Kids' Parties & Celebrations: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
DIY Tissue Paper Flowers: How to Make Paper Pompom Garland
Looking for cheap party decorations? These tissue paper flowers are easy and inexpensive to make. String them together as a garland and hang them from the ceiling or make individual flowers to decorate wrapped gifts or party hats.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These tissue paper flowers are easy and inexpensive to make. String them together as a garland and hang them from the ceiling or make individual flowers to decorate wrapped gifts or party hats.
Graduation Party Ideas
Looking for graduation party ideas? These articles will help you plan a special bash for your grad.
Looking for graduation party ideas? These articles will help you plan a special bash for your grad.
Rapunzel Birthday Party
Did your child fall in love with Rapunzel after the release of Disney's Tangled? When the next birthday rolls around, throw a Rapunzel party! Here are some Tangled party ideas both boys and girls will enjoy.
Did your child fall in love with Rapunzel after the release of Disney's Tangled? When the next birthday rolls around, throw a Rapunzel party! Here are some Tangled party ideas both boys and girls will enjoy.
Alternative Step: Making a Flower Instead of a Ball
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
A Preschool Graduation Cake
Looking for pictures of preschool graduation cakes? This adorable two-tiered cake is a fun way to celebrate those years learning A, B, Cs and 1, 2, 3s.
Looking for pictures of preschool graduation cakes? This adorable two-tiered cake is a fun way to celebrate those years learning A, B, Cs and 1, 2, 3s.
Tea Sandwiches
Throwing a princess party? Or a Mad Hatter tea party? Tea sandwiches make great snacks for a kids' parties because they're small, easy to eat and nutritious.
Throwing a princess party? Or a Mad Hatter tea party? Tea sandwiches make great snacks for a kids' parties because they're small, easy to eat and nutritious.
Graduation Cap Pops
Wondering what graduation food to serve at a party? How about this candy graduation cap idea from the website Bakerella? It's an easy, sweet treat.
Wondering what graduation food to serve at a party? How about this candy graduation cap idea from the website Bakerella? It's an easy, sweet treat.
Graduation Cakes, Cupcakes and Desserts
Looking for graduation cake ideas? This photo gallery of cakes, cupcakes and other desserts will give you some ideas as you plan your child's graduation party.
Looking for graduation cake ideas? This photo gallery of cakes, cupcakes and other desserts will give you some ideas as you plan your child's graduation party.
Picnic Birthday Party
A reader wants to throw an old-fashioned backyard birthday party for her daughter. Here are some ideas for a picnic birthday party parents could host in the summertime.
A reader wants to throw an old-fashioned backyard birthday party for her daughter. Here are some ideas for a picnic birthday party parents could host in the summertime.
DIY Invitations Decorations
Want to throw a DIY birthday party? Make your own invitations and decorations.
Want to throw a DIY birthday party? Make your own invitations and decorations.
KidPartyFood
How to plan a menu for a kid's birthday party
How to plan a menu for a kid's birthday party
Step 5: Pull the Layers Up
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
A Book Cake for a Graduate
Looking for graduation cake ideas? Make a book cake that celebrates the graduate's favorite subjects in school.
Looking for graduation cake ideas? Make a book cake that celebrates the graduate's favorite subjects in school.
Summer Birthday Party Ideas
Throwing a summer birthday party? These resources will help you plan some fun in the sun for kids.
Throwing a summer birthday party? These resources will help you plan some fun in the sun for kids.
Step 4: Cut the Tips
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
The Perfect Setting for a Mad Tea Party
Set an enchanting scene when throwing an Alice in Wonderland tea party.
Set an enchanting scene when throwing an Alice in Wonderland tea party.
A Cake of Interests and Skills
Throwing a grad bash for your young adult? Make a multi-tiered cake that celebrates his or her interests and skills.
Throwing a grad bash for your young adult? Make a multi-tiered cake that celebrates his or her interests and skills.
RealBirthdaysHub
Real kids' birthday party photos that will give you birthday ideas for your own children.
Real kids' birthday party photos that will give you birthday ideas for your own children.
Simple and Cheap Birthday Parties
Tired of extravagant, over-the-top birthday parties for kids? Simplify! Here are some tips for meaningful, fun and cheap birthday parties.
Tired of extravagant, over-the-top birthday parties for kids? Simplify! Here are some tips for meaningful, fun and cheap birthday parties.
Step 7: String the Flowers Together
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Step 3: Tie the Folded Paper
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Pirate Cake and Cupcakes
Pirate cakes and cupcakes don't need to be dark and gory. These red and aqua ones were made by The Sweet Tooth Bake Shop in Provo, Utah.
