Keeping Kids Active

Keeping Kids Active

As a mom of two very different boys, I fully understand the struggle of trying to keep my kids happy and healthy. My older son, who is 6, is a self-proclaimed couch potato. He likes to play with his friends and run around, but if he had it his way, he would sit on the...
2 BIG Tips That Get Us Ready for School and Out the Door

2 BIG Tips That Get Us Ready for School and Out the Door

Routine has never really been my forte. I am more than capable of getting ready on time, getting to my destinations early and going throughout my day, but as far as doing the same routine every day, I just can’t do it. I like to move things around and keep it...
Tips and Tricks to Tackling Your Kids’ Toys

Tips and Tricks to Tackling Your Kids’ Toys

About two years ago now, my husband and I decided to sell our big, beautiful home and downsize into a small condo with our 2 young boys. Long story short, we wanted to downsize to gain control of our lives again. To be able to spend more time as a family and not...

Family Fun Memories for 4th of July

Growing up, the 4th of July was always a BIG holiday for my family. We got together with friends and family, cooked all day long, played outside, then got to watch fireworks at the end of the day. EPIC! I remember my mom setting up so many fun crafts and things for us...
National Bomb Pop Day

National Bomb Pop Day

You might remember them as rocket pops, red, white and blue pops or the classic Bomb Pops, either way they are BOMB and we all remember them growing up. Sitting in the hot summer sun on the sidewalk outside your house with your friends, all lined up on the curb eating...
5 Classic Party Games

5 Classic Party Games

Fill your party with extra fun, and play some of these, classic, party games with the kids. Get them moving and having fun this summer. I know you’ll remember playing all of these games as a kid yourself. Musical Chairs You know how this one goes. Put the chairs...
Best Summer Birthday Party Themes

Best Summer Birthday Party Themes

Summer is upon us, and summer lends itself to a whole slew of new themes to have fun with for your childs birthday party. Wether your having your party indoors or out, these themes will be fun for everyone to enjoy. At Monkey Bizness, we can accomodate any theme...
Sports Party for Your Sporty Child

Sports Party for Your Sporty Child

Parties aren’t just for birthday parties. You can celebrate anything and everything in life, including your childs sports team. Sometimes though, they want their love of sports to transfer over to their birthday party as well. Either way, here are some great...
7 Fun, Alternative Cake Ideas Kids Will Go Bananas For

7 Fun, Alternative Cake Ideas Kids Will Go Bananas For

Being in the Birthday bizness, we see tons of cool cakes come in our doors. We also some very cool, and unique cake alternatives that are sometimes more exciting than a traditional cake. When it comes to chosinga cake alternative, consider your audience, the ease of...
How to Teach Kindness

How to Teach Kindness

How do you teach kindness? How do you teach your sweet, little babes how to be kind in this sometimes cruel world? Not only do you want to teach them how to be kind, but you want to instill it in them, show them that being kind can change the way you view the world...