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  • Princess Party Favor Ideas

    Princess Party Favor Ideas

    A princess birthday party is all about lace, jewelry, frosting and magic. From the cake and decorations to the games and costumes, a princess party is very special for the birthday girl and her guests.
  • Princess Tea Party Ideas

    Princess Tea Party Ideas

    Every little girl is a princess, but to truly bring out your daughter's inner royalty, host a princess tea party. From age 3 to 8, most little girls play, dream and dress up as princesses, whether they are from storybooks or just the imagination.
  • Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas for Children

    Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas for Children

    Star Wars has been popular for over thirty years now and, if anything, it is more pervasive than ever. Older generations as well as kids enjoy the movies and characters, and they lend themselves well to a theme party.
  • Garden Party Ideas for a 1st Birthday

    Garden Party Ideas for a 1st Birthday

    To celebrate the milestone of your child reaching her first birthday, consider holding a garden party. Garden parties work for spring and summer, and they give toddlers plenty of room to run around and enjoy the bounty of nature.
  • Decorating a Candy Party Table

    Decorating a Candy Party Table

    When the theme of your party is candy, there is no limit to the colors, shapes and activities that can be included. The table itself, always a focal point, holds the cake, the favors and a place setting for each guest.
  • Ideas for a Princess Party

    Ideas for a Princess Party

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  • Princess Birthday Party Food Ideas

    Princess Birthday Party Food Ideas

    After trying on crowns and gowns and counting the royal treasure, princesses tend to get hungry. At your daughter's princess birthday party, food and drink are an important part of creating the atmosphere of a royal celebration.
  • Food Ideas for a Dinosaur Theme Party

    Food Ideas for a Dinosaur Theme Party

    A dinosaur theme party is fun to plan and attend, especially when the host takes the time to remember the little details. Decorations, party favors and games are fun details, but the one detail that can make or break a dinosaur theme party is the food.
  • Food Ideas for a Princess Birthday Party

    Food Ideas for a Princess Birthday Party

    Every little girl deserves to feel special on her birthday, and Disney makes that possible. With multiple princesses to choose from, your little girl has her favorite and can have the party of her dreams, complete with decorations, games and princess-themed treats.
  • Food Ideas for a First Birthday Party

    Food Ideas for a First Birthday Party

    First birthday parties are special. A first birthday party for a one year old creates treasured memories as a child leaves babyhood and enters into the toddler and preschool years. First birthday party foods add to that celebration and introduce toddlers to the world of party foods.
  • Tinkerbell Party Favor Ideas

    Tinkerbell Party Favor Ideas

    Tinkerbell is one of the most popular of the Disney characters, and has captured the hearts of a whole new generation of girls with a new book series and an animated movie all her own. Tinkerbell and her friends make a lovely birthday party theme for girls ages 2 to 10.
  • Dora Party Favor Ideas

    Dora Party Favor Ideas

    Dora the Explorer, her friends Boots, Benny the Bull, and whole gang are favorites for children and parents alike. This educational Nick Jr. television show will make a great party theme for youngsters.
  • Creative Ideas for Party Goodie Bags

    Creative Ideas for Party Goodie Bags

    One of the keys to throwing a successful party is pleasing the guests. A goodie bag is a great way to show appreciation for the guests attending the party. A goodie bag can be a fun way for guests to enjoy the party---long after it has ended.
  • Elmo Party Favor Ideas

    Elmo Party Favor Ideas

    Elmo is one of the most recognizable characters to most children. Having themed parties is very popular for kids age 2 through 6. Here is a list of inexpensive favors you can have for your partygoers. All of these ideas can be found online at popular buying sites ,or you can check local department and party stores.
  • Free Party Favor Ideas

    Free Party Favor Ideas

    Birthday parties can be a lot of fun for both the birthday child and all of his friends. For parents, though, birthday parties for children can represent a large expense. One of the costlier parts of a child's birthday party can be the purchasing of party favors for each child at the party.
  • Party Favor Ideas for Toddlers

    Party Favor Ideas for Toddlers

    When throwing a birthday party for your toddler, don't forget about party favors for the children who are attending. The toddlers will love receiving their own small gift bags at the end of the party. This practice can eliminate the natural jealousy that occurs when they see their friend get a lot of new toys.
  • Beach Party Themed Decorations

    Beach Party Themed Decorations

    One of the most popular party themes is a beach party because you can do it outside. The decor is fun and easy to do, with many items you may already have around the house. To throw a great beach themed party, step outside and look at your deck and lawn, imagining all the exciting decorations you can put out there.
  • Batman Party Ideas

    Batman Party Ideas

    Batman's popularity as a party theme concept has come and gone more often than most. Batman has enjoyed a series of successes as a popular comic strip, movie serial, campy TV show and two completely different movie series.
  • Mexican Theme Party Ideas

    Mexican Theme Party Ideas

    Putting together a Mexican theme party may be work, but in the end it creates a great deal of fun for everyone involved. Using cultural traditions, here are ideas to creating an authentic Mexican theme party.
  • First Birthday Party Location Ideas

