A Little Legends, Exceptional Men in Black History Birthday Celebration
In honor of Black History Month, the talented Victoria styled the perfect birthday party for her son. Inspired by the book “Little Legends, Exceptional Men in Black History.” Check out our latest blog post to see the stunning details she put into the party to make it exceptional.
This party was submitted and styled by Victoria @queen_victoriap
Vendor credits below.
It’s no secret that it’s been a tough year for children. I wanted to do something at home for Lennon’s birthday to honor his heritage. Ever since he was a baby, we’ve been reading a page of Vashti Harrison’s “Little Legends, Exceptional Men in Black History” to him every night. Every night we focus on one individual and their accomplishments. As he’s getting older, he’s starting to look forward to this. When I had the idea to make this book a birthday theme for him, I wanted him to feel represented in a beautiful light. Representation is important. Images help shape our identity.
The cover of the book was my inspiration. I worked with the moon rising, an incredible designer that helped me recreate Lennon in the same style as the characters in the book. He was now front and center as he is an exceptional black boy, soon to be a man.
Each child had a bookmark with a different character from the book and their names on the back. We had library cards made so that they can continue with the rest of the book series reading about exceptional people in history. I kept the color scheme the same as the cover of the book, focusing on black-white mint and yellow stars.
Working with Pavan Floral is always a pleasure. The florals she creates are stunning. They always fit perfectly with my aesthetic.
Janice Wong with the desert never disappoints. We had a beautiful cake where she hand-painted the characters. The cookies featured the faces of the characters in the book and the cake pops had a printed image of the cover.
The star of the show was the incredible backdrop provided by Modest Peach. They recreated the cover and had each character's life-size standing on podiums. I want Lennon to always remember this day. How special he is. How exceptional he is and to shoot for the stars.
A bbq lunch catered by the incredible Sarah of Active Palate was the perfect meal. The children had Mac and cheese cups and fried chicken sliders, while the adults had bbq and a beautiful grazing table put together by cheese pretty please. A yummy green juice for the kids and sangria for adults by Nate Parker really complimented the meal. The incredible Kara Coleen shot this day for us. She helped us capture the magic of a day we’ll always remember.
Party Vendor Credits:
Party Stylist: @queen_victoriap
@karacoleen - photography - https://www.karacoleen.com/
@modestpeach - backdrop - http://www.modestpeach.com/
@pavanfloral - flowers - https://www.pavanfloral.com/
@cheese.prettyplease - grazing table - https://www.cheeseprettyplease.com/
@creativeamme - signage - https://www.creativeamme.com/
@janice.w0ng - dessert / cake - NO WEBSITE
@activepalate - food - https://activepalate.com/
@iamnp3 - cocktails - NO WEBSITE
@letscreateevents - balloons - NO WEBSITE
@moonrising20 - Lennon design - NO WEBSITE
@3littlebirdseventplanning - rentals - https://3littlebirdseventplanning.com/
@ohhappyday - paper goods - https://ohhappyday.com/
@vashtiharrison - Author of the book - https://www.vashtiharrison.com/
Best 1st Birthday Baby Shark Theme Party
Best 1st Birthday Baby Shark Theme Party
This beautiful 1st baby shark birthday party was submitted by Carter 7 Grand Events. This is what she said was her inspiration to create and style this party. “As a party planner/decorator; we are often asked to repeat a popular theme more than once; and BABY SHARK being as popular as it is; we have completed several setups; however, this was our first large setup and our first setup for the theme outdoors.
It was a very HOT TEXAS DAY, but we managed to pull through. Our client was very excited to celebrate Romir's first birthday party and even motivated and gave us so much eagerness to set up such a memorable event. We took a little bit of everything we had previously set up before and added a little twist to it.
Having the event outdoors under a tent; gave us a little more imagination to work with; from the balloons hanging from the center of the tent; to the props being placed in front of the water wave custom table cloth that was made by our business owner Carla Smith. The entire setup was FUN - FUN -FUN. We never draw out a detailed setup map; we just bring what we need and then we allow our creative juices to flow and we create a GRAND-ness.
Carter 7 Grand Events is our business name; which has a very meaningful meaning behind it; which is part of the reason we love setting up children's events. Carter is the name of the owner of our business’s first son; who passed away during birth; it was her only child; but was the 7th child of her deceased husband, who passed away suddenly 2 years after their son passed away from a blood clot.
