Birthday Parties

“Throw a fabulous Frozen themed birthday party on a budget” offers the reader free invitations, three games for under $7.00, three crafts made from dollar store items plus inexpensive goody bag suggestions. Word Count: 714 words with optional 129 word sidebar.

“Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a Fun Filled Birthday Party” Kids will enjoy a variety of games & crafts trying to earn a brain, a heart and the courage, just as the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion did in Oz. Two optional sidebars for making a witch’s broom craft and ideas for a goody bag. Word Count: 669 words plus two optional side bars (50 and 87 words).

“Girls Rock! A Late-Over Party for your Tween-age Daughter” All the fun of a sleepover, but with everyone in their own beds at a reasonable hour. I have included activities (making rock videos, doing makeovers and a fashion show) games, birthday dessert options and goody bag ideas. Word Count: 675 words.

“Oh Boy! Host a Late-Over Party for your Son” This is the same idea, but it’s all boy – video games, dodgeball, target practice, survivor games and a paint war. Let them run off some of that energy before you send them home! Word Count: 825 words

“Minion Madness: A Carnival Birthday Party for Minion Lovers” I offer seven Minion themed games, two crafts and suggests for more Minion carnival fun! Word count: 675 words plus and optional 185 word sidebar.

“Let’s have a (Snow) Ball – A Winter Party for Tweens” From snowball shaped invitations to goody bags that include Sno Cap candy and texting gloves, this party is guaranteed to make your tween’s winter celebration stand out. Word count: 740 words.

“Six Cool Party Themes for Teens and Tweens” includes six ideas I presented to my teenage committee when my 15 year old daughter was planning her birthday party. Themes included Night at the Club, Amazing Race, 80’s Party and Social Media Party. Each section offers ideas for games and activities and food suggestions. I have also included a side bar of other teen games to play at their party. Word count: 719 and 172 word optional side bar.

“The Coolest Mom in the Galaxy – How to Host a Star Wars Birthday Party” This article includes four games – Penetrate the First Order, Defend Takadana, Steer the Millennium Falcon and Where is Luke. The article also includes two craft ideas, a photo booth plan, food suggestions and goody bag ideas. Word count: 724 words.

“The Combined Birthday Party: How to Host a Party for Boys and Girls” This party is perfect for the child who has friends or siblings of the opposite gender. The article includes four different themes – Pirates & Mermaids, Princesses and Knights, The Neon Party and the Little Baker. All parties include three games or activities and a craft to fit the theme. Word count: 809 words.

“The Chef Du Jour – How to throw a Delicious Cooking Themed Birthday Party” is a fabulous way to celebrate your little chef’s birthday. The article includes four meal prep activities and four games, which can be altered for any age group. I have included two recipes for food in a jar as an optional 177 word sidebar. Word count: 663 words.

“A Winter Wonderland Party would be Snow Much Fun!” embraces the best of the winter weather while enjoying the indoor temperatures. The article includes decorating ideas, a white and blue food menu, three indoor games, three crafts and goody bag suggestions. Word count: 658 words

“Stomp, Chomp and Roar! It’s a Dinosaur Party!” offers parents ideas for three games, three prehistoric activities and a menu that will please the appetite and imagination of the caveboy in their life. Word count: 689 words.

“You Don’t Need a Pot of Gold to Throw this Rainbow Party!” offers the readers four crafts, four games and five menu ideas. The crafts – a tie-dye shirt, solar candle, rainbow bark and friendship bracelets – also serve as the goody bag. Word count: 882 words.

“No time for a Siesta! Let’s Fiesta!”offers three crafts, three games and three menu options. The kids can make their own sombreros, ponchos and Mexican tile. Games include Mustache Match Up, Cactus Chaos and of course, a Piñata. This can be set up as a birthday party or as a fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Word count: 730 words

“A Well Lei’d out Plan for your Luau Party”offers three crafts, three games, simple menu options and goody bag ideas. The kids can make their own grass skirts, a drink umbrella wreath and a pineapple pot. Games include Shark Teeth Find, Flamingo Toss and The Giant Eel. This can be set up as a birthday party or as a fun way to celebrate summer. Word count: 799 words

“Kapow! Save the Day with a Superhero Party Plan”offers six games, three crafts, three extra fun ideas and goody bag suggestions. Games include Got Muscles?, Who am I?, Supers and Villains plus three more. Crafts include paracord bracelets, canvas painting and of course, capes. Word count: 751 words

“Glamping – A Glamorous Way to Host a Camping Themed Sleepover” offers parent hosts a game plan for a camping-lite birthday party. This plan includes decoration ideas, a menu plan, goody bag suggestions and camping movie options. Three crafts include Bohemian Lanterns, Dream Catchers and Shabby-Chic Blankets. Other activities include a scavenger hunt, Yardzee and conversation starters. Word count: 741 words

“Host an Incredible(s) Birthday Party”,I offer five exciting games such as Trance Tic Tac Toe, Race Like Dash, Frozone Finds, What would E Do? and Find Jack-Jack’s Cookies. Crafts and activities include making your own Incredimobile, DIY Elastigirl Putty and Violet’s Disappearing Ink. I have included a 93 word sidebar on what to serve at the party. I also offer optional photos for use with the article – $15 for all three. Low resolution versions are shown below article. Word count: 717