Pirate cakes and cupcakes don't need to be dark and gory. These red and aqua ones were made by The Sweet Tooth Bake Shop in Provo, Utah.
Step 6: Fluff the Ball
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Toy Story Party
Planning on throwing a Toy Story party for your kid's next birthday? Check out these ideas for games, decorations, food and more that fit the theme.
Planning on throwing a Toy Story party for your kid's next birthday? Check out these ideas for games, decorations, food and more that fit the theme.
Give Traditional Treats as Baseball Party Favors
Wondering what to give as baseball party favors? How about a goody bag full of Cracker Jacks, Twizzlers and--what else?--an actual baseball.
Wondering what to give as baseball party favors? How about a goody bag full of Cracker Jacks, Twizzlers and--what else?--an actual baseball.
Step 1: Cut the Paper
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Step 8: Hang the Garland
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Graduation Dessert Table
Some of the treats on this graduation dessert table by Southern Belles Cakery, in Palm Beach, Fla., were inspired by the website Bakerella.com.
Some of the treats on this graduation dessert table by Southern Belles Cakery, in Palm Beach, Fla., were inspired by the website Bakerella.com.
Step 2: Fold the Paper
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
Looking for cheap party decorations? These easy-to-make tissue paper flowers are inexpensive and can be used to decorate a room for a kid's party or as an embellishment on top of a gift.
A Cake with a Message of ConGRADulations
The wording on this fondant grad cake by Hana Bacova isn't spelled wrong. It's a play on words wishing conGRADulations to a recent graduate.
The wording on this fondant grad cake by Hana Bacova isn't spelled wrong. It's a play on words wishing conGRADulations to a recent graduate.
Mortar Board Cake
Maybe you've seen a graduation cake with a cap on top as a decoration. This mortar board cake is shaped like an actual, 3-D graduation cap.
Maybe you've seen a graduation cake with a cap on top as a decoration. This mortar board cake is shaped like an actual, 3-D graduation cap.
DIY Cakes and Food
Wondering what type of birthday cake to make for your child's next party? Check out these ideas for kids birthday cakes, as well as other birthday party food you can make yourself.
Wondering what type of birthday cake to make for your child's next party? Check out these ideas for kids birthday cakes, as well as other birthday party food you can make yourself.
School-Color Graduation Cupcakes
These graduation cupcakes are decorated with fondant mortar boards in the graduate's school colors.
These graduation cupcakes are decorated with fondant mortar boards in the graduate's school colors.
Mystery Party
Throwing a mystery party or spy party for your kid's birthday? Consider these ideas for decorations, games, cakes, favors and more party details.
Throwing a mystery party or spy party for your kid's birthday? Consider these ideas for decorations, games, cakes, favors and more party details.
School-Themed Drinks
Need ideas for a graduation party? Throw a school-themed party and unify the look of the food table by sticking with a consistent color theme and wrapping water bottles in apple-stamp wrappers.
Need ideas for a graduation party? Throw a school-themed party and unify the look of the food table by sticking with a consistent color theme and wrapping water bottles in apple-stamp wrappers.
BudgetParties
Kids' birthday parties don't have to cost a lot if you're on a budget. By making your own decorations, cutting down the cost of food, and following other tips you can have a great kid's party on a budget.
Kids' birthday parties don't have to cost a lot if you're on a budget. By making your own decorations, cutting down the cost of food, and following other tips you can have a great kid's party on a budget.
Strawberry Shortcake Party Ideas
Want to revisit your childhood? Convince your birthday kid to choose a Strawberry Shortcake party theme.
Want to revisit your childhood? Convince your birthday kid to choose a Strawberry Shortcake party theme.
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party
Here are some tips for hosting a Dr. Seuss birthday, whether the celebration honors the author's big day or you're using it as a theme for your kid's birthday party.
Here are some tips for hosting a Dr. Seuss birthday, whether the celebration honors the author's big day or you're using it as a theme for your kid's birthday party.
A Sandbox of Fun
Theo's mom set up a sandbox for the kids to play in during the construction birthday party.
Theo's mom set up a sandbox for the kids to play in during the construction birthday party.
Memorial Day for Kids
Looking for Memorial Day activities for children? These ideas for celebrating Memorial Day for kids will make the holiday more meaningful for your family.
Looking for Memorial Day activities for children? These ideas for celebrating Memorial Day for kids will make the holiday more meaningful for your family.
Cupcake Wrapper
Want to give cupcakes a unique look but don't know much about cake decorating? Adorn them with DIY paper cupcake wrappers that fit your party's theme, whether you're celebrating a kid's birthday or a holiday like Valentine's Day.
Want to give cupcakes a unique look but don't know much about cake decorating? Adorn them with DIY paper cupcake wrappers that fit your party's theme, whether you're celebrating a kid's birthday or a holiday like Valentine's Day.
