May 3, 2019 | DIY Boys Party, DIY Girls Party, DIY Kid's Parties, Parties
Don’t you find it harder and harder each year to come up with a fun party theme for your little one? Sure when they were babies and toddlers you could pretty much do whatever cute thing you liked. Um…that lasted til about their third birthday if you’re lucky. Now that they’re older they want to have their say, and of course they should with a teeny bit of help from mom, dad, and in our case Nana! One of my favorite party themes is a Science Birthday Party!
Why do I like it so much? Well, it’s age appropriate until they’re almost in high school, just change the science! A Science Birthday Party is such a broad theme you could literally use it every year until the kids are in high school just by changing the focus. I mean science is such a broad term, it could mean chemistry, geology, botany, anatomy, medicine, space, and even computers!
Having said that here are a few ideas to get you started!
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Ice Cream or Soda Lab
I love this Ice Cream Lab by Left Brain Craft Brain! I mean a Science Birthday Party would not be complete without a lab right?
If you prefer make it a Soda Lab and the guests can add different syrups to their sodas which of course will be served in beakers! And the toppings can be placed in test tubes!
Or how about we combine the two and make an Ice Cream Soda Lab!
Here’s a cute idea – serve ice cream, soda, or whatever in DIY “Beakers”
Just make lines on clear plastic cups with a sharper and you’ve got “Beakers”!
Science Themed Labels
Add science themed labels, tags, and decor. Love the water bottle labels by Clever Pink Pirate!
Looking for a photo booth backdrop? How about covering the wall with the Periodic table using a piece of construction paper for each element?
Use Science supplies for food like these Petri Jello! Love this idea from One Project Closer!
Fun Badges make great party favors
I just love the badges pictured above. Just print out a name tag on card stock for each guest then place them in transparent holders with lanyards to wear around their necks. Make it even more fun and give each kid a “Top Secret” clearance!
Science Themed Games and Activities
There are many science “projects” the kids can do to keep them busy, like building molecules with toothpicks and gumdrops – mini marshmallows work too!
You can make your own experiments or buy kits the kids can use. There are many to choose from! They can dig for fossils; create crystals; or build a volcano!
You don’t have to buy pre-made kits, think back to your school days. Remember building and electromagnet? All you need is a large battery, wire, and nails! Or play a game of Operation!
Whatever game or activity you decide on just be sure it’s age appropriate and doesn’t contain sharp objects or harmful chemicals. I wouldn’t suggest dissecting a frog just yet!
Apr 5, 2019 | Adult Parties & Events, Bridal and Baby Showers, DIY Girls Party
April showers bring May flowers, and it also ushers in the spring/summer party season! Yup the cold days are mostly behind us and the forecast says sunny days ahead, or so we all hope. So what’s better than throwing some April Showers Parties this month?
April Showers Parties can be birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, engagement parties, weddings, or just because it’s spring parties. So get out your umbrellas, rain boots, and flowers and host a colorful April Shower Party or even. Here are some ideas to get you started!
Umbrellas!
April Showers Parties just wouldn’t be complete without umbrellas. Use them in your decor. I just love the floating inverted umbrellas filled with tissue flowers by Sweet & Petite Party Designs don’t you? (Top photo) And the clear bubble umbrella, same concept, different style of umbrella, I found on Pinterest.
And what about these adorable little paper umbrella? Use them as cake/ cupcake toppers, and float them on drinks. Who doesn’t love a tropical concoction, with or without alcohol, topped with a colorful umbrella?
Rain Boots!
I just love kids’ rain boots they come in all sorts of colors and designs. Stock up on some to use as centerpieces and flower vases. If you don’t have kids who will use them send them home with guest who do!
You can use adult sized rain boots as vases too. They look great by the door or in an odd corner or two. Or on rainy days place them by the door and use as umbrella stands.
Watering Cans
Watering cans make great flower pots or for a bit of whimsy make them float in the air! Dangle them from tree branches or light fixtures with clear fishing wire. They’ll look amazing!
You can also use them to hold flatware at your buffet table!
Flower Pots
Small terracotta pots make great party favors. Place flowers, (real or silk) or pinwheels in the pots and tuck in a seed packet or two. Guest can take them home as favors!
Of course you can use them to hold flatware at the buffet table as well, and they make awesome centerpieces when you fill them with colorful spring blooms!
Clouds and Raindrops
Make a colorful raindrop backdrop using white balloons for clouds. You can cut out cloud shapes from poster board and use that too!
Cut out raindrop shapes from cardstock or construction paper then string them up on clear fishing wire, they look so pretty. Remember the raindrops can be any color you want!
These are just a few of my favorite ideas for April Showers Parties. Do you have a cool idea? Please share we’d love to hear from you!
