Suggestions on how to celebrate my daughter's second birthday?

[hypatia]

I'm clueless as to where to celebrate and what gift to give her.
I'm on a tight budget and would like something really special (like something handmade, maybe from Etsy.com, but there's so much to chose from!)
What did you get you child for his second birthday, how did you celebrate?
Thank you 

[PY]

Well her daddy was gone for work, so we didn't do too much.I got her a rocking horse(because she loves them)She was really excited, she is now 29 months old and still plays with her rocking horse.I got it from craiglist very very cheaply in a excellent shape, really cute one. ( you know I don't usually buy her toys)They grow so fast and after five minutes they get bored with a toy and start playing with the box!! Well this is my personal opinion.When her daddy came back from work we took her for a fun day to do whatever she wanted to do...zoo,library,museum..etc.
I made her a big party on her first year...it is nice looking the pictures...but I have to say she didn't enjoy it! Too many people..too many kids..too much stuff. So I learned that it wasn't really fun for her.
So I thought about it and said this year will be funner..just us!!no stress involved...no food to cook and no money to spent! We all had fun doing this family activity and she had a blast.I will do the same next year.
Maybe when she turns four we will make something bigger with her little friends over.

[PY]

mmm.. I forget to tell you that I made some felt food for my daughter as a gift for last Christmas. She totally love them!!! she plays with it every day. If you are thinking on buying something handmade from etsy that could be a good option.(or you can do it yourself..cheaper and funner).

[heyblue41]

I don't believe in big birthday parties for young children.  We never have more than 6 children at the kids birthday parties.  The kids don't remember them and the expense is ridiculous. 

[hypatia]

I wasn't thinking of throwing a big party... I was wondering what other parents did (pick-nick at the park, beach, family reunion at home?) and what you did give your child. Did you have a theme?
PY, i'm interested in felt food, although i must say i have only found out recently what it was. I'm still browing on Etsy.. I need to hurry or the present won't make it in time :-)

[PY]

That's right!! Being honest with you, I like Etsy ...but felt food is over prized!! Hopefully you can find some tutorial on line you can make it yourself..just an idea!

[Marmee]

For my eldest I bought a cheap plywood dollhouse kit and painted it.  That was in 2003 and it is still used on a daily basis by all the girls so was $25 well spent 

My second DD I bought a wooden farmhouse with wooden animals, a farmer and some wooden fences.  It cost about $90 from memory but was worth it since it is really sturdy and is constantly played with.

My third DD I bought some crates of wooden play food which was $40 for 4 little crates plus I spent another $20 on various single items like wooden chocolate and milk and biscuits to make it more complete.  We had bought a cheap wooden play oven for my second daughter that year from a department store for $40 so they share the home corner.

I think for 2 year olds you can't go past sturdy wooden toys and I am noticing they're becoming more available in department stores when a few years ago you could rarely get anything other than plastic toys which tend to break really easily.

For parties we keep it really simple and have family afternoon teas or dinners with grandparents and great grandparents until they are at school.

Hope that helps.

J

[hypatia]

Well, I've finally ordered some beautiful wooden toys from a Waldorf shop (http://www.bellalunatoys.com/woodentoys/more.htm)  I don't know too much about Waldorf and I'd like to learn more.
I bought the lacing cheese, the stacking set, and the rainbow tunnel.

[PY]

great choice! I love that web...I was just looking it yesterday.I love the rainbow tunnel.Waldorf has a great selection of toys for children's imagination. My proyect for this weekend is make some wooden blocks.
I am glad are all set for your child's birthday!! Have a great day.

[hypatia]

Oh thanks so much PY!
I love your blog and read every new entry. Your daughter looks very grown up and older than 2 1/2

[PY]

Oh thanks so much PY!
I love your blog and read every new entry. Your daughter looks very grown up and older than 2 1/2

Thank you hypatia for reading my blog. I wish I could have more time to post more than one entry....having the blog on bilingual way takes a lot of my time. But I think is worth it! My parents check my blog everyday and they don't speak english so it is nice for them to understand what I do with my girl.
Well my daughter is a busy bee..it is amazing the way children learn!! Sometimes I think that everything I made or prepare for her is not enough...she learns really fast and gets bored easy. I think toddlers in general are fast learners.
Thank you again. I appreciate your support.

[hypatia]

Here's a matching game your daughter can play with 
(taken from here: http://lovemylifex4.blogspot.com/)

[PY]

Thank you hypatia!! have a great weekend!

[hypatia]

I think for 2 year olds you can't go past sturdy wooden toys and I am noticing they're becoming more available in department stores when a few years ago you could rarely get anything other than plastic toys which tend to break really easily

J

Thank you Marmee, I'm a big wooden toy lover too! There are virtually no plastic and battery-powered toys at our place, only hand made and wooden ones.

[Twinergy]

If you are thinking of making felt food, I have seen some patterns for sale on Etsy.  They are in the "patterns" section (I feel a little silly stating something so obvious, but I didn't even notice it for a long time.)  Also, here is a link  to a toy making forum, lots of Waldorf toy ideas there.  http://www.mothering.com/discussions/forumdisplay.php?f=320

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