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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.

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Burger

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Burger

Follow our easy instructions—complete with how-to pictures—for making a burger birthday cake kids will love, then check out our other birthday cake ideas.

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Ninja

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Ninja

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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Kids' songs: The best playlists on Songza

Groove to our favourite free Songza playlists for kids songs, including our very own Today's Parent-curated Ultimate Family Party Songs list!

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Movie party

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Movie party

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: Train

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Train

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: Ladybugs (how-to video)

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Ladybugs (how-to video)

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: Flower (how-to video)

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Flower (how-to video)

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: Teddy bear (how-to video)

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Teddy bear (how-to video)

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: Sailboat

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Sailboat

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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Glaze Icing

This no-fuss glaze icing recipe couldn't be simpler to make. It's perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and cookies, too.

Total 5 min

Cupcake decorating ideas: Hockey

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Hockey

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: Polka dot (how-to video)

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Polka dot (how-to video)

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: Rainbow

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Rainbow

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

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Princess

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Princess

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: Garden

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Garden

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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10 amazing loot bag ideas

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10 amazing loot bag ideas

These ten awesome and easy DIY loot bag and party favour ideas will ensure your kid's next birthday party is a spectacular success.

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Birthday cakes: Charlotte the Sheep printable

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Birthday cakes: Charlotte the Sheep printable

Your little sheep lover will squeal with delight over this easy-to-make birthday cake from the Big Book of Kids' Birthday Cakes.

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Birthday cakes: Rocket blast printable

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Birthday cakes: Rocket blast printable

Making this awesome rocket ship cake from the Big Book of Kids' Birthday Cakes is much easier than you think with this template.

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Elephant

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Elephant

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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Buffet party menu No. 5: Pulled pork

Buffet party menu No. 5: Pulled pork

This buffet party idea makes pulled pork the centrepiece, but we promise that the sides, drinks and desserts are just as enticing (and easy to make).

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