Mar 29, 2019 | Adult Parties & Events, Bridal and Baby Showers, DIY Girls Party, DIY Kid's Parties, Parties
Unicorns, rainbows, and princesses these three seem to go hand in hand. What little girl doesn’t dream of being a princess riding her magical unicorn down a rainbow? Any or all three would make an ideal theme for your little princess’s next birthday party.
Of course you can use any or all ideas for your next party, but to keep it simple, sort of, I’ll stick with just one theme today, a Unicorn Party. A unicorn theme party works great for children and adult birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, an just about any type of event you want. And don’t think it’s limited to girls only, just change the color scheme and nix the girly glitter and it’ll work for a boy’s or co-ed parties!
Here are some super cute ideas for a unicorn party! Hope they inspire you!
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Invitations
Every party begins with an invitation. So set the stage by choosing a coordinated invitation like this pretty one by Jessie K. Designs.
In fact she’s sharing this printable unicorn invitation for free!
Click here to download!
One of my favorite party planning activities is decorating. Coordinating decorations make any theme party more memorable. In this case all things unicorn of course! So go ahead let your imagination run wild!
Banners, balloons, streamers, lanterns, centerpieces, photo booths, backdrops, and even dessert tables (think cake, cake toppers, plates, cups, table cloths, and napkins) can all be party of the decor! In my opinion you can never have enough decorations!
I love these unicorn lanterns! It’s amazing how these paper lanterns can be transformed into shy unicorns with a bit of paper, tulle, and flowers! Go ahead, mix and match colors and sizes!
How about this dessert table? Love how tulle makes an awesome table skirt and a simple white board or canvas becomes a chic backdrop!
Don’t you love these adorable centerpieces?
All it takes is some tissue paper, balloons, glitter and plain paper, and cupcake toppers. Secure them to a base and you’ve got a centerpiece! Use them at guest tables, buffet and dessert tables, and anywhere else.
Hey they double as party favors!
Make a frame and let guests take their own photos! They’ll love it!
Cut out a frame shape from a poster or foam board. Glue on paper horn, ears, and flowers, and voila a unicorn frame!
If you’re crafty with wood you can make a wooden frame and decorate with colored paper flowers etc. Just remember to keep it light weight, the kids gotta be able to lift them!
Treats
Food, specially treats, definitely is a must. I’m sure there’ll be cake, there are many awesome unicorn cakes out there!
But how about these unicorn cupcakes by My Heavenly Recipes? They can be in addition to or instead of a unicorn cake. Click here for the recipe!
You can serve Unicorn Dip, chocolate covered strawberries, cookies, rainbow rice crispy treats, macaroons, and more. The secret is make it colorful! Better yet coordinate your treat colors to you theme colors!
Activities
Keep guests entertained with a craft or some games.
I love this Unicorn Slime by momdot.com.
Click here for directions!
Or pin the horn on the Unicorn! Get this free printable from Jessie K Designs.
Make these unicorn masks! Get the free template from rufflesandrainboots.com!
Unicorn rides would be a hit! Sign me up! But where do I get the unicorn?
Check your local stables to see if they rent pony rides, many do! Now ask if you can dress the pony in a unicorn costume, they might just agree.
Or if you’re lucky there will be companies who do rides for events in your area. I’ll bet they already offer unicorn rides.
Your next best option would be to rent or buy a unicorn themed bounce house.
Favors
If you made masks or slime they can double as party favors. Or you can package cookies, cotton candy, lollipops, and other favors to send home with guests
But I just love theses cute and cuddly plush unicorns guests can adopt!
Whatever you decide you can send favors home in unicorn bags!
I used plain white gift bags to make these his and her unicorn bags
Just cut horn, ears, eyes, shades, and other pieces out of cardstock and glitter paper and glue them on.
Easy peasy!
Mar 22, 2019 | DIY Boys Party, DIY Girls Party, DIY Kid's Parties, Parties
April is a great month to have a party, the weather is nice and spring is definitely in the air. Here are some themes for your child’s April birthday party.
For an April born child an April Showers Themed Party would be very apropos!
Decorate with clouds, raindrops, and of course umbrellas and rain boots! Ask guests to come in their raincoats and rain boots! Oh fun!
Sources:
Sweet Designs
Steph Modo
Project Nursery
Make It Cozee
Catch My Party
Daffy Duck’s birthday is April 17 and Bugs Bunny’s is April 30. A Looney Toons Themed party would be lots of fun.
Free Party invitation click here!
(Download the template to your desktop then open it on a photo editing app like Photoshop and add child’s name and other party info.)
Sources:
Tips Kids Party
All Together Scattered
Etsy
April 2 is Children’s Books Day. An April birthday party theme could be centered around your child’s favorite book. Here’s a few ideas to get you started.
A Dr. Seuss Party. Choose one book or if you can’t decide on just one us several!
