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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.

13 fun indoor birthday party themes for kids

Birthday parties

13 fun indoor birthday party themes for kids

When it's cold outside, keep the kids entertained with one of these awesome indoor birthday party themes.

Today's Parent staff

10 peanut-free birthday party snacks

10 peanut-free birthday party snacks

These birthday party snacks are sure to win over your little one's friends. And they're peanut-free too.

Davina Sinnatamby

7 fun ways to ice a cake

Birthday parties

7 fun ways to ice a cake

Piped, painted, smeared or slathered—your cake will be gorgeous with these great ways to ice a cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make number birthday cakes

Birthday parties

How to make number birthday cakes

How old is she now? Tell your guests to check out the cake. Here's how to make number birthday cakes.

Today's Parent

8 genius cake decorating tips

8 genius cake decorating tips

These handy tips will make your cake decorating process as smooth as frosting.

Kathryn Hayward

3 best store-bought icings

3 best store-bought icings

Based on our rigorous office taste tests, this trio of store-bought frostings has the best shot of passing for homemade.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How to make a glitter cake

Birthday parties

How to make a glitter cake

All that glitters is not gold. Sometimes it's a delicious glitter cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make a chocolate squiggle cake

Birthday parties

How to make a chocolate squiggle cake

Try this crazy-simple cake technique for making a chocolate squiggle cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make heart-shaped cake

Birthday parties

How to make heart-shaped cake

Throw a baby shower or birthday party full of love with this heart-shaped cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make a donut-shaped cake

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How to make a donut-shaped cake

A cake pretending to be a donut? That's two desserts in one! Here's how to make a donut-shaped cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make a Fruit Loops cake

Birthday parties

How to make a Fruit Loops cake

Breakfast for dessert? Why not?! Let's make two dreams come true with a Fruit Loops cake.

Irene Ngo

How to write "Happy birthday" on a cake

How to write "Happy birthday" on a cake

Don’t have a piping bag? Try this genius trick for writing "Happy birthday" on a cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make a chevron cake

How to make a chevron cake

Grab some Twizzlers and let the cake decorating fun begin. Here's how to make a chevron cake.

Irene Ngo

How to make a first birthday cake

Birthday parties

How to make a first birthday cake

Celebrate her first year by making a first birthday cake It's much easier than it looks.

Irene Ngo

How to make a simplified ombré cake

How to make a simplified ombré cake

This ombré cake is so pretty and will definitely wow your guests.

Irene Ngo

How to make a petal cake

How to make a petal cake

Grab a spoon and you're ready to make scalloped icing. Don't worry this petal cake design is super easy!

Irene Ngo

How to make a watercolour cake

How to make a watercolour cake

Unleash your inner Picasso and make a watercolour cake.

Irene Ngo

#CakeWeek: All the best cake decorating ideas and cake hacks

Birthday parties

#CakeWeek: All the best cake decorating ideas and cake hacks

We've got all the best cake decorating ideas, clever cake hacks, yummy recipes and more.

Suzanne Gardner

23 easy DIY cake toppers

Birthday parties

23 easy DIY cake toppers

These DIY cake toppers are super simple and really impressive.

Kathryn Hayward

How to throw a fun pizza party

Birthday parties

How to throw a fun pizza party

Looking for a cheesy good time? Have a slice of fun with this easy pizza party.

Amy Valm