    First Birthday Party Location Ideas

    A child's first birthday party is cause to celebrate. The classic photo of the one year old's face covered with cake is a part of this party. The child will not be involved in the party at this age. Instead it is a social event that allows the parents of the child to invite other family members and maybe some close friends.
  • Party Ideas for a Reptile-Themed Birthday

    Party Ideas for a Reptile-Themed Birthday

    If your child is obsessed with anything that creeps, crawls, slithers or slides, he will love a reptile-themed birthday. However, these accessories aren't exactly something you can purchase at a party store.
  • Kid's Football Birthday Party Ideas

    Kid's Football Birthday Party Ideas

    Hit the turf running and score a touchdown with a football themed party for your child. You might consider autumn to be the best time of year to have a kid's party with a football theme, but football is played all year by some.
  • Ideas for a Cowboy Birthday Party

    Ideas for a Cowboy Birthday Party

    So you're 5-year-old is clamoring for a cowboy-themed birthday party. He wants the ultimate themed event, but you're not sure where to begin. You've got a few ideas swimming around in your head, but you need some help getting started on your ultimate cowboy-themed party.
  • Peter Cottontail 1st Birthday Party Decorations

    Peter Cottontail 1st Birthday Party Decorations

    Peter Cottontail is a fictional rabbit associated with Easter. He's famous in literature and song. If your child has a birthday in the spring, a Peter Cottontail birthday party theme may be just the thing to take advantage of the spring weather.
  • Military Birthday Party Ideas

    Military Birthday Party Ideas

    Whether it's fighting imaginary bad guys or saving people from disasters, soldiers have captured little boys' imaginations for centuries. Turn this love of all things military into a wonderful military themed birthday party.
  • Tinkerbell Party Ideas

    Tinkerbell Party Ideas

    One of Disney's most famous characters is the small fairy known as Tinkerbell. Not only is she a star in "Peter Pan," but she now has her own CG-animated movie entitled "Tinkerbell" that has brought her back into the spotlight.
  • Animal Party Ideas for a 1st Birthday

    Animal Party Ideas for a 1st Birthday

    Your child's first birthday is a significant milestone, and you really want to make it special! Go wild with a jungle theme, steal the big top with a circus theme, float some fun with Noah's ark, or horse around with a farm animal theme.
  • Ideas for an Angel Theme Party

    Ideas for an Angel Theme Party

    Angel theme parties are among the easiest to host because angels seem to be everywhere. Although you may run into problems during December finding angel items that don't come with Christmas greetings, in most instances an angel party can be enjoyed year round.
  • Twin 1st Birthday Party Ideas

    Twin 1st Birthday Party Ideas

    When twins reach one year old, the grown-ups deserve to celebrate. The birthday party may be largely ignored by the babies, who will enjoy ripping the wrapping paper as much, if not more, than the gifts themselves.
  • Disney Princess Party Ideas

    Disney Princess Party Ideas

    Does your little girl enjoy dancing along with Cinderella? Does she dream of the day when she will live in a magical castle with her very own fairy god mother? If so, a Disney princess theme party is the perfect theme for her big day.
  • Birthday Party for Kids in Washington DC

    Birthday Party for Kids in Washington DC

    Washington, DC offers a variety of opportunities for birthday parties for children. There are the typical activities at indoor activity centers, but there are also so many more opportunities. The Washington, DC area is full of museums that are both educational and entertaining.
  • Outdoor Party Centerpiece Ideas

    Outdoor Party Centerpiece Ideas

    Outdoor party centerpieces must be able to withstand wind and the possibility of a few raindrops. They should reflect the theme of the party. For example, if yours is a beach party, use plastic pails to contain chips and plastic shovels for scoops.
  • Circus Theme Parties

    Circus Theme Parties

    A circus-theme party is a great way to entertain guests with the same thrill they feel when the circus comes to town. A circus party theme can include clowns, animals and circus-related games. While the circus theme doesn't have to include live exotic animals---props and domesticated alternatives work just as well.
  • Firetruck Birthday Party Ideas

    Firetruck Birthday Party Ideas

    Most children, both boys and girls, are fascinated by fire trucks and the kind of work that firefighters do. Play up to this by incorporating the theme into everything from the decorations to the games and activities.
  • Princess Party Ideas

    Princess Party Ideas

    Most little girls dream of becoming a princess. While in most cases this does not become a reality, you can easily treat the little girl in your life like a princess. The best way to do this is by hosting a princess party for the child's birthday or other special occasion.
  • Ideas for a Cow Theme Party

    Ideas for a Cow Theme Party

    Cow-themed parties are great for celebrating special days like birthdays or graduations. A cow party is especially a good theme for people that like to collect cows. Although it may seem difficult at first to plan a party around a cow theme, with some creativity and a few good ideas, it can be done.
  • Luau Party Food

