Sometimes the best things to celebrate are the things you love. One of the most enjoyed parts of summer is watermelon.
Say It With Cake has created this Watermelon Party theme to celebrate one of the simple joys for all … Read More...
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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!
by Dana Hinders
Sometimes the best things to celebrate are the things you love. One of the most enjoyed parts of summer is watermelon.
Say It With Cake has created this Watermelon Party theme to celebrate one of the simple joys for all … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Do your kids (or adults, for that matter) tend to use a party as an excuse to take food into areas of the house you generally keep off-limits for fear of messes? Joyful Daisy has a solution to end party-food … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Who doesn’t love to take a unique twist on the traditional? For instance, instead of a decorated cake at a birthday party, reception, or even just at your next family gathering in place of the “dessert table,” try this Donut … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
From classic nursery rhymes to pride in your heritage; adorable animals to chic vintage prints, one thing is for sure: the 8 Hottest Baby Shower Themes of 2014 are unique and easy to pull off on any budget! Whether you … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Does the theme of your child’s party center around electronic toys and robots? Maybe you have a futuristic theme you’re looking for a unique treat for. Handmade Charlotte has step-by-step instructions (with pictures) for making robots out of your favorite … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Nikki at Tikkido.com has a fun, festive take on plain, boring deli containers. With some scrapbook paper, cutouts, printables – or even stickers – you, too can bring snack-holders to life! These decorated clear containers aren’t just for food, though. … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Kristi, the owner of Red Elm Designs, got a wonderful fun idea from her son that she’s offering in her Etsy store. These shaped crayons (made from recycled bits) make great party favors! She has 711 designs in 10 categories … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
The Lego Movie has been HUGE with kids this year, so a birthday party with a Lego theme is a great idea for boys, girls or mixed groups. Kojo Designs has come up with an entire Lego party in a … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
With Halloween just around the corner, the mummy project featured on Dr. Sonia’s blog about her daughter’s Egyptian themed birthday party would be the star of the show! There are links to tutorials for her other Egyptian-themed decorations as well! … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
If you’re planning any sort of nautical themed party in the near future, you’ll definitely want to check out Tikkido’s instructions for a cute treat bag made from Russian veiling, ribbon, twine, and your trusty glue gun.
She uses … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Whether your little girl is dreaming about being a cheerleader or already earned her spot on the squad, this classic “Peace, Love, Cheer” theme from Uncommon Designs is sure to be a hit.
What I love about this party is … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Is your tween daughter begging for a spa day with her friends?
Me And My Insanity has instructions for adorable nail polish party invites.
My favorite part of this design is the message wrapped around the handle of the nail … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Football season is upon us, and the “Boys of Fall” will soon be under the lights on Friday nights!
Local school and NFL fans alike will appreciate these football-themed ideas for your pregame tailgating. From football moms hosting a team … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Pass the popcorn please: 5 simple steps to a backyard outdoor movie night!
This list, compiled by mightygirl.com, has many options to consider.
From seating to invitations to snacks, she’s thought of it all –and has buyable, rentable, and DIY … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Is your daughter the ultimate girly-girl? Are you running out of creative ideas to envelop her birthday party in her favorite color scheme? Thanks to iheartnaptime.net, you will likely not run low on girly, whimsical or pink party ideas – … Read More...
It’s that time of the year. Summer is over and school bells will start ringing. Some kids may be excited for the next adventure that awaits them, while others, maybe not so much. Why not throw a party before things … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Even if you love throwing parties for adults, you have to admit that entertaining a room full of children can be a rather stressful experience. Mums Make Lists has compiled a great collection of tips that are guaranteed to make … Read More...
I don’t know any party that is not on a budget. Or maybe I am just not invited to those parties.
But if you are like me and the rest of the families, then this timely article for 7 budget … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
A Frozen party isn’t just for those born during the winter months! If you have a summer baby who is dying to celebrate with Elsa and Anna, The Daily Meal has a list of suggestions to help you adapt this … Read More...
by Dana Hinders
Cupcake toppers are an easy way to make homemade cupcakes look party-ready, but sometimes it’s hard to find toppers that fit your party theme. If you want to try making your own, Etcetorize has a tutorial that shows how to … Read More...