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Advice about Birthdays

Archived Q&A and reviews ▼

Archived Q&A and Reviews



Where to Have a Birthday Party

    Indoor rentals, Outdoor parties, Parks, Party at Home

Theme Party Ideas

    Animals, Characters, Sports, Science, MOre

Party Ideas for Specific Ages
  • 1 & 2 year olds
  • 3 & 4 year olds
  • 5- 7 year olds
  • 8 & 9 year olds
  • 10-12 year olds
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Grandparents


Birthday Party Etiquette
  • Admission Fees at Party Venues
  • Invitation Etiquette
  • Gift Etiquette
  • Etiquette about Party Favors
  • How Much to Spend on Kids' Birthday Gifts?
  • Parents at Birthday Parties
  • Potluck for Birthday Party
  • RSVPs and No-Shows
Hosting Birthday Parties
  • Birthday cakes
  • Bringing Treats in to Preschool for Birthday
  • Coping with Party Stress
  • Food and Treats at Birthday Parties
  • How Much to Spend on a Birthday Party
  • Invitations - Who to Invite
  • Joint Parties with Siblings or Friends
  • Weekday Birthday Party?
  • When Birthday is Also a Holiday


Gifts & Party Favors
  • Avoiding Birthday Gift Excess
  • Birthday Gift Etiquette
  • Birthday Gift Suggestions
  • Gifts for Siblings at Birthdays?
  • To Open or Not to Open Gifts at the Birthday Party
  • Ideas for Party Favors
  • Party Favor Etiquette
  • Pinatas


Reviews of Birthday Services
  • Bakeries for a Birthday Cake
  • Books for Planning a Birthday Party
  • Bouncy House Rentals
  • Entertainers & Performers
  • Musicians for Kids' Birthday Party
  • Party Planner for Kids Birthday Party
  • Party Supplies & Favors
  • Pinatas
  • Time Capsule

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