When hired to do children's events; it is always an exciting and fun time for us and most of our inspiration comes from our sweet and precious angels who watch over us from above.
We would like to invite you all to our business page on Facebook @Carter 7 Grand Events and on Instagram Carter 7 Grand Events
We would like to give a special thanks to She's Making Sweets for the amazing cake, custom candy apples and cupcakes; and also La Casa de Carton for our amazing marquee numbers that we love so much.
Romir's Baby Shark 1st birthday was definitely one of our favorite setups since dealing with this pandemic. Due to the pandemic of course business for us is not what it once was and parties are not how they use to be. Through the hand sanitizer on each table, and no candles being blown out on the main birthday cake, and food being served in to-go containers; we were still able to bring some sunshine with our decorations; even during the pandemic storm. We pray for the safety and well being of everyone and this too shall pass; we hope very soon.
We’ve included lots of pictures for you to enjoy every child’s dream party!
Vendor Credits:
Party Stylist & Event Planner: by Carter 7 Grand Events
Cake: She's Making Sweets
Party decor: La Casa de Carton
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10 Awesome Social Distancing Kid Birthday Party Ideas
When life gives you a global pandemic, you turn your creative caps on. Although we've been stuck at home, the world around us is still moving. Our kids are missing their proms, graduations, and friends from school. Children's birthdays are being canceled. It might not be traditional, but it can still be special.
We all want to make our kids happy and lighten their spirits even in these difficult times. Here are ten ideas to celebrate your Child's Birthday while practicing social distancing.
10 Kid Birthday Party Ideas For Social Distancing
When life gives you a global pandemic, you turn your creative caps on. Although we've been stuck at home, the world around us is still moving. Our kids are missing their proms, graduations, and friends from school. Children's birthdays are being canceled. It might not be traditional, but it can still be special.
We all want to make our kids happy and lighten their spirits even in these difficult times. Here are ten ideas to celebrate your Child's Birthday while practicing social distancing.
Have a Virtual Party!
Virtual parties have been a big talk worldwide recently due to the CoronaVirus. With plenty of streaming platforms to use from, having a Virtual Party can be accessible to anyone anywhere. Platforms like Zoom, Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Skype, and more all have unique features for you and your guests to play with. It's essential to do your research before choosing a platform to make sure the platform you select is manageable for all your party guests. You can also check out Lyfetymes Blog to learn how to throw the Ultimate Virtual Party.
2. Virtual Princess/ Character Visit!
You planned a Frozen party or Superhero birthday party for months only for it to be canceled. There's an even better solution. Your kid deserves to have that theme party, and you can turn it up a notch by having a real-life character of choice join in on the fun. So let it go and let Elsa sing and dance at your child's virtual birthday party
3. Birthday TikTok Challenge
I'm sure by now you have all heard of TikTok. Most kids have been spending most of their time at home practicing their TikTok dance moves. Have the birthday kid pick a song on TikTok for everyone to dance to. Have your friends and family send in their dance version to the song. The fun challenge will get everyone excited and moving. You can even create a unique hashtag for the birthday dance. Seeing all your child's friends and family dancing will put a smile on their face.
4. Host a Virtual Movie Night
Invite your child's family and friends for a Movie Night In and include the link to Kast. Kast allows you to video share through your screen. Have your child pick out the movie they want to watch with their friends. Once your invitees download Kast, you can watch the film and have a live chat during it. Netflix also currently added an option to watch movies together and chat from your couches. It will be a virtual slumber party!
5. Drive-By Celebration
Set a time and date for your party guests to line up their cars and drive-by. You can set up a table for gifts and goody bags for your guests to take on their way! Decorate your driveway with balloons, garland, or sidewalk chalk for your guests and your little one to enjoy. To add some extra excitement for the birthday kid, purchase some confetti poppers for them to pop as guests drive by.
6. Decorate the Front Yard
Kids love surprises. Decorating your whole yard will make your kid's birthday! With these excellent birthday signs, surprise the birthday kid as they walk outside in the morning. You might also get some honks and cheers from neighbors passing by. Make your kid like you're throwing a big celebration even though you can't.
