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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!

DIY Fourth Of July Party Server

June 9, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This Basket is perfect for a Fourth of July party, BBQ or picnic. The colors are amazing and the whole thing is finished off with a bandanna. You don’t need to serve popcorn out of this, any chunky dry food … Read More...

DIY 4th of July Cocktail Bar

June 7, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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I love this Fourth of July themed cocktail bar. The colors are amazing and all the drinks look so fresh and chilled. Which is probably how you will feel after drinking a few of these Vodka based drinks. Check out … Read More...

DIY Graduation Party Servers

June 4, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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Nothing says Graduation better than candy and glitter! Oh and the word GRAD literally spelt out on the table for everyone to see. You can grab the tutorial on how to make the Cardboard letter trays by visiting this link. … Read More...

Graduation Party Ideas

June 2, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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I love this Graduation party theming because it uses something a die-hard party planner already has. The glass Jars!

Using black ribbon these simple glass jars can be altered from theme to theme. I love the Graduation Hat that sit’s … Read More...

DIY Monogramed Chair Back

May 31, 2016 by Shellie Wilson

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This is an adorable glitsy idea for a Nautical themed chair back. I love how they have paired nautical and gold accents. It’s not usually a combination that you see. With just a few simple supplies and a few minutes … Read More...

It’s Party Time! 17 Ideas for Summer

May 10, 2016 by Vikram Goyal

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It’s party time now that Summer is here and here are 17 ideas to help you celebrate, whether it be for kids or adults alike.

I love that the themes are non-gender specific, and in most casees, apply to a … Read More...

At Home Helps You Get Ready to Celebrate the Arrival of Summer

April 30, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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At Home is a specialty retailer of home decor products with over 50,000 unique items, including furniture, garden, home textiles, housewares, patio, rugs, seasonal decor, tabletop décor, and wall decor. This means they specialize in pretty much everything you need … Read More...

Let the Hosts of ABC’s ‘The Chew’ Help You Plan Your Party

April 29, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re a fan of ABC’s hit show The Chew, you’ll love The Chew: An Essential Guide to Cooking and Entertaining. This new release cookbook is full of crowd pleasing recipes, as well as fun anecdotes and show … Read More...

Balloon Time Makes It Easy to Decorate for Any Occasion

April 28, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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Helium balloons are an affordable way to add a whimsical touch to almost any celebration, but transporting balloons all over town can be kind of annoying. Now, Balloon Time makes DIY party decor a breeze with a portable helium tank … Read More...

10+ Graduation Party Games and Activities

April 27, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Use These Free Printables for a Festive Mother’s Day Celebration

April 26, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Graduation Party Food Bar Inspirations

April 24, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Help the Class of 2016 Celebrate in Style

April 23, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

String Up These Festive Handmade Garlands

April 22, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

65 Outdoor Party Games for the Whole Family

April 21, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

This Candylicious Birthday Cake Is a Chocolate Lover’s Dream

April 21, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

These Easy DIY Drink Stirrers Add Color to Your Cinco de Mayo Celebration

April 15, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Finding a Special Family Birthday Tradition

April 14, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

20+ Hilarious Baby Shower Game Ideas

April 13, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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:

  • Ice Ice Baby: Before the party,
… Read More...

Decorate for Game Night with a Scrabble Inspired Banner

April 12, 2016 by Dana Hinders

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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...

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