    Luau Party Food

    When you think of luaus, do visions of hula dancers, palm trees and whole roasted pigs dance through your head? You can make your visions a reality by having a luau party. However, bright colors and leis alone don't make a luau.
  • Birthday Party Food Ideas

    Birthday Party Food Ideas

    What's a birthday party without food? Parties are a great place to try wacky or entertaining food ideas. Although many factors go into making a birthday party memorable, very often it is the food that becomes the topic for conversation of guests as they leave the party and head home.
  • Birthday Party Food Ideas for Kids

    Birthday Party Food Ideas for Kids

    Deciding on a child's birthday party theme is a great start to planning the party, but then comes the decisions related to food. Birthday party food can be just as fun as the theme of the birthday party.
  • Food Ideas for a Cowboy Birthday Party

    Food Ideas for a Cowboy Birthday Party

    Having foods similar to what a traditional cowboy eats at a chuck wagon is a great way to make a cowboy birthday party a success. Most cowboy-inspired foods are inexpensive to make and feed several guests at once.
  • Menu Ideas for First Birthday Party

    Menu Ideas for First Birthday Party

    A first birthday is an exciting milestone. Aside from the traditional cake that the guest of honor dives into, it is always a good idea to have other food on hand for your guests, be they little ones or adults.
  • How to Make a Scooby Doo Birthday Card

    How to Make a Scooby Doo Birthday Card

    Kids love cool birthday cards, especially when they feature their favorite characters. Scooby Doo, a funny, lovable, easily frightened dog, is as popular today as he was when he was introduced to the world by Hanna-Barbera in his first television cartoon in 1969.
  • 1st Birthday Party Ideas in the UK

    1st Birthday Party Ideas in the UK

    For parents, reaching the first birthday milestone is one of the most enjoyable and special days of the early childhood years. While some parents do not know if a birthday party for their 1-year-old is necessary, many in the United Kingdom choose to celebrate the day with family and friends.
  • Twin Birthday Decorations

    Twin Birthday Decorations

    Choosing, preparing and hanging decorations for one child's birthday can be taxing. Planning a birthday party for twins is doubly so. Parents of twins realize better than anyone that twins are two separate children, each with his own taste and personality.
  • 1st Birthday Invitations & Decorations

    1st Birthday Invitations & Decorations

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  • How to Make a Square Pinata

    How to Make a Square Pinata

    Create a nontraditional square piñata by covering a cardboard shipping box instead of an inflated balloon box with papier mâché. Then fill this wonderful and fun piñata with treats and candy.
  • 1st Birthday Party Gift Ideas

    1st Birthday Party Gift Ideas

    Invited to a first birthday party and looking for just the right gift? Unless you have--or have recently had--a 1-year-old of your own, finding the best birthday gift can seem difficult. After all, you can't exactly ask a 1-year-old what he wants for his birthday.
  • Outside Summer Birthday Party Ideas

    Outside Summer Birthday Party Ideas

    Hosting a birthday party outside can be ideal in many ways. You are open to more theme ideas as well as activities. Food preparation and serving can be much easier and clean up is less than what you might find with an indoor party.
  • Creative & Fun Ideas for Kids' Birthday Parties

    Creative & Fun Ideas for Kids' Birthday Parties

    There are so many innovative ideas to consider when hosting a child's birthday party. Depending on your child's age and preference, as well as your budget, time allowance and willingness to be a do-it-yourselfer, you can throw just about any kind of birthday party.
  • Fairy Kids Birthday Party Ideas

    Fairy Kids Birthday Party Ideas

    Little girls love to pretend. They also love fairies. Combine these two and you have the foundation of a fun fairy themed birthday party. From the minute they walk through the enchanted door, fairy parties can offer a magical time to birthday guests.
  • Summer Birthday Party Ideas

    Summer Birthday Party Ideas

    Summer is an ideal time to have a birthday party because there are so many options for venues and activities. A summer party can be effectively geared toward both adults and children and allow everyone to participate in activities they enjoy.
  • Ideas for a First & Third Birthday Party

    Ideas for a First & Third Birthday Party

    Whether it's your child's first, third or thirtieth birthday, each year is special. When you're planning a birthday party for your little one, it can be hard to think of great ideas for the event. Luckily, it doesn't take much to make the day memorable for your tyke.
  • Baby's First Birthday Party Decorations

    Baby's First Birthday Party Decorations

    A baby's first birthday is a time for celebration, not just for the baby and parents but for friends, relatives and maybe even a few other 1-year-olds and older children. Decorating themes for first birthdays can be just about anything that 1-year-olds love.
  • Fun Ideas for a First Birthday Party

    Fun Ideas for a First Birthday Party

    Your baby's first birthday party is a special occasion. Gone forever is the tiny infant who needed to be fed every three hours. In his place is an entirely new person taking steps into a brand-new world and perhaps beginning to utter simple sentences.
  • Halloween Party Ideas for a 1st Birthday

