New Years Eve Crafts For Kids

Expecting kids at your New Years Eve party? Try these New Years Eve crafts for kids!

Funky Glasses - Recycle your old frames by attaching feathers and sequins! You could even use your leftover 3D movie glasses. For more inspiration click HERE

Firework Rings - All you need are some colorful pipe cleaners you can find at you local craft store! For instructions click HERE

Party Hat - Not sure what to do with all that leftover tinsel garland? Make party hats like THESE!

Looking for decorations? Click HERE!

Do you want to build a snowman?

Do you want to build a snowman? Disney's Frozen is one of the most popular children's movies of all time so undoubtedly the answer to that questions from any child in your life is 'YES!' (And, let's be honest, it's probably your answer too!) 

Here's a great last minute fun (and tasty!) holiday craft for kids! Do you want to build a snowman? All you need is marshmallows, brown M&M's, pretzel sticks, that leftover Halloween candy corn, and a little bit of frosting to stick it all together. Have all the ingredients in bowls on a table or package individually as shown in the picture above. Your kids will love it as much as they love Olaf!

Looking for more holiday decorations? Click HERE to get inspired for your party!

Make your home smell like Christmas!

 

Make your home smell like Christmas this holiday season. There are many scents that trigger the memories of Christmas, so why not make your home smell like Christmas all season long! 

One way you can bring up Christmas aromas this time of year is to slowly simmer dry whole spices, like cinnamon sticks. Here is a Holiday Recipe! All you need is your pick of dry whole spices like cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg berries, cloves, rosemary, pine needles. Add to a pot with water and a little oil such as jojoba (which you can find at your local Trader Joes), bring to a simmer on a stove top and cozy up with a warm blanket... 

While you make your home smell like Christmas why not also add a few custom decorations! Click HERE to see what we could help you add to your holiday decor. 

For the Ballerina in your life!

Your kids are ripe with creativity, so we’ve dreamt up all sorts of themes to help  their imaginative dreams come to life. One of our more popular party themes is our Birthday Girl Ballerina Theme.

Almost every little girl dreams of being a refined prima ballerina. She sees herself leaping through the air, performing perfect pirouettes and prancing around with classic perfectly pointed toes. Our Ballerina Birthday Party is just what your little ballerina will love! We have all that you need to create this special ballerina theme from cupcake toppers, food tents, Happy Birthday banners, and napkin rings. We even have sweet Ballerina Pinks water bottle labels. All will delight and surprise your precious little girl on her special day!

We would love to help you you to throw a great party and have just what you need to create a ballerina party for your birthday girl. We are conscious of every detail and work hard to make sure we provide you with quality party products at great prices. But most of all, we want you to smile and have fun as you let your creative side fly!

It's Baby Time!

Bringing a little one into the world can be one of the most special and important times of your life. So why not celebrate this landmark event in a way that you and your guests will always remember? Whether it’s a girl, a boy, or you just don’t know, we have many ideas and party themes to choose from that are just cute as a button! Click HERE to see more!

Boy Birthday Themes

The best part of throwing a party for your little boy is in the planning. We have lots to choose from, and we’ve got some of the most clever boy birthday themes around! You can choose from so many – cars, dinosaur, construction, or cowboy to name a few. We have lots of sports themes too! Our party packages come with everything you need to make it a fun and special day for your little guy! Click HERE to take a look…

Fall in Love

Planning a fall wedding? Here are some great tips sure to make your wedding a success!

Availability - During fall months, some brides consider having their wedding on Fridays or even Sundays to cut back on costs. However, the fall season is a start to many things like, football, school is starting to get in full swing and school activities. So, just remember this when planning your wedding. 

Weather - Fall is such a beautiful time for an outdoor wedding and you aren't have to worry too much about spring showers, hurricanes or extreme heat. However, there are a few weather problems that can arise to keep in mind, like the drastic changes in weather. It can be warmer during the day, but drop a few degrees at night. So, just remember to keep guests updated on if a jacket is in order. Plus, you could also have blankets, which would make a great wedding favor, or space heaters at your wedding just in case.

