Kid's Birthday Parties

Historically, people with allergies either didn’t attend parties, or attended and weren’t able to participate in the festivities that their allergies restricted. However, in recent years, the public has become much more aware of allergies, and recipes have been modified to cater to everyone, even those with limiting allergies. If your kiddo, or someone who was invited to your kid’s birthday party, has severe food allergies, we would like to recommend a few allergy-friendly birthday cake options.

Allergen-Friendly Birthday Cakes

Eggless Birthday Cake

Egg allergies are fairly common and hinder celebrations for most egg-allergy sufferers because most baked goods include eggs as the binding substance. Eggs are in so many common foods, that it often discludes those with allergies from joining in festivities. The great news for egg-allergy sufferers (and vegans) is that there are many egg-free cake recipes to choose from. This eggless vanilla cake from Mommy’s Home Cooking (https://mommyshomecooking.com/egg-free-vanilla-cake-recipe/) uses:
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups self-rising flour
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
In a large bowl, beat sugar and melted butter until creamy; add vanilla. Mix milk and vinegar in separate bowl. Add the flour alternately with milk to the butter mixture, use a rubber spatula to turn the batter over several times, beat until incorporated, without overmixing. Pour batter into desired cake pan, bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the skewer comes out clean.

Lactose-Free Birthday Cake

Those with milk or lactose allergies generally know to avoid baked goods. Impress your allergy suffering guests with a lactose-free cake they can enjoy! The key to making a lactose-free birthday cake lies in realizing the ways that lactose is snuck into baked goods. The most obvious lactose-ridden ingredient is milk. Traditional cow’s milk can easily be swapped out with lactose-free milk, rice milk, or almond milk. Butter is another culprit of harboring lactose; be sure to choose a dairy-free shortening instead. If you are making a chocolate cake, use cocoa powder instead of milk-chocolate flavoring for a lactose-free flavor. For a dairy-free icing, try making your own by mixing:
1 cup dairy-free margarine
4 cups confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon plain, unsweetened almond or soy milk
Whip ingredients until fluffy spread on your dairy-free cake and allow your lactose intolerant guests to enjoy cake too!

Gluten-Free Birthday Cake

A fact of life that those with gluten allergies, historically, have come to accept is that baked goods and bread are out of the question. However, in the last decade, quite a bit of attention has been paid to this allergy and preferred eating style for many healthy eaters. Now, there are many more gluten-free options than ever before. To make any baked good gluten-free, you can swap the regular flour for a gluten-free flour option. If you are using gluten-free flour to make cakes or bread, add a teaspoon of xanthan gum.

Just because your child or someone they love has a food allergy, does not mean that they should miss out on enjoying the festivities at your kid’s birthday party, including the celebratory birthday cake! Try out one of these allergy-free birthday cake recipes. If you need help planning and hosting your kid’s birthday party, give us a call at Rebounderz. We make celebrating your kid’s birthday as easy as it is fun!

A birthday party or celebration is always a good excuse to indulge in some party treats, after all, it is a celebration! However, any parent knows there are always celebrations and parties with treats – one classmate after the other’s birthday party, soccer team win, scout meeting, a holiday, a cousin’s graduation, dances, the list goes on and on. The point is, if we took every celebration as an excuse to eat unhealthily and allow our children to eat unhealthy snacks as well, there would be very few opportunities to eat healthy. At Rebounderz of Jacksonville, we believe that healthy eating can be as fun as exercise, you just have to make it fun, appealing, and tasty! Here, we have gathered up a few deliciously healthy snacks to share at your kid’s birthday party.

Ants on a Log/Tire

These tasty, classic treats are as tasty as they are delicious! Clean and cut celery stalks into three to four-inch pieces. Slather with nut butter of your choice (we recommend peanut or almond) and place some dried raisins along the sticky stalk. For a twist on this snack, core and slice apples into rings. Spread honey or Nutella on the apple rings and top with raisins or dried cranberries as ants.

Chia Banana Sushi

This is a super simple, super healthy, delicious treat that looks great on a platter. Slice bananas into sushi-thick slices. Dip half of the edge into honey or Nutella (alternate for variety), and then dip into chia seeds. Let the “rolls” sit in the refrigerator for an hour and serve.

