Friends: Preschooler, Simplicity

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HEX Bug Toys

My son is wanting a remote-control toy, and we are looking into the hex bugs for their simplicity and low cost. Both my husband and I think this is a good first remote toy. (We have antique furniture and know that it would be destroyed by a car or robot banging into it, FYI. And we are concerned that a robot which does 'tricks' or talks would pull him away from more constructive play, so we are not looking for suggestions for either or those kinds of RC toys.) So, if your child had/has a HEX bug, what's been your experience of the toy?...

Birthday Parties

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Birthday Party for a 4 Year Old

What are some good cheap ideas for a 4 year birthday party? Money is pretty tight with the way things are and also the holidays so I don't want to spend a fortune on the party but he is older that he talks about his birthday party to his little friends at the daycare and wants them to come. He is very proud of himself for turning 4. I really don't want a ton of kids in my house since it is fairly small and I dont want to spend the next day cleaning. His bday is Jan 15th. Any suggestions are appreciated.