Dig In!
Theo's mom used toy trucks and mini road signs to decorate for his construction birthday party.
Theo's mom used toy trucks and mini road signs to decorate for his construction birthday party.
DIY Decorations Can Save Money
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Butterfly Theme for Kids' Parties
Looking for a whimsical birthday party idea for your child? Use a butterfly theme. There are so many ways to incorporate the butterfly theme into decorations, invitations, food, cake and more.
Looking for a whimsical birthday party idea for your child? Use a butterfly theme. There are so many ways to incorporate the butterfly theme into decorations, invitations, food, cake and more.
PartyTimeline
Follow this timeline that leads up to your kid's birthday party to stay organized and ensure the party is a success. And use this sample agenda as a guide for your child's birthday party.
Follow this timeline that leads up to your kid's birthday party to stay organized and ensure the party is a success. And use this sample agenda as a guide for your child's birthday party.
An Alice in Wonderland Mad Tea Party
Who wouldn't love to throw a Mad Tea Party on their birthday? An Alice in Wonderland party is perfect for young girls and boys, as well as teens.
Who wouldn't love to throw a Mad Tea Party on their birthday? An Alice in Wonderland party is perfect for young girls and boys, as well as teens.
Hard Hat Zone
At the construction birthday party's kids tables, hard hats awaited each little guest.
At the construction birthday party's kids tables, hard hats awaited each little guest.
Sandwiches and Apples
Need a graduation party idea for your teen? Celebrate their years in the classroom with a vintage schoolhouse party. When it comes to planning the menu, don't forget to set out some red apples on the food table.
Need a graduation party idea for your teen? Celebrate their years in the classroom with a vintage schoolhouse party. When it comes to planning the menu, don't forget to set out some red apples on the food table.
BirthdayPartyThemes
See how you can create one-of-a-kind parties for preschoolers, elementary aged kids or tweens with suggestions for birthday party themes that you can carry through decorations, food and treats.
See how you can create one-of-a-kind parties for preschoolers, elementary aged kids or tweens with suggestions for birthday party themes that you can carry through decorations, food and treats.
Party Games
Looking for party games for a kid's birthday? This list of fun, easy birthday party activities ranges from classics, like sack races, to unusual contests that you can adapt to various themes.
Looking for party games for a kid's birthday? This list of fun, easy birthday party activities ranges from classics, like sack races, to unusual contests that you can adapt to various themes.
Princess Party Games
Looking for activities for a kid's party? These princess party games would be a hit at a little girl's birthday bash.
Looking for activities for a kid's party? These princess party games would be a hit at a little girl's birthday bash.
Kids Thank You Cards
Need some kids thank you cards after a birthday party? Here are some ideas for letting your children make their own.
Need some kids thank you cards after a birthday party? Here are some ideas for letting your children make their own.
A Bed-Shaped Table Drives Home the Slumber Party Theme
For a fun birthday theme, host a mock slumber party.
For a fun birthday theme, host a mock slumber party.
A Forest of Floating Cards
Throwing a party and need some Alice in Wonderland decorating ideas? Hang oversized playing cards from the ceiling or from trees for some vertical interest.
Throwing a party and need some Alice in Wonderland decorating ideas? Hang oversized playing cards from the ceiling or from trees for some vertical interest.
Birthday Party Venues
Looking for birthday party venues for your kid's next party? Consider these unique, tried-and-true and creative birthday places before you book a location.
Looking for birthday party venues for your kid's next party? Consider these unique, tried-and-true and creative birthday places before you book a location.
Favors in Pails
Favors at the construction birthday party were small pails that contained construction stickers, a wooden puzzle and a matchbox truck.
Favors at the construction birthday party were small pails that contained construction stickers, a wooden puzzle and a matchbox truck.
A Locker Cake for Sixth Grade Graduates
Sugar Creations, a cake-decorating company owned by Rebecca Sutterby in Savonburg Kansas, created this locker cake for a graduation party.
Sugar Creations, a cake-decorating company owned by Rebecca Sutterby in Savonburg Kansas, created this locker cake for a graduation party.
Movie Birthday Parties
Check out these movie birthday party ideas. From Rapunzel to Toy Story, kids will love these suggestions for cakes, decorations, games and more.
Check out these movie birthday party ideas. From Rapunzel to Toy Story, kids will love these suggestions for cakes, decorations, games and more.
Woodland Fairy Party: Decorations
Wondering how to set the scene at a fairy party for a kid's birthday? Take some inspiration from this dessert table created by Kate Landers Events LLC for a woodland party theme. Landers used moss as a table runner then decorated with other items inspired by nature, including mushrooms, birds' nests and butterflies.
