birthday

Family Fun

See inside Tori Spelling’s Star Wars birthday party for Liam

The force was strong with Tori Spelling as she threw her son a Star Wars-themed birthday party for his 6th birthday. From the Darth...

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism: For me? You shouldn’t have

Some years ago — never mind how long precisely… my birthday was something to celebrate. Something over-the-top. Something that...

Autism Spectrum Disorders

An ode to the birthday girl through the eyes of autism

It can't be easy being the sibling of a child with autism. But this little girl not only copes, she thrives. She's the light of her...

Adult Parties

Birthday party themes for adults of all ages

No matter how old you are chronologically, you're still as young as you feel. Cut loose with some friends and have the time of your...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Birthday cake pancakes

This classic breakfast dish is getting a makeover! Whether it is your birthday or not, this treat will start your morning off right!

Child Development & Health

The big birthday party is so last year

In a child's mind, the yearly birthday party is practically mythic. It's the one day a year all about her: It's so much fun, all her...

Age by Age

Goody bag goodbye

There's no denying goody bags have become an expected part of attending children’s birthday parties. But has this practice gotten...

Kids' Parties

Birthday party themes for girls

Celebrating your daughter’s birthday with a party that includes her favorite friends is a great way to ensure she has a blast on her...

Kids' Parties

Camping-themed party décor

Picking a kid-friendly theme for a birthday party can be difficult, especially when it seems as though kids outgrow their favorite...

Birthdays & Celebrations

Birthday party décor you can find at home

When hosting a birthday party, you don't have to blow your budget on decorations. It’s certainly easy to do so, but it’s also easy...

Super Mom Tips

How to celebrate your birthday when you’re a busy mom

It’s your birthday, Mom. Time to take a break from your busy schedule to celebrate you! Check out our suggestions for some...

Crafts

Creating a birthday scrapbook

Keeping a scrapbook for your children is a great way to keep the birthday memories alive! If you need some inspiration for birthday...

Crafts

How to make your own birthday flag banner

You've seen them in catalogs and online, but have you ever wondered if you could make one of those cute, personalized birthday flag...

Gadgets, Electronics & Automotive

Google celebrates birthday

Google officially celebrates its birthday today, Sept. 27. How did this global juggernaut get its start? The answer may shock and...

Kids' Parties

10 Tips for avoiding birthday meltdowns

It's easy to get so caught up in the excitement of planning your little one's birthday party that you overlook the fact that your...

Mom & Dad

10 pampering birthday gifts for moms

Are you looking for a birthday gift for that special mom in your life? These pampering gifts are perfect for any time that you want...

Kids' Parties

5 Summer birthday party pitfalls to avoid

Summer birthday parties can be just as great as ones that fall during the height of the party season if you avoid five common summer...

Kids' Parties

Party humor: What the birthday kid is really thinking

Ever wanted to get inside your baby's head? Here's a little look at what we imagine is going on in there during baby's first...

Kids' Parties

Creating birthday traditions

There are ways to make every birthday special, and many of them don't involve a lot of planning - or cash.