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Baking

Camouflage cupcakes

Whether you've got a little boy whose favorite color is camo or a husband who can't get enough camouflage attire in the closet,...

Family Activities

Cinco de Mayo party ideas for kids

Can't find a babysitter? No problem! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your kids at home this year. These festive crafts, games and meal...

Super Mom Tips

Make your own play pillow for kids

Hosting a slumber party (or sending your child off to one) is sure to be fun but also comes with a great deal of uncertainty and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Party Foods & Recipes

Gluten-free party recipes

Make any party a smash by including these fun gluten-free recipes to the menu!

Kids' Parties

Perfect party games for all ages

At your child's next birthday party, keep the kiddos happy with an array of fun party games.

Kids' Parties

Party safety for kids

Plan a fun - and safe - party for your child and you can still have a piñata. Here's how to keep the kids safe at your next shindig.

Kids' Parties

Three party ideas for triplets

If you're a mom of multiples, you know first hand how difficult it is to care for three kids with only two hands. Planning a party...

Party Planning

Tween party themes

Not a child, not quite a teen, these tween party themes are perfect for almost-teens.

Party Planning

7 Tips for teen parties

It's no secret teens can be challenging to deal with. Here are some tips for planning a teen party and making it through unscathed.

Kids' Parties

Celebrity baby birthday style

Think of your baby's first birthday party as a red carpet event. Yes, you've already introduced your child around to friends and...

Kids' Parties

Sibling parties: Dos and don'ts

Planning a party for two or more siblings? Here are a few things to keep in mind.

Kids' Parties

Manage the party circuit

Survive the social whirlwind that rivals the concert schedules of most class act musicians with a few simple planning and organizing...

Kids' Parties

Party messes and successes

Here are seven easy strategies to turn a potential party mess into a success!

Kids' Parties

Second birthday party themes

A child's second birthday party shouldn't be overshadowed by the first. It can actually be even more fun since they can now...

Party Planning

Plan a party for multiples

Planning a special birthday party for one child can be challenging, but multiplying that by two, three or more can be downright...