5 Reasons to Use Kids Birthday Party Venues (Besides Saving Your Sanity)

Kids Enjoying Bowling There might be hundreds of decisions to make when it comes to planning a child’s birthday party, but the first one is always the same: Where to hold it. And we don’t just mean inside or outside. Today, you have as many options for location as you do children to invite. So when might the decision to hold your celebration at a kids birthday party venue (like iT’Z) be a good idea? Here are a few reasons to consider a kids birthday party venue rather than your house, local park, or gymnasium.

Use kids birthday party venues when you want to simplify the party planning.

 

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Retro Arcade Games for Kids: 5 Reasons to Let Children Visit the Arcade

Motorcycle Arcade GameChildren in the 1970s and 1980s lived in a golden age when arcade games dominated their afternoons and arcades seemed to exist on every corner.  Retro Arcade Games for Kids were everywhere. Eventually, those long afternoons and pocketfuls of quarters faded as video game arcades were replaced by home gaming systems and more advanced technology.

Today, however, as arcades enjoy a resurgence in popularity, modern day childhood can also benefit from the unique appeal of retro arcade games. Yes, we are talking screen time. But a visit to a retro arcade is much different from hours spent in front of a modern day gaming console. Here is how.

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7 Kids Birthday Party Mistakes to Avoid (Also Known as Becoming a Party Planning Ninja)

Girls Birthday PartyPlanning a kids birthday party this year? You have the opportunity to plan an event that properly celebrates the life of one of your favorite little people, makes them feel loved, entertains a group of their friends for at least 2 hours, and helps them make memories that will last a lifetime. No pressure.

But, if you do feel a little bit anxious about getting everything just right, we have a few pieces of advice. If you can avoid the following mistakes, you will be well on your way to creating a party that is as epic and wonderful as that little person is, while allowing you to enjoy the party yourself (Yes, that is possible).

1. Don’t wait until the last minute to book the kids birthday party venue.

Kids birthday party venues fill up fast, and calling the week before is probably going to be too late. Instead, try to book the venue two months in advance.

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Fun Things to Do With Teens (That They Will Actually Enjoy)

Atomic RushIf there is one constant about teens (Hint: It’s not their mood) it is that they love to have fun. Whether they are hanging out with their friends during a backyard BBQ, pursuing the next great deal at their favorite stores, racking up high scores on their favorite video games, or off on a grand adventure, they want to feel independent, challenged, and entertained. Sound like a tall order? It might not be as hard as you think. With a little creativity and the right activities, fun things to do with teens are easy to find. If you need a little inspiration, here are a few fun things to do with teens that stand a good chance of getting them off their phones and interacting with you.

Play video games.

Teens might have a lot of energy, but they do like to chill sometimes. For example, have you ever tried getting them out of bed in the mornings? If you want fun things to do with your teen, try the age old, time tested method of chilling known as playing video games.

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Indoor Rock Climbing: Where Kids (and Adults) Can Climb Their Way to Confidence and More

Rock Climbing Wall For KidsWhat do you think of when you think about rock climbing? Do images of people hanging precariously from towering rock walls spring to mind? Do you think that such gravity-defying feats belong only to an experienced and talented few? Then you have not yet discovered the indoor rock climbing wall, or the benefits (and fun) it provides adults and kids alike. Read on to learn more about why indoor rock climbing could just become your family’s next favorite activity.

Indoor rock climbing is fun.

Let’s start with the obvious: Taking on an indoor rock climbing wall is just plain fun. As you climb higher and higher, your adrenaline kicks in, and a sense of excitement overtakes you. As you get closer to the top of our 20-foot wall, the sheer satisfaction of what you have accomplished sets in. And even if you don’t get to the top, setting yourself a challenge, and then meeting it, delivers the kind of adrenaline rush you won’t soon forget.

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