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We all know that kids have had a tough time this year. With limited contact with friends since March, they\u2019ve had as tough a time as we have missing friends and longing for the normal social contact we took for granted.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Kids will appreciate a day that\u2019s just for them<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

In recent years, Friendsgiving became super popular with adults. It meant a day that included lots of wine, adult conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere, which is a nice contrast from the pressure of a traditional Thanksgiving meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why not give the kiddos something special to look forward to this year too? Whether it\u2019s with just a couple of friends that you feel comfortable having over, some close cousins, or their own siblings, planning a special day just for them can be just the thing that makes them feel normal again.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Beautiful florals make moms and kids happy alike<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Here are four fun tips from event planners to host a memorable kid\u2019s Friendsgiving, as shared by event planners Anaise and Lupe of DACAL events, who created this scene for Festively\u2019s<\/a> Holiday events and gift guide styled shoot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Set the scene<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So they can feel special and all grown up, make sure to set up a special table just for them. Find a vendor to make a balloon arch or balloon wall, or make one of your own. Balloons can make the space feel fun and kid-friendly. Cute extras like balloon animals are fun for the kids to play with.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Balloons and florals make it beautiful and fun<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Whether indoors or outdoors, Teepees definitely say Thanksgiving! Kids love playing inside their teepees and lets their imaginations run wild. You can rent teepees or have the kids make their own tents (forts) with some sheets, add some string lights, and let them loose.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Teepees give kids a fun hideaway to play games<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This is also a great way to create a space just for them to talk, play games, and just enjoy each other\u2019s company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Cutest turkeys at the table<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A great way to make kids feel connected with each other is with matching outfits. If they aren\u2019t already, they will become instant besties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can buy matching t-shirts, or order custom aprons so they all look like little chefs. Even matching bows or hats can make them feel extra special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matching outfits makes the day even more memorable<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Keep them entertained<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we plan an event with kids in mind, it\u2019s all about keeping them off their phones! Set up activities like a coloring station and DIY cookie decorating station that they can do on their own or together. You can even have a mini competition to see who decorates them best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DIY cookie decorating is a hit with the kids<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rent fun extras like giant jenga and giant connect 4 to keep them playing outdoors. If you don\u2019t have a big space or yard, head to the park or other outdoor space for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rent giant games to keep the kids entertained outdoors<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Let them eat cake! Or whatever they want!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eating picnic style is a great option. Set up low tables, put pillows down, and let them sit on the ground instead of on chairs. This makes it feel like a picnic, plus since it\u2019s hard to keep them still, they can get up whenever they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A charcuterie board on top of the table is a great option because kids love grabbing what\u2019s in front of them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Charcuterie station is perfect for little hands<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

For the main food station, have a lot of finger food already put into individual plates and cups. They don\u2019t really eat full plates of food, so small snacks here and there, like mini hot dogs, fries, etc. are just the right size.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Bite sized food is perfect for little hands<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A dessert table with Thanksgiving-themed desserts is a must! Customize the treats with fun sayings, shapes, and even their names.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Adorable thanksgiving themed cookies and treats add a special touch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Create a fun interactive dessert, like a smores station. Let them (safely) make their own smores and watch them get excited about adding their favorite topics.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Smores station lets the kids customize their dessert.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Whether you do it big or keep it simple, hosting their very own kid\u2019s Friendsgiving is something they will never forget!<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Find all the vendors to create your own Kid\u2019s Friendsgiving in our Holiday Events & Gift Guide.Find all the vendors to create your own Kid\u2019s Friendsgiving in our Holiday Events & Gift Guid<\/a>e.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all know that kids have had a tough time this year. With limited contact with friends since March, they\u2019ve had as tough a time as we have missing friends and longing for the normal social contact we took for granted. In recent years, Friendsgiving became super popular with adults. It meant a day that included lots of wine, adult conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere, which is a nice contrast from the pressure of a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Why not give the kiddos something special to look forward to this year too? Whether it\u2019s with just a couple of friends that you feel comfortable having over, some close cousins, or their own siblings, planning a special day just for them can be just the thing that makes them feel normal again. Here are four fun tips from event planners to host a memorable kid\u2019s Friendsgiving, as shared by event planners Anaise and Lupe of DACAL events, who created this scene for Festively\u2019s Holiday events and gift guide styled shoot. 4. Set the scene So they can feel special and all grown up, make sure to set up a special table just for them. Find a vendor to make a balloon arch or balloon wall, or make one of your own. Balloons can make the space feel fun and kid-friendly. Cute extras like balloon animals are fun for the kids to play with. Whether indoors or outdoors, Teepees definitely say Thanksgiving! Kids love playing inside their teepees and lets their imaginations run wild. You can rent teepees or have the kids make their own tents (forts) with some sheets, add some string lights, and let them loose. This is also a great way to create a space just for them to talk, play games, and just enjoy each other\u2019s company. 3. Cutest turkeys at the table A great way to make kids feel connected with each other is with matching outfits. If they aren\u2019t already, they will become instant besties! You can buy matching t-shirts, or order custom aprons so they all look like little chefs. Even matching bows or hats can make them feel extra special. 2. Keep them entertained When we plan an event with kids in mind, it\u2019s all about keeping them off their phones! Set up activities like a coloring station and DIY cookie decorating station that they can do on their own or together. You can even have a mini competition to see who decorates them best. Rent fun extras like giant jenga and giant connect 4 to keep them playing outdoors. If you don\u2019t have a big space or yard, head to the park or other outdoor space for the event. 1. Let them eat cake! Or whatever they want! Eating picnic style is a great option. Set up low tables, put pillows down, and let them sit on the ground instead of on chairs. This makes it feel like a picnic, plus since it\u2019s hard to keep them still, they can get up whenever they want. A charcuterie board on top of the table is a great option because kids love grabbing what\u2019s in front of them. For the main food station, have a lot of finger food already put into individual plates and cups. They don\u2019t really eat full plates of food, so small snacks here and there, like mini hot dogs, fries, etc. are just the right size. A dessert table with Thanksgiving-themed desserts is a must! Customize the treats with fun sayings, shapes, and even their names. Create a fun interactive dessert, like a smores station. Let them (safely) make their own smores and watch them get excited about adding their favorite topics. Whether you do it big or keep it simple, hosting their very own kid\u2019s Friendsgiving is something they will never forget! Find all the vendors to create your own Kid\u2019s Friendsgiving in our Holiday Events & Gift Guide.Find all the vendors to create your own Kid\u2019s Friendsgiving in our Holiday Events & Gift Guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3542,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51,67,60,99,61],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3541","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food","category-gift-guide","category-holidays","category-party-tips","category-thanksgiving","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3541","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3541"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3541\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4887,"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3541\/revisions\/4887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3542"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3541"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3541"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/festively.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3541"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}