I remember when the candle shop burned down. Everyone stood around singing 'Happy Birthday.' --Steven Wright

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Party Theme: Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

An effective party theme is one that enhances the fun and celebratory atmosphere of a birthday party. Kids who are entranced by the bright colors and kooky storylines used by beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss will enjoy celebrating his March 2 birthday at their own party. Because of the wealth of images and kid [...]

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Birthday of UNICEF

A Very Special Birthday!

December 11th is the birthday of a special organization known as UNICEF. UNICEF is the United Nations Children’s Fund and all money donated to this organization is spent helping children around the world live happy, healthier lives. Medication, food, and clean drinking water are supplied by the donations that are received. A wonderful way to [...]

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Birthday party celebrating Native American Heritage

Celebrate November Birthdays with an American Indian Heritage Month Party

November was designated American Indian Heritage month in 1990 by George H. Bush in order to celebrate the contributions given by Native Americans to the history of America. It is a perfect theme for a child’s autumn birthday party. Decorations Cover tables with southwestern themed tablecloths or use dark colored clothes and spread colored leaves [...]

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Birthday Party on Veterans Day Cake

Veterans Day – Stars and Stripes Birthday

For children with a November birthday, why not throw a Veterans Day birthday party? This would be especially meaningful for children with a loved one serving overseas. Keep decorations, plans and refreshments simple and center them around appreciating the soldiers who keep the country safe and free. For younger children of kindergarten through elementary school [...]

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Birthday party on Sadie Hawkins Day

Sadie Hawkins Day Birthday Parties

What could be more fun for young women than to celebrate a fall birthday with a party where they get to ask the man of their dreams? Try a birthday party with a Sadie Hawkins theme! Sadie Hawkins was a character from the Lil Abner comics. Her father decided that since no man would ask [...]

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Birthday party during National Military Family Month

A Birthday Party for a Military Family Member — Honoring Their Service and Their Special Day

Besides its colorful splendor and bounty of hearty foods, autumn is a season of traditions and celebrations that can inspire several themes for a birthday party. November is National Military Family Month, established to recognize all branches of the United States armed forces and honor the roles of servicemen and women and their loved ones. [...]

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Football Shaped Cake

FALL BIRTHDAY

Fall Birthday Ideas Classic articles on how to create great parties in the Fall: PARTIES Fall Birthday Party Inspirations and Ideas Planning a football-themed adult birthday party The Best Fall Parties take Place Outside An Adult Birthday Party Around Thanksgiving Celebrate Fall Birthdays in Style   Food and Drink  Fall Party Food and Drinks for [...]

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Festively Unique Birthday Decorations

Birthday decorations do not have to cost a great deal of money. You can make homemade decorations from inexpensive items to adorn walls, tables, and ceilings to make the birthday venue festive. The decorations should match the theme of the party, if there is one, or be the favorite color of the birthday celebrant. Choose [...]

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Birthday Invitations Made From Scratch

  Creating birthday invitations by hand, buying them in advance, or sending them electronically are all options for sending birthday invites. You can find ideas on the Internet, or you can take inspiration from taking walks outdoors, from current events, or commonly shared interests with the guests or with the person the party is intended [...]

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Invitations for Birthday Party

Every birthday party needs some sort of announcement to bring guests to the party. Certain information is needed to direct guests as to what to expect and invitations birthday announcement should exude the theme of the party. Invitations for a child’s party should be colorful and bright and convey youth while those for an adult [...]

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