birthday parties

  1. Family Fun

    Robots and rocket ships birthday party

    By Jennifer Chidester on May 10, 2013
    If your little guy loves robots or is obsessed with space, this robots and rocket ships birthday party might just knock his socks...
  2. Family Fun

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

    By Kim Grundy on Apr 1, 2013
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    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...
  3. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Don't blow off the December birthday

    By Lisa Steinke on Dec 3, 2012
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    From the shopping to the school fundraisers to the fun — and not so fun — holiday parties, December can be exhausting. And then...
  4. Family Activities

    Thanksgiving birthday party? Bring on the fun!

    By Monica Beyer on Nov 9, 2012
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    Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November, so a late November birthday may fall around or even on Turkey Day. Are you...
  5. Child Development & Health

    The big birthday party is so last year

    By Jen Klein on Apr 27, 2012
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    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...
  6. Age by Age

    Goody bag goodbye

    By Nichole Beaudry on Apr 18, 2012
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    There's no denying goody bags have become an expected part of attending children’s birthday parties. But has this practice gotten...
  7. Family Fun

    Cheap birthday party ideas for children

    By Katie Kavulla on Nov 28, 2011
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    It seems like children's birthday parties are rivaling weddings when it comes to cost. But when it comes down to it, most children...
  8. School Age Kids

    6 Creative birthday party locations for kids

    By Christina Holt on Nov 18, 2011
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    Maybe you like the classic backyard party or even the extremely popular community park party. There's nothing wrong with that, but...
  9. Eco-Parenting

    Throw a green birthday party!

    By Tana Johnson on Aug 24, 2011
    Birthday parties for tots can create a lot of unnecessary waste, and the following ideas show you how to green your child's birthday...
  10. Birthdays & Celebrations

    Birthday party décor you can find at home

    By Selena Dehne on Jul 20, 2011
    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...
  11. Kids' Parties

    How to host a Harry Potter birthday party

    By Jessica Padykula on Jul 12, 2011
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    In honor of the last Harry Potter film (opening July 15) we thought it would be fitting to bid the beloved world of dragons,...
  12. Family Activities

    6 Spring party themes for kids

    By Kat Hobza on Apr 12, 2011
    It has been a long, drawn-out winter for many parents and kids. Cooped-up kids can’t wait to run outside and shake off the cold...
  13. Celebrity Style

    Paris Hilton's 30th birthday party dress

    By Sarah Monson on Feb 17, 2011
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    Paris Hilton rocked a racy, red roaring '20s look to ring in her 30th birthday last night at a black tie party in a private...
  14. Kids' Parties

    Preventing birthday party meltdowns in kids

    By Jen Klein on Jul 10, 2010
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    It's finally here! After waiting literally a year for it, your child's birthday is here. How excited is she? Did she even sleep last...
  15. Kids' Parties

    Is it my birthday yet? Helping kids count down the days

    By Jen Klein on May 1, 2010
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    Young children, when they are just old enough to realize what a birthday means, are adorable in the lead up to their birthdays. They...
  16. Kids' Parties

    10 Eco-friendly kids birthday party tips

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 20, 2010
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    Every birthday party is an exciting occasion for your child – the gathering of friends and family, the birthday cake and presents,...
  17. Birthdays & Celebrations

    Kids' birthday party budgets

    By Celeste Gish on Oct 10, 2009
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    With careful preparation and a dash of creativity, you can throw a party the kids will love, and they won't even notice you did it...
  18. Adult Parties

    Theme parties for adults

    By Celeste Gish on Oct 10, 2009
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    Kids aren't the only ones who like to dress up and pretend. Hosting an adult theme party requires some extra thought and planning,...
  19. Party Planning

    Should you theme a birthday party?

    By Celeste Gish on Oct 10, 2009
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    Besides being a wonderful way to boost a child's self-esteem and create fond memories, birthday parties also can take a toll on...
  20. Adult Parties

    Celebrating milestone birthdays

    By Celeste Gish on Oct 10, 2009
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    If someone in your life is facing a milestone birthday, consider throwing one of these memorable theme parties.