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childs birthday party for a adult

my husband never celebrated his birthday as a child and he comment recently he feels alittle robbed. so i thought i would throw a small (just me him and our 2 kids 2,9) a childs birthday party for him. i have already decided i'm going to hire a bouncy castle.
is there any other things that are a must or any other ideas please?
my husband is a big kid.
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  • How about some of the traditional games like pin the tail on the donkey good for all ages, a treasure hunt, games to do on the bouncy castle like races to each side! you could go to one of the retro sweets sites and get some from his era that would bring back childhood memories for him.
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  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    how sweet we always loved musical chairs as a child
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  • thank you both.
    the sweet idea has gave me idea for presents and things to do
  • You have to play pass the parcel! I think that was played at every party I went to.
  • Don't forget party bags :)
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  • pass the parcel is where i could use the old fasioned sweets
    yeah party bags could be fun
    i'm now thinking i should invite one of his brothers and his family so its more party like
  • what a lucky man he is, pass the parcel for sure............. and jelly in little pots
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  • yeah jelly
    when i was a kid jelly and ice cream was always brought out last and it was so exciting
  • jamespir
    jamespir Posts: 21,456 Forumite
    sausages on sticks cheese and pineapple those fox party rings
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  • elona
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    Tiny sandwiches with a paper flag on it saying what the filling is.

    Lots of balloons.

    Party hats.

    Making a wish while blowing out candles on cake.
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