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Fundraiser for Kid’s Cancer

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Would you shave your head? Would you shave your head while other people watched? What if doing so could raise money for something really important, like kid’s cancer research? On March 30th 2013 Donna’s Good Things will be sponsoring its second annual St. Baldrick’s Shave-a-Thon in Chicago to do just that. We’re thrilled that blogger Mary Tyler Mom, the founder of Donna’s Good Things, shared photos of last year’s event with us. Read more…

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Super Bowl Party with Kids

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Super Bowl parties are a great excuse to do some home entertaining. They’re also a great way to combine groups of friends, work friends, college friends, and neighborhood friends can all effortlessly make connections because there’s one unifying purpose in the party. Because Super Bowl parties are usually held at home they’re also a great way to let your friends with and without kids mix and mingle. Read more…

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Kids Party Tip: Family Halloween Party

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Spidey Dip courtesy of Our Best Bites

Over the past two decades Halloween has transformed itself from a kid’s holiday to a major adult event. Obviously, we’re thrilled with this cultural shift because it means more people having fun. It also means an increase in parties, including multi-age and multi-generational parties. Read more…

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Easter Party Ideas

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The Easter bunny is hopping our way, which means it is time to start planning for Easter Sunday. Regardless of whether you celebrate the sacred or secular aspects of Easter, this holiday offers a great excuse to gather your loved ones and plan a day that the whole family can enjoy. Read more…

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A 70th Birthday Party with Guest, The Party Wagon

Photo Courtesy of The Party Wagon

Today’s guest feature is from party kids’ party specialist Lydia from The Party Wagon, an amazing party planning site that is full of kid’s party inspiration and ideas. Lydia stopped by to share a party that is very near and dear to her heart – a 70th birthday celebration for her mom. This party is truly amazing and you’ll fall in love with all of the sentimental details. Read more…

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Parties We Love: Valentine’s Day Edition

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we are certainly feeling the love. The blogosphere has been hot with adorable Valentine’s Day party ideas. This week we shared two great party designs too – one from One Charming Party and another from A to Zebra Celebrations. And today, we’ve rounded up a few more party designs that may help you with your own Valentine’s Day party planning. Read more…

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A Valentine’s Day Party with Guest, One Charming Party

Photo Credit: One Charming Party

Today’s guest feature is from party specialist Brittany Egbert from One Charming Party, an amazing party planning site that is full of themes, ideas and crafts. Brittany stopped by to share a super cute Valentine’s Day party for the kids. Take a look at Brittany’s party suggestions that you can recreate at home:

One year I decided to have a Valentine’s Party for my kids and some of their friends. Read more…