kids parties

Princess parties will seem so passé after you see the fit-for-royalty Snow White affair thrown by South Carolina-based event designers Anders Ruff. "Poisonous" candy apples, fairy-tale bluebird cookies, candy-gem-embellished cupcakes, a white ruffle cake, and make-your-own bejeweled mirrors are just a few of the elements that make this party fairy-tale perfection. Keep reading to see the lucky birthday girl Grayce and her guests — wearing custom Snow White, Cinderella, and Belle dresses by Made by Morgan — and all the fantastical details. Then head to Anders Ruff's Etsy shop to get the printables to throw your own Snow White party!

Source: Becca Bond for Anders Ruff

We loved the idea of Jessica Simpson's Charlotte's Web-themed shower, but Jess, with this party, we've got you covered for your lil girl's first birthday bash. Jill of Peas & Thank You's created a cowgirl-chic birthday party for her daughter, Lulu, but it's got Daisy Duke written all over it. Check out all the amazing details — from the stitched-burlap invitation and gorgeous ruffle cake to the clever treats ("Dirty Apples!" and pearl-wearing hen cake balls, shown above) and petting zoo — and get ready to meet your inner cowgirl, 'cuz this party is going to bring her out! Hee haw!

We love an adorable first birthday party, and the vintage-airplane-inspired soiree thrown by one-half of the team behind Posh Paperie for her 1-year-old son, Frankie, is certainly no exception. Featuring supercute plane-inspired snacks, some awesome parting gifts for party "passengers," and of course, some incredible paper details, this birthday is totally inspirational. Keep reading for all the high-flying details!

Spring is just around the corner, and if yours (like mine) involves a lil girl's birthday party, prepare yourself for some serious inspiration. Florida-based illustrator, stationary designer, and party planner Kori Clark of Paper & Pigtails (cutest name ever!) designed this flower-filled birthday party for her 4-year-old daughter, Charlotte. Full of beautiful details like fabric rosettes, hints of burlap, and two beautiful food stations — one for brunch, one for desserts — Kori went all out for her lucky birthday girl. Keep reading to see the lovely results!

Source: Courtney Vickers for Party & Pigtails

With my own daughter's first birthday rapidly approaching, I've been obsessing over lil girl birthday parties, and so when I found the pink-inspired bash Jamielyn Nye of I Heart Nap Time recently threw for her daughter's first birthday, I fell in serious love. Emmalyn's beautiful birthday party is as girlie as it gets, with a sweet dessert table, the prettiest rose-covered cake, and one seriously adorable birthday girl. While the party offers lots of inspiration (check out the chandelier-turned-cake stand), there are many completely doable ideas (lemonade in mason jars, a cute ribbon border for the dessert table) for mamas who weren't blessed with Jamielyn's awesome creativity. Keep reading for all the pink, girlie party perfection!

Source: Momentology Photography for I Heart Nap Time

Need a few more tricks up your sleeve to make this Halloween memorable? No need to start from scratch. From last-minute decor ideas and party goodies to coloring pages and other fun Halloween activities to keep the kiddies occupied, we've rounded up 10 free Halloween printables mama's sure to love. So get your printer fired up for these fun freebies.