Play with Fall Color - Fall features some very beautiful colors. Try incorporating them into your wedding. There are beautiful oranges, reds and even browns. You can use them as your main wedding colors, or slightly incorporate them into your wedding bouquet, reception centerpieces or your wedding invitations. 

In-Season Wedding Flowers - Unless you have your heart set on a flower you've wanted to incorporate into your wedding since you were a little girl, try and keep it in season.In season flowers may be a little bit friendlier on your budget, and there are some absolute gorgeous flowers to choose from. Dahlias, roses, zinnias and sunflowers all are exquisite and will make a remarkable bouquet. 

Find more tips from the Wedding and Party Network by clicking HERE.

Looking for custom decorations for your wedding or bridal shower? Click HERE for great ideas!

Exercise With Kids!

Exercise with kids! Exercising with your kids is a great way to teach them about the importance of health and fitness. Here are a few suggestions of activities you can do!

1. Mom runs while kids run or bike ride along side
2. Swim Laps at the pool
3. Family bike ride
4. Run around the track at a school (little ones likely play in middle field)
5. Backyard Soccer or kickball
6. Relay races (frog jumps, crab walk, wheelbarrow, etc),
7. shoot hoops on the driveway
8. hopscotch at the elementary school or chalk on driveway
9. Freeze tag, when you are frozen, jog in place
10. Hiking on a trail
11. Sprints up and down  your street, Little ones tally times gone
12. Jump rope and jumping jacks alternate
13. Dance party
14. Tennis
15. Yoga
16. Trampoline tricks
17. skipping and speed walk alternate
18. hopping backwards
19. create an Obstacle course in backyard
20. Walk to the store or along a trail
21. Just Dance on the Wii
22. Roller skate in the neighborhood or at a rink    

Planning a sports themed birthday party? Click HERE for decoration ideas!

Fun, Easy Bridal Shower Game

What age was the Bride?

All you need for this fun, easy bridal shower game is a board with numbered pictures of the bride (at various ages) Your guests will then guess her age in each picture!

Looking for some decorations for your party? We have everything you need! Click HERE to see more.

DIY Outdoor Games

Jumbo Jenga

Take one of the classics outdoors. Inspired by the table-top game, Jumbo Jenga is comprised of 54 blocks stacked in three columns and challenges guests to remove a block without knocking over the whole tower. There is a major difference between this version of the game and the original version--the blocks are about ten times bigger! The primary thing you need to create outdoor Jenga is 2x4's. you will need to gather enough wood for 54 pieces that will then be cut into approximately 10 ½ inch long game pieces. Once cut, you may also want to sand the pieces down a bit to make them smoother. Then, stack them outside and let guests play!

Twister

Right leg, blue! Make your own twister board on your lawn! To design it you will need four different colors of spray paint. The original game uses red, blue, yellow and green, but feel free to use whatever colors you want. You will make four columns (one for each color) and six circles of each color. Once your design is finished, you should have 24 circles. If you have extra time you can create your own spin board like the one in the original game that will be used to call out directions. However, a cheaper and just as effective alternative is to write different moves like "right hand, red" on a slip of paper and put them into a jar. Then, you or someone else can draw a slip and call out the instructions as indicated on the sheets. 

Check out more outdoor game ideas from snappening HERE. 

Planning an outdoor party with your DIY Outdoor Games and need some decorations? Click HERE for more ideas.  

 

Gender Reveal Party

Having a Gender Reveal Party for your friends and family is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason! Revealing the gender of your baby is a wonderful moment in life to celebrate and remember forever! If you're unfamiliar with the concept of a Gender Reveal Party, it is simply a party where everyone finds out the sex of an unborn child at the same time.

