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By Christine Gauvreau, About.com Guide

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    • Graduation Party Idea: Nautical Theme Created: Friday, May 18, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Looking for a preschool or kindergarten graduation party idea? A nautical theme celebrates young graduates as they
    • 4th of July Ideas - 4th of July Ideas Created: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Looking for 4th of July ideas? Check out this patriotic party that combines a neighborhood bike parade, carnival games, red, white and blue snacks and more.
    • Horse Birthday - Horse Birthday Created: Sunday, October 24, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Throwing a horse birthday party for your child? Take a look at this photo gallery from a horse-themed bash for a 3-year-old girl for decoration, food, invitation, activity and other ideas.
    • Sleeping Beauty Party - Sleeping Beauty Party Created: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Take a look at the pictures from this Sleeping Beauty party, which combined the 5-year-old birthday girl's love of princesses and camping.
    • Fairy Party - Tips on Throwing a Fairy Party Created: Thursday, June 03, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Kate Landers Events LLC, a party-planning service in Boston, threw this woodland fairy party for a 4-year-old girl's birthday. Details include fairy garlands, frocks and wands for the guests, indiv...
    • Baseball Party - Baseball Party Created: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Planning on throwing a baseball party for your birthday kid? Check out these photos and ideas for decorations, food and activities from a birthday bash the owner of Couture Parties threw for her son.
    • Graduation Cake - Graduation Cakes Created: Saturday, May 15, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      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.
    • Orange Party - Kite Party Created: Saturday, May 08, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Want to throw an orange party for your birthday kid? Or maybe you're searching for ideas for a kite party for children? Check out this orange kite birthday party Elizabeth Seaton, one of the owners...
    • Beach Birthday - Beach Birthday Party Created: Friday, April 30, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Want to throw a beach birthday party in winter? Follow these summer party ideas from blogger and cookbook author Jenny Rosenstrach anytime of year.
    • Party Hats - Make Party Hats Created: Friday, April 16, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Make party hats that fit your kid's birthday theme following the instructions in this free craft tutorial.
    • School-Themed Party - Graduation Party Created: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Planning a graduation party for your teen? Celebrate their years in the classroom with a school-themed party.
    • Easter Crafts - Easter Crafts for Party Created: Monday, March 22, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Want to add a kid-friendly touch to your Easter party? Make some Easter crafts ahead of time, like these bunny cups.
    • Paper Flowers - Tissue Paper Flowers Created: Friday, March 19, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      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 deco...
    • Mad Tea Party - Alice in Wonderland Party Created: Thursday, March 04, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      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.
    • Birthday Cakes - Birthday Cakes Created: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Wondering what to serve for dessert at your kid's birthday party? Check out this photo gallery of cute birthday cakes for ideas.
    • Ladybug Party - Ladybug Party Created: Monday, February 22, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      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 birth...
    • Madeline - Madeline Party Created: Friday, February 05, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Does your little girl love the Madeline books? Throw a Madeline party for her next birthday inspired by these theme ideas from Kate Landers, a Boston-based party planner.
    • Julie and Julia - Julie and Julia Hearts Created: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Remember the Valentine's Day dinner scene in the movie Julie and Julia? Who could forget the adorable heart-shaped badges Julia Child and her friends wore while sitting around the table. You can ma...
    • Valentine Invitations - Valentine Invitations Created: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      These hugging heart Valentine invitations are perfect to use for a Valentine's Day party with a cause.
    • Valentine Crafts - Valentine Crafts Spinner Created: Friday, January 08, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      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.
    • Thanksgiving Pictures - Thanksgiving Pictures of Kids Created: Sunday, November 29, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Thanksgiving Pictures of a dinner held with kids in mind.
    • slumber party - slumber party birthday theme Created: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      A mom holds a mock slumber party for her 8-year-old daughter.
    • Construction birthday party - Construction Birthday Party Real Created: Thursday, November 19, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      A mom adds handmade touches to a construction birthday party she throws for her 2-year-old son.
    • Star Wars Party - Real Star Wars Party Created: Sunday, November 15, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Example of a Star Wars party thrown for an 8 year old birthday boy.
    • Little Red Riding Hood birthday party - Little Red Riding Hood birthday party Created: Sunday, November 08, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Looking for a unique birthday party theme for a young girl? How about building the theme around a classic fairy tale like Little Red Riding Hood? Here's how About's Guide to Kids' Parties carried o...
    • Coloring Book Tutorial Created: Thursday, November 05, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Looking for inexpensive, easy-to-make favors for a kid's birthday party? Make a DIY hardback coloring book that fits the theme of the party.
    • Tiny Birthday Party Theme Created: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      For Abby's eighth birthday, her mom threw a bash with a tiny theme. From the invitations to the dessert to the decorations, everything was small.
    • Pumpkin Place Card Tutorial Created: Sunday, October 25, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      Decorate your Thanksgiving or Halloween table with these DIY pumpkin place cards.
    • Dinosaur Party Created: Saturday, October 24, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      For his fifth birthday, Oisín wanted a party that involved dinosaurs and cars so his parents came up with a theme he could really
    • A DIY Collage Invitation for Kids' Parties Created: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      How to make a kids' birthday invitation by making a collage, scanning it, and then printing it out
    • Apple Party Created: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Updated: Friday, May 18, 2012
      In honor of her son's love of apple pie, an Australian mom throws her son an apple-themed birthday party.
    • Tips for Planning Food for a Kids' Party Video Created: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
      Planning a party for the kids? It's going to be important to have food covered: have the right kinds and the right amount. This video from About.com will give you some tips for planning food for a ...

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