Wondering how to set the scene at a fairy party for a kid's birthday? Take some inspiration from this dessert table created by Kate Landers Events LLC for a woodland party theme. Landers used moss as a table runner then decorated with other items inspired by nature, including mushrooms, birds' nests and butterflies.
FirstBirthday
Themes, cakes, decorations and other ideas for baby's 1st birthday party.
Themes, cakes, decorations and other ideas for baby's 1st birthday party.
How to Make Party Hats for a Kids' Birthday Party or Other Celebration
Make party hats that fit your kid's birthday theme following the instructions in this free craft tutorial.
Make party hats that fit your kid's birthday theme following the instructions in this free craft tutorial.
Edible Baseball Party Decorations
Looking for inexpensive baseball party decorations? Use peanuts, like this table display by party planner Stephanie Frazier Grimm, of Couture Parties.
Looking for inexpensive baseball party decorations? Use peanuts, like this table display by party planner Stephanie Frazier Grimm, of Couture Parties.
A Sports and Faith Cake
This sports cake by Rebecca Sutterby of Sugar Creations celebrated a graduate's skills and interests.
This sports cake by Rebecca Sutterby of Sugar Creations celebrated a graduate's skills and interests.
Red Tablecloths Create a Ladybug Backdrop for the Food
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Setting the Scene with Artificial Turf and Lemonade
Wondering what drink to serve kids to match a baseball birthday theme? Lemonade is the perfect thirst quencher.
Wondering what drink to serve kids to match a baseball birthday theme? Lemonade is the perfect thirst quencher.
Motherdaygifts
Ideas for Mother's Day gifts that kids can make at home.
Ideas for Mother's Day gifts that kids can make at home.
567 Birthday Parties
There are plenty of unique birthday party themes for 5, 6 and 7 year olds that allow you to be creative. Here are some ideas for incorporating the themes into the decorations, cake, invitations, favors and activities.
There are plenty of unique birthday party themes for 5, 6 and 7 year olds that allow you to be creative. Here are some ideas for incorporating the themes into the decorations, cake, invitations, favors and activities.
Recipes by Color
Looking for red food recipes, blue drink concoctions or purple snack ideas to fit a holiday or birthday theme? Your search is over. This list of recipes by color will help you plan a colorful kids party.
Looking for red food recipes, blue drink concoctions or purple snack ideas to fit a holiday or birthday theme? Your search is over. This list of recipes by color will help you plan a colorful kids party.
Hang Colorful Garland to Create a Charming Scene
Kids of all ages could enjoy an Alice in Wonderland party on their birthday. Alice in Wonderland party decorations should be whimsical, like this butterfly garland.
Kids of all ages could enjoy an Alice in Wonderland party on their birthday. Alice in Wonderland party decorations should be whimsical, like this butterfly garland.
Hobby Horse Craft Activity
Looking for a party favor for a cowgirl, horse, pony or cowboy party? Have each child decorate a hobby horse to take home.
Looking for a party favor for a cowgirl, horse, pony or cowboy party? Have each child decorate a hobby horse to take home.
Spring Activities for Kids
Get your kids excited about and interested in the passing of seasons with these spring activities for kids.
Get your kids excited about and interested in the passing of seasons with these spring activities for kids.
The Party Menu included Ladybug Apples and Other Hearty Snacks
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Mother's Day Ideas
Wondering how to involve kids in Mother's Day? Consider these meaningful and memorable Mother's Day ideas.
Wondering how to involve kids in Mother's Day? Consider these meaningful and memorable Mother's Day ideas.
Carnival Games
Looking for carnival games for a school festival? Here are some ideas for elementary-age kids.
Looking for carnival games for a school festival? Here are some ideas for elementary-age kids.
Hang "Drink Me" Signs on Bottled Beverages
In Good Company put one of Alice in Wonderland's famous lines--"Drink me"--to clever use with these signs
In Good Company put one of Alice in Wonderland's famous lines--"Drink me"--to clever use with these signs
Star Wars Party
Throwing a Star Wars party for a young Jedi? Check out these ideas for invitations, games, food, favors and more for a Star Wars birthday party.
Throwing a Star Wars party for a young Jedi? Check out these ideas for invitations, games, food, favors and more for a Star Wars birthday party.
Moroccan Graduation Cake
This graduation cake by Southern Belles Cakery, in Palm Beach, Fla., honors the student's heritage with a Moroccan pillow as its bottom tier and then a textbook and graduation cap as the middle and top tiers.
This graduation cake by Southern Belles Cakery, in Palm Beach, Fla., honors the student's heritage with a Moroccan pillow as its bottom tier and then a textbook and graduation cap as the middle and top tiers.
