FamilyCorner.com Magazine: Family : Kids : Party Ideas

join | what's new | site map

Your online source for free family fun, craft projects, parenting advice, and more...

Top : Family : Kids : Party Ideas

All You Need to Know About Birthday Parties - At all ages, simple events tend to be successful and more fun. Complicated parties usually require extensive planning with little additional fun-value. What's most important to the kids? Friends, goodies and gifts!

Back to School Party - Help your kids get ready for a new school year by hosting a back to school party! Let them reconnect with school friends by inviting last year’s classmates or say goodbye to summer with all their neighborhood pals. We can help with tips for choosing a theme, food, decorations, party favors, and fun back-to-school games and crafts.

Birthday Party Savings - Do you have any great ideas for gifts that my kids can take to their friends' birthday parties? I'm looking for things that are cheap but don't look cheap. I feel like a party-pooper because I almost cringe when my kids get invited to parties, but the gifts, cards and wrappings can really strain our budget. Also, since all 3 of my kids have summer birthdays, I would love some ideas on making their birthday parties low budget.

Cooking School Parties for Kids - Entertaining your children's friends is never an easy task and coming up with an idea for a birthday party is often harder. Recently, Fresh Baby creator Cheryl Tallman's son Spencer turned five and the event was celebrated with a cooking school extravaganza. For 2 ? hours Cheryl and her husband transformed their home into "The Cooking School for Brilliant Kids." Here she shares just how she did it!

Create a Party Theme - Have you ever planned a party only to discover that you cannot find the party decorations to meet your theme? Here are some simple tips that are sure to make your party a smash!

December Birthdays - December is a wonderful time for parties - for grownups! A little eggnog and a plate of cookies and your grownup party is swinging. For the little ones, a little more planning and forethought is required, but you can still create a happy holiday party.

Do�s and Do Not�s For Your Child�s Birthday Party - There are many traps that parents fall into when planning their child�s birthday party. Here's a light touch on these age-old and often painfully obvious dilemmas, and some creative solutions designed to help you enjoy their birthday party days!

Edible Bird's Nest - This fun craft is not only adorable when done, but it will make a great party favor too! Sit the kids down to make this fun spring project. Be sure to make extras for friends and family.

Fairy Tale Birthday - Everyone loves a good old-fashioned fairy tale, and kids 6-8 will enjoy this fairy tale birthday.

Fall Parties - Many parents are opting for Halloween or Fall parties as an alternative to trick-or-treating. ?But how do you keep all those kids safely and happily occupied for a few hours?

Flower Power Slumber Party - Planning your daughter's first slumber party? Flower power is all th erage right now, and can be found on countless items in the stores and malls. Here are some simple ideas for a fun time for all.

Fourth of July Birthday - What do you do when your child's birthday falls on or near a holiday? How do you celebrate both without your child feeling left out?

Goofy Spooks Halloween Cake - You don't have to be a master chef�to create a fun and�festive Halloween cake that your kids will love. Try this easy recipe for success!

Halloween Fun and Games - Play these friendly Halloween games during classroom celebrations, parties or family get togethers. Involve both the kids and the adults for a howling good time!

Halloween Party Ideas - Halloween is a time for children to be creative and original! Encourage your child’s inner ghost or goblin by throwing a frighteningly fun Halloween party! We've compiled a variety of fun Halloween party ideas, including decorations, treats, and activities that are sure to thrill your ghoulish guests.

Halloween Party Ideas - Halloween parties are my favorite kid's party. We always invite the neighbor kids over before trick-or-treating for food and games. Generally speaking, the weather is cooperative, the time frame is just around 2 hours and whether it is a weekend or school night, parents are happy to not have to worry about dinner and keeping the kids occupied until it is finally time to go out trick-or-treating.

Host a St. Patrick's Day Party - his St. Patrick's Day, your kids will love celebrating with a party that celebrates with an Irish theme. Begin by decorating in a green theme with plenty of gold and rainbows. The kids can wear green hats that you buy or that they make at the beginning of the party. Here are some ideas of fun games that bring the spirit of the Irish out.

How to Survive the Birthday Party Circuit - Or Not (humor) - I�ve been to 100 parties this year. It seems like 100, anyway. I was invited to none of them. They were for my 100 children. It seems like 100, anyway. Actually, I think I have three. For all our children�s parties, my husband and I serve as unpaid chauffeurs and chaperones.

