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How To Throw a Memorable Birthday Party

Birthday ideas for an adult can take form in an elaborate party or something simple just between two. A child’s birthday party almost always entails some food, a cake, games and entertainment with the child’s friends and family. Birthday party ideas are endless and can take any theme or form. Birthday Ideas for Men Purchase [...]

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Birthday Tradition in Pakistan: Land of the Pure

A birthday tradition blessing is “salgirah mubarak” in Urdu, the national language of Pakistan. Many people now simply say “Happy bUrday” or “Happy baarday.” Pakistani culture is a unique blend of Islamic, regional and tribal custom, English and global traditions. Family values are emphasized, and extended families often live in the same home. Urdu combines [...]

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The Birthday Girl’s Special Day

Celebrating the birthday of your little girl expresses to her exactly how special she is to you. You don’t have to go all out, spending tons of money on gifts and throwing a lavish party to recognize her birthday. You can celebrate in a simple, low-key manner, and she will still have a blast. To [...]

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A Heart Healthy Birthday Theme for American Heart Month

It isn’t fair to serve ice cream and decadent cake to a birthday celebrant trying to watch their diet because of a heart issue. February is American Heart month and a perfect month to celebrate with birthday party foods and activities everyone can enjoy and from which they can benefit. Provide these treats and promote [...]

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Mardi Gras Themed Birthday Party

Mardi Gras is a time of great merriment and takes place in the weeks prior to the start of the Lenten season. Lent is a 46 day period prior to Easter when many Christians sacrifice different foods and actions for those days. Mardi Gras is a time of frivolity and celebration, perfect for a birthday [...]

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January Birthdays aren’t Blah — They’re a Blast!

Some people think January is blah and dismal but it actually kicks off a whole year of new possibilities. Treat January as an exciting month, especially for someone whose birthday falls during it. Choose a party theme that will make their day cheery, even if the weather is gray. Winter Beach Party A January beach [...]

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Planning a Christmas Eve Birthday Party

For those who celebrate their birthday on Christmas Eve, the birthday party theme is often just a continuation of the Christmas festivities. Their pictures, year after year, are often of them standing in front of a gaily lit tree with a birthday party hat thrown on as an afterthought. This is sad for both children [...]

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December Birthdays–Recognizing a Special Day at a Special Time of the Year

Generally, kids whose birthdays are close to Christmas get expressions of sympathy. After all, the holiday season is a busy time of the year for everyone. The end of the year holidays can overshadow the child’s birthday. Some parents have found ways to give their child unique celebrations to acknowledge their child’s birthday. RELIGIOUS CELEBRATION [...]

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CAKE POPS-Worth the Effort?

Many magazine covers are decorated with cute cake pops smiling or glaring from their candy coating.  Since these were so popular, I tried making them to celebrate birthdays. Luckily I did a test run before embarrassing my daughter with my un-artistic decorations. CAKE BALL PREPARATION Clear the top shelf of your freezer so you have [...]

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Bright Dots Themed Party

Invitations Get the birthday party mood going with bright dots invitations. Bright dots party supplies feature brightly colored dots and recall the lighthearted, fun-loving mood that fills the air at the very best girls’ birthday parties. Decorations These brightly colored dots lend themselves well to either modern or retro party themes. For a retro dcor, [...]

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