7. All Aboard the Party Express- Drive-By
If you don't live in a close neighborhood or don't want to bring the party to your location, you can try this alternative! Let your neighbors, family, and child's friends know that there's a birthday celebration coming up. Ask anyone who wants to join in on the party to put up signs, balloons, or anything else in their yards, driveways, or windows on the day of the birthday party.
Decorate your car with balloons and party decorations and take your children for a drive around the neighborhood to see all the birthday surprises. If you want to set a time, let everyone know so they can stand outside to cheer and sing for the birthday kid as you drive by.
8. Virtual Game Night
Don't let your kids' special day go without any fun games. Many Livestream platforms allow you to share your screen so the kids can play online. If your kids are at writing age, you can download the Mural app and use it as a whiteboard for Hangman and Pictionary. You can also play games like Guess that Song. Or even have the kiddos bust out some dance moves.
9. Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Everyone loves a good scavenger hunt, especially when there are gifts involved. Start your little one's special day with a fun scavenger hunt game around the house. You can create your clues or find some Birthday Scavenger Hunt printables/ ideas at Playtivities.com. Have the clues lead them to special surprises throughout the house.
10. Celebrate at Home- Mail it in
Have an at-home celebration for your child like you usually would, minus all the party guests. Decorate the house with balloons and garlands for your child to wake up to. Give your address to your friends, family, or close neighbors and ask them to mail postcards, birthday cards, letters, or whatever they would like for the birthday kid to open. My favorite kind of gifts are the ones that had much thought put into them, so these will be heartwarming gifts. Plus, your child will feel extra special, seeing what their loved ones took the time to do.
What will be your first Virtual Celebration?
At-Home and Virtual Parties can still be festive and engaging. It does not just have to be a Face-time call, you can make it as memorable as you want and it is important to celebrate those milestones and recognize they have been accomplished. You can plan for free at LYFETYMES or if you don’t have the time or non-technical, check out our LYFETYMES Vendor Marketplace to find party services such as event planners, photographers, bakers, catering, balloon stylists and more.
Fun Easter Party Ideas for 2021
Looking for easy and unique Easter party ideas? We've rounded up nine tips to make your Easter party fun without breaking the bank! Keep the kids busy this Easter while you celebrate with the grownups.
Looking for some fun and easy Easter party ideas? We've rounded up 9 unique easter party tips that will get your creative wheels turning! From DIY decorations to fun Easter activities, these are the best ways to celebrate Easter.
Fun and Unique Easter Party Ideas
Virtual Easter Bunny Party
Grab your Bunny Ears and join us for our Interactive Easter Hippity Hoppity Eggstravaganza with the real Easter Bunny and BFF Chick-A-Dee! In this LIVE 20-minute virtual experience, the Easter Bunny and Chick-A-Dee will sing, read, dance, and perform to bring Easter Magic to your home! A non-scary way to see the Easter Bunny and it’s affordable - Price is per screen or device so anyone in your household can attend the Easter performance and make life long memories in the comfort of your home! Boom your visit here!
Easter Centerpieces
Wow your guests with DIY low-cost centerpieces that even the Easter bunny is sure to love. Use carrots, Peeps, chocolate eggs or even the cheap plastic eggs to decorate. One idea we love is to use artificial grass strips and then sprinkle the eggs throughout.
Or, just fill a glass bowl with Easter candy for a super simple centerpiece.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating
What's an Easter party without awesome desserts? It's such a great activity for all ages! Much like many families bake and decorate cookies during the Christmas holidays, Easter egg cookies are just as fun! It keeps the little ones busy and also serves as a great parting gift. Easily whip up adorable egg-shaped cookies with this cookie cutter set.
Easter Egg Basket Decorating
This is a great DIY project to keep kids busy while creating something unique that they can use! Baskets don’t need to be fancy or heavy duty (especially since most eggs are plastic with lightweight coins or candy inside).
You can use white paper bags and set up all the trimmings to decorate. Once again corral the kids and keep them busy, And it's an adorable keepsake for parents of an art craft created by their kids!
Easter Egg Golden Ticket Game
Here's an Easter activity that's fun for both kids and adults! Fill one of the plastic eggs with a golden ticket and the child who finds it wins a prize. Have a special prize for kids (candy would be a popular choice!) or a nice bottle of wine for the adults to win.
