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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!
Need some inspiration putting together your Christmas party playlist? Music Radar has compiled a great list of Christmas tunes to help get you in the holiday spirit. Their picks are festive, yet guaranteed to get your guests up and dancing.… Read More...
Keeping children entertained at holiday gatherings can be a challenge, but this giant cardboard gingerbread house looks like it would do the trick. Heck, if I could squeeze inside, I think it would be the perfect spot to enjoy cocoa… Read More...
These burlap gift bags are very simple and easy to make, and are completely customizable, as you could add whatever embellishments and decorations you like! They would make for a great way to package party favors during the festive season. … Read More...
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas party activity, you can’t go wrong with a treasure hunt. Download printable Christmas themed treasure hunt clues from the Mishy Dee Creative Designs Etsy shop. In addition to offering two cute Christmas themed … Read More...
If you’re still working on your Hanukkah menu, Babble has put together a helpful slideshow featuring recipes for mandel brot, c
What are your family’s favorite … Read More...
I always feel bad for winter babies. The holidays are such a busy time for everyone that it’s easy to neglect birthday parties for kids born in November, December, and January. But, Rachel Cooks has created an amazing “Winter ONEderland” … Read More...
When the temperature drops, I love to curl up with a nice cup of hot cocoa. If you’re planning on adding a hot cocoa station to your next holiday party, Infarrantly Creative has a great list of setup ideas. The … Read More...
It snowed in Iowa for the the first time last week, so it’s definitely starting to feel like winter in my neck of the woods! I love this “Winter Wonderland” party idea from Sweet Designs. Amy Atlas has created a … Read More...
If you love Christmas cookies, but aren’t fond of spending hours in the kitchen, a cookie exchange is a great way to get an assortment of treats for your family while catching up with old friends. Sun Scholars has compiled … Read More...
Who doesn’t love free stuff? Plan your next birthday bash on a budget using this great roundup of 20 free birthday printables. There are cards, banners, badges, photo booth props, and more. Most of the designs are suitable for both … Read More...
If you’re look for some new party game ideas for your Thanksgiving day celebration, My Kids Guide has assembled a great list of games for both the young and the young at heart. My extended family likes to play Bingo … Read More...
If you’re looking for a unique party idea for a toddler girl, this whimsical fairy party from Kent Heartstrings is a winner. The party features fairy houses made from $1 wooden bird houses, toadstools made from plastic flower pots and … Read More...
I’m a big fan of origami in general, so I love the collection of helpful napkin folding tutorials Jenny Chan has put together on her website. A native New Yorker and a self-taught
origamist/crafter, Jenny offers FREE craft tutorials on … Read More...
If you’re a fan of elegant yet low budget party ideas, you’ll love this Thanksgiving table runner idea from Dawn Nicole. She uses a roll of wide craft paper and a black fine point marker to create a personalized … Read More...
Hosting an Ugly Christmas Sweaters party is becoming more popular across the globe, and with these 7 ideas you can put together a fun sweater party before the craze of the Holidays begins. Take a look through our list and … Read More...
Birthday parties for preteens can be tricky. They’re too old for traditional cartoon themes and not quite old enough to enjoy many of the more adult-oriented party ideas. That’s why I love this English equestrian tea party idea from Tikkido. … Read More...
Are you looking for cute activities to help keep your little guests busy while they wait for their Thanksgiving meal? This roundup of 50 Turkey Crafts from Mess for Less has a ton of great budget-friendly Thanksgiving party crafts for … Read More...
This adorable free printable party collection from Pizzazzerie has everything you need to plan a festive Thanksgiving celebration. There’s a banner, table tents, menu, recipe cards, party skewers, and more. Click here to view the full collection.
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My extended family is so large that we normally end up eating our Thanksgiving meal buffet style off paper plates. But, for those of you who are planning a more intimate holiday gathering, I love this Thanksgiving table setting from … Read More...
Do you have a special friend or family member who is about to celebrate a landmark birthday? This “ball” themed birthday party is a fun, colorful, and inexpensive way to celebrate any special adult birthday, although the guest of honor … Read More...