Birthdays

It’s always a challenge, for me anyway, to come with unique ideas for party favors and gift bags for my daughter’s birthday celebrations. I don’t want to spend a lot of money, but I also don’t...

Gifts don't have to be elaborate and expensive; they just need to say, "I was thinking of you!" Creating a gift basket is a really easy, cost-effective way to do just that. The...

So you bought gifts for someone and wrapped them nicely in wrapping paper. Now you need to ship them but don't know how to box them. In this article you will learn how to package the birthday or...

Why pay party stores for expensive favors that you could make quickly and easily at home? When you make your own, you can focus on your child's preferences. If your child only likes T.Rex, for...

Learn to make your own gift sacks. Most everyone appreciates a home made touch. It lets them know that you think they are special and that you took the extra time to create something just for...

In this eHow you will learn how to make homemade ice cream. The whole process takes less then 10 minutes and most families already have everything they need without going to the store. It's a...

Planning a birthday party can be exhausting. Between the cake, decorations, invitations and the theme, lots of things need to be considered. Goodie bags and party favors can't be forgotten--they...

You will learn how to make a gift bag out of the wrapping paper that you already have at home. Make great gift bags for birthdays, baby/bridal showers, weddings, or just because. A great way to...

Birthday treat bags are often an important part of children's birthday parties. Treat bags may include candy, small toys and trinkets. Also called goody bags, treat bags are typically given to...

Everybody loves a carnival. One of the most popular snacks found at a carnival is popcorn. The following recipe is for carnival themed popcorn looking cupcakes. They are very cute and are sure...

A golf birthday cake carries the theme of the party to the food table. Many elements of the game of golf transfer well to birthday cakes. The golf fan will appreciate seeing a bit of his passion...

Toddlers' birthday parties are always full of energy and little kids looking out for #1. Since younger children often have a hard time giving up the gift they brought, giving a goody bag to the...

Is your son having a birthday party and inviting a bunch of his buddies? If so, you're probably stumped about what on earth to put in their goody bags. Try out some of these goody bag ideas - no...

A Dora-themed birthday party may be the perfect party for your little explorer. If you are planning a Dora birthday party, there are many ideas for decorations, games and food that will fit with...

You could order a cookie cake at the mall, but those can be expensive, and in most cases, you can only get one in chocolate chip. Making and decorating your own cookie birthday cake is easy, and...

You have a few upcoming birthday parties to plan, and you want to make your own out-of-the-ordinary party favors for guests to enjoy. You are a do-it-yourself type of person who would rather make...

I like to give my kids a really fun party without spending a ton of money. I like to plan activities which feature the party participants doing the activities together as a group.

Party favors for children can get quite expensive! You can make up your own goodie bag party favors using things from your local dollar store. The cost can be as minimal as you would like and the...

Birthday parties are not complete without the goody bag. Some choose to prepare the goody bags prior to the party and hand out them out at the end. Others make decorating goody bags part of the...

Favor bags are also commonly known as treat bags. They are very popular birthday parties. A parent can spend money buying them, but it isn't necessary since you can make them at home. All a...

A gift bag is fun to present a gift in. Some people complain that the fun of opening a present is lost when using a gift bag. Some gift givers, however, sing the praises at the ease of the gift...

A paper bag pinata is a fun, inexpensive, eco friendly alternative to a purchased pinata for your next party. You can even get the children involved! This is a kid friendly project.

Have you ever had a family or friend's birthday come up and your budget is really tight? This is going to sound corny and cheap but it works-Go to the 99cents store and buy at least $10 worth of...

Costumes don't have to be expensive. By making some of the accesories, you can save a lot. In this article, you will learn how to make a toy "hook", like Capn' Hook's in Peter Pan!

A great alternative to a traditional birthday gift is a number of smaller goodies wrapped inside a bag. While the possibilities are vast, a few ideas can help to inspire your gift selections when...

A gift bag is an easy option for wrapping a present for someone. You do want to make sure the gift bag looks special when you hand it to the person. The last thing that you want is for it to look...

Another birthday is here, and you want to give out goody bags at the party. You don't want to break the bank, but you do want to give something worth playing with.

Paper bag piñatas are a simple and mess-free way to make piñatas. They're perfect for a child's party, and they're so easy that the birthday boy or girl can create their own with very little...

Sometimes gifts defy being placed in boxes. Either the gift is too oddly shaped, too small or too large for a box; or you just don't have the time to locate an appropriate box. Don't worry! There...