Whoever finds the golden ticket wins the prize!
Easter Egg Relay Race
We love this idea to reduce the frustration (and panic!) of not finding eggs in a big group of egg hunters! Instead of every man for himself, why not split the kids into teams (evenly matched of course) and have a member from each team search for an egg. Once they've found an egg, they come back and tag the next teammate — just like a traditional relay race!
The kids still have the fun of an Easter egg hunt, but less pressure!
Toddler's First Easter Egg Hunt
I think we can all agree that a toddler's first Easter egg hunt is probably more for the parents than the kids! Because they're kind of clueless as to what they're supposed to do, parents usually end up leading the child to find the egg.
Here's a solution: if you have a younger kids, tie a balloon to the eggs so they little ones can have fun “hunting” and easily identify their target. They'll probably still think they're "balloon hunting", but they'll have a blast, and parents can get their Easter photo opps ;)
Easter Egg Decorating
What would Easter be without some Easter egg decorating? Buy a kit to dye eggs, or (for a less messy option) let the kids hand decorate them with markers, stickers, and more! This inexpensive and festive activity will build memories for years!
Easter Themed Coloring Pages and Word Searches
A quiet way to corral the kids while you entertain is with Easter themed coloring pages and word searches. You can make a custom word search here! And there are plenty of free printable coloring page sites that you can find with a simple google search. Here's one for Easter themed coloring pages.
Are you inspired to start planning your Easter party? These 9 fun and unique Easter party ideas are easy and won't break the bank--bonus: they'll keep the kids occupied and having fun!
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Kid's Party Themes for 2019, The Movie Edition
Kids movie birthday parties are easy to plan this year—there are so many releases: from new to sequels to remakes! Plan your child’s movie birthday party today with the #1 party planner website, LYFETYMES!
Parents love kids movies just as much as the kids and in 2019 there a lot of family friendly movies to get excited about. And guess what? Blockbuster kid’s movies set party trends for the year.
In our first post, we highlighted kid’s birthday party trends for the year and below we’ve rounded up our predictions of kids party trends: the Movie Edition. These movie party trends are based on original movies, or resurrected stories based on a sequel. So whether you are a professional party planner or designated party planner for the family (aka MOM) here's the information you need to get the party started!
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Movie Themed Kids Parties in 2019
Friday, May 10th
image: Warner Bros.
Detective Pikachu Holy Pokemon- who saved all their cards? The only thing Moms need to know is Ryan Reynolds is in it. You’re Welcome. And here’s a link to our Pokemon Birthday Party Pinterest Board.
Friday, May 24th
image: Disney
Aladdin This looks like a fun movie! Will Smith plays the Genie and Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine- This is a tripleheader for Party Themes 1) Arabian Nights Party 2) Aladdin Theme 3) Princess Party featuring Jasmine or all princesses. See our Alladin Party Pinterest Board for all the movie party ideas!
Friday, June 7th
image: 20th Century Fox (movie poster)
Dark Phoenix- This is my Vegas bet: most of us just met this character in Endgame, but if you are a true fan, you knew about her all along. We are obsessed with Girl Power, and we think like Disney Princess Parties, we hope to see more female superhero parties!
Get inspired for your Dark Phoenix movie party here.
image: Universal Studios
The Secret Life of Pets 2 The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise. We’ve rounded up some great ideas for a Secret Life of Pets movie birthday party here.
Friday, June 21st
image: Disney
Toy Story 4 How can you not love this animated series of Buzz Lightyear and Woody! Not only will Toy story be a hit, we’ll see an uptick in barn yard animal parties and character-specific inspired themes like cowboy themes parties (Woody) and space parties (for Buzz Lightyear). Here’s our Pinterest board for a Toy Story 4 birthday party.
