Birthday party ideas

20 Clever Loot Bag Ideas Under $5

Birthday parties

20 Clever Loot Bag Ideas Under $5

Loot bags don’t have to break the bank. We’ve rounded up our favourite creative and cost-conscious ideas that will leave parents and kids happy.

Ashley Bennion

How to make a Woodland Cake

How to make a Woodland Cake

We're going to let you in on a little secret. This Woodland Cake looks quite elaborate, but it's actually very easy to make. We promise.

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10 Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas

Birthday parties

10 Outdoor Birthday Party Ideas

Celebrate out in the sunshine with these fun outdoor birthday party ideas. Just don’t forget the sunscreen.

Jessica Albotra

Your ultimate birthday party planning guide

Birthday parties

Your ultimate birthday party planning guide

Alyssa Ashton

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

14 Frozen birthday party ideas

Check out our Frozen birthday party ideas. We've got Olaf invitations, Elsa cakes and more!

Davina Sinnatamby

How to make Mac 'n' Cheese Cones

How to make Mac 'n' Cheese Cones

This is a party appetizer that's sure to please—and have guests asking for seconds. Here's how to make Mac 'N' Cheese cones.

Alyssa Ashton

Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?

Birthday parties

Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?

Are birthday presents essential at your kid's party? Two parents weigh in on both sides.

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12 Star Wars birthday party ideas

12 Star Wars birthday party ideas

From Death Star piñatas to lightsaber tag, here's how to throw a Star Wars party that's out of this galaxy.

Davina Sinnatamby

13 PAW Patrol birthday party ideas

13 PAW Patrol birthday party ideas

From doggie bags to pupcakes, get inspired with these PAW Patrol ideas.

Davina Sinnatamby

How to throw a jungle party

Birthday parties

How to throw a jungle party

Get wild and let your little party animals roam free at this spotted and striped jungle party.

Amy Valm

15 birthday cupcake decorating ideas

15 birthday cupcake decorating ideas

Ninjas, princesses, dinosaurs and more. You pick the birthday theme, we've got dessert covered with these cupcake decorating ideas.

Davina Sinnatamby

8 ways to save money on party supplies

Birthday parties

8 ways to save money on party supplies

You don't need to spend a ton on party supplies to have a great celebration—these tips prove it!

Emily Rivas

How To Throw A Unicorn Party

Birthday parties

How To Throw A Unicorn Party

It’s time to get prancy! With sparkles, rainbows and pastels, this easy-to-throw unicorn party is pure magic.

Amy Valm

10 birthday treats that go beyond cake

10 birthday treats that go beyond cake

Not all kids like cake, but their birthdays can still include special desserts. Check out these delicious birthday treats.

Alex Mlynek

How to make 12 fun cake shapes

Birthday parties

How to make 12 fun cake shapes

All you need is a knife, some icing and a bit of imagination, and you can make cake shapes.

Kathryn Hayward

14 fun birthday party crafts

14 fun birthday party crafts

From flower crowns to superhero piggy banks, we've got awesome birthday party crafts to keep those kids busy.

Jessica Spera

15 unique birthday party ideas

Birthday parties

15 unique birthday party ideas

Hosting a birthday, but don't stuck on a theme? Choose one from our list of unique birthday party ideas!

Jessica Spera

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.

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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

23 awesome cake toppers you can make yourself

23 awesome cake toppers you can make yourself

Add a little bit of fun to a basic birthday cake or baby shower cake with one of these DIY cake toppers.

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