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Bug checklist printable

Birthday parties

Bug checklist printable

Ready to send your wee scavengers on a hunt for some plastic creepy crawlies? Make sure to use our printable bug checklist!

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Throw A Carnival Party!

Throw A Carnival Party!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to this fun-filled extravaganza.

Emily Piccinin

Carnival party invitation printable

Carnival party invitation printable

If you're throwing your tots a carnival party, they'll need to invite their guests in style. Download and print this free invitation template!

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10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

From festive crafts to delicious recipes, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of these fun and kid-friendly ideas.

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How to make emoji cookie pops

Birthday parties

How to make emoji cookie pops

Kids will LOL when they see these emoji cookie pops. BRB—we’re going to make some and eat them right now!

Irene Ngo

Minecraft pixel pickaxe template

Birthday parties

Minecraft pixel pickaxe template

Download and print this super cool pixel pickaxe template for your Minecraft party.

Emily Piccinin

How to throw a toboggan party

Birthday parties

How to throw a toboggan party

Bundle up your snow angels, grab their sleds and run for the hills.

Emily Piccinin

Cowabunga: How to throw a Ninja Turtles party

Birthday parties

Cowabunga: How to throw a Ninja Turtles party

DIY turtle shells and masks to customized cupcakes and kid-friendly weapons, this is one Ninja Turtles party you don't want to miss!

Elizabeth Wong Pagnotta

5 buffet party menus: Go-to guide for kid-friendly entertaining

5 buffet party menus: Go-to guide for kid-friendly entertaining

This go-to guide for kid-friendly entertaining will please everyone—even the pickiest little eaters—with a table full of options.

Blake Eligh

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).

Blake Eligh

Buffet party menu No. 4: Brunch of champions

Buffet party menu No. 4: Brunch of champions

These easy brunch (or breakfast) buffet party menu ideas will make entertaining on the weekend a snap.

Blake Eligh

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

Buffet party menu No. 2: Chili theme

Buffet party menu No. 2: Chili theme

From the main dish and toppings to drinks and desserts, here's everything you need to host a chili-themed buffet party.

Blake Eligh

Buffet party menu No. 1: Taco bar

Buffet party menu No. 1: Taco bar

A DIY taco bar is the perfect buffet party idea for families with little kids or diverse tastes—picky eaters and adventurous diners alike can build their own hand-held meals.

Blake Eligh

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

Free printable pirate party invitations

Free printable pirate party invitations

Get ready to host your own swashbuckling soiree! Download our free printable pirate party invitations and decorations.

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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: Woodland

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Woodland

Make your own woodland log cake with this easy how-to tutorial from Today's Parent. This is simply one of our many awesome birthday cake ideas!

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Easy birthday cake recipe

Easy birthday cake recipe

Follow these simple directions to assemble a pretty birthday cake to serve on the big day!

Today's Parent staff