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Whether you're planning a kid's birthday with balloon animals and pony rides, a sweet 16 event or a surprise party for your spouse, eHow's party experts offer step-by-step guides for celebrating in style. Learn how to make an ice cream cake or stuff party bags on a budget. With dozens of ideas for fun or funky birthday party themes, let eHow help make your celebration a grand success. Having trouble picking the right present? Let eHow help you find the perfect gift for anyone in your life.

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  • How to get Christmas Gifts that do not drain your wallet

    It is that time of year, and you are scrambling to get gifts for everyone. You hate to leave anyone out, but your bank account says that you need to cut back on expenses. Here are simple ways to...

  • How to Organize a Gift Stockpile

    One way to save precious time (and save money, too) is to do the Christmas shopping and birthday gift shopping in small chunks throughout the year when sales are better, cash is available, and the...

  • Alternatives to Gifts at Kid Birthday Parties

    There are many reasons why you might want alternatives to gifts for your child's birthday party. Maybe your child has too many toys or has severe allergies to common materials. Maybe you are...

  • How to Give Cheap but Thoughtful Gifts

    When it comes to gifts, it really is the thought that counts. A low-cost, heartfelt gift will show you care a lot more than an expensive, impersonal one will. Here’s how to find that perfect gift...

  • How to Select The Perfect Gift Every Time

    Are your gifts chronically lame? Do you find yourself shopping at the last moment and not having a clue what to get someone? That used to be me! My wife has taught me a thing or two, and her...

  • Music Gifts for Boyfriends

    It's not always easy to find the perfect gift for your boyfriend, but if he is into music, you can choose from a vast selection of products and gift ideas. Whether he is a musician, aspires to be...

  • How to Reduce Money Spent on Gifts

    Are you looking to save money and time on gifts? If you need to get a gift, but spend less money there are several ways to cut costs. Saving money on gifts can be accomplished by purchasing gift...

  • How to Present 60th Birthday Gifts to a Woman Without Offending Her: An Etiquette Guide

    Giving 60th birthday gifts to a woman turning 60 years of age is a whole different animal from giving birthday presents to a man turning 60. Gag birthday gifts intended to be funny can make her...

  • How to Pack Non Fragile Gifts for Shipping

    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...

  • Gifts for the Garage

    Every garage is different. Each is individual as the owner of the home it is attached to. This is important to remember when selecting a gift for use in a person's garage. There are many items to...

  • Good Birthday Gifts for Teen Girls

    Looking for that perfect gift for a teenage girl can be challenging; add in high expectations and adolescent angst and it can be downright scary. But there are ways to approach this task that...

  • How to Find Creative Ways to Give Money as Gifts

    Looking for creative ways to give money as gifts? You've come to the right place! This article will help you organize your ideas and provide sample methods for giving a memorable and thoughtful...

  • Unique Birthday Gifts for Her

    Too many gifts end up on a dusty shelf, re-gifted or returned to the store for cash or store credit. If you want to give the woman in your life a gift she will remember, appreciate and perhaps...

  • Birthday Gifts for Horse Lovers

    Pleasing the horse lover on your gift list can be as easy as traveling to the nearest farm supply center. Larger chain centers, such as Tractor Supply Co., offer toys and gifts for children as...

  • Gifts for Sweet Sixteen

    In many cultures, age 16 marks the transition into adulthood. For a girl in the United States, it is widely regarded as "Sweet 16." A girl's family may shower her with gifts or throw a big party...

  • How to Choose a Birthday Gift on a Budget

    Birthday gift ideas for under $25.

  • Practical Gifts for Women

    Practical gifts can often be the best choice. Many women prefer to have something from which they can get a lot of use. However, don't think a practical gift is boring or tacky. Many times, you...

  • Gifts for Him

    Choosing a gift for a man can be tricky. Unlike many women, men are not as vocal or as clear in their wants and needs. Many men, if asked what they want for their birthday, will give a vague or...

  • Perfect Birthday Gifts for Men

    How do you choose the perfect birthday gift for a man? It is not difficult to select an original and thoughtful gift if you take a little time to consider his personality and favorite pastimes....

  • Gift Ideas for 50th Anniversary

    Reaching a 50th anniversary celebration is certainly a feat. With an Amreican divorce rate of 50 percent of all marriages, reaching 50 years of wedded bliss is something to be celebrated. If you...

  • Unique Baby Gifts for a Girl

    Finding the perfect gift for the new baby girl in your life means getting a unique gift for her that no one else does. Your gift will stand out to the parents because it's different, and the baby...

  • Gifts for Sixty Year Old Women

    Women in their sixties often appear to have everything they want or need. They have well-refined tastes at this point, and they are unlikely to desire pragmatic gifts such as toasters or vacuum...

  • Top 10 Birthday Gifts for Men

    Men can be a lot easier to buy something for than women. Men rarely exhibit the urge to take something back, and show no inherent sense of duty to exchange one gift for another of a different...

  • Creative Birthday Gifts for Her

    Most women appreciate all things romantic. Unfortunately, this mean's the man in a woman's life must be creative in his gift giving to avoid routine expressions of love and intimacy. Giving the...

  • What Are Good Birthday Gifts for Moms?

