First Birthday in December
Making a holiday-season first birthday feel special, not lost.
Tag: outdoor parties
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Tents and Canopies for Backyard Parties: What Hosts Should Know
A canopy gives a backyard party shade and a roof, and it also brings poles, stakes and a sail that catches wind. Here is what to know about types, anchoring, toddler-safe edges and weather. Read more
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Picnic-Style Party Food: Keeping It Safe and Simple Outdoors
Sun, warmth and insects change the rules for party food. Here is how to keep a picnic-style spread safe for toddlers, from the two-hour rule and coolers to covers and hand-washing. Read more
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Checking Your Yard After Winter: A Spring Safety Walk-Through Before Hosting
Before the first outdoor party of the year, walk your yard the way a toddler would see it. Here is what to check, from gate latches and soft ground to plants, sheds and dead branches. Read more
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Making a Rain Plan for an Outdoor Party
A rain plan is more than a line on the invitation. Here is how to choose a backup space, prepare it in advance, set a decision timeline and draft the message before the sky turns. Read more