The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, The Lorax, and more!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a great theme for a toddler’s birthday party.
Sources:
Pottery Barn Kids
Daisy Celebrates
Hostess With The Mostess
Pop Sugar
Paige’s Party Ideas
The Little Engine That Could is a great theme for a little boy’s birthday party.
Sources:
Catch My Party
Hostess With The Mostess
On My Side of the Room
April 2 is also Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, one of his most popular books is The Little Mermaid, the inspiration behind Disney’s popular movie of the same name.
Every little girl would love a mermaid themed party!
Sources:
Catch My Party
Catch My Party – Under the Sea
A Pumpkin & A Princess
Swanky Press
Hostess With The Mostess
Feb 15, 2019 | DIY Boys Party, DIY Girls Party, DIY Kid's Parties, Parties
Planning a kid’s birthday is lots of fun, the hardest part is usually choosing a party theme. Once you’ve chosen a theme everything else falls into place. March parties are exciting because the weather is getting better opening up the possibility of outdoor venues. Here are 6 party themes that would be great for a March party.
March is National Crafts Month, what a great time to host an Artsy Craftsy Party!
The colors for the party will be a burst of sunshine to herald in Spring. You can keep kids busy and entertained with various arts and crafts projects that can double as party favors!
Sources:
Bottle Your Brand
The Hostess With TheMostess
Kara’s Party Ideas
Paige’s Party Ideas
March 12 is Plant a Flower Day.
In honor of this day a Flower Garden party would be a fun theme for a girl’s birthday party.
Sources:
Catch My Party
The Imagination Tree
Paper Glitter
Party City
Kara’s Party Ideas
St. Paddy’s Day is in March, how about a Leprechaun themed party?
Rainbows, Pots of Gold, Shamrocks, and Leprechauns equals a fun St. Paddy’s Day themed birthday party.
Sources:
Platinum Touch Events
Sweeten Your Day Events
Rook No. 17
Housing A Forest
Pinterest.com
Big Bird’s birthday is March 20!
Your toddler will love a Sesame Street Party! You can center the party around your child’s favorite Sesame Street character or have them all at the party, the more the merrier!
Sources:
Savvy Nana’s Parties
Catch My Party
Britt Party Rental
The Chickabug Blog
In honor of Star Trek’s Captain Kirk’s March 22 birthday host an Outer Space Party!
Kid’s will love it! A rocket ship photo booth would be lots of fun!
Hey this theme works for Star Trek fans of all ages!
Sources:
Kara’s Party Ideas
Artsy Craftsy Mom
Hostess With The Mostess
In honor of Wonder Woman’s March 22nd. birthday host a Wonder Woman party for your little Wonder Girl!
Have guests come dressed as their favorite super hero, kids and adults love to dress up!
Sources:
Anders Ruff
Kara’s Party Ideas
Hostess With The Mostess
We Heart Parties
For more party ideas follow my boards on Pinterest!
Dec 31, 2018 | DIY Boys Party, DIY Girls Party, DIY Kid's Parties, Parties
The holidays are over so now it’s time to turn to Winter Birthday Parties. If your child has a Winter Birthday then you know how challenging a party can be.
A Winter Birthday pretty much calls for an indoor venue, unless you plan on taking everyone skiing, ice skating, or dog sledding. Not bad ideas if you live in an area where these activities are available. But for the rest of us who aren’t so fortunate here are some winter birthday party ideas for you!
Frozen Party
One of the first ideas that come to mind is a Frozen Party. You can’t get any more wintery than that!
It’s the perfect theme for your little princess, maybe not so perfect for your little prince. If you do decide on a Frozen party for a little boy you can focus on Olaf instead of the princesses![spacer height=”-20px”]
Winter Wonderland
A Winter Wonderland party is a good alternative if your child isn’t into the Frozen thing.
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Sledding Party
Take the kids outside for some sledding and other snow activities. Okay, this only works if there’s snow outside.
Then usher them into the house for a hearty lunch! Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are my favorite cold weather comfort foods.
Setting up a hot cocoa bar will add to the fun!
Click here for more sledding party ideas from the Spruce.
Beach Party
By the end of January you’ll probably be dreaming of sun drenched beaches, so why not bring the beach to you!
Throw a Beach Party! It’s a great theme for teens and tweens. You can center it around Disney’s Teen Beach Party movie or use your own ideas.
Hang posters and pictures of the beach. Add a palm tree or two and some plastic pails and you’ve got a beach party.
Serve a refreshing fruit salad to give it a tropical feel and don’t forget the Hawaiian Punch!
Here’s a cute idea – serve ice cream, soda, or whatever in DIY “Beakers”
Looking for a photo booth backdrop? How about covering the wall with the Periodic table using a piece of construction paper for each element?