An Autographed Bat Makes an All-Star Souvenir
Looking for baseball party ideas? Have the guests autograph a baseball bat for the birthday kid to keep as a souvenir.
Looking for baseball party ideas? Have the guests autograph a baseball bat for the birthday kid to keep as a souvenir.
8-12BirthdayParties
Need some tween party ideas? Consider these birthday themes for kids ages 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Need some tween party ideas? Consider these birthday themes for kids ages 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
A Mouse Joins the Tea Party
What tea party is complete without the Alice in Wonderland dormouse peeking out of a teacup? Kids of all ages will like that party decoration.
What tea party is complete without the Alice in Wonderland dormouse peeking out of a teacup? Kids of all ages will like that party decoration.
Playing Cards That Serve as Place Cards
One idea for an Alice in Wonderland party is to place oversized playing cards on the table, either as a decoration or to use as place cards or menu displays.
One idea for an Alice in Wonderland party is to place oversized playing cards on the table, either as a decoration or to use as place cards or menu displays.
Cupcake Toppers
So your cake decorating skills aren't up to par? No worries. These cute DIY cupcake toppers made from vintage Valentine's Day cards are an easy and fun way to make the dessert table at a kids' party more festive.
So your cake decorating skills aren't up to par? No worries. These cute DIY cupcake toppers made from vintage Valentine's Day cards are an easy and fun way to make the dessert table at a kids' party more festive.
Shoes That Fit the Ladybug Party Theme
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
4th of July Dessert: Jell-O
Looking for a kid-friendly 4th of July dessert? Make a Jello recipe, like this red, white and blue-striped treat.
Looking for a kid-friendly 4th of July dessert? Make a Jello recipe, like this red, white and blue-striped treat.
School-Inspired Decorations
Need graduation party supplies for a school-themed bash? You could make your own tissue paper pom poms and flash-card garland to fit the theme.
Need graduation party supplies for a school-themed bash? You could make your own tissue paper pom poms and flash-card garland to fit the theme.
Construction Cupcakes
Yellow and brown cupcakes were served at the construction birthday party.
Yellow and brown cupcakes were served at the construction birthday party.
Tool-Shaped Cookies
Theos mom made cookies to serve at the construction birthday party and to give away as favors.
Theos mom made cookies to serve at the construction birthday party and to give away as favors.
Favor Table
The guests also went home with truck-shaped cookies made by Theo's mom for the construction birthday party.
The guests also went home with truck-shaped cookies made by Theo's mom for the construction birthday party.
Step 3: Print the Spinner Wheel Template
Looking for fun Valentine crafts for kids? Have them make a spinner that requires them to give hugs and do other love-filled tasks with their parents.
Looking for fun Valentine crafts for kids? Have them make a spinner that requires them to give hugs and do other love-filled tasks with their parents.
Baseball Cupcakes Served as Dessert
Baseball cupcakes are easy to make since the top of the treat is already round. Just add a layer of white frosting and then icing laces in the color of your birthday kid's favorite team.
Baseball cupcakes are easy to make since the top of the treat is already round. Just add a layer of white frosting and then icing laces in the color of your birthday kid's favorite team.
Olympics Cake
Throwing an Olympics party for kids? Make an Olympics cake that replicates the blue, black, red, yellow and green rings of the games.
Throwing an Olympics party for kids? Make an Olympics cake that replicates the blue, black, red, yellow and green rings of the games.
Sweet16Plan
Planning a sweet 16 birthday party? These ideas for getting organized, setting a menu, choosing favors and planning activities will ensure a super sweet 16 bash.
Planning a sweet 16 birthday party? These ideas for getting organized, setting a menu, choosing favors and planning activities will ensure a super sweet 16 bash.
Teacup Cupcakes
For dessert, serve Alice in Wonderland cupcakes either inside teacups or with fondant teacups perched on top of the frosting.
For dessert, serve Alice in Wonderland cupcakes either inside teacups or with fondant teacups perched on top of the frosting.
Personalized Water Bottles for the Partygoers
The partygoers quenched their thirst with personalized water bottles at the slumber party.
The partygoers quenched their thirst with personalized water bottles at the slumber party.
1st Birthday Party Cake
A pink ruffled 1st birthday party cake for a little girl.
A pink ruffled 1st birthday party cake for a little girl.
Real Birthday Parties: Construction Theme for a 2-Year-Old Boy
A mom adds handmade touches to a construction birthday party she throws for her 2-year-old son.
A mom adds handmade touches to a construction birthday party she throws for her 2-year-old son.
A Very Happy Unbirthday to You!
What Mad Hatter's tea party is complete without an Alice in Wonderland unbirthday cake?