    Halloween Party Ideas for a 1st Birthday

    First birthdays are always a special birthday for a child. Parents host a first birthday party to celebrate this first milestone in life. Some babies born close to or on Halloween will also be celebrating their first Halloween or at least the first they can participate in.
  • Creative Ideas for a Toddler's Birthday Party

    Creative Ideas for a Toddler's Birthday Party

    Right around the age of 3 or 4, children start to realize what their birthday is, and that it's a special day. If you're a parent planning an entertaining party for your toddler, you're facing a big task.
  • Where to Find Barney and Friends Birthday Party Supplies

    Where to Find Barney and Friends Birthday Party Supplies

    For little ones who love Barney, a Barney and Friends birthday party with accompanying supplies are a must. Fortunately, Barney is a popular children's figure, and it is easy to find Barney and Friends birthday party supplies both in stores and online for reasonable prices.
  • Batman Party Invitation Ideas

    Batman Party Invitation Ideas

    Batman is universally one of the most popular super heroes, and this remains true for young children. When children want to make an impact on their birthday and host a Batman-themed party, the invitation is the first step toward success.
  • Ideas on How to Make a Pinata

    Ideas on How to Make a Pinata

    Piñatas are a party favorite, and sometimes the thing that is more exciting than smashing the piñata is seeing what decorative design has been used for the piñata creation. If you want to stand out and create your own piñata, there are several ways you can do this, using mostly items found in your own home.
  • How to Make a Turtle Pinata

    How to Make a Turtle Pinata

    Make your child's birthday party special by creating a unique party piñata. At the party you can fill the piñata with pieces of candy and other treats, and let the kids enjoy the traditional piñata game to see who can break open the piñata.
  • How Do I Make a Fish Pinata?

    How Do I Make a Fish Pinata?

    A kid's party just wouldn't be a success without a piñata full of candy. This fish piñata is sure to be a hit at your next summer fun-in-the-sun birthday party. It is simple to make by recycling cereal boxes from your own kitchen.
  • How to Make a Quick Pinata

    How to Make a Quick Pinata

    Piñatas are typically made from papier mâché, which is layered over an expanded balloon to create a hidden cavity in which to store candy. The outer part of the piñata is then decorated with brightly colored tissue paper to create some fanciful animal or creature.
  • How to Make a Penguin Pinata

    How to Make a Penguin Pinata

    Make an adorable penguin piñata for your child's next birthday party. The only problem you might have will be the children's reluctance at taking a swing at this charming creature. This penguin piñata is fairly easy to make and, when it is finished, you can fill it with wrapped pieces of candy.
  • How to Make a Monkey Pinata

    How to Make a Monkey Pinata

    There is nothing but monkey business with this clever piñata. If your child's birthday party is jungle-themed or just for fun, create a monkey piñata, fill it with candy and let the kids take a swing.
  • How to Make a Pinata Duck Head

    How to Make a Pinata Duck Head

    If you are looking for the right piñata for an outdoor birthday party, consider a duck head piñata. This is a fairly easy piñata to make. It would also make a great piñata for the scout troop's next camp out.
  • How to Make a Rectangular Pinata

    How to Make a Rectangular Pinata

    Piñatas come in all shapes and sizes. Filled with candy and other treats, a piñata is a birthday party centerpiece and a party activity. The piñata is hung overhead, and each child takes a turn swinging a bat at the piñata.
  • How to Make Pinata Glue

    How to Make Pinata Glue

    Piñatas are typically made by applying papier-mâché over an expanded balloon. While there are other piñata glue recipes, this one works well and is made from materials commonly found in most kitchens.
  • How to Make a Star Pinata

    How to Make a Star Pinata

    Fill this shining star pinata with candy at your child's next birthday party. This star pinata is easy and fun to make. To provide extra glitz, add glitter to the paint when giving the star pinata its final coat of paint.
  • How to Make a Mexican Pinata

    How to Make a Mexican Pinata

    Making your own pinata puts you in control of the size, color and price. It is also a fun project for kids because it requires very little assistance from an adult. However, making a pinata does take a few days because everything has to dry---so start early if it will be needed for an upcoming party.
  • How to Make a Rainbow Pinata

    How to Make a Rainbow Pinata

    Brighten a child's birthday party with a rainbow piñata. Though fairly easy, making a rainbow piñata takes a bit of time, as each layer of papier-mâché needs to dry completely before moving onto the next step.
  • How to Make a Tiger Pinata

    How to Make a Tiger Pinata

    Bring the jungle to a child's birthday party with this tiger piñata. No reason to be afraid of this wild creature when you fill him with small pieces of covered candy. The tiger piñata is both easy and fun to make, and is fashioned from recycled materials.
  • How to Make a Rat Pinata

    How to Make a Rat Pinata

    If this rodent shows up at a party it will be filled with candy. This rat pinata is fun and easy to make. Most of the items required to make the rat pinata can be found around the house. Allow the pinata to dry completely between each layer of papier-mâché.
  • How to Make a Dog Pinata

