alive, you need to make a balloon arch. They look lovely on the entrance but if you think that they are very difficult to make, you are wrong. The first thing you need to do is buy an arch, this will be the base for your balloons. There are ready-made arches sold in all shapes and sizes at rental shops and garden supply stores. An arch made of thin wire would suffice. Inflate your balloons of choice and fasten using adhesive tapes or strings. Start at one end and work towards the other and make sure to avoid any missing spots. Balloons on the table Balloon table decorations are easy and an inexpensive way of dressing up your dinner table. Whatever the occasion is, be a birthday, anniversary, graduation or just a simple get together, with some air from your lungs and some string, you can make your party place look a lot nicer. Maintain a theme color so that your balloons match nicely. You can choose to blow up some balloons in half so that you can make small table decorations. You can also put them inside the vase and add a little ribbon to the vase, tie them to the chairs and tables or just make them the centerpiece of the table. Balloons hanging from ceiling Have you ever thought of a balloon chandelier? … [Read more...]
Children’s Party Supply Ideas
A party for children requires color, fun, creativity and excitement and this means getting your hands on the best which can make that special day unforgettable. The list of party supplies is endless and it is quite easy for any parent or event planner to get confused and overwhelmed with all the selections available in party stores. Most decorations look so lovely that you would like to buy all of them. How many times have you seen party planners scratching their heads not knowing where to begin and what to buy? Planning the party food is already difficult enough. To make things simple for any parent, here is list of the absolute essential children’s party supply ideas. After all, we all know that decorations have a very big effect on the celebration itself. Crepe Paper Crepe paper is colorful and very easy to work with. Even beginners will not have any problem using it for decorations. They can be cut and shape into flowers, pom-poms, garlands, and they can also be used as wrappers. There are various DIY crepe paper projects online which you can create with your children. Balloons Balloons are another staple in children’s parties. A party just would not be complete without balloons in all shapes, sizes and colors. Balloon twisting is a fun activity which will delight children of all ages. There are various unique designs and decorating ideas with the use of balloons. Aside from balloon twisting, you can also make balloon flower decorations and balloon arches. Goodie bags Goodie bags are also another party staple. Little tots scream with delight as soon as they get hold of party bags. They love to take a peek at what is inside. Pinwheels Pinwheels can be bought ready-made but if you truly want the party to be fun, you can have the little guests … [Read more...]
Decorating Ideas for a Children’s Party
Throwing a birthday party can be overwhelming for some parents while others go through it in a breeze. How come some do it so easily while others have a lot of difficulty? Well, there are some parents who are just good in arts and decoration. Their creative skills are so heightened that they can just get scissors, papers and a few materials and come up with great designs. To help those who are not so artistic, we have some decorating ideas for children’s party which will be of help to you. With time and effort, you can get great results and have a fun time doing the projects. To make the decorating process even more fun, you can ask the kids to join in and this can make the experience unforgettable for you and for them. Streamers Streamers are always exciting and children always love them. Crepe paper is inexpensive, colorful, easy to work with and is safe for children and babies. You can easily twist, braid, curl and wind them and create all kinds of shapes. This colorful and versatile party material will surely be a hit with the kids. Garlands Galore A homemade banner is easy to create and will make the party more personalized. There are various designs which can be reused year after year. A good idea for a children’s birthday party is the garland of baby faces. You can attach a photo of your little one in various stages of his or her young life. If you would like a simpler garland, you can just spell out happy birthday if it is a birthday party or a simple message which fits the occasion. Flower Pots Plastic flower pots can make excellent beverage holders. You can choose vibrant colored plastic flower pots or pots with beautiful decorations and fill them with ice and an assortment of bottled drinks and put it on a saucer. Make sure that you use a … [Read more...]
