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Don’t throw out those cups!

Don’t throw out those cups!

by Liz Gumbinner | Kitchen + Dining, Party Ideas

As my NYC neighborhood catches spring fever big time this weekend, I’m suddenly digging all the picnic supplies out of hiding. One thing I could use but don’t have: reusable plastic cups. Since my kids have started using real glasses, I guess we just...
18 easy cake decorating ideas that make a store-bought cake something super special.

18 easy cake decorating ideas that make a store-bought cake something super special.

by Cool Mom Staff | Party Ideas

We want our kids’ birthday cakes to be perfect. I mean, you only turn 5 (or 7 or 9 or 13) once, right? But it can be daunting trying to copy so much of the beautiful stuff online created by trained pastry chefs. See also: Cakewrecks. So on behalf of our birthday...
Reusable personalized birthday banners that you’ll want to look at more than once a year.

Reusable personalized birthday banners that you’ll want to look at more than once a year.

by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas

As much as I love party decorations, I hate throwing them out at the end of the day. I don’t even like throwing out paper tablecloths, after they’re torn, which, I know. My own issue. So I always love finding party decor that can be reused. I think...
It’s here! Our first big Ultimate Birthday Party Gift Guide!

It’s here! Our first big Ultimate Birthday Party Gift Guide!

by Cool Mom Staff | Party Ideas

We are so excited to launch our brand new, first ever Ultimate Birthday Party Gift Guide, featuring more than 100 of the coolest birthday gifts for kids of all ages. Whoo! Over the years, we’ve been asked a zillion times (not even exaggerating there) for...
Tips and tricks for throwing the best Oscar party, serving the best food and drinks, and making off with the Oscars pool.

Tips and tricks for throwing the best Oscar party, serving the best food and drinks, and making off with the Oscars pool.

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

Sunday night is Oscar Night! Or as so many of us think of it, Oscar party night. So I’ve scoured the web for some easy Oscars party tips and printables, because it’s the perfect excuse to get together with friends, dish on the dresses, talk through the...
10 of the most outrageous gender reveal party ideas. Cool or just…what?

10 of the most outrageous gender reveal party ideas. Cool or just…what?

by Cool Mom Staff | Party Ideas

It seems the days of simply announcing whether your baby is a boy or girl seem to be long gone. The latest trend in baby showers that shows no signs of waning is the gender reveal party — personalized, meticulously planned, sometimes messy events with...
Give your memory some backup with The Birthday Poster from Sticky Bellies

Give your memory some backup with The Birthday Poster from Sticky Bellies

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

All of my kids’ birthdays are milestone birthdays in my eyes, though I’m not always so good at remembering the details of each passing year other than maybe the cake we served at the party. Hey, I really like cake. But with Sticky Bellies’ new...
Pretty paper plates and cups that feed America’s hungry families

Pretty paper plates and cups that feed America’s hungry families

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

I’m pretty sure I’m not the only mom who races to my kids’ school party volunteer signups to be sure I can claim “plates and forks.” Honestly, the holidays are busy enough without having to bake eight dozen cookies. (And bless you parents...
The coolest, not-so-scary monster party ideas for Halloween

The coolest, not-so-scary monster party ideas for Halloween

by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas

Halloween parties may be the most fun for me, because there are just so many cool Halloween party ideas, especially for kids. Instead of just going with a standard “Halloween” theme, you can get more specific and find a theme that lends itself to creative...
How to throw a rainbow art party: A rainbow party for kids with a creative twist

How to throw a rainbow art party: A rainbow party for kids with a creative twist

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

We’ve seen rainbow themed parties for kids before, but if you have an art and color-loving child, a rainbow art party can be a really fun and original theme for the birthday boy or girl. While there are plenty of ideas out there that involve seven-layer rainbow...
The best Minecraft birthday party ideas (besides just sitting around playing Minecraft)

The best Minecraft birthday party ideas (besides just sitting around playing Minecraft)

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

I have three just-a-wee-bit-obsessed Minecraft fans who would love nothing more than a Minecraft birthday party, to celebrate their big days surrounded by their favorite virtual world. Oh, you too? Then keep reading for some of my favorite Minecraft birthday party...
The best DIY Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas on a shoestring.

The best DIY Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas on a shoestring.

by Stacie Billis | Party Ideas

Ooh, do we have Alice in Wonderland tea party ideas for you. It’s such a wonderful theme, isn’t it? And when a superhero, Lego, or Star Wars birthday party isn’t quite right, it might be time to break out the tea set for a very merry unbirthday tea...
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