Birthday

The big 4-0 is a time to celebrate. We’re talking “My Big Fat 40th Mega Bash” big. So when it comes to planning the birthday party—whether it’s for you or a beloved friend or family member—make it the […]

There’s nothing more exciting than celebrating your daughter’s 15th birthday with a big quinceañera celebration. The meaningful ceremonies, getting all glammed up with a tiara, having all guests’ eyes on her—there’s an incredible amount to look forward to […]

While children learn to love tea parties from an early age, this sort of fun isn’t limited to a single age group. From work functions to baby showers, a tea party can serve as a festivity for people […]

How to host a sustainable party Anyone who has hosted a party (and had to clean up afterward) knows it can end up being more than a little wasteful. From the food to the decor and supplies, a […]

Whether your little one’s birthday is during spring when flowers are blooming, or if it happens to fall in the middle of winter, a flower theme party is always a great option, no matter what season. Since this […]

Looking to plan an outer space-themed party for a kid who is quite literally out of this world? From kids’ birthday invitations to games to food, we’ve created a guide with plenty of ideas to help make your […]

Whether you’re planning a catch-up with friends in all parts of the country or world or surprising a remote coworker for their birthday, a virtual party is a great way to stay in touch, foster connection, and keep […]

With its simple lyrics and stick-in-your-head melody, Baby Shark has become a cultural sensation. So why not let the song and accompanying video, created by Korean educational entertainment company Pinkfong, inspire your kid’s birthday party? From decorations and […]

When it comes to kids’ birthday party ideas, the internet has given us way too much of a good thing. We’re in a golden age of seriously imaginative event theming, where even seemingly random objects can become the basis […]

Planning a little kid’s birthday party magic? Look no further than the British stationery company—and our design partner—Meri Meri. Their playful motifs captivate kids’ imaginations while their stylish color palettes and illustrations get a thumbs-up from parents. We spoke […]

If Champagne were a person, it’d be Derek Blasberg. He’s the effervescent, gregarious best-selling author — and the recently appointed Head of Fashion and Beauty at YouTube — who we’ve come to count on being at all of […]

Like diplomatic parents, we will swear up and down that all birthdays are deserving of celebration. There are no small birthdays, only small parties. On the other hand, we do believe in making an extra to-do for milestone […]

Birthday parties often fall into two distinct categories: those that are fun for kids (bounce house, petting zoo, maybe someone leaves crying), and those that are fun for adults (cocktails, gourmet fare, maybe someone leaves crying). But over […]

There’s a certain moment in your life when you realize that you’re not only buying gifts for your friends anymore—you’re buying things for their children. If you’re anything like us, you might also end up forgetting the precise […]

Planning a kid’s birthday party is easy. Well, “easy.” You pick out toys, cartoon decorations, and hope for the best. Adults are a different matter entirely: we doubt your friends are going to be up for an evening […]

W.C. Fields famously said that he “never worked with children or animals.” His loss: more cute cat pics and family photos for us. However, if you’ve ever wrangled the talent at a kids’ birthday party, you might think […]