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.
It’s A Luau Party!
It’s A Luau! Make the birthday a bit of paradise, go luau! While your littlest girls may not appreciate the luau scene, your teens and tweens surely will. This party is great if you want to invite both boys and girls too, because it’s not too foofy for the boys. Surf, Sand and Sun If […]
Read more »Model Party
Strike a Pose with a Model Party Theme Watch out Vogue here we come! Do your mornings follow a routine of rejecting at least 17 outfits in turn before finally finding just the right ensemble to compliment mood, eye color and weather conditions? Many women can relate, but I am not talking about the woman […]
Read more »Old Fashioned Country Fair
Old Fashioned Country Fair It worked for Anne and Dianna; bosom friends for life! There is a call for the simplicity and innocence of life in bygone eras. A child’s birthday does not have to be an elaborate technological event. What really matters is friends, family, food and fun. To that end, for a party […]
Read more »The Winter Olympic Games
Winter Olympic Games Party Theme Winter birthdays come alive with fun and activity when you take the party outdoors Everyone likes to play in the snow, so why are winter parties so often confined to the indoors? Take the party out and watch the cost and time invested diminish, while the fun factor sky rockets. […]
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The Queens Tea Party
High Tea for the Queen’s Birthday Don’t settle for a Birthday party…make it an event, by having a formal English tea. Don’t be put off by the immediate mental image of snobby little girls in pinafores and ringlets ordering you around like an indentured servant. A tea party can be loads of fun! What little […]
Read more »Water Party
Water Party Come on in the water is fine! Summer Birthdays can be a bit of a bummer. Your child doesn’t get to be the big cheese bringing cupcakes for the class. Often times in the summer you don’t get to see all your best pals from school so they don’t get invited to your […]
Read more »Space Party Blast Off
Space Party Theme 3, 2, 1, Ignition….BLAST OFF! A child’s party does not have to be a huge gut wrenching event. Make it easy on yourself and choose a theme you know your child will love. Everything after that will come easily. Does your child go to sleep with visions of NASA dancing in his […]
Read more »Pirates Ahoy!
Pirate Party Ahoy! Let your little scallywags have the time of their lives with a Pirate Party. With the romance of the sea and the adventure of hidden treasure Pirates are never far from the day dreaming thoughts of youth. Why not make these dreams a reality by making your little land lover into a […]
Read more »The Party Princess
The Party Princess Make her Birthday memorable by giving your daughter and friends the royal treatment Do you share your house with a little princess whose birthday is looming on the not so distant horizon? Make all her regal dreams come true by turning her party into a royal ball including tiaras and princess dresses. […]
Read more »Dino Party
Dinos Rule! I want to be a Paleontologist when I grow up! Why wait? Most boys, and some girls, go through a time when dinosaurs again seem to rule the earth. This dino mania snags and holds tight anywhere from ages 4-10. Some kids never leave this phase, for others it is a fleeting, yet […]
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Marco Polo
/Marco Polo A great game for land or sea! This is the classic Marco Polo game that uses only a blindfold and the energy kids provide. Items needed/prep: The need for a pool is debatable. It is a very fun water game, but can be adapted for land lovers. Items not so optional are blindfolds. […]
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Charades
/Charades Liven up your child’s party with this classic! Because most kids love to have the spotlight focus squarely on them, this birthday party game is a natural hit for children of all ages. The traditional rules and mode of play will need to be tweaked a bit, but it is a snap! Items needed/prep: […]
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Boomer Whitz
/Boomer-Whitz Hidden in plain sight was never so much fun. What do you get when you cross the childhood favorite games of I Spy and Hide and Seek? A fun and fast paced birthday party game called: Boomer-Whitz! This game is great even for the youngest party goers, and encompasses age groups right on up […]
Read more »Toss It
Toss It! What says fun more than a game of catch, with a fresh new twist? Many of us look back with fond nostalgia on the party when we first tossed an egg. We remember the nervous tension following the announcement “find a partner!” Then the small time cheating that ensued as you and your […]
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Button Button Game
/Where is the Button? Buttons, not just for coat fronts anymore! Tired of your run of the mill birthday party games geared to the tot set? How about those overly complicated games requiring hours of preparation and about 500 lbs of game supplies? Button, button, Who’s got the Button is an uncommon, yet simple game […]
Read more »Winkum
Winkum Can you sit? Can you wink? Let’s play winkum! Items needed: The most important item needed to play winkum is plenty of space. Simple, right? To set up make a large circle of chairs. There should be one more chair than the number people sitting. The last think needed to play is the ability […]
Read more »Creepers and Slammers
Creepers and Slammers A great game for any get together Items needed: One of the best things about Creepers and Slammers is that there is almost no preparation needed. All you need is a quarter, a place to sit and your guest’s hands. Ages appropriate: Younger players may need a bit of help, but by […]
Read more »The Clothes Horse
The Clothes Horse This is a great way to get the wiggles out, occupy the kids and use your imagination! Favorite party games will last years in memory and are fun, energetic and totally pointless! This is the premise of relay races. Not only are relay races great for holding the kids attention they take […]
Read more »Apple Bobbing
Apple Bobbing This favorite party game of yesteryear gets a make over… for birthdays so bring on the apples! Most everyone has have heard of the harvest party favorite game of bobbing for apples. It’s just good clean fun…or was it? Let’s see at the onset of cold season let’s all gather around a big […]
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Teen Birthday Party Ideas
/Teen Birthday Party Ideas Your child has grown up before your eyes, and now they are salivating over their next “ultimate” birthday party. Feeling the pressure? Sit down and relax – you can have a safe and memorable party with less fuss than you might imagine. A birthday party idea for teens doesn’t have to […]
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Birthday Party Ideas for 11-12 Year Olds
/Your ‘tween has a birthday, and you have a dilemma: Your child has totally outgrown Paw Patrol and My Little Pony, yet they still want to have a party, and you still want it to be a magical, memorable celebration. So what’s a parent to do? Check out the MomsWhoThink Birthday Party Ideas for 11-12 […]
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8-10 year Old Birthday Party Ideas
/8-10 year Old Birthday Party Ideas Are you getting tired of too many toys coming into your house from birthday parties? Do you cringe when you see a massive pile of gifts? It is easy to get overwhelmed by birthday gifts coming from all directions. The focus seems to be “It’s all about me.” Instead, […]
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5-7 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas
/Birthday Party Ideas for 5, 6, and 7 year Olds The key for a successful birthday party for young children is to keep it simple. You don’t need to slave over every detail like you may think. Kids that are five, six, and seven years old are mostly interested in having fun and playing with […]
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Toddler Birthday Party Ideas
/Toddlers (ages 2-4) are at a great age to start enjoying birthday parties with little friends. But where do you start? It can be overwhelming trying to get just the right kind of party for your precious child. You don’t want it to go unnoticed, but can there be too much? Relax and get ready […]
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