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Your kids are into it for five minutes, but no one wants a bag of junk that will break on the way home. We've found the perfect solution to the dreaded loot bag. Read on, because these ideas are good!
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Birthday Party Snack Ideas Once you’ve secured the venue and finalized the guest list, the next most important thing is always the food. Read on for 10 foolproof snacks to serve at your kiddo’s birthday party. Planning the menu for a child’s birthday party seems like it should be an...
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A Magical Princess Party Princess-themed birthday parties are a common ask, and you can take them in a million different directions. Read on for the basics as you plan your kiddo’s special day. Here ye! Here ye! Whether you’re going for a Disney themed princess party or creating a magical...
Meet Tanya Todd, Founder, Bug and Bird Events and Studio Mooi, a birthday party expert who shares her years of wisdom on throwing great birthday parties for every age, from etiquette questions to birthday party themes. Watch this 17-minute video and become an expert on all thing’s birthdays.
Looking for help on birthday party themes? Look no further. We’ve got the goods on choosing a theme, the best themes for kids and ready-to-plan party outlines for six of the most popular themes out there.
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The way some kids are drawn to animals is a sight to behold. For many of those kids, dogs top the list of furry friends. We say indulge that love of pups and plan a dog-themed party! Hopefully these tips will make planning a cute puppy-themed birthday party, well, not...
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Dancing is so much fun, no matter how skilled the dancer (well, maybe not if you’re watching too much Dance Moms). If your little rhythmic wonder is spinning for epic dance party birthday party, we can help to make sure your efforts don’t result in an Abby Lee Miller-worthy meltdown....
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It’ll happen: The birthday child will exclaim “I want a yellow party!” or “Can my birthday be purple?” Before you even think about waving a white flag, take a look at our easy ideas for planning a colour-themed party. Yellow. They picked yellow. Mustard and bananas for everyone and call...
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So many kids are fascinated by the concept of space and all things space exploration. If your kiddo is after an out-of-this-world, space themed birthday party, this is the article for you. Houston, it’s time for a party! If you have a little one who is fascinated by all things...
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A Magical Princess Party Princess-themed birthday parties are a common ask, and you can take them in a million different directions. Read on for the basics as you plan your kiddo’s special day. Here ye! Here ye! Whether you’re going for a Disney themed princess party or creating a magical...
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50 Fantastic Birthday Party Theme Ideas for Kids Theme parties are so awesome, and having a framework for the planning helps immensely. But it can be hard to get your child to land on a theme—they usually want to mash up 17 different ideas (unicorn Star Wars figure skating rainbow...
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The Perfect Party Theme Themes can be helpful for directing the party planning process. Read on for how to help your child select a fun, age-appropriate theme for their birthday gathering. First things first: We’re not telling you that you have to have a party theme. If you just want...
Kids’ parties can be tricky when it comes to food. Tiny party guests will have all kinds of preferences and dislikes. Read on for menu ideas, easy recipes, ways to serve and more. (Looking for cake and dessert help? Keep scrolling!)
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Creating an Inclusive Menu at Your Child’s Birthday Party Dietary restrictions can be a challenge for a birthday party host, but with some clever problem-solving, your party food can be delicious and inclusive. You send out the invitations to your child’s birthday party, including a note to please communicate any...
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Birthday Party Snack Ideas Once you’ve secured the venue and finalized the guest list, the next most important thing is always the food. Read on for 10 foolproof snacks to serve at your kiddo’s birthday party. Planning the menu for a child’s birthday party seems like it should be an...
Believe it or not, not all kids like chocolate or vanilla cake. (Shocking, we know.) But who says birthday desserts have to come in cake form? We’ve got the cake recipes you’ll love, but we’ve also included some out-of-the-box sweet treats for a little variety.
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No need to mess around with piping tips to get an adorable cake for your kid’s big day (or any other random day that requires cake!).
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Fall is apple’s time to shine. And their ultimate companion as leaves crisp and temps dip? Cinnamon. Take advantage of the arguably perfect produce with these chill and bake squares. There’s a bit of waiting involved, so make it a weekend recipe project. Ingredients For the dough 3-3/4 to 4 cups...
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Whether this is your first time planning a birthday party or you’re looking for advice to streamline what can easily spiral into a chaotic event, we’ve got you covered. Read on for everything from how to handle the guest list to planning a party for an introverted kid.
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What to Do When Your Child Isn’t Invited to a Birthday Party Your kid didn’t get an invitation to a birthday party. You probably want to pick up the phone and demand to know why, but you also know this likely isn’t the right play. So how do you help...
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From unruly kids to overcritical parents, there’s bound to be a challenging guest or two at your child’s birthday party. Read on for tips and tricks on how to handle these personalities. You know exactly what we’re talking about when we refer to “challenging party guests:” The parent who stands...
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Your kids are into it for five minutes, but no one wants a bag of junk that will break on the way home. We've found the perfect solution to the dreaded loot bag. Read on, because these ideas are good!
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