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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!

Planning a Secret Agent Birthday Party

September 22, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Do you have a secret agent buff in your family? The next James Bond, Black Widow, Jason Bourne or Charlie’s Angel could be sitting across the dinner table. If your young super-sleuth is looking for something unique as a birthday … Read More...

Top 10 Halloween Party Decoration Ideas

September 19, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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The weather is turning cooler, the leaves are turning colors, and the season for planning your Halloween party is finally here! Kids of all ages (admit it, even those big kids we call adults) love a party whose theme involves … Read More...

Decorate for a Baby Shower with a Diaper Wreath

September 18, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re going to or hosting a baby shower for a friend, how about a decoration that doubles as a useful gift for after the baby is born? The TipToe Fairy has step-by-step directions for making a simple yet very … Read More...

Stock Up on Cheap School Supplies to Make Cute DIY Party Favors

September 17, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Are you looking for unique party favor ideas? Post-back-to-school sales on supplies make this DIY notebook from Organized 31 a very economical party favor idea. By covering a small plain notebook (or one that’s not the correct theme for your … Read More...

Download Free Printable Halloween Treat Labels

September 16, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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With trick-or-treating just around the corner, what will make your treats and goodies stand out among your Halloween visitors? What about a unique DIY treat cover? These can be used for more than just Halloween – the idea and pattern … Read More...

Learn How to Plan a Fun Party Treasure Hunt

September 15, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Sometimes coming up with games for your partygoers to play is the hardest part of planning an event. What about sending your young guests on a treasure hunt? Joyful Daisy has an idea for a nautical-themed treasure hunt. This can … Read More...

Snag a Collection of Free Halloween Printables

September 13, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Halloween’s coming up fast! To help you celebrate, Themed-Party-Ideas.com is offering a Halloween Printables e-book for free, when you enter a coupon code you’ll find after you like their Facebook page. If you already liked their page, you’ll … Read More...

Make Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween

September 12, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re thinking of having a Halloween-themed party and are looking for some cute, sweet snacks to add to your menu, then head over to the Cincy Shopper page and check out this idea for pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie Treats. This … Read More...

10 Fall Recipes and DIY Projects

September 11, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Fall is coming quickly, and Giustina at Domestically Beautiful has some wonderful DIY ideas for fall party decorations and recipes. Her “top 10” fall ideas range from instructions to make cute pumpkins you can use as table décor and place-card … Read More...

Epic TMNT Party Ideas

September 10, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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With the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie coming out, there is a resurgence in the desire for these black-belted reptiles to be the center of birthday parties. If you don’t want to spend a lot on decorations, and are … Read More...

Make Your Own Kitty Pinata

September 9, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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No kids’ party is complete without candy and a pinata! Terra over at Mama Says Sew has some easy step-by-step instructions for how to make your own out of supplies you can find around your house or easily picked up … Read More...

7 Halloween Games For Younger Children

September 9, 2014 by Larissa Coleman

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I like Halloween.  However, I’m not really into the spooky-gory part of Halloween.  Yes, I like the cheesy and cute little parts that make the little kids love the holiday.  Don’t judge.  I’ve never been much of a thrill seeker.… Read More...

DIY Lantern Jellyfish

September 8, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Are you hosting an end-of-summer pool party? How about a beach-themed or luau-style party? Does your daughter or granddaughter love the idea of a mermaid-themed party? Ashley at 3 Little Greenwoods has step-by-step instructions for how to make adorable jellyfish … Read More...

101 Amazing Pumpkin Recipes for Your Fall Parties

September 7, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re planning any fall parties, you’ll definitely want to bookmark this collection of 101 pumpkin recipes from The Dating Divas. The collection includes drinks, dips, bars, cookies, and cakes made with pumpkin. It’s the taste of fall in one … Read More...

Pamper Friends with a DIY Spa Party

September 6, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re looking for a fun girls’ time, try a home-spa! Play. Party. Pin. has ideas for a DIY spa day. Make your own sugar scrub, lip balm, bath salts, and warm/cool pack for starters. A buffet of pampering treats, … Read More...

Faux Chalkboard Labels Are a Stylish Way to Keep Drinks Separate

September 5, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Whether you’re hosting a family get-together, kids’ party, or BBQ bash, there are beverages involved. How do you keep people’s drink glasses separate? Diane’s Vintage Zest page has a wonderful idea to solve this problem! Her mini mason jars with … Read More...

Budget-Friendly Bed and Bath Bridal Shower Ideas

September 4, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Amber from Parties, Crafts, and Holidays a bed & bath-themed bridal shower that’s doable even if you’re on a super-tight budget.  Unique DIY decorations (as well as items you already own repurposed as decorations) and food ideas abound in this … Read More...

Free Printables for Your Wes Anderson Movie Night!

September 3, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Pass the popcorn! A movie night in with some friends can be a great excuse to have some crafty fun. If you’re having a marathon of Wes Anderson movies (think Grand Budapest Hotel, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou… Read More...

Easy DIY Cardboard Cake Stands

September 2, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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When you want to put your cake on display, but find yourself short a traditional cake plate, there’s a handy DIY for that! The ladies at A Joyful Riot have a template and simple step-by-step instructions on how to make … Read More...

Make a Halloween Witch Hat

August 29, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Have you started thinking about Halloween yet? Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, so I’m always on the lookout for cute ideas to celebrate with.

Costumes and decorations are always more interesting when you can customize them to your … Read More...

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