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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!
No matter what type of summer party you’re planning, you’ll find great tips to help entertain with less stress in this roundup of clever party hacks. My favorite suggestion is cooling drinks with frozen water balloons instead of messy ice … Read More...
Whether you’re looking for last minute Memorial Day ideas or thinking ahead to your Fourth of July celebration, this roundup of 100 patriotic recipes, crafts, and decor ideas is sure to please. There are ideas suitable for almost any type … Read More...
When I think of Staples, I tend to think of items for my home office. It’s the first place I’d go for a new printer, but I only recently learned that they have party supplies too!
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Don’t let summer entertaining sabotage your diet! Primavera Kitchen has put together a roundup of 15 recipes that are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for summer picnics. The Secret Fruit Salad looks amazing! Click here to see the full roundup and … Read More...
My son is done with school the Friday before Memorial Day, so I’m definitely looking forward to kicking off a relaxing summer. Whether you’re planning to spend the holiday with family or planning a big bash for all your friends, … Read More...
This adorable cow-themed birthday party makes me think of my nephew, who loves anything farm related. I think this is an ingenious idea for a first birthday party theme, since it looks really easy to pull off. (Even someone with … Read More...
How cute is this flag topped birthday cake? My cake decorating skills are minimal, but I think even I could manage to pull this off.
What I like most about this idea is that it’s easily customized for any … Read More...
If you haven’t seen Avengers: Age of Ultron yet, I guarantee you’re missing out. With an all star cast and nonstop action, this flick is poised to become one of the year’s top movies. Of course, this means you … Read More...
A while back we brought you a post of 8 tutorials for making your own backyard games. Well, it’s about that time of the year when your kids will be out of school, and the family reunions will begin. If … Read More...
If there’s a family reunion in your future, Echos of Laughter wants to help you plan an event to remember. From entertainment ideas like a mobile bubble station and lawn Twister to fun food suggestions like a baked potato bar … Read More...
I love handmade gifts, so a baby shower where guests decorate a onesie for the little bundle of joy sounds absolutely perfect in my book. This elegant yet crafty baby shower uses mason jars to store brushes and paints, with … Read More...
One of the most popular searches on the Party Ideas blog is “beach ball balloon arch.” I’m not a huge fan of the beach ball arch myself, but I have to admit that this modern square arch is absolutely amazing. … Read More...
With graduation season fast approaching, I know many of you are looking for easy ways to feed a crowd. A food bar is perfect for graduation, especially if you choose a theme that matches the guest of honor’s favorite food … Read More...
If a Harry Potter themed birthday party is in your future, Nicole Stark has created a fabulous assortment of printable signs, potion books, and candy labels. This would be an easy way to pull together a magic event for any … Read More...
Who says that weddings are the only occasions worthy of unique and creative ideas? If you’re looking for a fun and fabulous way to serve ice cream at your next special event, then look no further than this amazing idea … Read More...
Make this Mother’s Day the best one ever with this amazing roundup of 30 Mother’s Day brunch ideas. Featuring everything from shabby chic decoration ideas to delicious drink recipes, this roundup is full of ideas that are guaranteed to make … Read More...
If you’re over the mason jar trend, consider serving party drinks in glass milk bottles. These cute ones are from Target’s Dollar Spot. Visit Simply Inspired for help planning your next shopping trip.
Here are some other great ways to … Read More...
If you have a child who is graduating from elementary school this year, this party inspired by the popular Dr. Seuss book Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect way to celebrate the occasion. Children are sure to love … Read More...
Here’s a wonderful graduation party idea for any non-traditional students earning their college degree: a “One Smart Cookie” themed gathering with homemade cookies and milk. This is an affordable, fun, and family-friendly way to celebrate the sacrifices that non-traditional students … Read More...
If your Mother’s Day plans include hosting any sort of brunch or picnic, jazz up your silverware holders with this cute “Mom Manners” printable from Shaken Together. With classic bits of Mom wisdom like “Use your inside voice” and … Read More...