Tuesday, July 2nd
image: Columbia Pictures
Spider-Man: Far From Home It’s the gift that keeps giving, Spiderman is one of the most popular party themes. Check out our Pinterest Page for Sensational Spidey Party Ideas to make you look like a Superhero. https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/spiderman-birthday-party/
Friday, July 19th
The Lion King Can you believe its been 25 years since the original film was released? This looks amazing. We think not only will this be a Kids Party Sensation, but we will see an increase in Safari and Jungle Themes Parties and will cross over to Baby Showers and Birth Announcements (Nothing is funnier than seeing parents parity this image of holding Simba). https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/lion-king-birthday-party-ideas/
Friday, August 9th
Dora and the Lost City of Gold Anyone with kids graduating, do you remember Dora the Explorer animated series on Nickelodeon? The song still rings in our heads sometimes! As an unanimated series, it still promises to be a ton of fun. We predict it could revitalize the animated series and open the fantastic Dora to younger fans and little girls to go on adventures with her.
We expect Dora themes parties; Jungle themed parties and adventure and experience based parties with things that include maps and scavenger hunts. Check them out https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/dora-the-explorer-birthday-party/
Friday, August 16th
image: Columbia Pictures
The Angry Birds Movie 2 – The sensation that swept the nation! The Angry Birds are back in the sequel to the biggest mobile game of all time! Angry Birds 2 starts a new era of slingshot gameplay. See some of our favorite Angry Bird Parties here. https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/angry-birds-party/
image: FILM HOLDING – MORGEN PRODUCTION Licensed by PLAYMOBIL
PLAYMOBIL We have all seen their toys in Walmart, etc. This is the first big-screen animated adventure for the iconic toy brand, looking to kickstart a cinematic franchise. They have some charismatic characters and trust me; they will be making a play to win your child's heart. Follow us for all things PLAYMOBILE Parties on Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/playmobil/
Friday, November 8th
image: Paramount Pictures
Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic is a video game franchise produced by Sega centering on a series of high-speed platform games. Typically, Sonic must stop antagonist Doctor Eggman's plans for world domination, often helped by his friends, such as Tails, Amy, and Knuckles. This movie may resonate with older kids that are just getting into gaming. Check out Party Inspirations here. https://www.pinterest.com/lyfetymes/sonic-birthday-parties/
Friday, November 22nd
image: Disney
Frozen 2 – Well, Hell just froze over for parents everywhere. We love Elsa; she is part of the family. LITERALLY. And at least Disney was kind enough to release in the winter. It is so popular we add every day to our Frozen Board on Pinterest which is awwwweeeesssoommmee.
Friday, December 20th
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Star wars is always a great party theme because there is a shared love of the old and new characters that spans generations in families. From very specific Star Wars Fan Parties (down to the food detail) to incorporating Space Party ideas, follow us on Pinterest for our Star Wars party ideas so great you will feel like the force is with you!
That’s a wrap! Hope You enjoyed our lineups. Release dates may change, we share the most up to date information posted by the production studios. Want to party with us? Sign up for our newsletter for best celebration trends, Ideas, and giveaways in the sidebar —->>>.
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Mermaid Birthday Party Ideas
Is your child obsessed with The Little Mermaid? Throw him or her a mermaid birthday party—we’ve got you covered with great ideas to get the creative wheels turning. Plan everything on LYFETYMES, your #1 party planning website!
Mermaid party themes are making a bit of a comeback. It might be because of Disney’s upcoming remake of their 1989 classic animated mermaid tale, The Little Mermaid . Or maybe it’s just because mermaids are mystical and beautiful and magical. With summer just around the corner and everyone has beaches/pools/water fun on the mind, we thought it would be a perfect time to do a round up of mermaid birthday party ideas.
We know if you search Pinterest for Mermaid Parties, you will be overwhelmed, so we cataloged some of our favorite ideas that will have everyone parting under the Sea. Check out all our favorite ideas on our mermaid birthday party Pinterest board.
Mermaid Party Invitations
Start the theme off strong with an under the sea or mermaid party theme. These birthday invites with the phrase, “You Mermaid to be Awesome” is so cute!
Get your child involved and create homemade invitations by cutting out mermaid tails and shells made from folded over construction paper! There are so many under the sea/mermaid party ideas you could use to create a one-of-a-kind party invitation.
Mermaid Birthday Cake
A mermaid birthday party has to have a mermaid birthday cake! You can order a cake, or try your hand at making your own. If you’re no Martha Stewart, make a sheet cake and add in a mermaid tail and shells and call it a day!
Shell Decorating Table
Nothing controls the chaos like an experience where we put those busy little hands to work. Also, parents salivate at anything their little Picassos create and display those works of art with pride. “Shell Station” is like an Easter egg decorating but with sea shells.