The Balloon Reveal is one of the most popular choices for revealing the gender of your child. If you want to find out the sex of the baby at the same time as your guests ask the ultrasound technician to write down the gender of the baby and seal it in an envelope. You can then take that sealed envelope to your local balloon vendor an ask them to fill an empty box with the color of balloons that corresponds with the gender in the envelope. Have them place the balloons and envelope inside the box and seal it up tight. Then, during your party you can open the box for a wonderful surprise!

Gender reveal poppers or other confetti based reveals are also a fun surprise! Just make sure you have a broom or vacuum handy for easy clean up.

Food reveals are a fun and delicious way to announce the gender at your Gender Reveal Party. Whether it's colored centers in a cake, cookies, or candy, you're guests are sure to love the surprise and the treat!

Click HERE for some adorable decorations to go along with your gender reveal party!

Fourth of July T-shirt Craft

Independence Day is right around the corner! Get ready for this fun family filled day with this Fourth of July T-shirt Craft for kids! All you need is a plain white t-shirt and some red and blue fabric paint. If you want to make the red stripes straight use painters tape to even the lines before painting. Use your kid's hand print where the stars would go. Let the shirt dry over night and wash per the directions of the fabric paint. This Fourth of July T-shirt Craft is as simple as that! 

Click HERE to check out some of our red, white, and blue decorations to add to your party!

Disney Character Pen Pal

Disney Character Pen Pal! Did you know that you can write a letter to a Disney character and get a postcard in return? There are 3 addresses that you can send your letters to.

Disneyland Resort
Guest Communications
Attn: Character Fan Mail
P.O. Box 3232
Anaheim, CA 92803-3232

Walt Disney World Communications
P.O. Box 10040
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0040

Walt Disney Company

Attn: Fan Mail Department

500 South Buena Vista Street

Burbank, CA 91521

A picture of Cinderella and Friends or Mickey and Friends will arrive within 4-6 weeks.

Writing a letter is a great skill to teach your children!
Disney Character Pen Pal ideas: The letter can be about anything they want. Kids usually tell their favorite character how much they love them. You can write repeated letters to each address. If you have multiple children, they can each write letters.

Have your kids write letters in time to receive a response from their Disney Character Pen Pal by their birthday! Plan a party and include some of these adorable birthday decorations! Click HERE to see more.

Quick, Easy Baby Shower Games

Quick, Easy Baby Shower Games

 

Hosting a baby shower and managing a busy life? Here are some great ideas for quick, easy baby shower games that will enhance your shower without enhancing your stress level!  

1. Guess how many Jelly Beans filled the baby bottle. Buy a baby bottle, fill it with Jelly Beans and have your guests write down their guesses. At the end of the party reveal the winner! (Count the jelly beans as you put them in the bottle so you won't have to waste time counting during the shower.) 

2. Frozen Baby! Freeze miniature babies in ice cubes and put one in each guests drink. Instruct them to yell "My water broke!" when their ice melts and their baby is free. 

3. Blindfolded Diaper Changing. Get a couple baby dolls and some newborn diapers. Blindfold two guests and have them race each other to see who can put a diaper on a doll the fastest!

4. How big will the mom-to-be's belly be? Have all of your guests cut off a piece of twine or ribbon in the length they think will wrap around the mom-to-be's belly. Then measure the mom-to-be and compare ribbon lengths to see who's ribbon is the closest in length!

 Click HERE to check out adorable baby shower decorations sure to make your party a hit!

PAW Patrol Party

No job is too big, no pup is too small! Throw a PAW Patrol Party for the dog lover in your life! PAW Patrol is an action-adventure preschool show on Nickelodeon starring a pack of six heroic puppies. PAW Patrol is made up of Chase, Marshall, Rocky, Zuma, Rubble, and Skye who are puppies led by a tech-savvy 10-year-old boy named Ryder who all work together on missions to protect their community. As this show grows in popularity so are the demands by kids for a PAW Patrol Party! 