What Mad Hatter's tea party is complete without an Alice in Wonderland unbirthday cake?
Princess Party
If your daughter asks for a princess party when her birthday rolls around, here are some ideas to make the day unique and memorable. These birthday party ideas could apply to any princess, whether your child loves a Disney character or you'd rather go with a generic, non-commercial theme.
If your daughter asks for a princess party when her birthday rolls around, here are some ideas to make the day unique and memorable. These birthday party ideas could apply to any princess, whether your child loves a Disney character or you'd rather go with a generic, non-commercial theme.
Woodland Fairy Party: The Food Table
Wondering what food to serve at a fairy birthday party? At this woodland party designed by Kate Landers Events LLC, the guests received chocolate bird's nests to use as bowls, which they then filled with raspberries, cotton candy, granola and other party snacks.
Wondering what food to serve at a fairy birthday party? At this woodland party designed by Kate Landers Events LLC, the guests received chocolate bird's nests to use as bowls, which they then filled with raspberries, cotton candy, granola and other party snacks.
Woodland Fairy Party: Ladybug Apples
Looking for fairy party food ideas? Look to nature for inspiration. Kate Landers Events LLC served these ladybug apples at a woodland-themed birthday party.
Looking for fairy party food ideas? Look to nature for inspiration. Kate Landers Events LLC served these ladybug apples at a woodland-themed birthday party.
Spa Party Printables
Throwing a spa party for teens or tweens? Follow the recipes and print out the free labels from Nonpareil magazine for a spa party the girls won't soon forget.
Throwing a spa party for teens or tweens? Follow the recipes and print out the free labels from Nonpareil magazine for a spa party the girls won't soon forget.
Beach Birthday Craft
Looking for beach birthday crafts for a kid's party? Have the guests decorate starfish with foam clothes and sunglasses.
Looking for beach birthday crafts for a kid's party? Have the guests decorate starfish with foam clothes and sunglasses.
Step 4: Print the Arrow
Looking for fun Valentine crafts for kids? Have them make a spinner that requires them to give hugs and do other love-filled tasks with their parents.
Looking for fun Valentine crafts for kids? Have them make a spinner that requires them to give hugs and do other love-filled tasks with their parents.
Bean Bag Toss
Looking for a classic game to play with kids? How about a bean bag toss?
Looking for a classic game to play with kids? How about a bean bag toss?
Vintage Schoolhouse Graduation
Looking for unique and classy graduation party themes? How about following a vintage schoolhouse graduation party theme, where you celebrate all those years in the classroom with creative school-related details like chalkboards, rulers and a Dick and Jane cake.
Looking for unique and classy graduation party themes? How about following a vintage schoolhouse graduation party theme, where you celebrate all those years in the classroom with creative school-related details like chalkboards, rulers and a Dick and Jane cake.
A Simple and Sweet Party Favor
Kids of all ages could enjoy an Alice in Wonderland party on their birthday. These bookmarks would make great Alice in Wonderland favors.
Kids of all ages could enjoy an Alice in Wonderland party on their birthday. These bookmarks would make great Alice in Wonderland favors.
A Deck Party
The construction birthday party, from a distance.
The construction birthday party, from a distance.
Flower Card Printable
Does your child have a summertime birthday? Looking for a cheap, easy invitation to match a garden, flower or other sunny party theme? This free printable flower card from Lil' Magoolie would make a cute invite or thank you card.
Does your child have a summertime birthday? Looking for a cheap, easy invitation to match a garden, flower or other sunny party theme? This free printable flower card from Lil' Magoolie would make a cute invite or thank you card.
Add Decorative Details, Like White Rabbits
Looking for Alice in Wonderland ideas for a party? Set out white rabbits on the table as decorations or give out stuffed rabbits as favors if the party is for young kids.
Looking for Alice in Wonderland ideas for a party? Set out white rabbits on the table as decorations or give out stuffed rabbits as favors if the party is for young kids.
A Miniature Tent Served as a Tabletop Decoration
Looking for camping decorations for a birthday party? Make a miniature tent to set out on the food table.
Looking for camping decorations for a birthday party? Make a miniature tent to set out on the food table.
Graduation Party Planning
Learn how to plan a graduation party for a high school or college student. Topics include menu planning, invitations, facility reservations and themes.
Learn how to plan a graduation party for a high school or college student. Topics include menu planning, invitations, facility reservations and themes.
Olympics Party
Wondering how to throw an Olympics party for kids? These ideas for food, activities and decorations will get you started.
Wondering how to throw an Olympics party for kids? These ideas for food, activities and decorations will get you started.
A School-Themed Party
Planning a graduation party for your teen? Celebrate their years in the classroom with a school-themed party.