Fruit Kabobs

This treat is super simple and what makes it delicious is the fun of eating it! Use toothpicks as skewers to string several pieces of bite-sized fruit. To add in something sweet, you can add a small marshmallow here and there or roll some of the fruit in Nutella before adding it to the mix. You can use any fruit for your kabobs, if they include fruit that browns once cut, simply squirt a little lemon or lime juice on your kabobs before letting them sit.

Parmesan Zucchini Fries

A great way to get kids and parents alike to enjoy eating their vegetables is to not serve them as vegetables! These parmesan zucchini fries are easy to make and delicious. Simply cut your zucchini into chunky strips, coat with a very thin layer of olive oil and roll in a mix of parmesan cheese and basil. Bake until golden brown, serve.

Just because you host your kid’s birthday party, doesn’t mean you have to serve unhealthy snacks and treats for your guests. There are many healthy snack ideas that are as fun and healthy as they are scrumptious. Check out a few recipes and Pinterest suggestions before surrendering to the baked good gods. Of course, you can also serve a delicious baked birthday cake! If you need more suggestions for healthy, fun kids birthday parties, give us a call at Rebounderz!

So your little one has a big day coming up. Planning a birthday party can feel pretty overwhelming sometimes, but you can bypass a lot of stress and headaches with a good checklist. We’ve compiled a checklist that you can use as your roadmap to a fantastic kid’s birthday party. One of the biggest decisions that you have to make when planning a party is the location. Take out the guesswork and go with a location guaranteed to be a hit with all partygoers, Rebounderz Trampoline Park right here in Rohnert Park!

Before we dive into the checklist, it’s always recommended to talk with the birthday boy or girl to see what they would like. Not only will that help narrow down your decisions, it’ll also give them a sense of involvement and pride when they see their idea come to life. With that out of the way, on with part one of our birthday party checklist.

-Budget

You don’t need to break the bank to have a successful birthday party. When you start off determining your budget for the event, it makes every other decision much easier. Keep in mind, just because a party has lots of stuff doesn’t necessarily mean it’s any more enjoyable than something smaller. Decide on a budget that you’re happy with and gives you the flexibility to work around.

However, just because you set a number for your budget doesn’t mean that’s exactly what you have to spend. It will instead act as a framework for the rest of the checklist items. There are many ways that you can save some money without losing out on items that often raise a party budget. Baking a homemade birthday cake and making your own invitations are both cost effective as well as a great way to make your party look and feel unique. A creative and affordable party is much more memorable than a generic store-bought one, so let those ideas flow. Plus, if you come in under budget, you might be able to get your little one an extra present they weren’t expecting!

-Time

There are two ways that time will need to be factored into your party planning. The first, what time you decide to have the party, will typically determine what type of food you’ll be having. If it is a party that starts at noon, it stands to reason you’ll have a more extensive lunch menu. On the other hand, if it starts in the afternoon, the partygoers are more likely to have already eaten their lunch, so the focus can shift to snacks. The second factor that needs to be accounted for is the age of the children. With younger children, they typically get tired and cranky after a few hours, especially when it’s close to their nap time. Doing either a morning party around 9 am or an afternoon party between lunch and dinner can ensure nobody gets cranky and everyone has fun.

-Length of Party

This goes hand-in-hand with what time you’re holding the party, as well as the age of the children. For toddlers and young kids, a party that lasts about two to two-and-a-half hours should be a perfect sweet spot. When kids get older, a party that lasts around four hours gives a bit more freedom, as you can pack that time with activities or games without the worry that they’ll get bored or cranky.

-Guests

Deciding how many guests you will be inviting impacts just about everything on your birthday party checklist. How much food will be needed, the size of the cake, number of party favors, and activities that involve everyone are all items that change depending on how many people will be attending. It’s also a good idea to determine if the party will be all boys, all girls, a boy and girl party, and whether there will be a range of ages invited. If you have a wide range of ages attending, it’s a good idea to go with party favors that aren’t age specific.

-Party Theme

This is usually the easiest decision to make, as children will have a character or subject they love that you can center the party around. Whether that’s making a superhero or princess party, it gives you a basis to form all of the activities, invitations, party favors, and other bits and bobs around. When they get older, their interests may move away from characters to activities, which could be a day at the trampoline park or skating rink. You can add some extra flair to the party regardless of the theme by including your child’s favorite color to make it feel made for them specifically.