You can go to Hobby Lobby and get more giant shells, glue, glitter, markers, etc. to let them create. Buy inexpensive wood frames and let the kids go crazy! It’s guaranteed to keep them entertained for 30 minutes or more, and they’ll have an awesome party favor to take home.
No Sew Mermaid Tails
image: Living Locurto
What could be better than going home from a fantastic mermaid party with your very own mermaid tail?
Amy at Living Locurto made these DIY Mermaid tails for all the guests at her daughter’s 3-year-old mermaid party. You can have a “Tail Station” like above, or make them ahead of time and personalize them for each party guest. And the magical part is that you need no sewing skills at all; great news for a lot of busy moms.
Watch the video here https://www.livinglocurto.com/mermaid-tails-party-craft/
Sand Castle Station
If you don’t already have a sandbox, you can purchase bags of sand (You don’t need a ton, found at Walmart, Lowes, etc.) and a plastic kiddie pool. Fill the pool with sand, get some cheap buckets and pails and you’ve got a faux beach for your mermaid birthday party!
Divide your guests into teams and have a Sand Castle Competition. The winning team wins a small prize!
Fun Food and Drink With a Mermaid Twist
Fun ocean-themed food is an easy way to decorate for a mermaid themed birthday party. Goldfish, Swedish Fish, or chocolate shells are an obvious choice.
Naming common party foods to fit the ocean/mermaid theme is an easy way to create a mermaid menu (triangle shaped cheese as 'shark teeth,’ cut sandwiches into ‘starfish’, etc.)
Other ideas include this fruit basket and adding a few cheap bananas that are DIY dolphins is a fun idea (photo source unknown: found on Pinterest).
Mermaid Ice Cream No-Churn Mermaid Ice Cream is a colorful swirl of easy homemade ice cream filled with sprinkles that are perfect for a mermaid party and a hot summer afternoon treat! Find a great mermaid ice cream recipe here: https://www.homemadeinterest.com/no-churn-mermaid-ice-cream/
Mermaid Sea Water or Ocean Water
Ocean water is easy fun, innovative drink that can be made ahead in batches and set out so all your guests can help themselves (one less thing to worry about!).
We loved this recipe from Stephanie Stremler’s sea life birthday party for her daughter:
Mermaid Birthday Punch
Ingredients:
Blue Hawaiian Punch
Lemonade
Ice
Directions:
Mix half Blue Hawaiian Punch and half lemonade in the dispenser and add ice. Done! It doesn’t get much easier than two ingredients.
Other Fun Mermaid and Ocean-Themed Foods
Candy buffets like rock candy can be “Coral Rocks” or Sour Apple Candy ropes as “Seaweed.” are fun interpretations. Adult options for a mermaid party include “seaweed dip,” which is artichoke dip or spinach dip with some yummy bread on the side to spread them on.
Check out our mermaid birthday party Pinterest board for more with great food Ideas!
Mermaid Photo Backdrop
image: etsy
Recreate this gorgeous fabric mermaid photo backdrop using teal and purple balloons and streamers. It’s easy and inexpensive! Mix in iridescent streams to elevate and add in some sparkle and it will look amazing. You could add fish and mermaid tails made from simple construction paper—great for younger kids.
Kids and adults will have so much fun posing like mermaids or sharks!
As we say at LYFETYMES: a party is more than décor! Make it a memorable experience and spend time enjoying you’re child and the party, they will never remember that you did not have a life size aquarium there!
Taking selfies with your child using this mermaid birthday party photo backdrop is a great way to create lasting memories.
Mermaid Parties Require: COLOR!
Speaking of décor, for a party to feel truly mermaidy, you’ve got to go crazy with the décor. There are a ton of inexpensive DIY mermaid ideas we love that are inexpensive, and the kids can help put it together. And any color works, don’t feel like you need to go deep purple or blue, we have seen fantastic pastel mermaid parties.
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The Best Kids' Birthday Party Trends!
We've spotted these cool birthday party trends for kids! Check out the 2019 kids’ birthday party trends to inspire the perfect and unique party for your child.
