Little dino fans are going to love their party with these awesome dinosaur birthday party ideas, including games, decorations, and LOTS of free printables! Is your little one obsessed with everything dinosaur? We visited the recently renovated dinosaur exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, and I was convinced my 4-year-old was going to […]
20+ Creative Mickey Mouse Party Food Ideas
Whether it’s a first or fiftieth birthday party, here are 20+ of the cutest Mickey Mouse party food ideas and free printable labels to add to your buffet menu. It wasn’t too long ago that the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse theme song was playing in our house almost constantly. My oldest loved that show when she […]
25 Luau Party Ideas to Steal from a Professional Event Planner
Grab some tips from a professional event planner and copy these amazing luau party ideas, including Dollar Tree party decorations, kids food, and free printables. What do you do when you’ve got the sweetest little girl turning seven years old and you’re too busy with work and your younger child to do much about it? […]
13 Can’t Miss LOL Surprise Birthday Party Ideas
You don’t want to miss any of these awesome LOL Surprise birthday party ideas, including decorations, games and activities, and even a free printable! If you’ve got a daughter between the ages of 5 and 8, then you’ve most likely heard about LOL Surprise dolls. You may even have a bunch of the toys strewn […]
Take a Look at this Real Life DIY Toy Story Party
What an awesome Toy Story party! It’s full of DIY ideas and decorations you can easily make, including a Pizza Planet buffet and fun games! Let’s Talk Toy Story 4. I have to admit, I’m totally conflicted about it. I didn’t see Toy Story 3 until I was pregnant with my second child, and […]
25 Crazy Easy First Birthday Party Foods to Serve
Wondering what food to serve at a first birthday party? These 25 first birthday party foods make menu planning easy, tasty, and safe for the guest of honor! The first birthday. It’s such an awesome milestone, and totally worth celebrating. With our three kids, we’ve done a variety of first birthday parties that ran […]
The Best Puppy Themed Birthday Party Ideas
These are the best puppy themed birthday party ideas, from food, to favors, and decorations! Grab your free party planning sheet, and the party will practically plan itself. When a reader recently asked for puppy themed birthday party ideas, I couldn’t wait to jump in and get started. My son is completely in love […]
The Best Choice for Making Waterproof Water Bottle Labels
Want the best way to make waterproof water bottle labels? We tested all the papers and DIY techniques to find the right choice for your budget and schedule. I love it when readers ask questions. I especially love it when readers ask questions that need a little bit of digging and experimenting. Why? Because […]
Easy DIY Pot of Gold Rainbow Centerpiece
This pot of gold rainbow centerpiece is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Grab your free download and make yours today! “Well, at least I have the leftovers for another party” I can’t tell you how many times I fell into the trap of thinking that was okay. And every time I […]
Dog Themed Party Games | The Best Ideas for Kids of All Ages
Are you ready to have lots of fun? Here are 18 hilarious dog themed party games ideas that are fun for all kids, from toddlers to tweens. Every few years, the TV show of the moment changes. And right now, my 3-year-old is 100% on board with the current Paw Patrol trend. I can’t tell […]
Winter Birthday Party Ideas | 10 Party Themes They’ll Love
Stuck trying to come up with creative winter birthday party ideas? Here are 10 fantastic party themes and activities that kids of all ages will love! Parents of winter babies, I feel for you. From figuring out what to do with a gaggle of kids indoors for a couple hours to praying that the weather […]
Puppy Themed Party Food | 30+ Paw-some Ideas to Copy
Perfect for Paw Patrol and Puppy Dog Pals fans, make planning the birthday party menu easy with these cute and creative puppy themed party food ideas. RELATED>>>>THE BEST PUPPY THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS “Are those Snausages for dogs?” (chewing hard) “Uh, yeah, grandpa.” “Huh” (still chewing) True story. My grandpa ate a dog treat. I’ll […]
Free Printable Mask Template for Kids
Great for both superhero and masquerade masks, all you have to do is grab this free printable mask template for kids, cut it out and let your kids do the rest. “Masquerade! Paper faces on parade Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you Masquerade! Every face a different shade […]
How to Host a Last-minute S’mores Party
Need a last-minute party idea that is easy to pull together? Try hosting a s’mores party! This awesome theme is all about the ingredients, which makes decorating so much easier! Nearly three years ago, I spent 10 days killing myself to create a party for my oldest daughter. Our house was transformed. It […]
How to Make the Most Adorable Kids Chef Hat | Easy Crafts
Find out how to make a personalized kids chef hat with a store-bought hat and fabric scraps. It’s super easy and only takes a few minutes! You want your party to be unique and coordinated, but you don’t feel like spending hours upon hours creating custom items from scratch. Same here. One of […]
Party Activities for Kids | 5 to 8 Year Olds
Once you’re beyond the toddler years, it can be difficult figuring out party activities for kids that are still too young for complete independence. Read on to find out 20 activities they’ll love and a simple system to make it easy for you, too! Congratulations! Your child is finally past the toddler parties […]
This is the Most Adorable Baking Birthday Party for Kids
