Chocolate fountains are very popular for weddings these days, but I’m sure they’d also be a hit for your next party. There are so many fun things you can dip in the chocolate from fruit, to Oreos, and marshmallows, yum!
Don’t think of a chocolate fountain as just food, although it is yummy! Think of it as part of the decorations, you can set up the fountian on it’s own table and use some nice crystal to hold the foods for your guests to dip. Wrap tulle  and mini white lights, in and around the glass bowls to give the area …read more

When you’re planning your child’s party there are several things you should consider when you’re deciding who to invite. The main factor in deciding who and how many to invite to your child’s party is your child’s age.

Younger children, especially during the toddler years, don’t really have friends yet. So most of the guests are friends of the family, and the children can be a broad range of ages.
When children get a little older, and start to make friends, then it is important to let them have some say in the guest list.
A couple things to keep in mind when …read more

These really cute Rice Krispy Treat cupcakes would be adorable  for a little girl’s tea party, or princess party. They’re also light and easy for a summer garden party. Decorate them with bright sprinkles to match the theme of your party.
If you want to create a swirl with the icing on top of the cupcakes (instead of just icing them) use a decorator bag and a Wilton #1M decorating tip (2B and 12-round also work well), then just squeeze the icing around and around from the outside of the cupcake to the center.

Lunch a Bunch Cupcakes
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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Wondering if your on the right track with your son or daughter’s birthday party? Here are a few do’s and don’ts for kids birthday party planning.

Here’s a video with some party planning etiquette and don’ts to help you get it straight. Some of the don’ts they have listed include:

Spending too much money on a first birthday party.
Expecting children to bring a specific toy or doll for a themed party.
How old should children be before you can expect parents to drop off children without staying at the party?

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Disney Pixar’s Up will be hitting theaters this weekend, and I can’t wait to check it out! If you’re planning a birthday, or movie viewing party around the Up movie there are several theme ideas you could use to go with the movie. One of the biggest themes in the movie is balloons.
Penny Warner at Balloon Time put together a list of Up movie party ideas centered around the balloon theme. Balloon Time is also offering a $2.00 off coupon for their Balloon Time Helium Balloon Kits right now.
Tips for Throwing a Themed “Up,” The Movie Party
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You can make and decorate a kids party hat here’s a fun video to show you how. I really like the idea of cutting the edges with patterned scissors.  You could use it as a fun kid’s party craft. Have the hats trimmed up with the edging scissors before the party starts. Let the kids decorate the hats with markers before you staple them together.

You could also use some pre-made streamers instead of cutting out your own if you wanted to keep it simple.
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Celebrations is having a fun contest. They will be awarding 3 contest entrants with delicious treats from Fairytale Brownies, which also make a tasty addition to any kid’s birthday party or summer celebration. To enter hop over to the Celebrations Unique Kid’s Party Contest Page, and tell them in less than 500 words all about your best and most creative kid’s birthday party theme idea.

I love kid’s birthday party themes, and all that goes with them. I can’t wait to read all the fun, interesting, kid’s birthday ideas submitted!
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Martha Stewart is celebrating her 700th episode this week with cupcakes and party ideas. Martha’s partying all week, with different fun ideas every day. From kids parties to Memorial day she’s got a full week of celebrations planned.
Check out the scheduled episodes for this week:

Monday: Scrumptious triple-citrus cupcakes, how to make sweet-and-spicy chicken wings.
Tuesday: Pistachio-raspberry teacakes and perfect-for-spring ricotta gnocchi.
Wednesday: It’s The Birthday Show. Celebrate with lemon meringue cupcakes, personalized lollipops, and eco-friendly party ideas.
Thursday: Baker John Barricelli’s tarte tatin and pineapple-mango upside-down cake.
Friday: The Memorial Day Show with classic fried chicken, blueberry crumble pie, and patriotic memorabilia.

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Sometimes it’s tough to come up with a theme or idea for a tween girl’s birthday party. Why not pamper them with a spa party? Better yet let them pamper each other.
Tween spa party food ideas:

Berry Smoothies
Cucumber sandwiches
Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
Fruit Salad

Decorate for your spa party with candles and light colors to set the mood.
Have the girls bring their favorite nail polish, and manicure products to give each other mini manicures, or pedicures.
Posh Party Box has a party box all set up for a tween spa party with plates, partyware, nail polish, and lip gloss all included.

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Like I mentioned earlier, my son wanted a Guitar Hero cake for his birthday party this year. So we had a Guitar Hero/bowling party. What a combination. I wasn’t sure I could make a guitar cake, but in the end it turned out fairly well.
I used a combination of butter cream icing and fondant to decorate the cake. I posted the complete instructions for making a Guitar Hero cake at Kid’s Fun Reviewed.