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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!

Free Printable Birthday Bingo Cards

July 12, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Everyone in my extended family loves to play Bingo, so these printable birthday Bingo cards caught my eye right away! They’re from Crazy Little Projects and there are 10 different cards for you to print and play with. (You’ll need … Read More...

Download Free Pirate Party Printables

July 11, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re planning a party for an aspiring pirate, the free printables from Two Penny Blue Mom are an easy way to pull together a coordinated celebration. Her set includes cupcake toppers, banner, invitation, thank you cards, patterned paper, and … Read More...

Easy DIY Washi Tape Ribbon Wands

July 10, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Washi tape, a type of patterned decorative masking tape, is a must-have item in any crafter’s supply stash. I already have more rolls of tape than I could ever possibly use, but I keep buying more!

If you’re looking … Read More...

Birthday Celebrations in the Garden of Eden

July 9, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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This Garden of Eden themed birthday party by Claudia Cortez of iCandy parties featured on Kara’s Party Ideas is one of the most unique party ideas I’ve seen in quite some time. Assuming your guests share your family’s religious beliefs, … Read More...

Make Pool Party Teddy Grahams

July 8, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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I love cute party food, but I’m afraid that I’m all thumbs when it comes to cake, cookie, and cupcake decorating! However, I think even I could pull off these adorable pool party Teddy Graham cookies. Get the complete instructions … Read More...

Beach Ball Party Ideas

July 7, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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I stumbled across this roundup of beach ball themed summer party ideas from Spoonful while helping a friend search for ideas for her son’s birthday party. The inexpensive paper plates decorated to look like a beach ball banner are my … Read More...

Bachelorette Party Ideas That Don’t Involve a Trip to the Strip Club

July 5, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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There’s nothing wrong with heading to the nearest strip club if that’s what the bride-to-be wants, but there are plenty of other alternatives available. Racked has compiled a great list of stripper-free bachelorette party ideas. An obstacle course is a … Read More...

Treat Your Party Guests to Mini Banana Split Cakes

July 4, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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As far as I’m concerned, no party is complete without cake and ice cream! If you’re looking for a memorable party dessert, these mini banana split cakes from SugarHero certainly fit the bill. They are moist banana cakes topped with … Read More...

Create Personalized Family Reunion T-Shirts

July 3, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re planning a family reunion this summer, Cricut  has instructions for how to create your own personalized family reunion t-shirts. The instructions require a Cricut Explore and the Cricut Design Space software, but similar results could be achieved using … Read More...

How to Make a Gender Reveal Balloon

July 2, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re expecting, gender reveal parties are all the rage. A cake with pink or blue filling seems to be the most popular way to announce baby’s gender, but gender reveal balloons filled with colored gender reveal confetti are a … Read More...

500 Creative Ideas for Boy Themed Parties

July 1, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re looking for unique boy party ideas, Kara’s Party Ideas has you covered! No matter what your son is interested in, you’re sure to find something to please in this amazing roundup of 500 different boy themed parties. (If … Read More...

Free Party Printables for a Vintage Barbie Birthday

June 30, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you have a daughter, Catch My Party’s free vintage Barbie printables are an easy way to put together a festive birthday celebration. Pair the printables with black, white, and pink balloon bouquets and a few of your daughter’s favorite … Read More...

Top 10 Independence Day Party Food Ideas for People Who Hate to Cook

June 29, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re still working on putting together a special Fourth of July menu, Cupcake Diaries has a link roundup of 10 festive Independence Day themed foods. I love this roundup because everything featured is easy to make even if you … Read More...

Jazz Up Your 4th of July with Free Party Printables

June 28, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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I’m a huge fan of free party printables, since they leave me more room in my budget for food and entertainment. If you’re throwing a Fourth of July celebration, Pizzazzarie has a festive collection of free printables that includes invitations, … Read More...

Top 25 Ideas for Tween and Teen Parties

June 27, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Everyone loves a great party, but coming up with a theme for your tween or teen can certainly be a challenge. Tip Junkie has a helpful roundup of 25 themes that you can use to start your party planning.

My … Read More...

25 Creative Loot Bag Ideas for Children’s Parties

June 26, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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Every kid I know thinks loot bags are the best part of the party, but I hate filling bags with stuff that I know will be tossed aside after 10 minutes of play. Childhood 101 has put together an amazing … Read More...

Throw a Simple and Modern Mustache-Themed Baby Shower

June 25, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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This mustache-themed baby shower from Silhouette America is the perfect option for the mom-to-be who wants to avoid the pastel baby block and rattle decorations associated with traditional baby showers. It’s clean, simple, and modern while still fully celebrating baby’s … Read More...

Rustic Glam Bridal Shower Ideas

June 24, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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My bridal shower was a very informal celebration, but I’m in love with the rustic glam bridal shower from the Hostess with the Mostess blog. This beautiful celebration mixes rustic elements like burlap and wood with glamorous and girly touches … Read More...

Sponge Bombs Provide Hours of Party Entertainment

June 23, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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My son and his friends love water balloons, but I hate having to spend my time filling and tying balloons when I’d rather be chatting with my guests. Sponge bombs are the perfect water balloon alternative for outdoor summer parties. … Read More...

Throw a Backyard Summer Reading Party

June 22, 2014 by Dana Hinders

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If you’re a parent, you know that getting children to read during the summer months is a vital part of ensuring their success in school. If you’re dealing with reluctant readers, consider throwing an impromptu reading-themed party in your backyard. … Read More...

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