We've got a lot of summer birthdays for the kids in my family, so party planning is definitely top of mind for me these days. But I realized, as I've looked around the web, that while there are lots of gorgeous handmade birthday crowns o…
Oh, the joys of the summer birthday party when the nice weather means celebrating with friends out-of-doors. And whether this means gathering everyone into your backyard, meeting at the local park, or even taking over a quiet piece of sa…
One of my favorite go-to blogs for design inspiration, whether it's a fun kids' bedroom, an unexpected party theme, or a cool DIY project is Oh Happy Day . Jordan's impeccable taste and fun use of color just makes me, well, happy. And no…
We want our kids' birthday cakes to be perfect. I mean, you only turn 5 (or 7 or 9 or 13) once, right? But it can be daunting trying to copy so much of the beautiful stuff online created by trained pastry chefs. See also: Cakewrecks. So …
As much as I love party decorations, I hate throwing them out at the end of the day. I don't even like throwing out paper tablecloths, after they're torn, which, I know. My own issue. So I always love finding party decor that can be reus…
We are so excited to launch our brand new, first ever Ultimate Birthday Party Gift Guide , featuring more than 100 of the coolest birthday gifts for kids of all ages. Whoo! Over the years, we've been asked a zillion times (not even exagg…
We've seen rainbow themed parties for kids before, but if you have an art and color-loving child, a rainbow art party can be a really fun and original theme for the birthday boy or girl. While there are plenty of ideas out there that inv…
If your kids are anything like mine—or every other kid I know—they are way into Frozen . Still. Until they let it go (cheap shot?), I say we embrace it. For me, this means whipping up Frozen- inspired recipes that are perfect for a movie…
I have three just-a-wee-bit-obsessed Minecraft fans who would love nothing more than a Minecraft birthday party, to celebrate their big days surrounded by their favorite virtual world. Oh, you too? Then keep reading for some of my favori…
Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It's such a wonderful theme, isn't it? And when a superhero , Lego , or Star Wars birthday party isn't quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry u…
Whether you've got boys or girls, there are so many great superhero party ideas out there, especially considering it's one of those party themes that remains popular every year. The great news is, you don't need to spend a fortune to thr…
If you're looking to amp your your kids' birthday parties this year with a little more DIY, I feel you. While I'm not a huge crafter by any means, there's something really gratifying about putting together goodie bags yourself around som…
My daughter has been prancing around the house lately claiming she's the Princess of Parties. She's been invited to a bazillion birthday parties since school started and it's clearly going to her head. I generally try to get my kids to m…
I've noticed a cool trend that has many parents eliminating the traditional end-of-birthday party goodie bag filled with cheap trinkets, and instead opting to have the kids craft something themselves that they can take home later. Smart,…
There you are, planning a nice simple kid's birthday party, and bam! Suddenly your best laid plans to keep everything simple go haywire and you've reached wedding planning levels of crazy. Gearing up for my 4-year-old's birthday party th…
Back when my daughter was a toddler, the only show she'd watch was the Muppets Show. Let's just say Kermit and Miss Piggy got me many a quiet shower, and to them, I'm mighty grateful. These days, there's no shortage of awesome Muppets pa…
We've always loved supporting the Etsy artists making handmade birthday crowns and hats for birthday parties and special days thereafter. (Like, Tuesdays. Or Fridays.) But here's one, in honor of all the royal baby talk this week, that j…
Sure, we all know what song to sing when the cake comes out, but the day becomes even more special when the music cranking at the party is all about your birthday girl or boy. And, when some of our favorite kindie artists get together to…
Sometimes kids with summer birthdays (ahem--mine) feel a little ripped off because their friends are out of town. I love the idea of a summer camp themed party right in your own local park or backyard. It's a great way to make the party …
Can you help me with a gift for a 9 year old girl? She likes Star Wars...among other things. Thanks! - Jaime via Twitter Ooh, fun one, Jaime. 9 year old girls, like other tweens, can be tough if you don't know them--so many different per…
Should you be the type of parent who is actually able to wrangle the kids into assigned seats at a child's birthday party (or say, at the children's table at your adult party?) you'll be needing place cards. You can even hand out the pla…
Boy or girl, a superhero party remains one of those party themes that never goes out of style. Don't feel you have to stick with the licensed character stuff in the big party stores--there are so many cool superhero printables and decor …
Does anyone get as grumpy as I do about spending money on birthday party decorations that you use once before they become landfill? Well thanks to this new, affordable reusable banner from CMP favorite Butch and Harold, I'm feeling much …
I'm all about at-home birthday parties for kids. Which is not to say that they don't stress me out, because they totally stress me out. But the idea is so appealing and old-fashioned, isn't it? You know, if someone else would do all the …