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From birthday party decorations and kid-friendly finger foods to the coolest kids party ideas, learn how to throw the best kids' birthday parties ever.

Buffet party menu No. 3: Meatball magic

Buffet party menu No. 3: Meatball magic

Love meatballs? We've got you covered. These six internationally-inspired meatball menus will make your next buffet party a hit.

Blake Eligh

Cupcake decorating ideas: Minecraft

Birthday parties

Cupcake decorating ideas: Minecraft

We’ve whipped up a month’s worth of cupcake decorating ideas for our 30th birthday, because we think every day calls for adorable desserts!

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Dip dye

Birthday parties

Cupcake decorating ideas: Dip dye

We’ve whipped up a month’s worth of cupcake decorating ideas for our 30th birthday, because we think every day calls for adorable desserts!

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Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Fairy theme

Flutter your way over to a magical fête, and enjoy treats amid the flowers.

Emily Piccinin

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Fairy cake pops

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Fairy cake pops

Cake pops are all the rage, so why not add these fairy-inspired cake pops to your list of birthday cake ideas? Kids will love making and eating them.

Irene Ngo

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Give your Easter celebrations a fun spin this year with our Alice in Wonderland-themed picnic. Our party ideas cover DIY decor, crafts and recipes.

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Birthday party ideas: Tie-and-moustache party theme

Birthday party ideas: Tie-and-moustache party theme

Check out Bluebird Kisses blogger Ana-Maria Klizs' tie-and-moustache birthday party ideas—from cookie moustaches to a fun printable, it's all here.

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Sheriff badges

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Sheriff badges

Having a cowboy-themed party? Then you'll need birthday cake ideas for your western hoedown. These sheriff badge cookies make perfect themed cake toppers.

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Rainbow stripes

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Rainbow stripes

Looking for easy yet stunning birthday cake ideas? This striped cake can be made to order in your kid's favourite colours—right in your own kitchen.

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Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Saddle up and ride off into the fun with this good ol' down-home shindig.

Laura Grande

Western birthday party printable: Wanted Poster

Birthday parties

Western birthday party printable: Wanted Poster

These Wanted Poster printables make for a sweet take-home souvenir from your western birthday party.

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Sponsored: ECHOage — 10 reasons to host a birthday party that contributes to charity

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Sponsored: ECHOage — 10 reasons to host a birthday party that contributes to charity

ECHOage helps busy parents host birthday parties that also give to charity. Here are ten ways charitable giving feels great for the whole family.

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Birthday: How to throw a malt shop party

Birthday parties

Birthday: How to throw a malt shop party

Rock ’n’ roll with your cool-cat friends at this time-warped bash.

Kate Stewart

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Pirate ship

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Pirate ship

Ahoy, me hearties! This pirate ship cake is one of our most popular birthday cake ideas—with both kids and adults. It looks impressive but is easy to make.

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5 DIY gift-wrapping ideas

5 DIY gift-wrapping ideas

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: 3-D treats

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: 3-D treats

These 3-D treats can be used as cake toppers and edible Christmas decorations too. They're one of our multitasking birthday cake ideas.

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Birthday party ideas: Art theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Art theme

Unleash the inner artists in your guests with this creative fete.

Sadiya Dendar

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Paint drip

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Paint drip

This paint drip cake is one of our easiest but most effective birthday cake ideas. All you need is cake, vanilla icing, and get tub icing.

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Sponsored: ECHOage — Let them eat cake

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Sponsored: ECHOage — Let them eat cake

By giving to charity and receiving great gifts at the same time, ECHOage offers you a better way to celebrate.

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Marshmallow martians

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Marshmallow martians

These marshmallow aliens are perfect for when you want birthday cake ideas that go beyond the norm. They're easy to make and out of this world!

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