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11 unique gender reveal party ideas that will surprise everyone. Including the parents.

11 unique gender reveal party ideas that will surprise everyone. Including the parents.

by Lexi Petronis | Party Ideas

Finding out whether your baby is a girl or a boy is one of life’s greatest surprises — and one of the longest waits, which can be problematic for those of us who need to know things now. (Um, not like we know anyone like that.) To make the most of the...
Over 25 ideas to throw an exciting Escape Room party at home. Let the adventures begin!

Over 25 ideas to throw an exciting Escape Room party at home. Let the adventures begin!

by Georgette Gilmore | Party Ideas

If you’ve got a kid who’s into mysteries, detectives, and solving puzzles, you’re in for a real treat. We pulled together the most awesome list of Escape Room party ideas — from cool invitations and mind-boggling activities to rewarding treats....
20+ magical unicorn birthday party ideas that are truly one of a kind. Just like the birthday kid.

20+ magical unicorn birthday party ideas that are truly one of a kind. Just like the birthday kid.

by Lexi Petronis | Party Ideas

They’re sparkly, mysterious, and gorgeous… is it any wonder then that kids (and, um, the rest of us too) find unicorns so entrancing? It’s why I searched the web to find the most magical unicorn birthday party ideas out there, which was so much fun...
Pow! 6 superhero party themes for girls that really pack a punch.

Pow! 6 superhero party themes for girls that really pack a punch.

by Lexi Petronis | Party Ideas

Feats of strength, superhuman powers, outrageous costumes…our superheroes (and beloved supervillains) have it good. Which is why it was so much fun to pull together this list of amazing superhero party themes for girls we know our girls will love. Of course, we...
Cool Beauty and the Beast birthday party ideas: 40+ of the most inspired treats, activities, decor and more.

Cool Beauty and the Beast birthday party ideas: 40+ of the most inspired treats, activities, decor and more.

by Caroline Siegrist | Party Ideas

With the much hyped Beauty and the Beast movie coming out today, we have the feeling more than a few kids will be raring for a Beauty and the Beast themed birthday party this year. And have we got ideas! We scoured the web for the very coolest, most fun, most...
7 creative winter birthday party themes for the great indoors (no jackets required).

7 creative winter birthday party themes for the great indoors (no jackets required).

by Lexi Petronis | Party Ideas

Kids with winter birthdays may not have the same options that their summer friends have — playgrounds, parks, picnics, pools, and other outside fun is, er, out. And that’s exactly why we love these creative winter birthday party themes, and all the smart,...
The best Hamilton party ideas: Decor, invitations, treats, and more. WORK!

The best Hamilton party ideas: Decor, invitations, treats, and more. WORK!

by Georgette Gilmore | Party Ideas

Hear ye, hear ye! How does a parent of a Hamilton-obsessed kid score major points without spending your child’s college fund on Broadway tickets? By throwing a Hamilton-themed birthday party, that’s how. While I would love to give my daughter tickets to...
11 fun Oscar party ideas that razzle-dazzle in all the right ways

11 fun Oscar party ideas that razzle-dazzle in all the right ways

by Lexi Petronis | Party Ideas

Whether you’ve seen every film nominated for an Academy Award this year or you’re still trying to figure out what this La La Land is that everyone’s so gaga about, having friends over for an Oscars party is always a winning idea. An excuse to obsess...
Ideas for an awesome LEGO Batman Movie party theme, with inspiration from the Hollywood premiere party

Ideas for an awesome LEGO Batman Movie party theme, with inspiration from the Hollywood premiere party

by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas

Thanks to our awesome partner Warner Bros. Pictures, I had the opportunity to jet out to LA this past weekend (wow, did I need that) for the launch party and red carpet — okay, black and yellow carpet — premiere of The LEGO Batman Movie. If you’ve...
Super Bowl recipe help? Got you covered with hundreds of last-minute ideas

Super Bowl recipe help? Got you covered with hundreds of last-minute ideas

by Liz Gumbinner | Food + Recipes, Party Ideas

Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl this weekend for the game, for the commercials, or just for an excuse to get together with friends, Cool Mom Eats and Cool Mom Picks have got you covered with lots of great ideas for last minute, easy Super Bowl recipes....
15 Glitzy and glam 2017 New Year’s party printables, recipes + DIY decorations to help you kick 2016 out the door

15 Glitzy and glam 2017 New Year’s party printables, recipes + DIY decorations to help you kick 2016 out the door

by Delilah S. Dawson | DIY, Party Ideas

While every year we put together our favorite New Year’s printables for those of you partying like it’s…well, the beginning of a new year, this New Year’s Eve feels a little different for a lot of us. Maybe you’re saying goodbye to a...
8 ideas for hosting an awesome Gilmore Girls watch party that even Lorelai and Rory would want to come to.

8 ideas for hosting an awesome Gilmore Girls watch party that even Lorelai and Rory would want to come to.

by Kate Etue | Entertainment + Media, Party Ideas

You may have heard Gilmore Girls fans across the globe collectively freaking out when Netflix launched Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life a few years back. We will, of course, be watching while Rory continues to figure out her life and career, Lorelai struggles to...
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