Birthdays
Kids’ birthday parties are fun milestones for a child. Having all their friends share their special day is something to look forward to all year long. Add cake and presents into the mix and you’ve got the perfect day!
We’ll help you plan the perfect kids’ birthday party everyone will love and you’ll enjoy without being frazzled. From baby’s first birthday to middle school birthday parties, each one is sure to be a hit with the birthday child and all their guests.
Get great birthday party themes to pull it all together and birthday party games to keep everyone happy and entertained.
You’ll find that a great birthday party can be done at home simply while saving money over the extravaganzas that have been popular in recent times. Our kids’ birthday cakes section is filled with great cake ideas and recipes, and our kids cooking section has kid-friendly fun snacks that add extra fun to the snack table.
Birthdays are special, especially if you’re a child! If you’re a parent with a kid that’s about to have a birthday, you are probably stressing out trying to figure out the perfect way for your child to spend his or her special day. Well, don’t fret because Moms Who Think is coming through again providing you with all you need to make your child’s party special.
Themes: Establishing a theme for your child’s birthday party can be a great way to start your planning process. A theme can set the stage for what activities you have at the party, how you decorate, the kind of food you serve and more. Moms Who Think suggests birthday party themes that are perfect for kids of all ages.
Activities: The activities the children participate in at your party will really help to up the level of fun. We suggest activities that are sure to make your party memorable and enjoyable.
Check Lists: Our party planning checklist is a printable sheet that will keep you on track during the weeks moving up to your party. Starting at 3-4 weeks out, we let you know exactly what you should be thinking about while ensuring that you stay on schedule and that no stone is left unturned.
Birthday parties can be a lot of fun for kids, but they can be very stressful for parents. We have the tools you need to plan a fun party and stay organized while you are at it. Good luck making your child’s birthday party one that they will remember for years to come.
Ocean Party Theme
Ocean Party Theme – Under the Sea: Make scuba masks for your guests to wear. Cut 1-inch wide, oval-shaped borders out of poster board or other heavy paper. To make the lens, tape clear cellophane behind them. Attach a piece of elastic to each side of the masks so they can be worn. Create a […]
Read more »Sesame Street Party Theme
Can you tell me how to get, how to get to a Sesame Street Party Theme? Make a trail of Big Bird’s footsteps up your driveway with sidewalk chalk. Make your own Sesame Street sign using yellow and green foam board. Use white letters to spell out Sesame Street, and white numbers to put on […]
Read more »Girls Only Party Theme
Girls Only Party Get ready to throw that girly-girl of yours the party of a lifetime! We’ve got a posh pink party ready to go for you from the invites to the food and everything in between. Your little girl will be smiling all day! The Invitation Surprise your girly with her very own birthday […]
Read more »Unicorn Party Theme
Unicorn Party Theme – The Enchanted Forest: Use soft, pale colors to decorate. Pale pink, lavender, light green and pale yellow will all work well. Outline the front door with clear twinkle lights. Make and hang a banner that says Welcome to (your child’s name) Enchanted forest. Cut out unicorns from poster board or construction […]
Read more »Slumber Party Theme
Slumber Party Theme – The Sleeping Chamber: Float lots of balloons in pastel colors around the room. Use streamers in the same or matching colors as the balloons, and hang them from the ceiling, in doorways and on the mantle. Put up lots of glow in the dark stars and planets on the ceiling of […]
Read more »Ratatouille Party Theme
Ratatouille Party Theme – Rats Welcome! Make a centerpiece with a large soup pot filled with different types of cooking utensils. Make cheese wedges from construction paper and hang them around the party area. Use yellow, blue, green and orange for streamers and balloons. Buy a Ratatouille poster and hang it in the party area. […]
Read more »Pony Party Theme
Pony Party Theme – The OK Corral: If the party is outside, use bales of hay for decoration and extra seating. Make stirrups from construction paper and attach them to each chair. Cut out horse shoes and cowgirl hats from construction paper or poster board and hang them around the party room. Make a fence […]
Read more »Penguin Party Theme
Penguin Party Theme – The Arctic Living Room: Streamers in cool colors will help to set the mood. Choose various shades of blue twirled with white to make things look chilly. Paint different size cardboard boxes to look like ice cubes, and scatter them around the party room. Wrap the boxes in white paper, and […]
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Beach Party Theme
