Bday Parties

The cost of hosting a birthday party for a child can quickly rival the cost of hosting a more formal party for adults. Although it can be hard to resist ready-made, themed birthday party supplies...

Planning a birthday party for a child takes a lot of preparation. In addition to food and games, a parent has to come up with some party favors, usually small toys or pieces of candy. One way to...

Turning 18 is a milestone. It marks the end of childhood and the beginning of adulthood. There are many activities that can make an 18th birthday party fun as well as to help the birthday person...

In the 1940s the Coca-Cola company produced paper drinking cups to serve to patrons at soda shops. These cups were used instead of glass to give the customer the option of leaving the store with...

Your birthday is almost here. Making your own birthday party invitations is a way to show your guests how excited you are about your party and how creative you can be. If you want a way to get...

When shopping for birthday party supplies, you don't need to add pricey party hats to your cart. There are many styles of birthday hats that can be made from easy-to-find items. In addition,...

When making your own birthday party decorations, you can do wonders with things you have around the house. You can wrap your way into a decorating scheme that is distinctive and festive. Your...

Your preschooler is requesting a Special Agent Oso birthday party. Great, mission accepted, now what? Here's a few special steps to throw an unforgettable Agent Oso party.

Congratulations, you have made it through your child's first year of life. Now it is time to celebrate with a first birthday party. Before you gather your friends and family to help you and your...

Every kid and adult loves Mario. The problem is that there aren't very many Mario party favors available. This article will explain where and how to make these party favor boxes. You can easily...

Getting ready for your child's birthday is an opportunity to share the preparations and make them a bonding experience with you and your birthday boy or girl. One way to do this is to create...

A swimming birthday party is always fun, for children or adults. Get the fun started early by finding a creative way to invite guests.

Kids can make birthday cards to add their own special touch and to avoid spending money on expensive store-bought cards. In the process, children learn how important it is to give something from...

When wrapping gifts, the supplies needed include scissors, tape, wrapping paper and ribbons. Discover how to wrap a gift while conserving as much wrapping paper as possible with help from a...

A 76th birthday party is a very special occasion that calls for a celebration. Decorating the party location does not have to be difficult or expensive. Use a few simple touches and lots of...

Does your little one love Sesame Street? If so here is a easy and cheap way to decorate for a birthday party without spending a fortune. Its very colorful and inexpensive.

Creating the perfect look for your girl's birthday party requires delving into the mindset of your young lady. Making a big deal of her special day starts with creating the perfect setting for her...

Not only will this activity save money, it is also a great way to begin a child's birthday party. Kids love getting to create their hat and this is a simple activity easy for even the youngest...

Go to your local dollar store, Wal-Mart, Target or party supply store and you are sure to find princess-themed invitations and matching thank you notes. Tablecloths, napkins, paper plates and cups...

Invite a group of little princesses to a party with themed invitations. The guest of honor can help make them. The same outlines and craft materials may be used to make party hats for the event...

In our current economic situation we are all looking for ways to save money. We all like to give our children a nice birthday party. Here you will be able to find ways to substitute some of the...

Party plates are always in abundance. You don't want to run out during a special event, so you buy much more than you need. That leaves you way too many paper goods that say "Happy...

Kids birthday parties have turned into a billion dollar industry. The right theme, presents, guests, decorations, and party favors seem to keep parents up at night. Whatever happened to a homemade...

Disposable plates, napkins, silverware, all that wrapping paper, unwanted gifts...the trash that piles up just from one birthday party can be overwhelming. It's time to make celebrations a bit...

Dinosaurs are a favorite of kids who crave adventure and the thrill of scary prehistoric animals. Some children take an interest in dinosaurs after learning about them in school, while others have...

Balloons are an integral part of most children's birthday parties. Balloons attached to streamers, hanging from the ceiling or walls, or filled with helium and acting as a bright, buoyant...

Kids--especially little boys--have an affinity for all things that go "Vroom!" Movies such as "Cars" and "Speed Racer" are wildly popular with children from preschool age through elementary...

Designing gift baskets can be fun to make. All it takes is a little brainstorming to find out what your child likes and a quick trip to the store to purchase those items. Read on to pick up tips...

Planning the perfect Pirate Party for kids doesn't have to be a headache. There is plenty of room to be creative and have a ton of fun while doing it!

It's a taboo subject, but one that everyone experiences at some time in their life: re-gifting. Often it begins with ugly wrapping paper or an atrocious gift bag and has something either useless,...

Going "green" means integrating eco-friendly values into all aspects of your life. Traditional birthday parties create a lot of waste. Learn to throw a "green" birthday party as an alternative....

Creating your own homemade birthday party invitations is a great way to add a personal touch to your celebration and get exactly the invitation you want. Depending on how many supplies you need,...

Learn how to make a paper bag piñata in this free video on papier-mâché arts and crafts projects.

I can help you plan a really fun birthday party for that child in your life that loves Dinosaurs!

A child’s birthday party is a day of celebrating and fun for all, until it’s time to clean up. Think of the bags of wrapping paper and envelopes from cards, not to mention paper plates, napkins,...