Planning a graduation party for your teen? Celebrate their years in the classroom with a school-themed party.
The 'Night Owl Clubhouse'--A Secret Retreat
The birthday girl's mom built a clubhouse for the kids to play in at the slumber party birthday.
The birthday girl's mom built a clubhouse for the kids to play in at the slumber party birthday.
And Then Came the Backhoe
For a construction birthday party theme, hire someone to give kids for a ride on a backhoe.
For a construction birthday party theme, hire someone to give kids for a ride on a backhoe.
Barricades Greet Guests
Handmade barricades and balloons greeted guests to the construction birthday party.
Handmade barricades and balloons greeted guests to the construction birthday party.
Diploma Wrap Sandwiches
Looking for graduation party recipes? Make these wrap sandwiches rolled in parchment paper and tied with red string or ribbon to look like diplomas. They're easy to eat, even if guests are standing up.
Looking for graduation party recipes? Make these wrap sandwiches rolled in parchment paper and tied with red string or ribbon to look like diplomas. They're easy to eat, even if guests are standing up.
Happy Birthday Theo
Theo's mom sewed a happy birthday bunting or garland to match his construction birthday party theme.
Theo's mom sewed a happy birthday bunting or garland to match his construction birthday party theme.
Winter Party Ideas
Throwing a winter party for your child's birthday? Here are some winter wonderland ideas that fit the theme.
Throwing a winter party for your child's birthday? Here are some winter wonderland ideas that fit the theme.
Make the Food Table a Focal Point
For the birthday party, Travis' mom set out apple-themed snacks and decorations on a table and hung green paper lanterns to help make the room look festive.
For the birthday party, Travis' mom set out apple-themed snacks and decorations on a table and hung green paper lanterns to help make the room look festive.
Back to School Party
Want to throw a back to school party to get the kids excited about the upcoming school year? Here are some ideas, from a party for a cause where the kids stuff backpacks with school supplies for kids in need to a backyard campout that takes advantage of the last long, warm days of summer.
Want to throw a back to school party to get the kids excited about the upcoming school year? Here are some ideas, from a party for a cause where the kids stuff backpacks with school supplies for kids in need to a backyard campout that takes advantage of the last long, warm days of summer.
Ladybug Party Hats for the Birthday Girls
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
July 4th Invitations
Throwing an Independence Day party for kids? Send off July 4th invitations that announce the party details in a fun way.
Throwing an Independence Day party for kids? Send off July 4th invitations that announce the party details in a fun way.
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Wondering how to involve kids in Mother's Day? Consider these meaningful and memorable Mother's Day ideas.
Wondering how to involve kids in Mother's Day? Consider these meaningful and memorable Mother's Day ideas.
Garden Cupcakes
Looking for a unique dirt dessert for a kid's party? Make these garden cupcakes following the instructions in the book Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson.
Looking for a unique dirt dessert for a kid's party? Make these garden cupcakes following the instructions in the book Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson.
Woodland Fairy Party: Fairy Dust Bottles
Looking for fairy party supplies? Make your own fairy dust bottles using glitter-filled vintage-looking medicine bottles with your own fanciful labels, similar to the ones Kate Landers Events LLC gave as favors at woodland-themed birthday party.
Looking for fairy party supplies? Make your own fairy dust bottles using glitter-filled vintage-looking medicine bottles with your own fanciful labels, similar to the ones Kate Landers Events LLC gave as favors at woodland-themed birthday party.
Birthday Morning Ideas
Looking for birthday morning surprises and ideas for kids? Place a helium balloon above your child's bed while they're sleeping. Serve their favorite breakfast. Cover their doorway with streamers. Keep reading for more ways to wish your son or daughter happy birthday first thing in the morning.
Looking for birthday morning surprises and ideas for kids? Place a helium balloon above your child's bed while they're sleeping. Serve their favorite breakfast. Cover their doorway with streamers. Keep reading for more ways to wish your son or daughter happy birthday first thing in the morning.
A Make-Your-Own-Sundae Bar
The slumber party guests made their own sundaes at the sundae bar.
The slumber party guests made their own sundaes at the sundae bar.
Indoor Party Games
Looking for indoor party games? This easy circle activity is a great game to play when you're ready to quiet the kids down before cutting the cake or heading home.
Looking for indoor party games? This easy circle activity is a great game to play when you're ready to quiet the kids down before cutting the cake or heading home.
A Composition Book to Collect Memories
Looking for graduation party ideas? Throw a school-themed party and have guests write congratulatory notes or memories in a composition book.
Looking for graduation party ideas? Throw a school-themed party and have guests write congratulatory notes or memories in a composition book.