Top Party Trends for Kids
Celebrating your child’s birthday? Thanks to DIY, ETSY, Amazon, Instagram, and Pinterest- parents are more inspired and empowered to get creative when it comes to planning their child's birthday celebrations! Get ready to explore the biggest upcoming kids’ party trends for 2019. Parents and kids are now looking for bigger and better ways to be entertained as they celebrate. We've rounded up an incredible list of ideas to get your creative juices flowing and plan a kid's birthday party that everyone will enjoy!
Birthday party trend we're seeing in 2019 is breaking away from traditional gender-based themes. Parties are now geared more towards themes, personalities and experiences that play into the child’s interest, whether it be baking, painting, spa party, or camping – there are so many low-cost options to make everyone feel like a rock star.
Need some inspiration and ideas we've got you covered in our list below, or check out our Pinterest boards here.
Trending Kids' Birthday Party Ideas
Floral Arranging Birthday Parties
Custom floral arranging parties including children's birthday parties where participants learn how to create a beautiful floral arrangement or a beautiful flower crown (huge trend) fit for a queen.
You can do this at home or at a local florist venue! The kids will learn a skill and you will enjoy the fruits of their labor all week.
The New Princess Parties
Mermaid, unicorn, and rainbow themes are popular alternatives to the traditional princess party.
Unicorns and mermaids are fun, ethereal, glittery, and build a child’s confidence through traditional and inspirational story telling. You can really get creative with these themes: from the cake to the party favors you can get as creative as you want.
Make it a Rainbow Unicorn Party to take it to the next level. Activities can include decorating unicorn headband horns.
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Tea Party & Fairy Party
This is one of the sweetest trends coming on from creating a backyard team party, in the house or at an actual venue. Tea parties are becoming more popular. From Alice to Wonderland Themes to Shabby Chic Vintage Themes, kids love playing dress-up- not to mention those yummy tea sandwiches and pastel macaroons are darn cute!
Have them decorate crowns or wings as activities. Or they can paint their own tea cup.
Check out more amazing tea party ideas here from modern to vintage.
Spa Party, Glamping, Camping & Slumber Party
The big trend being seen, especially with older children are sleepover spa party. This does not have to be at an actual spa! The market is flooded with fun low-cost home-based spa treatments. Drop cucumber slices in ice water to cover their eyes while they let a face mask settle in and offer soft and cozy robes and slippers and twirl their hair up in a towel for a day of pampering.
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Slumber parties make some of the best memories, string up some garland and lights, a few decorations, music and it’s a party! If weather permits- go glamping outside. Sleep easy by checking out some great ideas here.
For a Camping theme, you could pitch a tent in your backyard if weather allows and have a night under the stars or set up in a room inside. Have everyone bring sleeping bags, BBQ some hot dogs & dig into s’mores.
You could apply lumberjack or forest or woodland animal party theme. Mix in some bandannas, nature decor and lanterns and have activities like a scavenger hunt list.
Experience/Activity Trend
Instead of doing a typical pizza party at the same place every year, mix it up: Trampoline Park, Bounce Houses, Bowling Alley, Go Carts, Indoor Climbing, Video Gaming, Laser Tag & Skating Rinks are great options. There are so many event venues to choose from now!
Pro tip’s for parents: These activity-based birthday parties are usually low cost, plenty of room to run around, private rooms if needed, and no clean up required.
With all the options available you can really make sure it is geared towards the kids’ interest and everyone gets some exercise!
Cooking and Baking Parties
Another idea for both boys and girls is to have a cooking or baking party. With kids cooking competition shows rising in popularity, kids are being encouraged and inspired to learn to cook or have some creative fun decorating cupcakes and cookies.
You can do this at home by putting out different colored icings and sprinkles. As an activity them could decorate and personalize their own aprons. Bakeries are also great venues to host a party! Check out venues here.
Mad Scientist or Exploration Party
This is all the rage! Kids will love being hands-on with a science-themed bash! Hand out lab coats and safety goggles, drink from beakers, and put together simple experiments.
You can do this at a home party or most children’s museums offer kids birthday parties at a reasonable cost, so the kids can party SMART! Don't go mad trying to think of everything yourself, check out some great ideas here!
Arts and Crafts Party
These are great opportunities for kids to do something different and use creativity to create something to hold on to forever. Keep kids busy with art and craft stations during the party. Kids can create a painting or a craft that will also serve as a party favor.
