| Outside parties are not for everyone, but people | | | | food, but usually you will need more of it. The |
| from all age groups enjoy them. Kids particularly | | | | most important things with winter parties is to |
| like parties outdoor because they can run around | | | | make sure that all kids are dressed appropriately |
| without breaking anything and expend all their | | | | in layered clothing and bring extra mitts and socks |
| pent up energy. | | | | with them. Hot chocolate and warm foods are |
| Parties in your backyard are great if you have | | | | also better ideas for keeping the kids energized |
| the room and don't mind a few plants trampled | | | | and warm. Many parks have skating rinks, as well |
| on by enthusiastic children. Another option is to | | | | as places to cross country ski and toboggan. |
| take the kids to an outside amusement park or | | | | Great outside party ideas include holding a carnival |
| waterslide park if the weather is going to be nice, | | | | party, complete with a big top tent and carnival |
| but not if it's an overly hot day. | | | | games. What would a carnival party be without |
| Kids also enjoy going on hikes that take them | | | | real carnival food? Popcorn served in red and |
| through trails and then to a park that has been | | | | white popcorn containers, hot dogs, and cotton |
| prepared for their arrival. Hot dogs and potato | | | | candy. You can even build a concession stand for |
| chips, lots of fluids to drink, such as water, juice | | | | real carnival authenticity! As for the birthday cake, |
| and pop keep kids hydrated and are most often | | | | perhaps you can bake a three-dimensional cake of |
| enjoyed. | | | | your own. |
| Winter parties can involve the same type of | | | | |