The day before my son's seventh birthday, I decided to throw together a small scavenger hunt so we could celebrate as a family. (The next day, I knew, would be...

We saw these at an office birthday party the other day and thought they were copying: Blueberries for eyes, sliced strawberry for an "Oh no Mr. Bill" mouth. This...

I made these panda cupcakes for my son's school birthday celebration and they were a huge hit with the children and teachers alike. I found the recipe on bakerella...

I got a box of chocolate as a thank you gift the other day. It was wrapped simply and beautifully with pink twine and round hang tags. I found these blank hang tags...

For my nephew's recent 4th birthday party, my brother- and sister-in-law had the genius idea of creating a table of grab-and-go superhero disguises. They made masks...

We particularly like the looks of this one. I was once at a toddler party where a parent was aghast that beer and wine were served. As a host, I think it's about...

Hannah Alexander from Arkansas throws a great birthday party. In fact, we can't wait for her kids' birthdays, because we love to post them. Here's her latest: "This...

Our friend turned us on to these amazing handmade pinatas made by a mom in Seattle, who sells them on Etsy. I think they'd be great for an indoor birthday party,...

My sister-in-law Andrea made this cake for my son recently. Using this clever "paper-doll" repeat, she indulged his love of soccer in her own very creative way....

Robert Moy is a Brooklyn-based dad who started the Brooklyn Balloon Company after his friends and family encouraged him to take his hobby to the next level. His...

For my daughter's 9th birthday, I wanted to figure out an activity that would also work as a party favor, so I brought home some leftover supplies from a story we...

Our friend Sue who lives in Brooklyn sent us in the birthday party she threw for her daughter Lutece's 8th birthday. We love it! "Lutece is obsessed with Narnia...

Every year, come May and June, I ask myself an unsettling question: What the heck am I going to do for my sons' birthday parties this year? And every year, I come...

If you're having a park party, the easiest way to decorate is by stringing up a few paper lanterns and garlands. Oriental Trading Company has a great selection of...

I've passed out my fair share of trashy plastic-y junky goody bags over the years. This year, I decided I didn't want to contribute so recklessly to the landfill...

For my son's 6th birthday, I connected two 9x13'' sheet cakes (a very simple and delicious yellow cake recipe from Martha) with a basic buttercream frosting dyed...

My 8-year-old recently went to a birthday party where they gave these great mini Nerf footballs with tails as party favors. You can get them for $8.99 at Target...

Charlie celebrated her birthday this weekend with friends, and a month early. She wanted to have a surprise party this year and as the next several weeks were...

My sister- and brother-in-law always have the most clever packaging. Even something as simple as brightly colored tissue with a stamped name tag, Japanese tape,...

We love the Snow White direction that Hannah Alexander went with for her daughter Enid's third birthday. The dress was actually one that her mom had made for Hannah...

We love this Waldorf inspired "Princess" birthday, that Maine-based mom Jes Antonis, sent into us. Here's what she had to say about it: "Being a Waldorf mama/family/family...

Granted, we live in Park Slope, where places like Textile Arts Center and capoeira are more plentiful than, say, places to buy a basketball. While my kids haven't...

Last winter we went to Nico's 2nd birthday party, and loved the rocket theme. It's an easy DIY decor/activity indoor birthday party for the toddler set. We asked...

Our friend Sue sent us some pictures from her daughter Lutece's 7th birthday Adventure to India party—we love this idea! "10 girls eating tandoori chicken skewers,...

My friend Alyce made this amazing cake for her daughter's 5th birthday. It was a bowling party, hence the brilliantly rendered lanes and pins, flanked by her daughter...

In keeping with the Kung Fu Panda-themed birthday party for my five-year-old last year, we put cocktail umbrellas on top of the cupcakes. There is something instantly...

We talk a lot about the tyranny of the goody bag, and the pressure to fill them. I went to Pearl River and got a bunch of great but inexpensive stuff to fill the...

My boys were born at the end of October so we have had plenty of Halloween inspired birthday parties. These cupcakes impress young guests and they are quite fun...

Amie Jones from Salt Lake City sent us in a couple of birthday cakes she made. We loved her creativity and drive. Here's what she had to say about them: "I have...

Anna Lappas-Collins from Washington, DC sent us this epic cake and genius kid quote (getting emails like this from our Momfilter readers totally makes our day). "Recently...

Recently we went to a birthday at our friend Emma's house, and loved the way these big round balloons looked. She got them from Party City online, and they arrive...

Reader Brannon Anderson from the Chicago area sent us in this amazing French-themed birthday party. "We recently threw a Madeline party for our three-year-old,...

My friend Gina gave my son this great present for his birthday--Lauri Toys Peel and Stick by Numbers Wild Animals. The simple but satisfying mosaics are made out...

Kristin Nilsen of New Hampshire, sent us in this awesome Titanic themed birthday party that she threw for her son's 6th.  We love the originality of this them because...

I wish I were one of those moms with a well-stocked gift closet. Occasionally I chance on a great (read: cheap) gift idea that I’ll buy in bulk, but I almost never...

How cool is this subway themed birthday party? NYC mom Ellen Hwang sent us in these pictures of the party she threw for her son Elliott's 5th birthday. "Elliott...

I just landed on the Oh Happy Day blog this morning, and saw these diy zig-zag accordion streamers. I'm so going to sear this into my brain the next time I'm stumped...

As expats from Seattle, it was a revelation to learn that swimming is the de rigueur activity for kids' birthday parties in hot, humid Singapore. Most condos and...

Thank you to reader Kelly Deignan of St. Paul, Minnesota, for sending in her daughter's birthday party pictures. "Cupcakes, gumballs, and pin the hat on the gondolier...

Veronica, a mom from Las Vegas, sent us these pictures of the cake she made for her daughter Fiona's 5th birthday. "I started with one decorating idea, but it didn't...

We love this "Kibble Cake" that reader Lorena Hawkins from Salem, MA made for her daughter's doggie-themed first birthday. "The recipe is chocolate poor man's cake...

Creator: Emma Murphy Occasion: Archie's third birthday Cake Recipe: Betty Crocker Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix The Inspiration: Australian Women's Weekly...

I just discovered a bakery in Paris, Chez Bogata Bakery, which makes the coolest cakes I've ever seen. If you can get over never being able to fully replicate...

My friend's daughter got this felt bracelet as a party favor at a recent birthday, and as much as I want to start a nationwide movement to ban the goody bag, I fell...

We love this idea for the in-class birthday treat. Thanks Jenny! From Dinner: A Love Story...

My new favorite birthday present is this book 642 Things to Draw. I bought a half dozen of them for my 7 and 8-year-old daughters' friends....

Mad Libs and Mad Libs Junior make great cheap ($4.99!!) birthday gift idea for kids of reading age. Maybe throw in a fun pen for a bit of wrapping bling. My 7-year-old...

I'm a bit challenged in the gift-wrapping department. That's why I always keep a roll of pastry twine on hand. It looks great with any solid paper (white, craft,...