Beach Party Calling All Beach Bums Outdoor parties are great for a larger crowd if you have the space and the help of additional adult supervision. At the Sea Shore – The Venue If you’re having your party at the actual beach, decorating is a snap; Mother Nature has already done all the work! […]
Read more »Bowling Party Theme
Bowling Party Theme – The Bowling Alley: Make bowling pins and balls from construction paper and hang them around the party room. Take black, helium filled balloons, and draw white finger holes on them to make them look like bowling balls. Let them float around the party room. Make sign that says, “Welcome to (your […]
Read more »Robot Party Theme
Robot Party Theme – The Control Center Cover your front door with foil, and then glue on container lids to make the door look like a robot control panel. Use purple, silver and black for balloons and streamers. Use a piece of silver cloth as a tablecloth. Use any robot toys your child owns as […]
Read more »Dog Party Theme
Dog Party Theme – The Dog House: Make paw prints from construction paper, or using sidewalk chalk, and have them going up the driveway. Make a doghouse out of a large cardboard box. Put it in front of the open door, and have the guests crawl through to the house. Make dog faces on filled, […]
Read more »Train Party Theme
Train Party Theme – The Station Platform: Make a train out of large, empty appliance boxes. Paint them all different, bright colors, cut out doors and windows, and arrange them in the front yard. Make railroad signs from colored construction paper, and hang them around the party room. To go along with the cardboard train, […]
Read more »Shark Party Theme
Shark Party Theme – Under the Sea: Make scuba masks for your guests to wear. Cut 1-inch wide, oval-shaped borders out of poster board or other heavy paper. To make the lens, tape clear cellophane behind them. Attach a piece of elastic to each side of the masks so they can be worn. Create a […]
Read more »Jungle Party Theme
Jungle Party Theme Welcome to the jungle venue! Place large potted plants, real or fake, throughout the party area. Hang mosquito netting over the party table. Tie it back with animal print fabric. Make a centerpiece with some coconuts, a few bananas, a pith helmet and a pair of binoculars. Hang bunches of bananas around […]
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Superhero Party Theme
/Superhero Birthday Party Theme Clark Kent into Superman, Bruce Wayne into Batman, Diana Prince into Wonder Woman (yes we could only think of Lynda Carter too), Gotham, the fortress of solitude…The is no limit to the places you can go when planning a superhero party. Although a little research on superheros popular today will help […]
Read more »Spy Party Theme
/Spy Birthday Party Theme The Spy Birthday Party – Spy School: 1) Make footprints leading up to your front door using sidewalk chalk. 2) Make a sign that says ‘Spy Training school-Top Secret!’ and hang it on your front door. 3) Make construction paper cutouts of foot prints, magnifying glasses, and maps. 4) Use any […]
Read more »Sports Party Theme
/Sports Party Theme There a lot of future sluggers and linebackers, who would cheer for a sports theme birthday party. Read the few tips below to get started and to make things easier for your next birthday event for your budding athlete. Sports Party Theme – The Gymnasium: 1) Pile different types of sports […]
Read more »Frog Party Theme
/Frog Birthday Party Theme First up – The Bog: 1) Make lily pads from green paper and make a trail of them from the driveway to the front door, or draw them using green sidewalk chalk. You can put the name of a guest on each one, if you wish. 2) Use house plants and […]
Read more »Outdoor Games for Boys or Girls
/Both boys and girls will love these outdoor birthday party games.
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Outdoor Games for Boys
Outdoor Games for Boys When it’s nice enough to play outside, these games are perfect for birthday parties to help burn up extra energy while having fun. Bail out the Boat Things you’ll need: Two large buckets that are the same sizeTwo smaller buckets that are the same sizeWaterLarge plastic cups, you need at least […]
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Outdoor Games for Girls
Outdoor Games for Girls Get the girls outside and active with these fun birthday party games that require very little equipment or prep. Flowerpot Toss Things you’ll need: Three empty flowerpotsPlastic toys or stuffed animals in bug shapes.Green construction paperSidewalk chalk Before the guests arrive: Step 1: Cut a leaf large enough for a child […]
Read more »Mama Cat Game
/When the guests arrive: Step 1: Have the children sit in a circle. Step 2: Choose the birthday girl to be the Mama cat. Send her into another room. Step 3: While the mama cat is out of the room, select three other girls to be her kittens. Step 4: Have all the girls cover […]
Read more »Guess the Utensil
Guess the Utensil Things you’ll need: Pieces of paperPen or pencilA large bowl Before the guests arrive: Step 1: Write the names of lots of different cooking utensils on the pieces of paper. Some suggestions: WhiskSpatulaPotato masherWooden spoonCheese graterMeasuring spoonsEgg slicer Step 2: Put all the papers into the large bowl. When […]
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