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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!

Art Party Ideas

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Meg threw a party for her daughter, and the table was set up like this. What a fun time this would be! The idea would translate to kids, teens or adults. My Girls shows all the thoughtful details that went … Read More...

Photo Booth at Kid’s Party

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Betty has been planning her kiddie parties for four years now. She loves a good photo booth. In this post, she not only gives us clever booth ideas, but she also runs a retrospective on ALL the parties so far. … Read More...

Movie Party

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Tickets. Concessions. Popcorn. All in time for Oscar night.  There are so many great ideas here that could be done at home, to make a movie party. Are there some movies that you need to see still? All of the … Read More...

Oscar Party Bingo

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Are you a fan of the Oscars? Do you like the dancing? Or should they just stick to the awards? Are you having a viewing party? Here is a GREAT idea to keep everyone’s attention for the 5 hour extravaganza. … Read More...

Vintage Wall Paper Invitations

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These pretty little invitations are hand made using vintage wall paper. I love the way the calligraphy is done too big, and runs right off the page. (If you view the original size photo, you will see you have to … Read More...

Cup Cake Stand

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What a neat way to display a cup cake. There is nothing better than a glitter letter! Best of all, there is a full DIY for these cute little pieces. From supplies needed to glue tips, this tutorial will show … Read More...

Pink and Gold Valentines Party

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100 Layer Cake has done this amazing Pink and Gold party that is so welcoming. They share SO many neat ideas in this post, from decorating a champagne glass, and a glittering bottle with an hombre effect.  Also featured is … Read More...

Valentine Pinata

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This is a great pinata made in a valentines theme! You could fill this with non-sugary treats, and use it at a kids party. There is a great tutorial for the project with loads of pictures (which are always helpful.) … Read More...

Downton Abbey Menu

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The series Downton Abbey has hit the American Market with amazing reviews and popularity. “Free Bates” has become a cultural reference. Next Sunday is the season finale, and as we say good bye to our favorite characters for a while, … Read More...

Mardi Gras Food

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Are you doing anything to celebrate Mardi Gras? Here is a treasure trove of traditional recipes to choose from. Including okra creole, and king cake even.

Going Away Party

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Jordan Ferny shows us a lovely way to host a going away party. She has hand selected some really beautiful things from our fair city and gathered them together. But this could go either way. You could design your baskets … Read More...

Heart Shaped Egg

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What a lovely little way to celebrate Valentines without going “over the top”. Kids, adults, breakfast treat, packed lunch surprise… There is no end to where you could add this little gem. Anna shows us how to do this here … Read More...