-Invitations

As we said before, invitations are a great way to save some money while flexing your creative muscles. However, if you aren’t looking to DIY your invites, there are some other options available to you. Naturally, you can buy packages of invitations at party stores, grocers, and other retailers. They often have characters or themes attached to them, so if your party will have a theme, this is a great way to set expectations and get the kids excited for what’s to come. Otherwise, you can avoid wasting paper and time spent mailing by using evites online.

-Decorations

This is an area where it is very easy to overspend. Even if your theme is focused on a specific character, that doesn’t mean that every piece of decoration needs to have that character on it. Use the color palette of the color to find accent pieces to go with the character decorations. One cost-effective option is getting stickers of the character or theme and attaching them to plastic cups in the color palette.

-Party Supplies

Just like the decorations, you don’t need to have a character or theme on every piece of party supplies. With licensed products often carrying a premium price, supplementing them with generic but colorful pieces can end up looking better and more cohesive than if you drop a bucket full of cash on all character-laden party supplies. A fun and inexpensive idea is to give all guests a blank name tag to put on their cup, which everyone can then color and customize to their heart’s content. That makes it a creative group activity which allows everyone to make their own imprint on the party, no matter how small.

-Cakes

While this checklist item may be called ‘cakes,’ that doesn’t mean you can only choose a cake for your kid’s birthday party. This is another opportunity to really get creative and work with your child’s taste. Whether it’s store-bought or homemade, classic or ice cream, cupcake or cheesecake or pie, the options are just about limitless. If you want that look of a themed cake without shelling out for a bakery to make a custom one, making a homemade one and adding small figures is not only more affordable, it gives you more freedom to make a cake that fits your kid’s interests (and dietary needs) instead of a generic design. Most party supply stores have a section with a wide variety of cake toppers.

While this concludes part one of our look at making a birthday party checklist, rest assured we’ll be back with part two shortly. However, once you take these preliminary steps, the rest of your party planning will be a piece of cake. In part two, we’ll be diving into party food and drinks, party favors, entertainment, activities, games, and music. Luckily for you, there’s a perfect location for you to hold your little one’s birthday party, right here at Rebounderz in Rohnert Park. With our incredibly safe trampoline park, intimidating JumpXtreme Tower, exciting Ninja Warrior course, and the dunk-friendly SlamBall court, we’re sure there’s something to make all of your party guests have a blast. There’s no better place when you’re looking for a fun place no matter your age than Rebounderz. We hope to see you soon!

Party Checklist

You kid’s birthday party is a big deal. After all, it is celebrating another year of their life and their childhood. Your child only has one birthday a year, which is why it is important to make that day as special as possible. However, just because you want the day to be special doesn’t mean you have to go to unbelievable lengths to achieve a spectacular birthday celebration. Most parents believe that, to make a birthday special, they need to hire entertainers and shower their home with intricate decorations. However, it is false to assume that decadent birthday decor will make the birthday any more special. Throwing money at your kids birthday will not make them love you any more or any less than they already do. If your child values your effort and love, fancy decor won’t even enter their mind or affect how they view their birthday party. It is natural for you to want them to have the best time; however, you don’t have to break the bank in order to do so.
In this blog, we will give you our specialized list in order to make your child’s birthday party the best one yet!

Mouthwatering Food

There is a reason why we put food at the top of our list: it’s crucial. Having food at your kid’s party is extremely important and can make, or break, the success of your party. Children like to play, which only speeds up their metabolism. Most kids like to eat, but some can be picky. If your child is a picky eater, or they have classmates who are picky, you want to choose food options that are known crowd pleasers. Pizza is, by far, a phenomenal choice of food. Not only is pizza delicious, but it can be affordable if you have coupons or buy from an inexpensive place. However, when it comes to the food at your party, it is important not to sacrifice flavor or a price tag. When you purchase cheaply, you will often get a product that doesn’t taste great. When it comes to your kid’s party, it is okay to splurge a little on the menu. After all, the pizza isn’t just for the kids, it is also for all the parents. So, don’t feel bad about ordering separate pies for both your little ones and the parents. This way, you can treat both the kids and their chaperones!