Whether you are planning a painting party where the kids can paint on canvas or a ceramic party where they can mold and decorate their special piece, a great opportunity to capture their imaginations with a keepsake to remember! Check out some our favorite ideas here.
If you can't stomach the chaos (and mess!) Craft stores like Michaels and Jo-Ann also offer birthday parties which will save you from the mess!
These are the top birthday party trends we're seeing for 2019! Pin the next image to your Pinterest and save it for later:
9 Fun Easter Party Ideas!
Looking for easy and unique Easter party ideas? We've rounded up nine tips to make your Easter party fun without breaking the bank! Keep the kids busy this Easter while you celebrate with the grownups.
Looking for some fun and easy Easter party ideas? We've rounded up 9 unique easter party tips that will get your creative wheels turning! From DIY decorations to fun Easter activities, these are the best ways to celebrate Easter.
Fun and Unique Easter Party Ideas
Bunny Ear Party Hats
This activity will help keep the kids busy because they will have plenty of extra energy thanks to the Easter Bunny that day. Making them from scratch with construction paper and tape, kids can create and decorate while the grown-ups enjoy a delicious meal or dessert. Kiddos will love wearing their handmade cute party hats, or you can purchase plush bunny ears--kids AND adults will get in on the fun! Here's a cool pair here.
Easter Centerpieces
Wow your guests with DIY low-cost centerpieces that even the Easter bunny is sure to love. Use carrots, Peeps, chocolate eggs or even the cheap plastic eggs to decorate. One idea we love is to use artificial grass strips and then sprinkle the eggs throughout.
Or, just fill a glass bowl with Easter candy for a super simple centerpiece.
Easter Egg Cookie Decorating
What's an Easter party without awesome desserts? It's such a great activity for all ages! Much like many families bake and decorate cookies during the Christmas holidays, Easter egg cookies are just as fun! It keeps the little ones busy and also serves as a great parting gift. Easily whip up adorable egg-shaped cookies with this cookie cutter set.
Easter Egg Basket Decorating
This is a great DIY project to keep kids busy while creating something unique that they can use! Baskets don’t need to be fancy or heavy duty (especially since most eggs are plastic with lightweight coins or candy inside).
You can use white paper bags and set up all the trimmings to decorate. Once again corral the kids and keep them busy, And it's an adorable keepsake for parents of an art craft created by their kids!
Easter Egg Golden Ticket Game
Here's an Easter activity that's fun for both kids and adults! Fill one of the plastic eggs with a golden ticket and the child who finds it wins a prize. Have a special prize for kids (candy would be a popular choice!) or a nice bottle of wine for the adults to win.
Whoever finds the golden ticket wins the prize!
Easter Egg Relay Race
We love this idea to reduce the frustration (and panic!) of not finding eggs in a big group of egg hunters! Instead of every man for himself, why not split the kids into teams (evenly matched of course) and have a member from each team search for an egg. Once they've found an egg, they come back and tag the next teammate — just like a traditional relay race!
The kids still have the fun of an Easter egg hunt, but less pressure!
Toddler's First Easter Egg Hunt
I think we can all agree that a toddler's first Easter egg hunt is probably more for the parents than the kids! Because they're kind of clueless as to what they're supposed to do, parents usually end up leading the child to find the egg.
Here's a solution: if you have a younger kids, tie a balloon to the eggs so they little ones can have fun “hunting” and easily identify their target. They'll probably still think they're "balloon hunting", but they'll have a blast, and parents can get their Easter photo opps ;)
Easter Egg Decorating
What would Easter be without some Easter egg decorating? Buy a kit to dye eggs, or (for a less messy option) let the kids hand decorate them with markers, stickers, and more! This inexpensive and festive activity will build memories for years!
Easter Themed Coloring Pages and Word Searches
A quiet way to corral the kids while you entertain is with Easter themed coloring pages and word searches. You can make a custom word search here! And there are plenty of free printable coloring page sites that you can find with a simple google search. Here's one for Easter themed coloring pages.
Are you inspired to start planning your Easter party? These 9 fun and unique Easter party ideas are easy and won't break the bank--bonus: they'll keep the kids occupied and having fun!
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