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26 fun 4th of July ideas to make the day a fantastic one.

26 fun 4th of July ideas to make the day a fantastic one.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Party Ideas

Happy 4th of July everyone! Oh America, you look pretty great for 240. Here’s our advice for making the most out of the holiday: (Top image: popsicle stick American Flag craft via A Pumpkin and a Princess) 1. Be safe out there. 2. Fire up the grill. 3. Make the...
10 absolutely charming storybook birthday party ideas for kids

10 absolutely charming storybook birthday party ideas for kids

by Christina Refford | DIY, Party Ideas

Looking for some inspiration for your child’s next birthday party that goes beyond animated movies? You may not have to look any farther than one of the well-worn storybooks your child lovingly keeps by their bedside. In fact, we love the idea of a storybook...
More than 40 cool Star Wars The Force Awakens birthday party ideas: invitations, decor, treats, and activities. Now THAT’S how the force works!

More than 40 cool Star Wars The Force Awakens birthday party ideas: invitations, decor, treats, and activities. Now THAT’S how the force works!

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

Since the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, kids all over planet Earth and Jakku are begging for a Star Wars Force Awakens birthday party that incorporates Rey, Finn, BB-8, and yeah, Kylo Ren along with our favorite pals from the original franchise....
12 easy Oscars party ideas to make watching the awards even more fun

12 easy Oscars party ideas to make watching the awards even more fun

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

This post has been updated for 2019 Even if the only movies you’ve seen this year are the animated kind (no judgment, parents!), it’s always fun to have an excuse to get together with friends and ogle all the Hollywood glamour over a glass of bubbly. If...
The Ultimate Star Wars Guide: Dozens of geeky gifts, party ideas, DIY projects, recipes, and random Force-inspired insanity.

The Ultimate Star Wars Guide: Dozens of geeky gifts, party ideas, DIY projects, recipes, and random Force-inspired insanity.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Party Ideas, Toys + Playthings

Okay, so the world is obsessed with Star Wars right now in light of the premier of The Force Awakens. And hey, we count ourselves among you all. Now we can’t exactly say we’ve covered Star Wars “since before it was cool” because 1.) no such...
12 creative ideas for the world’s best Peanuts themed party. (Good grief, these are fun!)

12 creative ideas for the world’s best Peanuts themed party. (Good grief, these are fun!)

by Cool Mom Staff | Party Ideas

With the new 3-D Peanuts Movie coming out soon, we know there’s been a lot more buzz about Charlie Brown, Snoopy and his friends among our kids — and we’re so happy! We’re all big fans of the Peanut gang going way back, and if you’re...
10 creative Zombie party ideas that are more creepy-fun than outright disgusting.

10 creative Zombie party ideas that are more creepy-fun than outright disgusting.

by Christina Refford | DIY, Party Ideas

If cackling witches and spiders that drop from doorways aren’t quite creepy enough for you for Halloween, perhaps a zombie-themed party is more your speed. I started looking for some fun zombie party ideas now that my kids are getting older, but I realized so...
14 wildly cool, creative sibling Halloween costumes to inspire you beyond superheroes and princesses.

14 wildly cool, creative sibling Halloween costumes to inspire you beyond superheroes and princesses.

by Kate Etue | DIY, Party Ideas

It may not be fair — or the best system — but I admit I give out a little more candy to the kids who come to my door in creative and clever themed Halloween costumes. And when they’re cool sibling Halloween costumes that work together, well I kind of...
The Incredible Intergalatic Journey Home: A new personalized book that’s out of this world

The Incredible Intergalatic Journey Home: A new personalized book that’s out of this world

by Cool Mom Staff | Books for Kids, Party Ideas

When we first discovered the Lost My Name books, well, sold. They were about the most beautifully conceived, perfectly executed, personalized books for kids we had ever seen. We’ve since bought them as gifts and recommended them to tons of of our own friends. So...
More than 40 of the coolest Star Wars birthday party ideas for your little Padawan

More than 40 of the coolest Star Wars birthday party ideas for your little Padawan

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

We imagine a whole lot of parents out there are starting to plan some amazing Star Wars birthday parties and are going to be looking for some creative, cool ideas. After all, in just a few months, Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens will be released and a whole new...
The motherlode of free construction party printables for your little builder

The motherlode of free construction party printables for your little builder

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Party Ideas

If you’ve got a construction themed party on the brain, well first, you have to check out the awesome DIY dumptruck cake idea we included in our post on how to 18 easy cake decorating ideas for a store-bought cake. Then, you have to sign up for emails from our...
The most fun your kids have ever had with a paper cup

The most fun your kids have ever had with a paper cup

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

Choosing the coolest party supplies for your birthday is a time-honored tradition at our house, and this year I’m pretty sure the winner will be these adorable color your own paper cups from the Oh Happy Day party shop. These coloring cups are like a fun craft,...
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