Susan asks…
Pro's and Con's of having a little girls slumber party at a HOTEL?
It seemed like a great idea for about a minute. But then...the Con side of things started adding up more...is there anything you can help me add to the list??? Or suggestions/experiences or comments???
The slumber party is for my niece who is 5. I have no kids of my own, I am 30. I thought it would be fun for me to throw a party for her with other cousins her age, and a little older because my niece lives 2 hours from the city most of her family is in (which is where im at) and she is never around for all the fun stuff, and I would just like the kids/family to know her a little more. Its my brothers daughter.
Pro's for getting a hotel:
It would have a pool and I am unsure which exact month the party would be in.
Minimal clean up, leave a nice tip for the maid
Get a suite so there are two rooms (Sleeping and a party room)
Cons for getting a hotel:
An extra hundred bucks spent to go along with probably the other $250 i'll be spending (Food/games/prizes/attendant gifts)
Might get kicked out (lol) (but not really so funny)
Might get some complaints (but maybe thats a good thing the girls would settle down we'd have to make them be quite.
And this is all I can think of for now. My home is a 2 bedroom 1 bath, it would work to have it here, but the hotel idea seemed fun and like a little special getaway (it would be here in town locally) and also I am going to invite all of the mothers/aunts of the girls. So we will ALL be family <3 !!
Im excited!! Suggestions/Comments/Etc .... I would LOVE!! Thanks!!
(Also Ive been to slumber parties when I was young and had a few of my own, but this is the FIRST slumber part on the OTHER end [as an adult, yikes!!] so I may be in for more than I expect!!)
admin answers:
Pro's ;; the hotel will be the mess. Dont have to worry about your things getting messed up.
Cons;; depending on sleeping room ;; how far away you are. Some might get homesick, things may get broken and they are lot more to replace then at your own house lol.
Daniel asks…
What are some cool/easy ways to spruce up my boring room?
My room kind of looks like it is made for a little kid. I want to spruce it up and make it look cooler and more modern. Like bright colors and cool patterns. The walls are medium purple colored, and nothing really matches. I' m thinking about getting a new comforter (that might help?!)
Anyways, any help?!
I'm fourteen and a girl, by the way, just so you can kind of get an idea of something that someone like me might like.
Thanks so much! :)
admin answers:
Paint the walls, that is the easy way to change a room.
Michael asks…
Homeschool parents, where do your kids get their social interaction?
Please, please note that I am NOT one of those people who thinks homeschool kids don't get any social interaction. I'm asking this to get some specific ideas for things to do with OUR kids (who will be homeschooled) when they are a little older.
Oh, and ideas for both boys and girls (separate or together) are welcome. It would also help to note the things you've found to really be "social" activities and those that weren't...I know that some that seem like they would be (ballet, for example) really are not because even though there may be 20 kids in the room, there is very little time actually spent interacting with the others.
Thanks!
admin answers:
Well, I have to laugh because of your comment on ballet. So many people think that being in a setting with 20 kids in the room (such as PUBLIC SCHOOL) equals socializing. Atleast you realize what socializing is, and that it does not happen in that room. It does, however, give the child an opportunity to make friends and socialize outside of that setting-such as inviting the child for a play date, birthday party, etc.
Anyway, my daughter is ten and my son is seven. They have always been homeschooled. They also have a six month old baby sister.
First, they are of course around their cousins and the children of our friends regularly. This is one of the more social options.
While we do not have neighbors like most people do (we live in the country), most children can go outside and play with the other children in the neighborhood as well. Our children love to go visit one set of neighbors, an older couple with grown children and grandchildren. The neighbors on the other side is a family: preacher, wife who is a nurse, and their three children (they are all older teenagers). Another neighbor is a friend of my husband's, and his son just recently moved back home after a divorce (he is a family friend as well). The older couple recently built a cottage on their property to rent out for retirement income, and we have not met the new occupants of that yet. Down the road is another couple who own cows and horses, we walk down there often to observe them. The man was my husband's shop teacher in school. My children speak to all of these neighbors, even though they are not children-and that is socializing.
Church. This is another highly social opportunity. Our church has traditional services on Sundays and then a children's program on Wednesday evenings. We often stay late while the children play with other children.
Scouts. Both children are in scouts, and this is highly social. They have time for free play, they do activities, etc.
Baseball. Both children are on teams in our community. I would not have thought that this would have been the social opportunity it is. They (and my husband and I) have made new friends and met a lot of new acquaintances. My son met his best friend-a private school student-at his first tee ball practice. They just hit it off from "Hi, my name is...".
They have been in, are in, or will soon be in: Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Bowling League, Chess Club, Drama, Gymnastics, Karate. These are some of the activities that were more "meet for the activity, and then it is over" for us, but they did make acquaintances and friends and had social experiences (such as dealing with bad behavior).
They are in 4H, another very social opportunity.
We visit the playground often, and if we are one in our small community they usually run into someone they know. Whether we are at one near our home or one elsewhere, they always make new acquaintances.
They attend camps, clubs, in our community.
We are in a support group with other homeschoolers. They get together with others regularly for field trips, play dates, science fairs, spelling bees, etc. VERY SOCIAL.
They also have the opportunity to socialize in the real world. They speak to the librarian, the butcher, the doctor, the lady with the new baby in the line behind us at the store, the elderly man with us in the elevator, the mail man...
There is no lack of socialization amongst homeschoolers. The term "home" school does not mean that they are at home all of the time. We are busy out in the real world instead of just reading about it in books. The home just serves as our base, much like the "homeroom" in public schools.
I hope this helps you, and I wish you must joy (and patience) on your homeschool journey.
Maria asks…
My little cousin is SOO F'n annoying!! HELP! ?
Im 14 and she is 7. (both girls) Shes like a little spoiled brat & she always wants me to play little girly games with her. Im always with her everytime I go there. She wont let me go talk to anyone else. If I want to hang out with my other cousin(her bro, 14 also) she wont let me. And if I do she gets mad and tries to take my stuff and hide it and do watever with it. And she starts yelling at me and him. Im not like her. Our personality is different too. Shes a girly girl, Im not. So yea, when me and her are jst in a room doing nothing and he comes in she starts yelling and says "Get out! or I'll tell mom!" and im like wtf he jst wants to hang out. So annoying. I get mad at her so many times. I jst dont like hanging around with little kids. Anyone got any ideas to make her stop hanging around me so much? Like make her bored of me. I jst want her to leave me alone for at least 10mins. Or I could start being annoying and see how she likes it! Hahaa! Anyways, IDEAS please!
P.s. I know shes a little girl and w/e but come on. I have other cousins too!
admin answers:
Well, you first must understand that she has a brother, and no sisters, so it is exciting for her to have another girl around and someone she can look up to.
For her attitude, sit her down and calmly explain that you understand that she wants to have you all to herself, but that it is unfair to everyone else that you don't get to spend time with them. Set a time limit (use a timer and make it anywhere from one to two hours) and tell her that is how long she has with you and then it is someone else's turn. If you need to, talk to her mom and explain what is happening and ask for help.
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