How to Prepare your Child for Preschool
Having a child begin preschool for the first time can be a scary prospect. Especially if you are relatively new to the parenting world, you may be getting a bit nervous as August approaches, wondering how to prepare your child for preschool. The good news is that many kids adapt quite easily to a school environment – they love getting outside the house to play with other children and truly enjoy the learning process. Some kids may take longer to come out of their shells, but in the end most children wind up their first year of preschool with several more playmates, a healthy sense of independence, and a serious crush on their teachers. That said, changing from home to the structured atmosphere of a preschool will be hard for both you and your child at first. Simply knowing how to prepare your child for preschool can help you avoid tears and fights and encourage a smooth, pleasant period of transition. You Are Your Child’s First Teacher: Remember this! A child’s success in the school environment is irrevocably entwined with the amount of support and education they are receiving at home. A child raised in a loving environment is more likely to adapt easily to new situations, respect teachers and peers, and open themselves up to learning. Your baby’s preschool teacher will impart important information and broaden his mind, but in the end, it is you he is watching most closely. Parents are setting the example he will follow. If you show enthusiasm for reading, he will too. If you take advantage of everyday opportunities to learn new things, he or she will also develop a healthy, lifelong curiosity that will serve him well throughout his academic journey. Preschool Activities: If you are concerned about your child’s academic readiness for preschool, there are several … [Read more...]
Surviving the Terrible Twos
Has your normally sweet and loving toddler become wild-eyed, tearful, and uncontrollable overnight? Do you suddenly feel like you’re raising an irritable chimpanzee? If so, you may be in dire need of some tips on surviving the terrible twos. For some reason, most kids between eighteen months and three years of age undergo a period of temporary insanity. It is inevitable! They will throw the cracker they just begged for in your face. They will take off their clothes while kicking and screaming on the kitchen floor. There is nothing you as a parent can do about that but sit back, buckle up, and try to enjoy the crazy ride. While you can’t change their irrational behavior, you can make the difficult toddler years easier for you and your child. Surviving the terrible twos is possible. All that’s required is acceptance of things you cannot change, willingness to learn a few stress-diffusing techniques, and a few good ideas about how to occupy the long hours. Coping With the Terrible Twos: When your toddler has been inexplicably weeping for half-an-hour, the natural instinct is to yell, cajole, bully, or simply indulge in your own sob-fest. Unfortunately, the relief gained from these forms of emotional expression is only temporary. Rather than pulling your hair out, try these simple ways to calm down: Leave the room. Step out, get some fresh air, remove yourself from the situation long enough to collect your thoughts. Five minutes of alone time is usually enough to slow your heart rate and compose yourself. Do ten jumping jacks to rid your body of aggressive energy. You will be able to make better decisions after dealing with that pesky adrenaline rush. Before acting or reacting to overwhelming behavior shut your eyes and count backwards from twenty. Distracting … [Read more...]
Summer Ideas for Children
Summertime is fun time for kids as they have lots of time on their hands for play. Parents must come up with cool summer ideas for children to fill their off school days. Whether you plan indoor educational summer activities or outdoor games, it should be exciting enough to capture their attention and fun-filled enough for them to enjoy. Here are a variety of several activities to consider. These great ideas will help you entertain the little ones in the summer. Summer Activities for Preschoolers Preschoolers are at their most inquisitive stage. The best summer activities for toddlers are colorful and fascinating. Simple arts and crafts will be perfect indoor activities while exploration and discovery themed events are ideal for outdoor adventures. Swimming Lessons Leaf Collection Sandbox Parties Animal Formation with Colored Play Doh Learn to Make Pancakes Picnics at the Park Scavenger Hunts Fun Summer Games for Kids Let kids enjoy the best of summer weather by preparing fun outdoor games. Incorporate learning with age-appropriate and interactive games. Why not encourage children to stay away from computers and gadgets? Encourage them to enjoy challenging and fun-filled physical games outdoors. This can help manage early weight problems and keep the youngsters fit. If you have kids of various ages, make sure that the game will entertain all ages. You can also invite neighbors and friends with kids of the same age brackets. Backyard Obstacle Course Balloon Volleyball Sponge Tag Relay Races Hopscotch Water Balloon Toss Hide and Seek Best Indoor Crafts for Kids You also need to prepare for those rainy days. With all the free time, kids can work on special projects, crafts and learn to make their favorite food. You can assign … [Read more...]