    How to Make a Dog Pinata

    Your dog-loving birthday child will adore it if their party includes a dog-shaped pinata game. The Mexican pinata game uses a hollow papier-maché sculpture filled with candy, which is suspended from a tree branch or rope and is manipulated by a pulley and an adult.
  • How to Make an Elmo Pinata

    How to Make an Elmo Pinata

    Elmo is a popular Sesame Street character. He would also be a welcome guest at a child's birthday party. And if he comes as a piñata filled with candy he is sure to be a hit, or hit at! The kids may be reluctant to take a swing at such a familiar and likable fellow, yet it is all in fun.
  • How to Make a Tinkerbell Pinata

    How to Make a Tinkerbell Pinata

    Tinkerbell is the mischievous fairy from J. M. Barrie's story about Peter Pan. Tinkerbell has also become a beloved Disney character adored by little girls. You can make a Tinkerbell pinata for a child's birthday party, by applying papier-mâché over an inflated balloon and adorning it with an image of Tinkerbell.
  • How to Make a Princess Pinata

    How to Make a Princess Pinata

    Your little girl will love having her princess birthday party include playing the pinata game especially when you made the pinata in the shape of her favorite princess. The pinata game comes from Mexico.
  • How to Make a Castle Pinata

    How to Make a Castle Pinata

    Your children will love having her medieval birthday party include a pinata made into the shape of a castle. The pinata game comes from Mexico. It starts with a hollow paper mache sculpture filled with candy, the pinata is hung over a branch or on a rope manipulated by a pulley or by a pair of adults.
  • How to Make a Bike Pinata

    How to Make a Bike Pinata

    Your children will love having their cycling birthday party include playing the pinata game, especially if you make the pinata in the shape of a bike. The pinata can even function as the focal piece of your party decoration as long as you schedule playing the pinata game--breaking it open to release the candy--at the end of the party.
  • How to Make a Pinata Animal

    How to Make a Pinata Animal

    Pinatas a lots of fun at Cinco De Mayo parties, birthday parties, and all sorts of spring and summer parties. Pinatas can be any shape. Some are animals, some are abstract shapes, but anything you envision is acceptable.
  • How to Make a Baseball Pinata

    How to Make a Baseball Pinata

    If you have a son, chances are he is into baseball. Why not surprise him with a baseball pinata at his next birthday party? If you are not into surprises, then you can recruit your son and his friends to help make the baseball pinata.
  • How to Make an Easy Pinata

    How to Make an Easy Pinata

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  • How to Make a Treasure Chest Pinata

    How to Make a Treasure Chest Pinata

    If you are having a pirate themed birthday party, the ideal piñata will be a treasure chest. Fill the treasure chest with such bounty as candy and trinkets. Hang the treasure chest overhead and let the kids take turns trying to break open the treasure chest.
  • How to Make a Flower Pinata

    How to Make a Flower Pinata

    Pinatas are a great party game that children of all ages enjoy. A flower pinata is the perfect choice for a little girl's birthday and something that she will love taking a whack at to get at all the candy inside.
  • Pirate Goodie Bag Ideas

    Pirate Goodie Bag Ideas

    For a little boy who loves adventure and action, plan a pirate theme birthday party. The decorations are minimal, the games are spirited and the cake can be as simple or elaborate as you like. The highlight of the party will be the treasure hunt that leads to treasure.
  • Personalized Birthday Party Favor Ideas for Babies

    Personalized Birthday Party Favor Ideas for Babies

    When your child has a first or second birthday, most of the birthday guests will be other babies about the same age. After you've chosen the party theme, decorations and even the cake, don't forget to pick appropriate party favors.
  • Birthday Goodie Bag Ideas

    Birthday Goodie Bag Ideas

    Birthday parties are a time to for your child to celebrate his birthday with all his friends. The days of your child being the only person receiving gifts on that day are behind us. Now, it is common tradition for goodie bags to be presented to all the children attending the party with small party favors at the end of the party itself.
  • Puppy Theme Party Ideas

    Puppy Theme Party Ideas

    No matter the age of partygoers, any lover of puppies and dogs would jump at the chance to attend a puppy-themed party. Birthdays, anniversaries, house warming--any type of party you can think of would be a huge hit with a puppy theme.
  • Cowboy Theme Party Ideas

    Cowboy Theme Party Ideas

    Cowboy theme parties may not be as common as they were 50 years ago, but they can still wrangle up some interest even among those who have never so much as watched a John Wayne movie. All it takes is one well-planned cowboy party, and word of mouth will do the trick.
  • Luau Party Centerpiece Ideas

    Luau Party Centerpiece Ideas

    A luau party theme is versatile--from sweet 16 parties and retirement parties to child and adult birthday parties, When it comes to decorating the tables for a luau party, think tropical surf, sand and sun.
  • Science Birthday Party Ideas

    Science Birthday Party Ideas

    The great thing about science birthday parties is that you can include so many experiments. Those experiments can even be part of the food preparation. A hands-on party is one that will last in the memory of partygoers and there are few things more hands-on than science experiments.
  • Car Theme Birthday Party Ideas