Delicious Party Cake

Let’s be honest, the cake at a party is the most anticipated treat of the whole day. If you have a truly magnificent cake, you will have won as a parent. Not only is cake a delicious treat to share, but it is also an iconic piece of any celebration. As a kid, blowing out your candles and making a wish is the best part of the whole day. Not only that, but it is the moment everyone remembers years later in pictures. If you have a less than desirable cake, you could severely ruin the moment. A birthday cake should be both delicious and beautifully decorated. If you do not put a little effort into the aesthetic and flavor of the cake, you will regret it. That being said, if you are on a budget, there is no shame in making the cake yourself. Purchase a plain white sheet cake at your local bakery and decorate it yourself. The night before the party, you can make decorating the birthday cake a fun activity for you and your child to participate in.

Kid’s Party Games

Entertaining your guests, as well as your child, can be a chore. Children don’t have long attention spans and getting them away from a television screen can be a bit of a challenge. The best course of action when it comes to planning party games is — don’t. Rely on your venue to provide the party games for your guests. Planning games takes time and money, and, honestly, patience very few people have. Choose a venue that you know can provide quality entertainment for the duration of the party. That way, you can rest easy knowing that the party will be a success and you didn’t lose any hair in the process.

Birthday Party Venues

The venue is important, maybe as important as — dare we say it — the food. The venue is important not just for the entertainment value, but also the safety of your party. Having a venue that is safe, protective, yet still has plenty to occupy party guests is hard to find. Luckily, businesses, such as Rebounderz, exist for the sole purpose to entertain children. Better still, Rebounderz is able to cater to the needs of your birthday party by offering an exclusive birthday room.

Rebounderz

If you are interested in making your kid’s next birthday truly spectacular, visit your local Rebounderz today!

When you’re throwing a kid’s birthday party, there are a lot of things you have to consider. One of the biggest tasks to be handled is what you’ll feed all of the young, hungry and energetic party guests. If you choose traditional sugary treats like cupcakes and ice cream, it can increase your stress and their hyperactivity. With that in mind, we’ve gathered some of the best kid’s birthday party snacks for healthy options they’ll love. When you’re looking for a location to hold your child’s next birthday party, look no further than Rebounderz Trampoline Park in Lansdale.

-Edamame

Quick, easy, portable and healthy; edamame is a snack that is sure to please. Their attractive green color, great taste, and protein make for a great side or replacement for potato chips. If you really want to have a hit on your hands, throw shelled edamame beans in with some olive oil and kosher salt, and roast them up in the oven. Try them warm and fresh out of the oven for a toasty treat that can’t be beat.

-Carrots and Hummus

This one is delicious and easy to prepare, which makes it ideal for party planning. While you might think kids wouldn’t like hummus, most of them actually like it a lot as long as they don’t know it’s made from beans or chickpeas. If you can find them, try rainbow carrots for an extra colorful spread. Hummus is pretty easy to make at home, so you can play around with different flavors to give everyone options. The great thing about hummus is how well it pairs with just about everything, so don’t feel limited to carrots when celery, broccoli, and peppers can all add more healthy variety.

-Ants on a Log

This snack is a classic for a reason. Not only is it easy to prepare, its a healthy option that has a bit of sweetness. You can swap out the peanut butter for sunflower butter to avoid issues with nut allergies. Use raisins, cranberries, or dried cherries to mix it up and give options for flavors. This snack is a great one to prepare with your little ones, so get them involved in adding the toppings!

-No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

Just because you’re going for healthy snacks doesn’t mean you can’t have some cookies! No bake oatmeal cookies are incredibly easy to make and you can make alterations to them for fun variations. This is another option where sunflower butter makes a perfect substitution for kids with nut allergies. Try rolling them in unsweetened coconut for snowball cookies or press a small piece of dried fruit in the center for thumbprint cookies. If you have any leftovers after the party, these make a great treat to take in a lunchbox the next day.

-Smoothies

Steer clear of the juice boxes with zero percent fruit juice and the sugar-filled soda for a healthier option. Blend up equal portions of fruit, yogurt, and either freshly squeezed fruit juice or milk. Serve them in small cups with colorful straws for a bright touch to the party. If you want to add even more nutrients, use greek yogurt for a boost of protein and flaxseed for some Omega-3s.