Come in and take a look at the cutest baking birthday party for kids of all ages! It’s filled with ideas that you can recreate, including games and decorations! I’ve taken everything from six weeks to six months to plan a party, but the most labor-intensive party I ever hosted was my oldest’s […]
How to Plan the Best Treasure Hunt for Kids
Want to host a treasure hunt for your kids’ birthday party? Read on for the best kids treasure hunt ideas, tips and tricks to make it as much fun as possible. Confession: While I love to plan parties, I do not like to plan structured activities for those parties. While the kids were young, […]
Valentine’s Day Party Printables Package
This Valentine’s Day Party Printables package makes decorating for Valentine’s Day easy peasy. All you have to do is print, cut, & add a few simple treats. Valentine’s Day isn’t just for Romantics anymore. In fact, I think that my kids have more fun on Valentine’s Day than my husband and I. Between class […]
Shimmery New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Mocktail Garnish
Kids and adults will all love this fun shimmery New Year’s Eve ball drop mocktail garnish for kids. Read on for the best tips to make this delicious decoration. “But it’s fizzy!” whined my then four-year-old daughter. I had brought home a bottle of sparkling apple cider thinking that it would be a […]
Cherry Ginger Mock Margarita Recipe | Easy Holiday Mocktails for Kids
Kids young & old love this cherry ginger mock margarita recipe. From the festive color to the sherbet wreath, it’s the perfect holiday mocktail for kids! I handed the margarita glass to my 8-year-old and asked her opinion. And then I waited. And I waited, and waited. Well, she did take a quick moment to […]
5 Free Printables that Will make Your Summer Spectacular
Spread some cheer with one of these 5 sets of free summer party printables. Including July 4th printables & 4 sets of colorful decorations just for summer. Summer vacation officially kicks off today for one of my girls, and by the end of the week I’ll be home with all three kids. Typically, that would […]
How to Make a Frozen Inspired Ice Cream Cake
Summer birthdays are made for ice cream cakes. Find out how even you can make this amazing Frozen inspired ice cream cake. A Frozen themed birthday party held during the summer NEEDS an ice cream cake. It’s just the perfect marriage. Summers in the mid-Atlantic are hot and sweaty. So ice cream is the perfect […]
How to Make these Adorable Floating Olaf Jello Cups
These floating Olaf Jello cups are surprisingly easy. In 3 simple steps, you can have the perfect Frozen-themed snack for your kid’s Frozen-themed party. Have you ever seen something awesome on Pinterest, only to realize that there’s no explanation on how to make it? That’s what happened when I started planning my 4-year-old’s Frozen themed […]
How to Make Adorable Party Favors with Glassine Bags
Find out how purchasing glassine party favor bags in bulk saved time and money, and how to make unique and adorable favors every time you use them. Financial gurus say that to save money, you should buy in bulk. While that advice makes sense if you have the space, I hesitate to follow it when […]
How to Make an Olaf Snow Flurry
Learn how to make your very own Frozen-Inspired Olaf Snow Flurry, including what worked, what didn’t, and ideas for making it even better! Elsa is everybody’s favorite Frozen character. It’s no surprise. She has magical powers, can change the weather on a whim, and has an awesome sister. But, as always, our middle child surprised […]
Yes, You Can Absolutely Make this Frozen Luau Party
This stunning Frozen luau party is full of easy DIY projects and simple tips that you can absolutely recreate for a special little girl in your life. My first daughter was born in 2009. My second daughter was born in 2012. The movie Frozen was released in 2013. I was doomed from the start. At […]
The 15 Greatest Washi Tape Crafts for an Amazing Party
Take a look at these 15 washi tape party crafts to get started creating an amazing party with one of the most economical and versatile supplies available. It all started in 2006, when a few artists approached Japanese company Kamoi Kakoshi and ended up developing a colorful and ultra-versatile masking tape. Not long after, Japanese […]
A Mermaid Themed Party Filled with Budget-Friendly Ideas
I like to hold our kids’ parties at home in our back yard. It allows me the freedom to decorate just about however I want…and within my own time frame. But every once in a while the kids convince me that a party outside the home is better. Last summer, T decided she wanted to […]
10 Gorgeous Camping Parties & How to Recreate Them
August will be here before you know it. With it comes both T’s seventh and E’s first birthdays. And I’m still winding down from L’s birthday party that was a couple weeks ago. We never intended to have three kids born within 10 weeks of each other. But you just can’t really plan these things, can […]
{Real Parties} It’s Raining Sprinkles
This year was L’s first birthday party with other kids from school. It seems like all of her classmates were born between May and July, because it has been non-stop birthday parties for the last couple months! With all of the character parties we were going to, I wanted to keep things a bit simpler. […]
The Complete Inspiration Guide for Frozen Birthday Parties
I’m still in a bit of shock that my oldest daughter didn’t want a Frozen theme for her 5th birthday last year. It seems like at least 75% of the girl birthday parties we’re going to these day are all Frozen parties. I’m jumping the gun a little bit and expecting that one of our […]
{Real Parties} It’s an Octonauts Party
It’s been a month now, but I still have a hard time believing that T is actually five years old. Just the other day she was sitting on my leg and I realized that it was starting to actually hurt. Something about age 5 just feels so big. And as much as I promised that […]