Birthdays

Children have so much fun at parties doing new things. A really great activity is the breaking open of a piñata filled with candy and trinkets for all to share. It is inexpensive to fill...

Kids love it when their birthdays roll around, because that means a fun party with cake and lots of presents. However, their friends love it as well, as birthday parties typically mean fun games...

A pinata is a fun addition to any kind of party for the kids. It can be filled with small gifts or candy. This is a simple pinata that anyone can make.

Turning 16 years old represents a milestone in a girl's life. She can get her driver license and throw a lavish bash to celebrate the fact that she's "Sweet 16," about to enter womanhood. When you...

Homemade cards are one of the best things you can give someone on their birthday. They are small gifts that never go out of style and can be saved as reminders of wonderful birthdays shared...

Birthday parties should have some scheduled activities to make the experience more fun. Music, decorations, food and entertainment are great at any birthday party, but nothing gets all the guests...

Whether it is for a holiday, birthday or another celebration, a pinata can become the focus and most memorable part of a party. Children love to bust open a pinata to find candy, goodies and even...

George Lucas's "Star Wars" movies are just as popular today as they were when the first one hit the screen decades ago. Many kids dream of having a Star Wars birthday party of their own. Throw...

A birthday is a momentous occasion to celebrate a special person in your life. Sending a birthday greeting is a great way to let someone know you are thinking of her. There are many different ways...

Making a birthday pinata can help save money compared to store bought pinata. Children love pinata at a birthday party and it give each child a little prize to go home with.

Water-themed birthday parties can encompass anything from water balloons to an all out pool, lake or beach party. They are all a lot of fun for the party-goers, but require extra chaperones,...

Every birthday party needs at least a couple of good games to liven things up and get the guests laughing together. Make sure, however, that you avoid those boring staples that start people...

Pinatas are a fun addition to any party, and are a classic form of entertainment in children's birthday parties.

You will learn how to make a piñata from paper maiche.

Throw a fun birthday bash for a child without breaking the bank. Getting wet on a hot summer day, participating in decorating the birthday cake, visiting an area attraction or being part of a...

Balloon weights keep your party balloons from floating away. There is no need to display balloons only where you can tie them; they can be set anywhere--on tables, in corners or outside. The...

First-birthday party planning typically begins well before the guest of honor nears the one-year mark. Parents place a great deal of importance on the party that signifies the first year of life...

If you're planning a carnival birthday party, you may want to make or buy some cotton candy bags. Making cotton candy bags is an inexpensive craft idea, but there are a lot of ideas that you can...

Outdoor party games allow party guests to burn off energy while having fun. A large, open space enables you to entertain the guests with games that are not possible inside. Many outdoor party...

Once you have blown up and tied off a balloon, you need to attach it to a string. Doing so is often made more complicated than necessary -- in fact, tying a balloon string should only take a...

A pinata is a wonderful way to liven up a party. It can be used as part of the party decoration, or as a fun party game. If you are throwing a bug-themed party, then a bug pinata would certainly...

When we think of an object rising into the sky we must realize that the less dense the gas the higher it will rise, until that gas eventually collides with an even lighter gas that will stop the...

A pinata has become a birthday party staple. When you make your own pinata with your child, you have twice the fun. You have fun making it and breaking it. Just because a homemade pinata saves...

Black and white birthday cards are elegant, timeless and simple enough to send for any age. Although they seem to be hard to find in stores, you can easily make your own.

Some might say the cake is the star of a kid's birthday party. If you'd ask the kids though, they would probably say the games. Kids' birthday games take up a large portion of a kids' party. A...

This Power Ranger piñata is so easy to make! Your birthday child will love it and it will be the perfect accent to your Power Ranger birthday party!

Surprise your little one with an Elmo Pinata for his/her birthday party! Believe it or not, Elmo is pretty simple to make and the whole project will only cost a few dollars to complete!

Birthday parties are so much fun and a piñata just make it all the better. The problem is it’s not always easy to find them. Here is some very easy step to making your own.

Nothing gets your heart pumping quite like the sound of a balloon popping. The inevitable "gun shot" like sound.... the shrieks of small children.... Here is a simple way to avoid all...

Whether you're making a piñata for a birthday party or to sell, it's a chance to get creative and make something beautiful. A long-standing tradition in Latin countries, create your next...

My daughter wanted a unicorn pinata for her birthday. Since we couldn't find one locally, I decided I needed to make one. It turned out so well, I wanted to show you how I did it.