    Car Theme Birthday Party Ideas

    Rev up your creative and innovative mind and have some fun as you plan a car-theme birthday party. Anyone who loves cars will enjoy celebrating their birthday with a car-theme party. Have some fun yourself as you plan a car-theme birthday party that everyone invited will enjoy and remember.
  • Birthday Party Ideas with an Animal Theme

    Birthday Party Ideas with an Animal Theme

    Animal themes have been a huge hit at birthday parties for years. For these themes, you can rely on many different ideas, but ultimately you should look through the following list and let your child decide which idea they would look like the best.
  • Wizard of Oz Party Decorations

    Wizard of Oz Party Decorations

    The Wizard of Oz is a timeless movie that everybody loves. It's also a great theme for a party. For best results, the birthday girl should dress as Dorothy, complete with a gingham smock and ruby shoes.
  • Caribbean Pirate Theme Party Ideas

    Caribbean Pirate Theme Party Ideas

    The general popularity of pirates has risen since the release of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie trilogy. Pirates have also been a long-standing favorite for children. To celebrate a child's birthday, implement some of these Caribbean pirate theme ideas.
  • Cowboys & Indians Party Ideas

    Cowboys & Indians Party Ideas

    A cowboys and Indians party theme can be a lot of fun since it lends itself to so many game and decorating options. It is also an affordable birthday party theme, since cowboy party supplies are so common and they aren't hard to find at a bargain rate.
  • Goldfish Party Decorations

    Goldfish Party Decorations

    Imagine walking into a birthday party where each guest gets to go home with their own goldfish in a small round goldfish bowl. The whole party can revolve around the goldfish theme and the goldfish decorations can do double-duty as the cake, the props for the games and the favors that the guests take home.
  • BBQ Party Decorating Ideas

    BBQ Party Decorating Ideas

    Hosting a party can be a lot of fun, but it also can be a lot of work. You need to find the perfect food to cook for your barbecue guests and, just as importantly, you need to decorate the area around your grill for your barbecue party.
  • Kid's Policeman Birthday Party Decorations

    Kid's Policeman Birthday Party Decorations

    Make your child's next birthday party according to a policeman theme. The invitations, the party table, the games and the birthday cake itself all serve as features of the decorations. This saves a lot of time while creating the party itself as an integrated experience that no one will ever forget.
  • Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Ideas

    Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Ideas

    Mickey Mouse is one of the oldest cartoon staples, but technology and new releases have kept him alive for decades. When children want to celebrate their birthday with Mickey Mouse, there are tons of ideas you can implement in your own home or at another location.
  • Cinderella Birthday Party Ideas

    Cinderella Birthday Party Ideas

    One of Disney's most popular princesses is Cinderella. Her castle is the symbol for the Disney theme parks and the dream home of little girls all over the world. While you may not be able to give them a castle, you can certainly bring the world of Cinderella into their lives with a Cinderella-themed birthday party.
  • Recipes for Toddler Birthday Parties

    Recipes for Toddler Birthday Parties

    While toddlers are active and can be loud, hosting a birthday party for them doesn't have to be difficult. One- to 5-year-olds are surprisingly easy to amuse and will gleefully show appreciation for your efforts.
  • How to Make Your Own Birthday Card for Kids

    How to Make Your Own Birthday Card for Kids

    An important element of a kid's birthday is the birthday cards received. You can make your own personalized birthday card in a variety of ways, including the old-fashioned way of cutting, pasting and drawing on paper.
  • How Make Paper Birthday Hats

    How Make Paper Birthday Hats

    Why pay for paper hats from a party supply store when you can make them at home? The best part about creating your own paper birthday hats is that you and your child can customize them. You can even use this craft project as an activity for the birthday party itself and have each child create his own paper hat.
  • 1st Birthday Party Theme Ideas

    1st Birthday Party Theme Ideas

    A first birthday is a milestone and should be treated as such. Coming up with a theme for the baby's first birthday party is a good place to start. Once you have a theme, you can then decide on invitations, favors, cake and more.
  • Where Are Good Places for Birthday Parties?

    Where Are Good Places for Birthday Parties?

    When it comes to a birthday party, making sure guests are happy and entertained is a must. Most parties consist of five to 10 guests. Having pre-planned activities in place will assure the party will be a success among party goers and the guest of honor.
  • Where to Have a Child's Birthday Party in Fort Myers Florida

    Where to Have a Child's Birthday Party in Fort Myers Florida

    Birthdays mean different things to different people. Some people love to celebrate them, going all-out with a huge bash with family and friends. Others prefer a smaller gathering, or maybe even none at all.
  • What Kind Decorations Can Be Used for a Birthday Box?

    What Kind Decorations Can Be Used for a Birthday Box?

