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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!

5 Halloween Party Games for Adults

October 10, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Finding Halloween party games for adults is a bit more challenging than entertaining a group of kids, but Coupon Closet has several great suggestions. (Since none of the ideas are drinking games, they’d be fine for a party with teens … Read More...

31 Halloween Party Food Ideas

October 9, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Still planning your Halloween party menu? If so, you’ll find plenty of great ideas in this clever roundup of 31 Halloween party foods. In addition to the mummy hot dogs featured above, there are recipes for monster donuts, ghost cupcakes, … Read More...

Decorate for Halloween with Sparkly Skulls

October 8, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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If your Halloween style is more glam than spooky, these decorated plastic skulls should be right up your alley. They’re made with Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint and stick on gems. You can make them a traditional orange and black, … Read More...

Download Free Labels for Test Tube Halloween Party Favors

October 7, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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If candy corn is your favorite Halloween treat, you’ll love these adorable labels from The Beauty Dojo. Attach them to plastic test tubes filled with candy corn to create unique party favors for all your guests. Click here for your … Read More...

Party Ideas – Secret Agent Spy

October 7, 2015 by Shellie Wilson

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When my 8 year old daughter wanted to have a spy party I was very excited. Thanks to the books EJ 12 Girl Hero and the television program KC Undercover she has become obsessed with playing spies.

But this wasn’t … Read More...

Make Spooky DIY Halloween Snow Globes

October 6, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Generally, I think of snow globes as being a Christmas decoration. However, these DIY Halloween snow globes add spooky yet festive touch to your Halloween party decor. They’re also very frugal, since you’re using recycled jars and dollar store decorations … Read More...

Make Homemade Halloween Candy Bark

October 4, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Since I’m not much of a baker, homemade bark recipes are right up my alley. This one uses candy corn, your favorite Halloween candies, and tiny candy eyes to create a snack that’s perfect for Halloween. It’s quick, easy, and … Read More...

Create Custom Trophies for Your Halloween Costume Contest

October 3, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Part of the fun of having a costume contest is awarding prizes to the winners. If you’re looking for unique treats for your best-dressed guests, you can’t go wrong with these custom award trophies. They’re made from the tiny plastic … Read More...

Create Adorable Halloween Photo Props

October 2, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Personally, I love dressing up for Halloween. But, if costumes aren’t your thing, these photo booth props will still add a festive touch to your celebration. (They’d also be super cute for a classroom party at schools that don’t allow … Read More...

Make Cute Pumpkin Treat Boxes for Halloween

October 1, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Cute packaging can turn small treats into festive party favors. These free printable Halloween treat boxes would be perfect for passing out M&Ms, candy corn, trail mix, pretzels, or popcorn. Head over to Moms and Crafters for your free download … Read More...

These Adorable Mummies Are the Perfect Halloween Treat

September 30, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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These mummy cookies are perfect for Halloween, although I suppose one could argue that they’re almost too cute to eat! The cookies are made with pumpkin puree and sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar blend to add extra sweetness. The recipe … Read More...

Easy DIY Candy Apple Monsters

September 26, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Homemade caramel apples are absolutely delicious all on their own, but these candy apple monsters are almost too cute to eat! Polka Dot Chair shows you how to use paper straws, candy eyeballs, and candy melts to turn plain caramel … Read More...

11 Amazing Comic-Book Inspired Cakes

September 25, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Today is my birthday! In honor of this occasion, head over to Mental Floss to check out their list of 11 Cakes Inspired by Comic Book Characters. As an avid Wonder Woman collector, the Wonder Woman ones are obviously … Read More...

Can’t Get Enough Pumpkin Spice? You’ll Love This Party Idea!

September 24, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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If the arrival of pumpkin spice is one of your favorite things about fall, why not celebrate with a pumpkin-spice themed party? There are lots of fun ideas in this roundup from Domestically Blissful, including  pumpkin spice stationery to use … Read More...

Make Adorable Candy Corn Halloween Party Favors

September 23, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Although I’m not a huge fan of the taste of candy corn, I love how colorful it is. That’s why these printable candy corn favor boxes are perfect. Download, print, and assemble — then fill them with the delicious candy … Read More...

18 Easy Slow Cooker Snacks for Your Next Party

September 22, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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I just added two more Crock-Pots to my collection, thanks to my mother’s recent decision to clear out her kitchen. So, I was thrilled to find this list of 18 perfect party snacks you can make in a slow cooker. … Read More...

5 Easy Game Day Party Ideas

September 19, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re a football fan on a tight budget, Catch My Party has a great collection of frugal yet festive game day party ideas. There are free party printables, DIY decor suggestions, appetizer ideas, and more. Click here for the … Read More...

23 Halloween Cocktails

September 18, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Even though I’m not much of a drinker, I do appreciate artfully presented cocktails. There are some amazing drinks in this HGTV slideshow, including a Black Devil Martini, Zombie Slime Shooters, Pumpkin Spice Punch, Milky Way Martini, and more. … Read More...

7 New Ways to Love a S’more

September 17, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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S’mores are the perfect fall party food. They’re cheap, easy to make, and universally appealing. But, the basic combo can get a little boring. This fun list of suggestions from Citrus and Cream will add a little pizzazz to your … Read More...

15 Fantastic Halloween Party Games

September 16, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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I’m loving this roundup of 15 fantastic Halloween party games from Babble. My family’s Halloween party is a cherished annual tradition, but I’m always struggling to come up with suitable entertainment for the kids. The “Pop the Pumpkin” game in … Read More...

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