Here are a few adorable ideas for throwing a PAW Patrol Party!

As party favors put a basket of stuffed dogs with an adoption sign. 

 Put all of your PAW Patrol Party snacks in dog bowls!

Make themed food for your PAW Patrol Party such as, Chew Sticks (licorice), Fire Flames (Cheetos), Water Bowl (blue Jello).  

Add to your PAW Patrol Party with some of our custom decorations or party supplies. 

Click HERE to see more!

How to Train Your Dragon 2

The dragons are cooler, the stakes are higher, and Hiccup is still the underdog hero wanting humans and dragons to live together in peace. How to Train Your Dragon 2 was second at the box office this weekend. And with the number 1 spot going to to the 'R' rated 22 Jump Street staring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill if you went to the movies with your kids this weekend you undoubtedly took them to see How to Train Your Dragon 2. It seems Jonah Hill battled himself at the box office this weekend voicing Snotlout in How to Train Your Dragon 2 which also stars Jay Baruchel as Hiccup, Cake Blanchett as Valka, Gerard Butler as Stoick, America Ferrera as Astrid, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fishlegs, and Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut. Talk about star power!

There's no better time than now to throw a How to Train Your Dragon 2 birthday party for that little Viking in your life! What better party favor for kids than their own Dragon Manual! Head on over to Bug, Boo, and Bean for details on how to create this one-of-a-kind Dragon Manual. Click HERE for adorable decoration ideas!

Kid Friendly Wedding

Plan a kid friendly wedding! Even the cutest of flower girls and ring bearers will need some kid friendly entertainment at the reception. Here are a few cute and creative ways to keep kids busy and have a kid friendly wedding and reception. 

Print out personal coloring books for each kid and give them a bundle of crayons. You can also have special wedding favors for kids. Ring pops are a fun and tasty treat!

A disposable camera scavenger hunt is also a great addition to a Kid Friendly Wedding! Print out an I Spy list with things like two people holding hands, a diamond ring, a bubbly drink, a polka dot tie, a lady in red, two people twirling, something that sparkles. A kid friendly wedding disposable camera scavenger hunt will keep kids entertained and you never know, it just may produce some of your favorite pictures!

Looking for bridal shower or bachelorette party decorations? Click HERE for some adorable ideas!

Bow-tie Baby Shower

Planning a Bow-tie Baby Shower? Try serving Bow-tie Pasta Salad! With edamame, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and more – this recipe is perfect for any spring or summer get-together!

Ingredients

• - 1 pound bow-tie pasta
• - kosher salt
• - 1 cup frozen edamame (out of the pods)
• - 2 carrots, sliced into 1/2 inch chunks
• - one 12-ounce broccoli crown, cut into bite-size florets
• - 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
• - 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• - 4-5 TB olive oil
• - 3-4 TB red wine vinegar
• - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• - 1 tsp. sugar
• - 1 large clove garlic, minced
• - fresh ground black pepper

Spruce up your Bow-tie Baby Shower with this adorable bow-tie napkin idea! Click HERE for other baby shower decorations!

Little Mermaid Birthday Party

Your little mermaids birthday party is sure to be the cutest around when you follow these easy steps.

Step 1: Decorations!
     Your little mermaid's birthday party will not be completed until perfectly decorated. Check out Custom Celebrations customizable birthday banners, cupcake wrappers and toppers, straws, water bottle labels and don't forget your little mermaid birthday party's Invitations!

Step 2: Costume's!
     Your little girl will be more than delighted to show up to her party and see everyone just as dressed up as she! Try these two costume ideas, Tutu's of blue and green for each guest or put all of your guests in these adorable mermaid costumes! Perfect for an outdoor or inside birthday party.

Step 3: Treats! Treat your little mermaids birthday party guests with starfish cookies, gold fish crackers, and sweetish fish candies for some under the sea inspiration.

