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Few things are as sweet as your baby’s first birthday cake. Will your child dig in and provide you with the perfect “cake-on-face” photo? Will he or she actually blow out that one little candle?

Your baby’s first birthday cake is such a symbolic moment; make it a showstopper!

This article rounds out our First Birthday Party series along with Part 1 – Invitations and Themes and Part 2 – Supplies and Decorations. more

Check out more ideas for birthday parties and cakes from our Experts!

Bring your baby's First Birthday Party to life with these supply and decorating ideas!

In our article First Birthday Party: Part 1 – Invitations and Themes, we shared tips about invitation keepsakes, a little friendly advice from Mom and 5 popular themes for the very special occasion of your baby turning 1 year old.

And to sweeten up your affair, check out First Birthday Party: Part 3 – Cakes. more

Indiana Jones Party Supplies at Party America.

Celebrate all of the Indiana Jones movies with an action-packed birthday party themed around the archeologist’s adventures.

Indy, short for Indiana Jones, launched on to the movie scene over 25 years ago with Raiders of the Lost Ark; and the spirit continues to thrill with his latest movie release, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. more

Kids’ Halloween Party Timeline

4:00 – Guests arrive
4:30 – All-Play Games begin
5:00 – Eat dinner
5:30 – Say goodbye to those trick-or-treating on their own
5:45 – Prepare to trick-or-treat as a group
6:00 – Go trick-or-treating

Host a kids’ Halloween party on October 31st to make the most of the holiday for your little goblins.

With a typical trick-or-treating start time of 6:00pm, good party planning is key to make sure the kids gobble up spooky grub and have some friendly witchy fun before knocking on doors and collecting a candy store of sweets! more

Two Little Witches Brewing Up Fun!

Gear up for ghoulishly good fun at a kids' Halloween party! Roll out the pumpkins for an easy toss game and bring on the skulls and bones for a lawn bowl.

Hunt for witches and play Bingo with spiders to keep the kids busy before trick-or-treating or on an autumn afternoon before the holiday. more

Never fear, we have some quick and easy costumes that you can put together with items from home to help you look your best on Halloween. more

More Halloween Ideas for Kids!

Be crafty on Halloween by making Pumpkin Art, molding glow-in-the-dark clay into Ghost Pencil Pals, and whipping up Witchy Ice Cream Cones and Yummy Mummies.

Bring out your inner Dr. Frankenstein by baking a batch of Monster Cookies and crafting creepy Halloween cards for your friends and family. more

Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D

Go to the global extreme for your child’s birthday party with a Journey to the Center of the Earth theme based on the new movie in theaters July 11th!

Bring in the cool element with an Icelandic Frozen Treats Station and pump up the heat by making an Erupting Volcano Cake.

Rock out with cave decor and thrill guests with adventurous activities for the ultimate birthday party. more

Check out more Halloween Party ideas from our Experts.

Creepy, kooky, mysterious and ooky! Serve guests a big brain, eyeballs and worms at your Halloween party.

Of course, we’re suggesting fun food that looks like body parts and creatures…did we mention Witches' Fingers and Orange Pepper Jack-O-Lanterns filled with Black & Green Olive Tapenade?

Read on, if you dare, to find 10 devilishly delicious party food recipes and ideas for Fright Night. more

Check out more Halloween Party ideas from our Experts.

Partner up with your pooch on Halloween for the ultimate couple’s costume. These ideas are real winners, so party hop with your pet and get ready to take home first place in all costume contests entered.

If you’re traveling with a group of peeps and paws, create a mob scene by following our tips in: Halloween Costume Ideas: For People and Pooches Who Travel in Packs. more

A new baby brings such joy each and every day with little milestones like smiling, clapping and crawling, all deserving of a celebration.

But when your baby turns one, it’s time to party!

Your baby’s First Birthday Party is a special occasion - so make the most of it with keepsake invitations, a charming theme, and a little friendly mom advice. more

More Summer Fun for Kids:

• Five Summer S'More Ideas
• Backyard Camping
• Five Cool Crafts

Summer is a time of relaxation for all. But, for those who live in a place that experiences four distinct seasonal changes or have kids in school, summer is a 3-month block of free time. Mother Nature is gentle and the “School Mom” that keeps up on homework and grades is officially on vacation. more

Sometimes, fun in the sun takes a little planning. Spend a summer day being creative with the kids or let them loose in the backyard with these hot ideas from building a Sandcastle Playhouse to crafting Bug and Butterfly Mini Garden Clips. They’ll sleep like angels after a busy day of art! more

Buy Dad a Business Card Scanner from Sharper Image

Do you buy that hi-tech gift for Father’s Day that Dad has been dropping hints about or get the kids to make an awesome heirloom that will choke him up?

Before you swear off the day of crafting, try some of these cool ideas that will sweep Dad off his feet. more

Red Glam Table from Social Couture

Fine dining with fireworks lighting up the sky is a most stellar way to spend the 4th of July. Celebrate our nation’s independence in style by setting a stunning table for dinner and creating a cozy outdoor room.

Go for glamour by using your best silverware, red glass accents, crisp white linens, and blue bursts of color for a sparkling holiday! more