Elaena's Fairy-Tale Princess and the Pea Pajama Party


Updated 05/25/12 1:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Fairy-Tale Birthday Party

While scoping out this incredibly imaginative and whimsical little girl's birthday party based upon the story The Princess and the Pea, "budget" is the last word that comes to mind. But crafty mom Beca, who blogs and sells her printable papers at My Paper Lily, says that she did it all on her own — right down to sewing pillows and sleep masks for the little guests. Click through and enjoy the Read more

50 of the Best Kids' Birthday Party Themes


Updated 05/25/12 1:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Best Kids' Birthday Party Ideas

It's your lil one's special day, so there's no stopping Mom when it comes to planning the perfect birthday bash. Kids wait all year to celebrate their big days, and with one of these amazing party themes, they're sure to have the best day ever. From an Angry Birds-themed party and a Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday to a firehouse soiree, we've rounded up the best themes for the guest of honor! Read more

A First-Class Post Office Party!


Updated 05/21/12 11:08 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Post Office Mail Birthday Party Theme

When Jenny Dixon of Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line was looking for a theme for her son Noah's fourth birthday party, inspiration came from the most practical of places: her mailbox. "It hit me one day that a mail party would make such a fun theme!" Jenny says. "What child doesn't love delivering and receiving mail? I contacted my favorite duo at Piggy Bank Parties to create a brand spanking new Read more

A Wet and Wild Wipeout Party


Updated 05/15/12 11:22 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Water Wipeout Birthday Party

If you're planning a Summertime birthday bash, consider following the lead of Beth Saxton of Beth and Co. When her daughter Carter said she wanted a sixth birthday party inspired by ABC's Wipeout, Beth went all out, throwing an awesome, water obstacle-filled party that would make any 6-year-old (and her parents) smile. "Carter was dead set on this being the theme for her party," Beth says. "It Read more

An Eloise-Inspired Hotel Birthday Bonanza


Updated 05/11/12 3:30 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kids Hotel Birthday Party

When True requested a hotel stay for her sixth birthday, mom Rubyellen was more than happy to oblige. "This idea of hers was inspired by her favorite book character, Eloise, who is six and lives at the Plaza Hotel," the crafty mama said. The mastermind behind Cakies, a gorgeous blog focused on DIY projects, family happenings, and incredible photographs, Rubyellen was sure to make the family Read more

7 Ways to Make Your Lil One's Birthday Extraspecial


Updated 05/09/12 9:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Make Kids Birthdays Special

When a child's birthday falls in the middle of the school/work week, it's always a bit of a challenge to ensure that they get the extraspecial treatment they deserve. Even if a celebration with friends and family is just around the corner, we think that it's important that our kids' actual birthdays are appropriately acknowledged. Here are seven great birthday surprises to ensure that their big Read more

Archie's Old-Fashioned Aussie Birthday Bash


Updated 05/08/12 11:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Old-Fashioned Birthday Party

For today's insanely cute second birthday bash, we travel far across the ocean to Australia, where event planner Dawn of Ruby May Designs was inspired by vintage fabrics and illustrations from Sarah Jane Studios to create a simply charming party. A licorice allsorts-embellished cake, fabric pennants, and charming pom-pom details, all created by Dawn, make this party one of a kind. Add in Read more

It's a Puppy Party! Sarai's Four-Leg-Friendly First Birthday


Updated 05/04/12 2:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Puppy-Themed Birthday Party

Bow wow indeed! You don't have to have a pet dog at home to love them — but it certainly helps for the pictures! This first birthday party, thrown at Modern Cookie in Marin, CA, by A Little Savvy Event wowed us with its sweet paper goods, cute puppy-inspired cakes, and awesome gift bags that were stocked with faux fur hats! Puppy power! Source: Allyson Wiley for A Little Savvy Event Read more

The Fairest of Them All! A Royal Snow White Birthday Affair


Updated 05/01/12 6:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Snow White Birthday Party

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 Read more