A School-Themed Dessert Table
Looking for back to school party ideas? Check out this amazing school-themed dessert table created by Sweets Indeed, of Glendora, Calif.
Looking for back to school party ideas? Check out this amazing school-themed dessert table created by Sweets Indeed, of Glendora, Calif.
The Invitations Combined 'Star Wars' and Legos
Jessica created these invitations, which combine her son's love of Legos and Star Wars, for the Star Wars party.
Jessica created these invitations, which combine her son's love of Legos and Star Wars, for the Star Wars party.
Football Cupcakes
Finish off a Super Bowl party menu or a sports birthday with turf-covered football cake or cupcakes.
Finish off a Super Bowl party menu or a sports birthday with turf-covered football cake or cupcakes.
Apple Cake
The cake for Travis' apple-themed birthday party was shaped like an apple, of course.
The cake for Travis' apple-themed birthday party was shaped like an apple, of course.
Coloring Fun
The kids colored pictures of trucks at the construction birthday party.
The kids colored pictures of trucks at the construction birthday party.
Invitations to the School-Themed Party
When choosing graduation party invitations for a school-themed party, go with stationery that looks like a primary school penmanship workbook.
When choosing graduation party invitations for a school-themed party, go with stationery that looks like a primary school penmanship workbook.
DIY Favors and Gifts
Want to make homemade party favors or gifts for a kid's birthday party? These tutorials will help you find a project that fits your child's party theme.
Want to make homemade party favors or gifts for a kid's birthday party? These tutorials will help you find a project that fits your child's party theme.
Animal Birthday Party Games
Looking for kids birthday party games? If your party has an animal theme--or even if it doesn't--try this fun large-group game where one team of children must guess the animal being mimicked by the other team.
Looking for kids birthday party games? If your party has an animal theme--or even if it doesn't--try this fun large-group game where one team of children must guess the animal being mimicked by the other team.
Theo Rides the Coaster
Theo enjoys a mini roller coaster ride at his construction birthday party.
Theo enjoys a mini roller coaster ride at his construction birthday party.
Badges and Flowers for the Guests
Looking for horse party ideas? Here's one: make rose barrettes and cowboy badges for either the kids or adults to wear during the birthday party.
Looking for horse party ideas? Here's one: make rose barrettes and cowboy badges for either the kids or adults to wear during the birthday party.
magicpotion
How to make magic potion for an enchanted forest, fairy or magical themed party.
How to make magic potion for an enchanted forest, fairy or magical themed party.
Ladybug Cakes for the Birthday Girls
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Need a theme for a young child's birthday? How about throwing a ladybug party? From the snacks to the decorations, this mother of twins included ladybugs in every detail of her daughters' 1st birthday party.
Woodland Fairy Party: Fairy Wand
A company called Henry & Grace Designs made a natural fairy wand for each girl to use during the party and take home as a favor.
A company called Henry & Grace Designs made a natural fairy wand for each girl to use during the party and take home as a favor.
Bookplates As Alice in Wonderland Party Favors
Kids of all ages could enjoy an Alice in Wonderland party on their birthday. These bookplates would make great Alice in Wonderland party favors.
Kids of all ages could enjoy an Alice in Wonderland party on their birthday. These bookplates would make great Alice in Wonderland party favors.
Gnomeo and Juliet Party
Did your child fall for Disney's Gnomeo and Juliet movie? Then throw a gnome party for their next birthday. These ideas for decorations, favors, games and more will capture their imaginations.
Did your child fall for Disney's Gnomeo and Juliet movie? Then throw a gnome party for their next birthday. These ideas for decorations, favors, games and more will capture their imaginations.
Princess Cupcakes
For a cheap princess party dessert, buy plain grocery-store cupcakes and decorate them with inexpensive magic wands. You can also make your own fondant princess figures, such as pumpkins, glass slippers and tiaras. Your DIY princess cupcakes will look high end.
For a cheap princess party dessert, buy plain grocery-store cupcakes and decorate them with inexpensive magic wands. You can also make your own fondant princess figures, such as pumpkins, glass slippers and tiaras. Your DIY princess cupcakes will look high end.
Blow the Duck Down the River
Looking for kids birthday party games? This one, called Blow the Duck Down the River, is fun and easy to adapt to different party themes.
Looking for kids birthday party games? This one, called Blow the Duck Down the River, is fun and easy to adapt to different party themes.
Blowing Out the Candles
Young Theo blows out the candles on the cupcakes at his construction birthday party.
Young Theo blows out the candles on the cupcakes at his construction birthday party.
Bowling Party
Hosting a bowling party for kids? Here are some ideas for decorations, cakes, invitations, favors and more.
Hosting a bowling party for kids? Here are some ideas for decorations, cakes, invitations, favors and more.