Step 4: Have fun!

For more party decorations and inspiration click HERE. 

Your guests will love these fun cupcake wrappers! Dress up your dessert buffet with these adorable polka dot cupcake wrappers. They're perfect for birthday parties, showers and wedding receptions. Your candy buffet or cupcake display will look amazing!

Your guests will love this fun wooden cutlery! They're perfect for birthday parties, baby showers and receptions. Wooden cutlery is a great eco friendly alternative to plastic cutlery.

Your little mermaid birthday party isn't complete with out this adorable mermaid theme birthday banner!

This “I am 1” banner is made with cardstock and is tied together with coordinating ribbon. It will look adorable hanging on the front of your little one's high chair.

You can let all of your little mermaid birthday party guest know when this celebration is happening with This birthday party invitation will be emailed to you as a digital file (either jpeg or pdf). You can print from home, have it printed at a print/copy center or email it to your guests. No printed materials will be shipped, this 5x7 invitation will be emailed to you!

Camping Scavenger Hunt For Kids

Let's go camping! Camping can be a great way to spend time as a family. Camping with kids is so much fun especially when you're prepared with cute clever activities for them to do such as this Camping Scavenger Hunt For Kids! The Creative Homemaker has a great starter list camping scavenger hunt for kids. You can also make your own scavenger hunt with your own items by using pictures off google image search. Some scavenger hunt item ideas are Pine Needle, Green Lea, Brown Leaf, Plant with Root, Leaf Eaten by Insect, Sharp/Rough Rock, Tree Bark, Smooth Rock, Pine Cone, Acorn, Wildflower, Wild Berry, Bottle Cap, and whatever else your creative mind can think up! Put your scavenger hunt on a bag with a pen or pencil attached.

Going Buggy? You can also use this camping scavenger hunt for kids at the next kid's birthday party you're planning! Click HERE for more bug and insect themed decorations. 

Little Man Mustache Party

Thinking of a party theme for your little one's birthday? Check out our little man Mustache party idea! Perfect for the special little man in your life. Whether he's turning one or five, this completely customizable little man mustache party theme can be the perfect decoration for the special day.

Fill your cups with the little man mustache party paper straws for some fun color pops throughout your party, and don't forget your customized water bottle/jar labels! These are perfect for party favors or just a fun personalized party decoration.

Hang your door with a  little man mustache party door sign to let your guest know they've arrived to the party! Your cupcakes will be the best looking cupcakes around when you add these adorable little man mustache party cupcake toppers to them! These can be given out at the end of the party or just a fun treat throughout your little mans mustache party. Complete your party with custom food tents and a Happy Birthday banner for your favorite little man. 

Your little man mustache party is sure to impress!

For more Little Man Mustache Party decorations press HERE.

What will it bee?

What will it bee? Your gender reveal party or baby shower will be cute as a bee with these bumble bee party ideas!

What Will It Bee? Honey Themed Dessert Table

What will it bee? Clothespin Onesie Banner with bee themed Onesies that the Mom to Bee can take home!

What will it bee? Use cute jars of honey as party favors!

Looking for more bee themed decorations? Click HERE

DIY Father's Day Pirate Gift

Here are some great DIY Father's Day Pirate gift ideas for the Captain in your life! 

1. Have your little one create a hand made pirate card. It's a simple craft that will make a cute DIY Father's Day Pirate gift.

2. It's a gift and a snack in one! This DIY Father's Day Pirate gift doubles as a fun snack for the little pirates in your life.

3. The artist in you would love to decorate this paddle using your child's hands as the waves. It's a great DIY Father's Day Pirate gift to hang in the office!

4. Make a treasure chest for the Captain in your life! Fill it with his favorite treats. Kick it up a notch by creating a treasure hunt to go with your DIY Father's Day Pirate gift!

Planning a Pirate themed party? Click HERE to check out some adorable decorations!