    Part of the fun of being invited to a birthday party is shopping for the perfect gift that you know will delight your friend on her special day. As an extra-special touch, wrap it in a birthday box. There are a number of lovely, lively ways you can decorate a birthday box .
  • How to Make Decorations and Invitations for a Kid's Birthday Party

    How to Make Decorations and Invitations for a Kid's Birthday Party

    Nothing says celebration like a smiling clown's face, and, fortunately, clown designs are easy to create. In addition, these clown decorations and invitations are made from the same pattern, simply by using a smaller piece of card stock (or manila folders) for the invite and larger pieces of poster board for the hanging decorations.
  • Birthday Party Decorations, Horse Theme

    Birthday Party Decorations, Horse Theme

    This year, your son or daughter has requested a horse-themed birthday party. You think it's a great idea, but how do you decorate around a horse theme? You are a do-it-yourselfer who loves creativity and discovering budget-friendly ways to decorate.
  • Craft Ideas for a Kids' Birthday Party

    Craft Ideas for a Kids' Birthday Party

    Kids love to make things with their own hands and especially love doing crafts at other childens' birthday parties. It is fun for them to work together with other kids sharing creativity. Birthday crafts are great for adults, too.
  • How to Decorate With Crepe Paper

    How to Decorate With Crepe Paper

    No matter whether you are decorating for a birthday party, shower, or a holiday, crepe paper is an inexpensive but festive decoration to use. Available in a multitude of colors, the use of crepe paper is only limited by your imagination.
  • Care Bears 1st Birthday Decorations

    Care Bears 1st Birthday Decorations

    First birthdays are a significant occasion as they celebrate a child's first year in the world. When it comes to decorations for 1st birthdays (Care Bear themed or other), it's important to make sure that the decorations are colorful and festive, yet not overwhelming.
  • Boombah Birthday Party Decorations

    Boombah Birthday Party Decorations

    Rah! Rah! Sis Boom Bah! Show your Wildcat spirit!! What better birthday party theme can you pick for your preteens than "boom bah" party decorations inspired by "High School Musical"? Everything you need from party invitations to streamers and pop-up centerpieces is available at your party store or online.
  • Winter Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

    Winter Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

    Although some kids born in the winter may wish their birthdays were in warmer months so they can invite guests to swimming parties or barbecues, others are thankful for their winter birthdays, as they can be just as fun.
  • Create Free Spiderman Birthday Invitations

    Create Free Spiderman Birthday Invitations

    Create free Spiderman birthday invitations using your home computer. All it takes is a blank Spiderman coloring page and any graphics editing software. Have your friends and family begging to know where you got such awesome Spiderman invitations.
  • Create Your Own Birthday Shrek Invitations

    Create Your Own Birthday Shrek Invitations

    You can design your own Shrek invitations using your home computer and printer. All you need is a blank coloring page and a graphics editing program. Learn how to create your own birthday Shrek invitations in the guide below.
  • Create Your Own Spongebob Birthday Invitations

    Create Your Own Spongebob Birthday Invitations

    Sponge Bob Square Pants is loved all over. With his high-pitched laugh and brown square pants, Sponge Bob is a delight to many people. Kids love to create their own Sponge Bob birthday invitations. They are eye-catching and wonderful to hand out to classmates and neighborhood friends.
  • Kids Birthday Party Face Painting Ideas

    Kids Birthday Party Face Painting Ideas

    Face painting is one party activity that children love. You'll be surprised at how still a wiggly child will sit when he or she is getting adorned with imaginative characters and symbols. For the parent assigned to do the face painting, you may be bombarded with requests that are beyond your artistic capabilities, or you may get no input from a shy child.
  • How to Make a Fish Pinata

    How to Make a Fish Pinata

    This fish pinata is perfect for a kid's pool party. If the party is tropical themed this fish pinata will fit right in. The fish pinata is easy to make and most of the materials needed to make the project can be found around the house.
  • How to Make a Firetruck Pinata

    How to Make a Firetruck Pinata

    Your little boy will love having his fireman party include playing the pinata game, especially when you make the pinata in the shape of a hook-and-ladder truck. The pinata game comes from Mexico and starts with a hollow paper mache sculpture filled with candy.
  • John Deere Birthday Cake Ideas

    John Deere Birthday Cake Ideas

    Whether your little boy is a city kid who dreams of life on a farm or he's a country boy who couldn't be prouder, give him an awesome homemade John Deere birthday cake for his farm-themed party. John Deere company manufactures farm equipment, and its green and yellow logo is hard to miss.
  • Creative Kids Birthday Cake Ideas

    Creative Kids Birthday Cake Ideas

    Cake is the customary highlight of any child's birthday. Turning 10 just wouldn't be the same without it. If you'd like to make your child's birthday just a bit more special, there are tricks you can do with the cake he'll love.
  • Cake Ideas for a Music Birthday Party Theme

    Cake Ideas for a Music Birthday Party Theme

    Whether a child is playing an instrument, aspiring to be a singer, or just a fan of music in general, a music themed birthday party is a great idea. Along with karaoke, live DJ and musical games, the child can also celebrate their party with a musical themed cake.
  • Zebra Print Party Decorations

