birthday parties

Family Fun

Robots and rocket ships birthday party

If your little guy loves robots or is obsessed with space, this robots and rocket ships birthday party might just knock his socks...

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...

Parenting Tips & Advice

Don't blow off the December birthday

From the shopping to the school fundraisers to the fun — and not so fun — holiday parties, December can be exhausting. And then...

Family Activities

Thanksgiving birthday party? Bring on the fun!

Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November, so a late November birthday may fall around or even on Turkey Day. Are you...

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...

Family Fun

Cheap birthday party ideas for children

It seems like children's birthday parties are rivaling weddings when it comes to cost. But when it comes down to it, most children...

School Age Kids

6 Creative birthday party locations for kids

Maybe you like the classic backyard party or even the extremely popular community park party. There's nothing wrong with that, but...

Eco-Parenting

Throw a green birthday party!

Birthday parties for tots can create a lot of unnecessary waste, and the following ideas show you how to green your child's birthday...

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...

Kids' Parties

How to host a Harry Potter birthday party

In honor of the last Harry Potter film (opening July 15) we thought it would be fitting to bid the beloved world of dragons,...

Family Activities

6 Spring party themes for kids

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...

Celebrity Style

Paris Hilton's 30th birthday party dress

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...

Kids' Parties

Preventing birthday party meltdowns in kids

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...

Kids' Parties

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

Young children, when they are just old enough to realize what a birthday means, are adorable in the lead up to their birthdays. They...

Kids' Parties

10 Eco-friendly kids birthday party tips

Every birthday party is an exciting occasion for your child – the gathering of friends and family, the birthday cake and presents,...

Birthdays & Celebrations

Kids' birthday party budgets

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...

Adult Parties

Theme parties for adults

Kids aren't the only ones who like to dress up and pretend. Hosting an adult theme party requires some extra thought and planning,...

Party Planning

Should you theme a birthday party?

Besides being a wonderful way to boost a child's self-esteem and create fond memories, birthday parties also can take a toll on...

Adult Parties

Celebrating milestone birthdays

If someone in your life is facing a milestone birthday, consider throwing one of these memorable theme parties.