-Popcorn and Cheese Sticks

You might be surprised to learn that popcorn is actually nutritious thanks to its fiber content. Naturally, kids love popcorn, but it’s a good idea to pair it with cheese sticks, thanks to the protein they provide. While you can get prepackaged cheese sticks at the grocery store, they’re pretty easy to make at home with some toothpicks. Try different types of cheese, cut them into fun shapes, and spear them with the toothpick for a healthy treat.

-Granola Bars

While the granola bars you find at the store are all well and good, many of them are packed with added sugars, which essentially makes them candy bars. Instead, make some homemade ones. That way you can control what goes into the bar, while also giving kids some input in what they’d like. Not only are they delicious and easy to make, they’re also a fraction of the price of the ones you find at the grocery store.

-Yogurt Popsicles

For something cool and sweet, make some homemade yogurt popsicles to tie your kid’s birthday party together. Some fresh fruit and yogurt are all you need for this delightful snack. Take them to the next level with a cool popsicle mold to give them fun shapes. You might even be able to find a mold that fits the theme of the birthday party! Keep them in a bowl of ice or a cooler so everyone can grab them and go at their leisure.

There are a ton of healthy snacks that kids love you can have at your next birthday party. A little bit of creativity can make something old and unhealthy into a fresh and nutritious that will please everyone involved. For your kid’s next birthday party, why not have it here at Rebounderz Trampoline Park in Lansdale? Our trampolines are incredibly safe, the foam pit is a blast to play in and the Ninja Warrior course is the perfect challenge for athletic kids that want to show off their skills. Birthday parties at Rebounderz come with specially trained birthday party staff that will organize and set up the party and assist through the duration. That means less stress for you and more fun for everyone. We hope to see you soon!

As we get older, we tend to celebrate our birthdays less, but I saw that’s silly! Why don’t we have the cake and balloons and presents like we did as kids? Is it because the world has hardened our inner-child or is it because we are expected to be all business all the time? Well, your life is something to be celebrated and you get your one day a year to invite your friends and family to do what you want to do! Here are a few ideas to plan your adult birthday party.

Birthday Party Ideas

Bar or Nightclub

Of course, the standard for adult birthday parties as soon as we turn 21 is to spend any celebration at a bar. While it can be fun to rent the VIP suite at your favorite nightclub and share bottle service while you dance into the early morning, just make sure everyone that you want to invite is of age and can handle themselves. If you do go to a bar or a nightclub, you can rent a private room or workout drink specials for party guests. Be wary of leaving your card as an open tab for guests and make sure you have a safe way to get party guests back home!

Adult Arcade

Adult arcades have been gaining in popularity over the last few years as they transformed one of our favorite childhood pastimes into an adult version. Some of the games are the same with added adult versions, but the prizes are more adult themed. An adult arcade offers an exciting venue for adults to mingle and let out their inner-child over a tasty meal and adult beverages. When you plan your party at an adult arcade, make sure that your guests can afford to attend as adult arcades tend to be on the pricey side. Most will offer group party discounts and offer game tokens with purchase of meals to help promote attendance.

Trampoline Parks

Trampoline parks as birthday party venues are also gaining in popularity because they are fun for kids from two to 40! Trampoline parks offer a wide variety of activities to accommodate everyone in your family as well as your friends. Typically trampoline parks will have arcades and snack bars to meet all your guest’s needs. When you book your party at Rebounderz Trampoline Park in Grand Rapids, we handle all of the setup and clean-up for your party as well as offering several attractions to keep your guests entertained. Our Ninja Warrior Course is fun for all ages and you can engage your guests in a dodgeball battle.

Game Night

For a great at-home birthday party, you can plan a dinner party with game night. One of the most popular birthday party game ideas is to create an entire themes party and play a murder mystery game set in whichever era you enjoy. Guests can have fun enjoying a traditional house party, while dressed in themed costumes and role-playing for the sake of the game. An at-home party gives you the freedom to invite anyone and everyone you would like, but requires people to be in your space and leaves you with a mess!

Any adult themed birthday party you choose ensures that you — the guest of honor — will have a blast. You are never too old to celebrate your birthday and you only get the chance once a year, so this year make the most of it and plan a birthday party that will be fun for everyone you invite! If you like the idea of having a personal party planner, contact us at Rebounderz of Grand Rapids to book your party date now!