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Party Ideas helps make entertaining family and friends easy by providing hacks, DIY projects, and general inspiration for holiday parties, birthday parties, family reunions, baby showers, and more.
You'll find everything from delicious recipes to feed a crowd to cute themed decoration ideas. If you're on a tight budget, we regularly offer money-saving suggestions to help you celebrate without breaking the bank.
Our goal is to take the stress out of the party planning process so you're able to focus on having fun with your guests!
If you’re looking for creative ways to keep your guests entertained at a graduation party, Play. Party. Plan. can help. They’ve assembled a Graduation party roundup of fun ways to encourage everyone to mingle, including photo booth props, a memory … Read More...
How are you planning on honoring Mom this Mother’s Day? If you’ll be entertaining at home, The Alison Show has fabulous free “Hey Mama” place mats and a “Moms Rule” sign you can incorporate into your party decor. She suggests … Read More...
Trying to decide on a graduation party menu can be challenging, especially when you know many of the guests will have multiple graduation parties to attend around the same time as yours. To do something different, try a DIY food … Read More...
If you’re busy planning a graduation party, Wholesale Party Supplies can help! They’ve assembled a fabulous collection of grad party tips on their blog, featuring everything from food and decorations to party favors and cute photo booth props. Click here… Read More...
Pretty handmade garlands make even the simplest of celebrations seem like a real treat. Handmade Charlotte has a great roundup of DIY garland ideas that are sure to please, whether you’re planning a birthday party, family reunion, baby shower, or … Read More...
It’s been exceptionally nice in Iowa over the last week, so I’ve been spending lots of time outdoors. If you’re enjoying similarly wonderful weather, Dating Divas has a great roundup of outdoor party games you’ll want to check out. Pick … Read More...
I’ve been craving chocolate something terrible lately and my mouth started watering immediately when I saw this amazing chocolate covered birthday cake! I spotted it on Pinterest and wasn’t able to locate the instructions since the pin goes to the … Read More...
If you’re planning a Cinco de Mayo celebration, you’ll want to get busy creating these colorful drink stirrers. Made with tissue paper and wooden skewers, they’re the perfect way to add a pop of color to your margaritas! Head over … Read More...
You don’t need to plan an elaborate birthday party to make your child’s birthday an event to remember. Meaningful Mama has compiled a list of sweet yet simple birthday traditions that will help make your son or daughter’s day extra … Read More...
If you’re in charge of planning a baby shower for a friend or family member, there are lots of cute game ideas over at Play. Party. Plan. Here are two of my favorite examples:
If you’re having friends or family over for a game night event, why not pay tribute to your theme with a cute Scrabble inspired banner? This one was made using the free printable tiles from Sarah Hearts. You can … Read More...
Who says you have to serve nothing but cookies and cupcakes at a child’s party? With this adorable Minnie Mouse fruit platter, your child won’t even miss the sweets. Visit Catch My Party to see more Minnie Mouse themed decoration … Read More...
For an outdoorsy child, this fishing themed party is the perfect choice. From the blue lake water punch to the cake pop bobbers, this party is filled with tiny details that make it an event your son or daughter will … Read More...
This bright boho party was intended to be a 30th birthday celebration, but it’s so beautiful that you’ll want to copy the idea no matter how many candles there will be on your next birthday cake. Learn more at Inspired … Read More...
If you have a texting obsessed preteen at home, you’ll love these clever emoji party printables. Use them to create gift tags, straw toppers, party garlands, invitations, and more. When paired with basic colorful party supplies, they’re a quick and … Read More...
For most children, birthdays are a time of joyful celebration with friends and family. But, kids with parents who are struggling to make it through the day often have no choice but to forgo birthday parties entirely. The Birthday Party … Read More...
If you’re a book lover looking for a creative party theme, you’re going to love the vintage library party. This clever dinner party theme features beautifully bound books, globes, and vintage typewriters as decorations. The menu contains items inspired by … Read More...
There’s no need to spend your hard-earned cash on a fancy chip and dip bowl for your next party. This easy DIY project costs just $2, possibly less if you decide to use castoffs from your kitchen cabinet instead of … Read More...
Photo booths are a fun addition to graduations, weddings, family reunions, and other special occasions. If you want to add a photo booth to your next event, Happiness is Homemade has a great tutorial explaining how to build a backdrop… Read More...
If cake decorating isn’t your thing, this cake topper idea from The Chic Site is the perfect solution. Simply use a collection of matching stickers and a few wooden skewers to create a colorful decoration for your cake. I love … Read More...