    The best birthday gifts for Mom often branch off in two different directions: gifts that celebrate her kids, and gifts that provide her with an escape from her kids! Moms love personalized gifts...

  • $20 Gifts for Him

    Finding an inexpensive gift for your significant other can be a frustrating task. While this can seem difficult, buying on a budget can bring out your creative side. If you are still worried about...

  • Simple Gifts for Women

    Finding the right gift is often difficult. The best gifts are ones that are personal and show the person that you care about them and their needs. While men look for functionality in a gift, women...

  • 10th Birthday Present Ideas

    Ten-year-old children are entering a period of their life when they don't play with kiddie toys as much and are moving on to tween things--magazines, video games, clothes and accessories. However,...

  • Top Birthday Gifts for Women in Their Forties

    By the time a woman hits forty, she generally has a strong sense of herself and knows what she wants. Today's forty-something woman is more likely to be active than not. She may be a career woman,...

  • Fun Birthday Presents

    Instead of a traditional birthday gift, show them how much you care with a fun present. Fun birthday gifts make people smile, and some fun gifts provide pleasure and entertainment all year long....

  • 35th Birthday Party Ideas

    Fast approaching 40 but not "over the hill," 35-years old is more like over the mound. With people living to 100, 35 is not even half-way up the hill so celebrate this peak time for productivity,...

  • Gift-Item Ideas

    If a gift-giving occasion is around the corner, don't let the thought of coming up with gift ideas for everyone in your circle intimidate you. Whether you need gifts for adult friends and family...

  • Personalized Princess Gifts for a Baby

    Gift shops, online and locally, are often able to personalize princess items to give as baby gifts. The princess theme is popular for baby girls; it's pink, delicate and widely available. A...

  • Birthday Boy Present Ideas

    Gifts for a young birthday boy must please both parents and the child. Take the child's age and your monetary limits into account. Consider the boy's passions, hobbies, interests and activities....

  • Birthday Gifts for Children

    The type of birthday gifts you give children should be tailored to each child's personality and interests. If you are stumped about the types of gifts that children enjoy, there are three...

  • Unusual Birthday Present Ideas

    This year, you won't be the one to give a gift card, a bouquet of flowers or a sweater for a birthday present. There are several funky gifts, strange presents and ideas for unusual birthday gifts...

  • How to use old Christmas cards

    I get tons of Christmas cards from friends and family, and sure they are wonderful and I like to hang them up during the holiday they themselves make a good decoration. What in the world to do...

  • Birthday Gift Ideas for Your Wife

    Shopping for your wife's birthday may seem difficult, but there are many options , and her gift doesn't have to involve a traditional gift that you wrap up a in a box either. If the gift truly...

  • Children's Gift Ideas

    Kids today seem to have every cool thing on the planet: Xbox, Wii, Playstation 3 (or are we up to 4 now?); tiny MP3 players that hold weeks' worth of music; shoes they don't even have to take off...

  • Gift Ideas for a 23-Year-Old Man

    Choosing gifts for young men can be difficult--but not impossible. Luckily, there are many of thousands of options and finding the ideal gift for your loved one will be easy if you keep in mind a...

  • Birthday Gifts for Dad From the Kids

    The good news is that whatever gifts kids give dads, they're all generally appreciated. Giving dads something they'll really like is another matter entirely. Whether kids are young, old, near or...

  • Triplets 1st Year Birthday Ideas

    Baby's first birthday is a major milestone; when you have triplets turning 1, there are three times as many things to consider. A themed party that fits all three children is best, but their...

  • Birthday Gifts for Her Under $50

    Birthday gifts don't have to cost a fortune; there are plenty of gifts for her that are under $50.00. A great gift is well-thought-out and personal, to make the recipient feel special. Below are a...

  • The Best Gifts for a Woman

    When it comes time to select a gift for the special lady in your life, you want to make sure that the gift sends the right message. Anyone with a credit card or a wad of cash can find a standard...

  • 1st Birthday Ideas

    First birthdays are a major milestone, so they should be celebrated in style. However, your little birthday boy or girl will probably not remember the big event, so your activities do not need to...

  • How to Buy a Great Child's Birthday Gift on a Budget

    You've been invited to a child's birthday party. You need a special gift but you're on a budget. The choices are infinite. What to do? What to do?!? Relax. A few basic guidelines and you'll be...

  • 25th Birthday Present Ideas

    That quarter-of-a-century label might come with a little sting for some birthday honorees' celebrating their 25th birthdays, but receiving a well-chosen gift just might lessen the pain. Probably...

  • Inexpensive Birthday Gift Ideas for Men

    Men often tend to dislike gifts that add clutter. They want gifts that are practical and that they can make use of, instead of gifts that are going to sit on a shelf. By taking all of this into...

  • 50th Birthday Gifts for Him

    Turning 50 is a huge milestone in a man's life. Choosing the appropriate gift for this occasion can be daunting. A variety of suggestions can be found below.

  • The Best Gifts for 50-Year-Old Women

    People often make a mockery of a woman turning 50, claiming it is truly the mark of becoming old. While many people find humor in this kind of celebrating, sometimes the birthday celebrator...

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