When it came time to plan her 10th birthday, Olivia Tolley of Plano chose a totally tubular theme straight out of a John Hughes movie. She and mom Dayna went back to the 1980s for inspiration to throw a blast-from-the-past birthday bash at Plano’s Thunderbird Roller Rink.
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Your Unicorn-Loving Kid Will Be Enchanted By This Magical Birthday Party
For Elyana’s third birthday, mom Dayna O. Tolley wanted to make the day as magical as possible. The creative director and founder of Party On! Events knew that an average birthday bash wouldn’t do, and dedicated months to planning ways to get a unicorn on her daughter’s party guest list.
Fun Takes Flight at This Airplane-Themed Birthday Party
For her son William’s second birthday, Stia Allen Coffman had her head in the clouds. The mom of two (you might know her from her popular fashion blog, Bishop & Holland) translated William’s love of airplanes into a sky-high celebration.
Come One, Come All to a Carnival-Themed Party
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Every detail gracefully combined the books’ monochromatic color palette, Parisian collar motif and snippets from Nona’s favorite stories.
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Modern etiquette for hosting (and attending) a kid’s party.
Sweet Summertime Baby Shower for a Southern Girl-to-Be
Texas couple celebrates daughter-to-be at a southern summer picnic
Turn Your Kid’s Favorite Lullaby into a Theme Like This "You Are My Sunshine" Party
Brighten up your child’s birthday with a sunshine theme inspired by 3-year-old Saylor’s party at the Perot Museum.
Score a Slam Dunk With an All-Star Basketball Birthday Party
Teresa Truong knew she was destined to throw a basketball bash for her son Nixon when at 11 months, he took his first steps toward a baby hoop with ball in hand.
Make Magical Memories at a Fairy Fest
Elaina’s eighth birthday party was filled with fairy treasures and Pinterest-inspired crafts.
An Adventure-Themed Baby Shower
With inspiration from mom-to-be Lacy’s love for geometric shapes, party hosts put an eclectic spin on the shower’s decorations which doubled as nursery furnishings for her newly renovated home.
Old McDonald Gets a Modern Party Makeover
This first birthday combined patriotic colors, wooden crates and a petting zoo for a charming farm-themed celebration.
Throw Your Babe a Bohemian Dream Birthday Party
Pastels, dreamcatchers and flower crowns for a festive first birthday.
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After four years of infertility struggles, North Richland Hills mom-to-be Alicia Winkelblech was thrilled to be surrounded by friends to celebrate her growing bump with a pajama party.
Butterfly-Themed Baby Shower Bash
Dallas mom Marisa Howard, a lifestyle blogger, celebrated the arrival of her daughter London with a butterfly-themed baby shower.