Kids' Summer Party Ideas - Make a splash with your child by inviting his or her friends to a super summer bash! Get started with these fun-in-the-sun kids’ summer party ideas, including tips for choosing a summer party theme, food and decorating suggestions, and awesome activities that will delight your guests.

Old McDonald's Farm Party - This is a great party for preschoolers. Encourage guests to come in costume as a farmer or a farm animal.

Party Behavior: How to Help Your Child Become a Little Lady or Gentleman - Every time I take my son to a party his behavior embarrasses me. It's as if he leaves his manners at home! How can I get my son to behave at these events?

Party Time Pinata - Invite a papier mache clown to your next kiddie or adult party and get ready for a swinging good time. Start with newspapers, balloons and cardboard, then finish off with colored tissue paper and you are ready to have a blast!

Planning the Preschool Birthday Party: 12 Ideas for Children Ages 5 & Under - Preschool birthday parties are joyous, but, the truth is, when my kids were younger, I tended to lose sight of what a successful birthday party is - a memorable event that makes your child feel treasured. I invested way too much into the vision of what I wanted the birthday party experience to be, without thinking enough about the experience from the point of view of my child.

Planning Your Child's Party Outside the Home - Places that your child finds fun are not always yours. Crowded bowling alleys and arcades may make you want to pop a valium before entering the door, but there are other ways to calm your nerves that may be more appropriate.

Pool Party Cupcakes - Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a crowd. No slicing, no plates, perfect portions. Mini cupcakes are ideal for small hands and little appetites. A birthday cake I made almost 21 years ago inspired these cupcakes.

Princess Birthday Party on a Budget - With a little planning, you can throw a great party in your own home, for a lot less money than going to McDonald's or Chuckee Cheese. A princess theme might be just the thing for your daughter. After all what little girl doesn't dream of being a princess?

Rain Forest Party - It's a Jungle Out There! Practice your Tarzan yell and make some fun memories with this party.

Roller Skating: A Less Expensive Birthday Bash! - Hosting a birthday party can be exhausting and expensive. In fact, an average birthday party can cost upwards of $200.00, and that doesn't include buying a gift for the birthday boy/girl. When planning a party, the host has so many options ranging from location, to party theme, to games making it difficult to create the best party possible at an affordable cost.

Slumber Party Essentials - Don't be put off by the idea of a slumber party. They are noisy and inconvenient for the grown-ups, but great fun for the kids. In terms of preparation, a slumber party is a snap. Here are the basics: Ages 8 and up

Snow Sculpture Party for Kids - Children's parties don't have to be held only in the summer. Have your children invite their friends over for winter festivities.

See Next 30

Valentine's Day

Not too far from now, Cupid will be shooting his arrow at love birds all over! Visit our Valentine's Day section for fun crafts, great recipes, or gift ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...

More Holidays...

FamilyCorner.com Magazine on Facebook

Win Fun Stuff!

Check out all the fun goodies we are giving away here at FC...

Check out all of our contests here! Giveaways change every couple of weeks, so be sure to check back often. Several giveaways going on at once!

New Stuff

new on familycorner.com Missed the last couple of newsletters? Haven't visited for a while? This section highlights articles and crafts that have recently been added to FC...

Pull Apart Cornmeal Dinner Rolls

Eating Healthy and Organic on a Budget

Leftover Solution: Pork Tacos

Making a Mobile Craft Supply Box for the Kids

Glass Jar Votives for Winter

Make a Yo Yo Bracelet

The Heart of Christmas: The Gift of Being

Make Burlap Napkin Rings for the Holidays

Paper Bag Gingerbread House

Make a Stenciled Frame

Make Your Own Chili Seasoning Packets

Nobody Likes A Tattletale

Stuffed Strawberries	Valentine Pops
Heart Flowers	Fortune Cookie Valentines


	OUR FRIENDS Craft Supplies Family Stickers Children's Halloween Costumes Letter Stencils Family Costume Ideas FamilyCorner The Blog Amanda's Cooking Blog Amanda's Craft Blog	MORE GOOD STUFF Newsletters Advertising Services Submissions Media Opportunities Link To Us Shop Feedback Staff	POPULAR AREAS Family FunBook Forums Kid's Crafts Coloring Pages Household Hints & Tips Photo Gallery Blogs e-Cards Reminder Service
Contact Us \| Copyright Notice \| Privacy Policy \| Terms of Use/Disclaimer Copyright © 1997-2012 FamilyCorner.com FamilyCorner.com® is a registered trademark of FamilyCorner.com, an Internet Brands Company