    Zebra Print Party Decorations

    Animal prints have always been hot, especially the striking, stark design of the bold black and white zebra. Zebra not only goes with any other color that may be in the décor, but it's a perfect way to perk up a party.
  • Ideas for Decorating the House For a Kid's First Birthday

    Ideas for Decorating the House For a Kid's First Birthday

    When you celebrate your baby's very first birthday, the party is really for the grown-ups. The baby will probably enjoy the wrapping paper more than the actual gifts, so you should decorate the house to engage the guests and also delight the baby.
  • How to Create & Print Birthday Cards From Scratch

    How to Create & Print Birthday Cards From Scratch

    Birthdays are a special day to celebrate with someone. They are occasions for parties and presents. Birthday cards are a traditional part of the festivities. Creating your own card permits you to include personal pictures or graphics and to customize the wording to fit the recipient perfectly.
  • How to Make a Birthday Pop Up Card

    How to Make a Birthday Pop Up Card

    A home made birthday card adds a personal touch that any recipient will appreciate. If you are looking for an exciting card design, try making a pop-up card. Pop up cards are not difficult to make, and add an extra surprise when the card is opened.
  • How to Design & Print Your Own Birthday Cards

    How to Design & Print Your Own Birthday Cards

    If you don't like the cards you find in the stores, or want to make your own personalized cards, designing and printing your own birthday cards is the way to go. To design and print your own birthday cards you simply need imagination and a plan to get the proper look and feel for your creation.
  • Spiderman 1st Birthday Decorations

    Spiderman 1st Birthday Decorations

    First birthday parties are inherently special. Most one-year-old children will not realize what the fuss is all about, or be able to voice their opinion of a party theme. However, if a child is drawn to Spiderman's bright red and blue costume and loves to watch the web slinger coast from skyscraper to skyscraper, Spiderman decorations may be ideal.
  • Cabbage Patch Birthday Party Decorations

    Cabbage Patch Birthday Party Decorations

    Cabbage Patch Kids were originally sold at art fairs and then went on to become one of the most popular toys for children. Each individual doll is unique and comes with its own birth certificate. When it comes to Cabbage Patch-themed birthday parties, there are numerous decoration options that can be used to enhance the theme and serve as a festive and fun backdrop for the party.
  • 1st Birthday Teddy Bear Decorations

    1st Birthday Teddy Bear Decorations

    A child's first birthday is one of the most treasured and memorable events in a child's and a parent's life. A party filled with teddy bear decorations can add an exciting and heart-warming touch to a child's first birthday.
  • Do It Yourself Birthday Decorations

    Do It Yourself Birthday Decorations

    You don't have to be a professional party planner to create great birthday decorations. There are an assortment of birthday decorations you can make using everyday supplies and materials that can be found around your house.
  • Kids Birthday Party Centerpiece Ideas

    Kids Birthday Party Centerpiece Ideas

    Kids birthday centerpieces add decoration and fun to birthday parties for any age. Simple, do-it-yourself crafts converted to centerpieces can be entertaining, delicious and great as a prize for a birthday game.
  • Transformers Birthday Party Invitation Wording Ideas

    Transformers Birthday Party Invitation Wording Ideas

    Finding a theme is the first thing you do when planning a child's birthday party. For boys, a great theme to use is Transformers. Finding invitations that have the transformer theme may be possible. However, if you can't seem to get your hands on them, consider putting your own invitations together.
  • How to Make a Cardboard Pinata

    How to Make a Cardboard Pinata

    A birthday party just wouldn't be a birthday party without a piñata. Cardboard piñatas are easy to make and are a project that children like to be involved in. The basic construction of the cardboard piñata is made using old cardboard boxes.
  • Ratitoulle Cake Decorations

    Ratitoulle Cake Decorations

    Fancy birthday cakes do not have to be difficult to make. You can save time by using pre-made ingredients and add your own touches. This cake is inspired by the Disney Pixar movie "Ratatouille." It is about a rat who dreams of becoming a Parisian chef.
  • How Can I Make a Tractor Shaped Birthday Cake?

    How Can I Make a Tractor Shaped Birthday Cake?

    Boys and men love having a tractor to play or work with. If one of your guys has a tractor that he loves, you can make a birthday cake for him that is a replica of his favorite tractor. You can even make a small trailer or cart for the tractor cake to pull.
  • How to Play Happy Birthday on the Recorder

    How to Play Happy Birthday on the Recorder

    The recorder is an appropriate instrument for a musical beginner. A member of the woodwinds, it is an inexpensive alternative to the flute. It is lightweight and easy to take anywhere. Within a short time, a novice can play songs for friends and family.
  • How to Play Happy Birthday on the Piano

    How to Play Happy Birthday on the Piano

    At your friend's next birthday celebration, instead of just singing like everyone else, make it special by playing along on the piano. Years of piano lessons are not required, and you don't even need to be able to read sheet music or even play with both hands.