Like diplomatic parents, we will swear up and down that all birthdays are deserving of celebration. There are no small birthdays, only small parties. On the other hand, we do believe in making an extra to-do for milestone […]

Is there anything better than a themed party? If you’re a kid about to celebrate a birthday, probably not. If you’re a parent of that kid, you have cause to celebrate too, because planning and throwing a simple […]

If you’ve ever wondered where the tradition comes from, you’re not alone. Your “gold birthday” or “golden birthday” is the year you turn the same age as your birthday–for example, turning 25 on the 25th. Joan Bramsch, a […]

Birthday parties often fall into two distinct categories: those that are fun for kids (bounce house, petting zoo, maybe someone leaves crying), and those that are fun for adults (cocktails, gourmet fare, maybe someone leaves crying). But over […]

When it comes to throwing a full-circle themed kids’ birthday party, wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to turn your house into a playpen? The solution: a change of venue. We went looking for just the […]

There’s a certain moment in your life when you realize that you’re not only buying gifts for your friends anymore—you’re buying things for their children. If you’re anything like us, you might also end up forgetting the precise […]

Planning a kid’s birthday party is easy. Well, “easy.” You pick out toys, cartoon decorations, and hope for the best. Adults are a different matter entirely: we doubt your friends are going to be up for an evening […]

W.C. Fields famously said that he “never worked with children or animals.” His loss: more cute cat pics and family photos for us. However, if you’ve ever wrangled the talent at a kids’ birthday party, you might think […]

Kids’ birthday parties are the province of princesses, dinosaurs, and other fantastic themes, but what do you do when your life’s narrative matures into more adult situations? There are still plenty of ways to party, and, as luck […]

Imagine having the benefit of a team of designers for your kid’s next birthday party, decorating the room, setting the table…okay, now open your eyes. We can’t be there to do the legwork, but we did go searching […]

It’s a mighty big one. It’s your little one’s first trip around the sun, so you have the perfect excuse to go all out. We picked out some party supplies perfect for a grand debut. 1. “One Big […]

Sadly, they don’t keep unicorns at the petting zoo. Here’s the next best thing: we’re experts at turning the fantastic into reality, so we went treasure hunting for decor and accessories perfect for a unicorn birthday party (or […]

We love seeing how users’ parties come together—especially when hosts have a specific vision and get creative with their invitations. So when Beijos Events blogged about the magical birthday party co-owner Leah Carriger threw for her daughter, we […]