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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!
Contrary to popular belief, you’re not out of luck if your cake decorating skills are minimal. You might have to forgo the fondant, but you can still create an impressive party cake with a lollipop border, edible glitter sparkles, Twizzler … Read More...
This vintage inspired apple picking party looks like a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of fall with your family and friends, serving mini apple pies and fresh apple cider as you savor the season. It would also be a … Read More...
If you have a fire pit in your backyard, consider inviting friends over for an outdoor party and passing out DIY S’mores kits that include a wet wipe to take care of messy hands once the treat is done. This … Read More...
If you’re looking to feed a group of football fans, there are some tasty recipes in this roundup. From football shaped meatloaf and football pizza pockets to Nutella chocolate football truffles and chocolate dipped strawberry footballs, there’s something for everyone … Read More...
Photo booths are rapidly becoming a party must-have, but you don’t need to spend a lot of time or money creating the perfect backdrop. This cute pinwheel backdrop was made using sheets of double-sided 12 x 12 scrapbook paper. This … Read More...
Fall is my favorite time of year and I love Halloween. If you’re planing a celebration, you’ll definitely want to bookmark this roundup of Halloween decor hacks from The 36th Avenue. There are DIY decor ideas suitable for both children … Read More...
Halloween isn’t just for kids. Take your party up a notch this year and host a Murder Mystery themed party. There are so many ways you can take this party, and these 7 ideas are here to help you get … Read More...
If you’re convinced tailgating is the best part of fall, you’ll love this list of 20 football parties. This great roundup has ideas for football fans of all ages, whether you’re planning a child’s football-themed birthday party, celebrating a high … Read More...
Please tell me I’m not the only one who buys twice as much Halloween candy as I need. If you suffer from a sweet tooth as well, you’ll love this clever Halloween party favor idea. Fill a latex glove with … Read More...
If you’re looking for a simple and budget-friendly party decor idea, consider creating your own DIY tablecloth for guests to color. Imagine Our Life explains how to make your tablecloth using dollar store supplies. When you’re done, simply add jars … Read More...
If you’re planning a last-minute party and don’t have time to shop for decorations, here’s a handy trick you’ll love. Make your own customized garland using duct tape. The tutorial from Charming Zebra suggests using gold duct tape for a … Read More...
This recipe for homemade sparkling cider from Ella Claire Inspired looks delicious. I think this would be the perfect drink to serve for any sort of fall party, especially if you’re lucky enough to have a gorgeous glass dispenser like … Read More...
Is it too early to be thinking about Halloween? I hope not, because these chocolate peanut butter spider cookies are the cutest things I’ve ever seen. As an added bonus, this seasonal take on a classic dessert looks fairly easy … Read More...
I’m crazy about these colorful space themed party printables. From invitations to cupcake toppers, there’s everything you need here to throw an affordable yet totally adorable party for your son or daughter. Snag your downloads at Crazy Little Projects.
A carnival party is fun any time of the year, but I think these theme seems especially appropriate during the fall months. If you’re planning a carnival birthday for your little one, Non Toy Gifts has several great ideas to … Read More...
I know it’s still August, but we’re having unseasonably cool weather in my neck of the woods and it has me totally psyched for fall. This roundup of backyard fall party ideas from Sarah Hearts is amazing, even though I … Read More...
I have an apple tree in my backyard and I’ve been anxiously waiting for the apples to be ready to eat. When they are, I can’t wait to try this adorable caramel apple in a jar project. This is the … Read More...
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Sometimes, it’s the little touches that turn an ordinary party into something extraordinary. This roundup of creative ways to serve drinks was originally intended for brides planning outdoor weddings, but I think the ideas could easily be … Read More...
Do you remember playing with a ball on a string that you tried to catch in a cup? Update this classic childhood toy by making a version that looks like a delicious snowcone. Nicole from Tikkido shows you how to … Read More...
Isn’t this minion cake absolutely adorable? It looks complicated at first glance, but Blahnik Baker does a great job of breaking down the steps to guide you through the process of creating a minion cake any birthday boy or girl … Read More...