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Experiences over Presents: Valentine’s Day Activities for Kids
We’re feeling all of the love that Valentine’s Day brings. Here at Monkey Joe’s, we’re all about experiences over presents, so check out these 3 Valentine’s Day activities for kids!
Read MoreWhy Monkey Joe’s is the BEST Birthday Venue for Kids
Party planning as a parent can be a bit overwhelming. Between invitations, venue booking, and all the good stuff that comes with being responsible for 10+ screaming children, the least you deserve is to have a stress-free, totally fun birthday venue for kids to enjoy. The best place? Monkey Joe’s, of course!
Read More4 Reasons to go to an Indoor Playground for Toddlers
Between working, parenting, and trying to keep your sanity, making the time to go do something with your little one, let alone trying to figure out where to go, can feel impossible. If there’s one thing we know about toddlers, it’s that they need to go somewhere to run off their energy; and what a better place for them to do that than at an indoor playground for toddlers?
Read More5 Easy DIY Kids Party Decorations
Whether you want to create something a little more personalized, you’re a self-proclaimed DIY guru, or you simply just don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on decorations that you’ll probably one use once, creating your own DIY kids party decorations is always a fun and inexpensive alternative to hitting up your local party store.
Read MoreFun Exercises for Kids That They’ll Actually Enjoy
Daily exercise is an important part of every child’s life, but getting in their 60 minutes of play a day can be tough when you have to deal with crazy schedules, weather, and even the struggle of pulling them away from the screen for a bit. To help get your little one up and moving, we’ve thrown together a list of some fun exercises for kids that they’re sure to enjoy.
Read MoreThe Best Places to Have Kids Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are (literally) all fun and games until the last guest has left and you’re stuck with cleaning up the mess. The best way to make sure you’re not left with chocolate stained couches and hidden cake crumbs this year? Throw your little one’s big day at one of these great places to have kids birthday parties.
Read MoreFun Things to do Over Winter Break With Your Kids
Winter break is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning how you’re going to keep your little ones busy while they’re not in school. While many parents take this time to jet off on a much-needed family vacay, there’s nothing wrong with a good ole staycation. If you don’t have anything planned for the week, don’t worry! There are tons of fun things to do over winter break that will be fun for everyone in the family.
Read MoreCelebrate Noon Year’s Eve with Monkey Joe!
Celebrating the start to a new year with your kiddos can be tough when you know they’ll be sound asleep when the clock strikes midnight, so we’re counting down to the beginning of a new year (and decade!) a little early with a Noon Year’s Eve celebration!
Read More5 Tips for Hosting the Perfect First Playdate for Children
The time has finally come for your little one to have their first-ever playdate! While the idea of this playdate becoming a lifelong friendship is exciting, the fear of it all going awry can be incredibly stressful. To help take some of the weight off of your shoulders, were sharing our Monkey Joe’s approved tips for hosting the perfect first playdate for children.
Read More4 Unique Winter Birthday Party Ideas
If your little one has a winter birthday, you know just how difficult it can be to come up with the perfect party idea. While summer babies get to enjoy outdoor parties at the beach, winter babies have to work around the challenges that come with the season: snow, chilly temperatures, and the holidays. To help you throw a party your little one will never forget, we’re sharing 4 of our favorite unique winter birthday party ideas for your little snow babies.
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