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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!

Easy DIY Rainbow Balloon Arch

June 2, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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I found this mini rainbow balloon arch listed as a St. Patrick’s Day party idea, but I think it could just as easily work for a child’s rainbow themed birthday bash. Or, if you wanted, you could simply adapt their … Read More...

30 Simple Recipes for Your Paleo Picnic

June 1, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re following a Paleo diet plan, Life Made Full has put together a roundup of 30 simple recipes that are perfect for family reunions, backyard BBQs, camping trips, and whatever other summer entertaining plans you have. Click here for … Read More...

Read This Before You Plan a Candy Buffet!

May 29, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Pinterest makes it sound like a candy buffet is the easiest possible way to throw a party, right? After all, who doesn’t love candy? Unfortunately, a candy buffet can easily break your budget and create untold headaches if you’re not … Read More...

Easy Mason Jar Cocktail Party Favors

May 28, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Most party favor ideas tend to be centered on suggestions for children, but this DIY mason jar cocktail gift idea would be perfect for an adults-only party. You could make an assortment of cocktails or just choose one to keep … Read More...

100 Amazing Gluten Free Party Recipes

May 27, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Planning a party is tricky enough, but it’s even worse when you need to take into account the special dietary needs of your guests. However, if you’re looking for gluten free party recipes for your next event, Beard & Bonnet … Read More...

Tips for a Successful Cousin Camp

May 26, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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It’s been said that cousins are the first friends most children make. Celebrate this special bond by planning a cousin camp event where family members get to enjoy a summer camp experience together. Visit The Daily Digi for tips on … Read More...

Download a Free Printable Camping Party Invitation

May 25, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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If you have a child with a summer birthday, a backyard camp out is the perfect budget-friendly way to celebrate. It’s also ideal if you have a small house or don’t want to entertain a group of messy kids. Keep … Read More...

Throw a Summer Splash Party for Less than $20

May 23, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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This summer party from Create. Craft. Love gets an “A+” in my book for thrifty creativity. Using dollar store materials and free printables, Jill has put together a colorful kid-friendly party that gets everyone up and moving.  Add a few … Read More...

10 Party Games to Play with Water Balloons

May 22, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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Water balloons are cheap, colorful, and fun for all ages — making them the perfect addition to summer picnics, BBQs, and family reunions. Instead of simply having an all out water balloon war, check out this list of fun games … Read More...

27 Best Summer Party Hacks

May 21, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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...

100 Patriotic Ideas for Your Memorial Day Party

May 20, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Giveaway: Win $100 from Staples Copy & Print

May 19, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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!

Staples Copy & Print … Read More...

15 Healthy Picnic Recipes

May 17, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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...

DIY Party Ideas for Memorial Day

May 16, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Throw a Cow Themed Party for Baby’s First Birthday

May 15, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Easy DIY Flag Cake Toppers

May 14, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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 theme. … Read More...

Avengers Party Ideas and a Chance to Win a $100 Shopping Spree from AllPosters.com

May 13, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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 can … Read More...

8 MORE Tutorials For Making Your Own Backyard Games

May 11, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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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...

40 Amazing Family Reunion Ideas

May 9, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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...

Pink and Gold Baby Girl Onesie Party

May 8, 2015 by Dana Hinders

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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...

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