Birthday party ideas for a 4 year old with a garden theme? Reader Q&A

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

I am planning a garden-themed 4th birthday party for my daughter in a few weeks. I need some creative inspiration! So far, we’re going to have the kids each plant something in a pot to take home .. And that’s all. I need ideas for other things –...

Fourth of July party printables and decor to make your cookout a standout

by Roxanna | Party Ideas

I love Fourth of July parties, but not all Fourth of July party decor. Beer, hot dogs, fireworks and vintage Americana are good. Red white and blue painted garden gnomes, not so much. I’ve tracked down these cool, classy options for festive decorating including...

Goody bag gift ideas for kids: ready-made crafty party packs

by Liz Gumbinner | Party Ideas

I haven’t thrown that many birthday parties for my kids and it’s like I’m already out of goody bag gift ideas. It might be easier if you have a theme in mind–DIY capes for a a superhero party (we’ve recommended 6 different themes!), a toy...

Ideas for a child’s birthday party? How about some all in one place

by Kirsten | Party Ideas

Looking for ideas for a child’s birthday party can be both fun– and stressful. When my kids were younger, I confess, I went a little overboard with over-the-top parties causing me to collapse with exhaustion. As I learned, it can be a lot simpler. And just...

Girls’ birthday party ideas – Little Red Riding Hood or Alice in Wonderland

by Roxanna | Party Ideas

Girls’ birthday party ideas can still be girlie, even if you want to avoid the same old princess theme. Which is why I instantly fell in love with the downloadable, customizable party kits at Creative Little Stars, based around classic storybook themes. And...

It’s the perfect time for a garden party!

by Cool Mom Team | Kid Style

If there’s a spring and summer kids clothing collection that I anxiously await, Cool Mom Picks fave ses petites mains is at the top of my list. There’s just something about the gorgeous, dresses and separates that are handmade here in the USA that remind...

The perfect cupcake for any party

by Delilah S. Dawson | Food + Recipes

The standards for kids’ birthday cakes have gone up a bit since I was little, when we just stopped by the Piggly Wiggly and had the teen behind the counter misspell my name between the lumpy sugar roses. Now we want them to be beautiful, unique, delicious,...

7 rock n’ roll baby picks to keep the party going

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Kid Style

This post is brought to you by our sponsor, Up All Night, the new NBC show starring some of the coolest and funniest parents on TV like Christina Applegate, Will Arnett, and Maya Rudolph.When I was pregnant with my first daughter almost 8 years ago, I remember being...

Party with Laurie Berkner

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

My kids and I fell for Laurie Berkner years ago while watching her appearances on Nickelodeon’s Jack’s Big Music Show. Her sweetness and likability, paired with her pretty voice and super-fun songs, translated so well to the screen, she made...

Planning the perfect Harry Potter Party

by Kristen Chase | Party Ideas

When my newly minted 7-year old daughter asked me to throw her a Harry Potter birthday party with only two weeks to plan, I said “absolutely!” And then ran straight to my computer to try to figure out how the heck to pull this off for about eight little...